Ivy Ochieng

484-***-****

acqy02@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER FOCUS

To gain hands on experience in the field of Architecture and Design EDUCATION

May 2014

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Summer ‘13

Summer ‘13

Summer ‘12

Sept. ’12- Dec. ‘12

LEADERSHIP &

SERVICE

September ‘13 – May ‘14

September ‘12

September ‘10- May ‘14

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

May ’14 – June ‘14

July’14- August ‘14

SKILLS

Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA

Bachelor of Arts, Architecture, Minor in Real Estate, Relevant Courses

Architectural Design I, II, III, IV, Real Estate Practicum I, II, Real Estate Case studies Study Abroad INEX Green Building Solutions

Studied the design of Passive houses through lectures, site visits and seminars

Collaborated with international professionals to design a zero energy passive house

Presented Passive house designs and concepts to Company representatives, professionals and professors.

Lehigh University Mountaintop Research Project

Studied the use of soil-filled rice bags in construction of durable housing for refugees

Designed an earth-bag refugee shelter for refugees in Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya

Presented designs in various symposiums and the board of trustees at Lehigh University.

City of Bethlehem Office of Planning and Zoning – Economic Development Intern

Researched a new plan for the city’s way finding system

Managed the city’s database of current and future large scale development projects

Learned about the public sector of development through site visits. Habitat for Humanity – Architecture Intern

Performed basic carpentry tasks under the guidance and supervision of the construction manager

Acted as a liaison between the construction manager and the families. Vienna,Austria

Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem, PA

United Nations Youth Representative

Served as the United Nations Youth Representative for the African Citizens Development Foundation (ACDF).

Represented my NGO at the UN, by attending biweekly briefings at the UN and networking with various UN officials.

United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Scholar

Recipient of the 2012 USGBC scholarship given to individuals interested in pursuing green careers.

Attended the 2012 Green-build conference, which brings together industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building.

Attended various LEED Workshops,

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Treasurer

Served as Treasurer of the Lehigh University Chapter of NSBE for 4 years.

Managed the organization’s funds, wrote solicitation packets and planned various events.

Sustainable Development project

Worked with a jewelry designer to help create and market her brand sustainably. Urban Development research project

Researched current urban development strategies being undertaken in Kenya. AutoCad• Adobe Photoshop• Adobe Illustarator• Adobe After Effects• FinalCut Pro• Google Sketchup• Microsoft Office Suite • Revit

Language Proficiency: Fluent in Swahili

Dakar, Senegal

Nairobi, Kenya

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