Nastaran Rashid Benam

SKILLS

• AutoCad ****

• Revit 2020

• Enscape 2.4

• SketchUp 2019

• Podium

• Adobe Suite

• Microsoft office

• Sketching

• Watercolor Painting

KGD Architecture, Washington D.C.

Interior Architect I July 2019- Present

• Collaborated with base building team to develop design solutions for Pepco learning centers in 4 different locations from concept to CA.

• Coordinated device plans with IT/AV drawings to meet user’s future needs for long distance learning after pandemic.

• Worked with reps and structural engineers to accommodate operable partition within existing conditions.

• Led design of RSLC Office Expansion from concept to CA.

• Worked within timely schedules to coordinate the completion of CDs to issue for permit submission- 1155 F St Spec Suite Project

• Supported PM in CA phase and reviewed project submittal and coordinated them with GC and consultants-1155 F & RSLC Projects

• Led the code analysis for a 8 floor government project-IDA

• Designed reception desks that represented client’s identity and needs- RSLC & 1155 F St

• Provided BOMA calculations along with their graphic illustrations for developers Stantec Architects, Washington D.C.

Architectural Design Intern Feb 2019- July 2019

• Provided Test fit for Knotel Office expansion project

• Developed punch list walk through- 1800 K St 1122 Office

• Designed cubic seatings for a retail project-Tyson Galleria

• Prepared contents for healthcare promotion presentation

• Designed Art Deco patterns and Test fit layouts DD Phase- Greyhound Terminal

• Created Finish boards- Microsoft Office Reston,VA

• Managed direct communication with manufacturer for project samples and coordinated printed catalog.

M Design Studio, Alexandria, VA

Interior Design Intern May 2018- Dec 2018

• Applied corrections to hotel layouts in AutiCad- NAVFAC

• Rendered Finish plans- Radisson Hotel, China town, D.C.

• Created finish schedule specifications

• Prepared FF&E boards for hospitality projects

Friendship Charter School, Washington, D.C.

Substitute Teacher March 2018- Aug 2018

EXPERIENCE

The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture 2017-2019

-GWU Study Abroad, Milan, Italy: July 2018

IA University, Tabriz, Iran

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2005-2009

*References & portfolio are available upon request. EDUCATION

LANGUAGES

• English- US Citizen

• Persian- Mother tongue

• French- Intermediate

• Turkish- Intermediate

CERTIFICATES

• CEU Lighting Design Principles by

Phillips Lighting Education

• Participated in day-long interactive

Program addressing both Technical

and aesthetic properties of light at The

Phillips Application Center in Somerset,

NJ, Fall 2018

MEMBERSHIPS

• IIDA Student

AWARDS

• MFA Thesis Project, Juror's Choice Award,

GWU 2019

• GW Columbian College of Arts and

Sciences Dean's Fellowship Award

• Civic Engagement Charette Team

Award- D.C. Central Kitchen Redesign

SUMMARY

An experienced, detailed oriented interior

architect that is intrigued by the unique

qualities of each design challenge. Proven

success in team collaboration. Advanced

knowledge of Building Codes.

Actively studying to take NCIDQ Exams to

become a licensed designer.

202-***-****

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