Design Assistant

Julie Truong

Houston, TX

*******@*****.*** - 832-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelancer

Self - Houston, TX - 2007 to Present

Responsibilities

Create graphics and art.

Accomplishments

Clear communication and ideas branched out to communities.

As for art I my work have brought happiness and relations to connect to one another.

Skills Used

Simplicity but detailed drawings, clarity of message, and great communication in a universal way.

Architectural Intern

Colby Design - Houston, TX - February 2013 to August 2013

Responsibilities

• Residential and Commercial design

• Field measurements

• Working drawings

• Auto Cad

• Architectural Assistant

• Scale Models restoration

• Preliminary design

• Design and build furniture

• Administration- construction and office

• Presentation design

Accomplishments

Kept the firm organize and well presented.

Got drawings done in a timely manner.

Worked on corresponding projects with clients and contractor to successfully be on the same page

Skills Used

Leadership

Organization

Management skills

Apprentice

St. Mark Fine Arts Conservation - Houston, TX - February 2013 to July 2013

Responsibilities

Restore fine arts from paintings to sculptures.

Accomplishments

I was able do keep a great working atmosphere under intense time management.

Skills Used

Knowledge of resorting art with the proper technique and materials.

Good managing skills.

Architectural Intern

Robert Morris Architect (RMA) and Interior Designer/ Painter - Houston, TX - December 2008 to July

2013

Responsibilities

• Residential and Commercial design

• Field measurements

• Working drawings

• Auto Cad

• Architectural Assistant

• Scale Models

• Preliminary design

• Canvas preparations

• Accounting and management

• Administration- construction and office

• Presentation design

Accomplishments

Make firm more organize and run more proficient and smooth.

Skills Used

Leadership

Management

Accounting

Designing

Drafting

Organizing

Architecture Model Shop Technician

University of Houston - Houston, TX - August 2008 to December 2012

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy machinery

• Help students with shop machines

• Suggest better methods for students to perform proficiency in model building

• Run laser cutters and CNC Router

Accomplishments

Successfully teach students/ colleagues how to use heavy machinery safely, proficiently, and effectively.

Also become a remodel of keeping shop clean.

Skills Used

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Service

Summer Discovery Program Teaching Assistant

University of Houston - Houston, TX - June 2008 to July 2011

Responsibilities

Help teach high school students in a architectural design program at University of Houston

• Teaching a portion of architectural theory through lectures

• Giving an understanding of elements in architectural form, lines, precision, craft, model building and drawings

• Trips to see architectural works in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio

Accomplishments

Gave students the ability to understand architectural elements as they discover the world on their own.

Give students the ability to be a self leader in presentation.

Help students who wants to seek architectural profession in future.

Skills Used

Studio skills for model building

Sketching

Hand drafting

Presentation

Leadership

EDUCATION

Minor in Studio Arts

University of Houston - Houston, TX

2008 to 2012

BA in Architecture

University of Houston - Houston, TX

2005 to 2012

SKILLS

Computers and Programs • Comfortable in PC but can also quickly adapt to Mac environments • Microsoft

Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver basics •

Architectural Programs: VectorWorks, Auto Cad, Sketch-Up

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Volunteer

Social/ Networking/ Communicating/ Service to help community and everyone/ Keep positive environment/

Able to gather community together when necessary for support/ Help as much Non-profit Organizations as

possible

Student Body

August 2007-Present as Alumni

University of Houston (Houston, Texas)

• Volunteer with AIA Student Organization

• Mentoring other colleges in College of Architecture

• Small group lectures and show colleges techniques

• Help colleges in need of learning how to use machines in model shop

Bayou City Art Festival

October/ March 2007-Present

Art Colony/ Lawndale Art Center (Houston, Texas)

• Watch artist booth, Hospitality, Artist Relief, etc.

• Welcome guest, help and inform them of events

• Invite guest to come to local events

Art Show

2007-Present

Canvas/ Art Farm/ Project Row House (Houston, Texas)

• Painted and drew for a Cause supporting locals, nation, and worldwide

• Helping the need and sending overseas donations

• Project Row House University of Houston Selected Student Art

• Help with art installation for a show

• Collaborated art shows

Church

Childhood- Present

Neighborhood Community Church/ Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral (Houston, Texas)

• Church treasurer (1999- 2008)

• Paint church and nursing homes.

• Alter serve, help the unfortunate, get the community together for social gathering even if not religious, janitorial

work to help elderly, etc.

• Assist church youth group after Sunday school at Co-Cathedral

• Speak Vietnamese

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