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Graphic Designer and Communications Coordinator 1.5 Y e a r s
Visit Lubbock
Accountable for the coordination and completion of print/digital ad design. Lubbock Economic
Photographer: aerial, events, website, office library Development Alliance
Web page design and assembly of content for new economic development site. Lubbock, Texas
Liaison to the community through press releases and social medias.
Content writer and researcher for brochures, web pages, handouts, etc.
Project Manager and Graphic Designer 1 Y e a r
MandM Construction
Ensured the success and completion of daily projects. Snyder,Texas
Responsible for the company s marketing efforts designing a new logo,
website, and business card.
Studio I Teaching Assistant 2 Y e a r s
Texas Tech University
Individually led two sections, approximately 18 students every semester, Lubbock, Texas
students were led through critiques and daily pinups.
Architectural Designer 4Months
H a b i t a t fo r H u m a n i t y
Designed and drafted plans for a carport. Lubbock, Texas
Architectural Intern 3Months
Muvas Arquitectos
Worked within a professional architecture atmosphere in Spanish.
Seville, Spain
Retrofit an old apartment building by planning space for a new elevator.
Collaborated in a competition for a civic building in a neighboring city.
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Texas Tech University
Masters of Architecture August2010
Graduation
Bachelors of Science in Architecture: Minor-Spanish
Magna Cum Laude: GPA 3.79
LEED Examination Preparation Spring2009
Texas Tech University
Focus on New Building Construction
Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA) Summer2011
Travel and Tourism College
Travel & Tourism College: 1st year Graduate
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Drafting : Modeling
Revit, Form Z, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, 3D Studio Max
Design : Editing
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Aperture, Microsoft Office Suite
Operating Systems
Experienced on Mac and PC computers
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Berlin, Germany 2Months
6.2010-8.2010
Architecture: Graduate Topical Studio III
Land Arts of the American West 5Months
8.2010-12.2010
Architecture: Graduate Topical Studio II
Montreal, Canada: Lubbock, Texas: Las Vegas, Nevada 2Months
6.2009-8.2009
Architecture: Graduate Topical Studio I
Seville, Spain 5Months
8.2008-12.2008
Foreign Language- Spanish
Puebla, Mexico 2Months
6.2008-8.2008
Architecture: Urban Studio V
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German, Hebrew, Italian, Turkish Introductory
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The Association for Women in Communications 5Months
4.2012-Present
Professional organization serving to connect members across all
communications disciplines nationwide.
American Advertising Federation - Lubbock Chapter 5Months
4.2012-Present
Professional organization serving to connect and educate members
about current trends and best practices.
R e f e R e n c e S
David Petr 863-***-****
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Executive Director
Winter Haven Economic Development Council : Winter Haven, FL
Andrew Vernooy 806-***-****
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Dean and Professor of the College of Architecture
Texas Tech University : Lubbock, TX
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Adrianna is incredibly detail-oriented, delivering Adrianna is a former student of mine and an alumni
confidence throughout the team. She has the ability to of Land Arts of the American West. In the fall of 2009
start a project with little direction and see it through with I had occasion to travel and camp with Adrianna for
superior results. Her enthusiasm to get the job done, no two months as part of the Land Arts field season.
matter how big or small, is contagious. Living in close quarters and under the physical duress
of the desert environment allow many facets of a
-David Petr, Executive Director person to be revealed. I can attest unequivocally
Winter Haven Economic Development Council to her stature, integrity, and dedication. Adrianna
was diligent in the pursuit of her course work and
committed to the evolution of the culture of our group
I am delighted to introduce Ms. Adrianna Alter in the field. Regardless of how firm the wind blew or
to you. She is one of my favorite graduates. I have any other potential distraction, I could always count
known Ms. Alter for three years as a student and as on Adrianna to step up and take care of anything.
a Teaching Assistant. I have traveled abroad with her
in an intense urban design studio in Mexico and I can Adrianna s keen design sensibility and broad
attest to her capabilities; her work was exemplary. understanding of the priorities that face the future of
Further, she has traveled widely in her curriculum and architecture make her an idea candidate for working
she always does some of the best work in the class, as in a studio that values presence, authenticity, and
she adapts well to new environments. She is diligent, vision. I am confident her level of experience will
energetic, and intelligent. She is a good designer and carry her far and she will be able to quickly master
she has an excellent command of digital design skills. any skill sets required. She will be a great addition to
any team.
Ms. Alter has been in two studios that I co-taught. Her
participation in the studios was instrumental to their -Chris Talyor, Director
success; she has considerable credibility with her peers Land Arts of the American West, Texas Tech University
and she works well in team situations. She is a self-
starter who does not need to be lead through the design
process, she has excellent command of modeling skills Adrianna was my study abroad Teaching Assistant and
and she has a good eye for composition. She is one Travel organizer for the Studio Abroad to Montreal.
of the few students that I have had who turned in her Adrianna would be a great employee. She has all of
assignments early as a matter of habit. the qualities you want in an employee - committed,
punctual, hard worker, honest and innovative. She is
For two years we relied on Adrianna to teach a also a very good designer.
variety of classes as a Graduate Assistant; she had
the responsibility for a study section of a larger class. If you would like to know more feel free to contact me
During this time she had to adjust to several different (*****.****@***.***).
instructors and she had to work with the typical
-Glenn Hill, Associate Professor
problems that all instructors face. She has dealt with
Texas Tech University College of Architecture
her teaching responsibilities with maturity, care and
good humor.
Finally, I heartily recommend Ms. Alter to you. I know
you will find her skills, acumen and personality a
significant contribution to your organization.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have
any questions, ******.*******@***.***.
-Andrew Vernooy, Dean & Professor
Texas Tech University College of Architecture