F A R N A Z H A M E D A N C H I A N
ORADELL, NJ *7649
Cell: 201-***-****
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Experienced Architectural / Interior Designer/ AUTO CAD, Revit (2010 certification) AGI 32 (2019 Advanced Certification)
EDUCATION:
New York School of Interior Design, Master of Professional Studies, Major: Interior Design/Lighting Berkeley College, Paramus, NJ, Bachelor of Science Degree, Major: Interior Design Management Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ, Associate in Applied Science Degree, Major: Drafting & Design Prior Architectural degree overseas
EXPERIENCE:
09/2022-10/23 Designer, MRD Lighting, NY
Design and draft all types of projects, Revit 2023, CAD 2023, AGI 32, COMcheck,
(Packman} File Maker, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam 01/2020-2023 Freelance Designer at Depole Design LLC, NY & Mondana Rezania Architect, pc, NY
Design and manage interior residential design projects & drafting boards, Illumination consultant
Design and draft all types of projects, CAD 2020, Adobe Creative Suite
Kitchen and bath renovation design
Design and draft interior model projects
06/17-11/19 WESCO-SLS Energy Solutions & (Sylvania Lighting Solutions, Osram), Middle Town, NY
CAD solution designer
Design exterior/interior & manage renovation projects such as CVS, Rite Aid, FedEx
CAD 2017-2019-AGI 32
Customized lighting solutions with advanced control options
Complete analysis of existing system based on current survey
Design complete lighting upgrade
Energy-efficient Lighting Upgrades, and Sustainable Lighting 09/15-05/17 Coronet LED Architectural Lighting, Paterson, NJ
Designer/Drafter
Drafting and Designing Architectural light fixture run layouts, CAD 2017, Revit 2015
Customize Engineered Fixture’s design and welder drawings preparation
All Submittal Drawing and Design for client and factory 04/13-09/15 Acuity Brands, Mark Architectural lighting, Edison, NJ
Designer
Drafting Architectural light fixture run layouts, CAD 2015
Customize Engineered Fixture’s design and preparation
All Submittal Drawing and Design for client and factory 9/12-3/13 T.Kondos Associates, New York, NY
Designer internship
Drafting lighting design layouts, for large and high end Architectural projects using CAD and Adobe Creative Suite
Specification and sketch book preparation
6/10-10/10 Studio GI, Woodland Park, NJ
CAD Drafting & Design/Internship, Rendering, Revit 2010
Designed and drafted both residential and commercial architectural projects
Selected as top upcoming Berkeley College graduate to complete Interior Designer internship role
1/08-10/08 AVF Design Corp., Blauvelt, NY
CAD Drafter & Surveyor
Drafted residential and commercial architectural drawings using Auto-CAD
Completed all assignments with both efficiency and timeliness 1/05-12/08 American Garden Realty Design Center, Paramus, NJ,
Designer/Partner
Organized, managed and oversaw realty and design center
Developed business plans and implemented marketing and design plans
Oversaw all accounting and administrative process for the business 01/96-01/03 84th St Antiques (light fixtures specialty), NY, NY
Designer/Partner
Oversaw accounting, sales and administrative process for the business ACHIEVEMENTS
IESNY Emerging Professional 2012 Annual conference grant recipient
Third place in IESNYC Student Lighting Competition, (2012)
John Brunetti Award for Excellence in Lath and Plaster Design (2011)
ASID, NJ, Samuel and Rhoda Chalfin Memorial Scholarship 2 nd
place (2010)
Berkeley College award of outstanding achievement (2010)
Achieved honors status and earned Dean’s List at Bergen Community College (2001-2003) COMPUTER SKILLS:
Excellent computer skills in AutoCAD, Revit, PowerPoint, Excel, Sketch Up, AGI32
Highly proficient in Rendering, Perspectives both Board Drafting and Computer
Proficient abilities in Architecture, Interior Design, and Interior Lighting Design
Experienced Business Administration, Sales and Customer Service