Assistant Design

MAHBOOBEH KESHAVARZ, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE

**********@***.*** 785-***-**** linkedin.com/in/mahboobeh-keshavarz/ Addison, TX, 75001 Authorized to work without sponsorship Open to relocation PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

● LEED Green Associate accredited M.S. student in Architecture with 4+ years of experience in design and drafting.

● Architectural Designer and cross-functional communicator in Solar decathlon Race to Zero design competition.

● Proficient in human behavioral analysis for efficient design ideas. EDUCATION

M.S. in Architecture, GPA: 4.0, Kansas State University, United States May 2021 Non-degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Johnson County Community College, United States 2019 Bachelor of Architecture, Azad University, Iran 2015 EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Kansas State University 2019-present

● Developed a universal Environmental Comfort and Control Toolkit in green buildings under a CECD-funded project.

● Implemented methods based upon project-based learning module to educate building occupants to efficiently operate and navigate building controls for energy conservation.

● Created and conducted survey studies to investigate the energy-related behavioral model of occupants of green buildings.

● Analyzed the behavioral trend of occupants utilizing ANOVA, linear regression, Chi-squared test, and T-test statistical methods and interpreted the results to give guidelines for improving the design scheme of green buildings. Teaching Assistant, Kansas State University 2019-present

● Assisted in teaching of the courses History of the Designed Environment I & II.

● Assisted in teaching of the courses Professional Responsibilities, Office Practices, and Discipline Specific Topics. Architectural Designer, Kansas State University Design Competition 2020

● Conceptualized and designed affordable housings for homeless veterans in Kansas City, KS based on sustainability and energy efficiency aspects in Solar Decathlon- Race to Zero Design Competition. Intern, Sepehr Construction Company 2013

● Practiced fixing cracks in walls, roofs, and ceilings using building materials. Intern, Seven Group Company 2011

● Designed residential table lamps and furniture in 3Ds MAX, Rhino, and Corel DRAW. Selected Design Projects 2011-2020

● Developed AutoCAD drawings for a single-family house in Lawrence, KS.

● Designed a music academy center in Boushehr, Iran, inspired by the culture, weather, and the location.

● Designed a public library in downtown Shiraz, Iran, with the design concept of reflecting the history of the city.

● Designed the interior of a residential complex in Shiraz, Iran in an antiquated design style. SOFTWARE SKILLS AND SELECTED COURSES

Design Software: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, InDesign, 3Ds MAX, Photoshop, Procreate. Data Analysis Software: Minitab, Power BI, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint. Selected Engineering Courses: Calculus, Differential Equations, Physics, Linear Algebra, Chemistry, Programming, Statics. Selected Architecture Courses: Construction Methods, Construction Specifications, Rust Prevention 101, Engineered Stone: Designing for Sustainability (Online Course), Heat Recovery Ventilation: Why Efficiency Matters (Online Course).