FARNAZ HAMEDANCHIAN
ORADELL, NJ *****
Cell: 201-***-****
ado2i6@r.postjobfree.com
Experienced Architectural/ Interior/ lighting Designer/ 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:
01/20-02/21 Freelance Designer for Mondana Rezania Architect, pc
Design and consultant for residential design projects
Design and draft projects, CAD 2020, Revit
Kitchen and bath renovation design
03/19-11/19 WESCO-SLS Energy Solutions, Middle Town, NY
CAD solution designer
Design exterior/interior lighting renovation projects such as CVS, Rite Aid, FedEx
CAD 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 06/18-03/19 Sylvania Lighting Solutions, Osram Sylvania, Middle Town, NY
CAD solution designer
Design exterior/interior lighting renovation projects/CAD 2019-AGI 32 06/17-06/18 Kim Depole Studio, New York, NY
Design and consultant for interior design projects
Design and draft interior model projects, CAD 2018, Revit 05/17-05/18 Freelance Architectural and Interior Design projects for various contractors, designers & clients
Drafting Architectural renovation layouts, CAD 2017
Design and consultant for interior design projects 09/15-05/17 Coronet LED Architectural Lighting, Paterson, NJ Architectural lighting designer
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 04/14-09/15 Acuity Brands, Mark Architectural lighting, Edison, NJ Architectural lighting designer
Drafting Architectural light fixture run layouts, CAD 2015
Customize Engineered Fixture’s design and preparation
All Submittal Drawing and Design for client and factor 9/12-1/13 T.Kondos Associates, New York, NY
Architectural Lighting Designer
Drafting lighting design layouts, for large and high end Architectural projects
Specification and sketch book preparation
6/10-10/10 Studio GI, Woodland Park, NJ
CAD Drafting & Design/Internship, Rendering
Designed and drafted both residential and commercial architectural projects
Selected as top upcoming Berkeley College graduate to complete architectural internship role 5/08-9/08 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 1/03- 8/08 Freelance Drafter/Designer, Oradell, NJ
Organized and successfully ran independent freelance design business
Met all schedules within budgetary parameters
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 2nd 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