Teresa Laporta
Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340
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Seeking a position that provides a challenging,engaging, and supportive work environment in which I can obtain and contribute knowledge and ideas at a professional level.
Highly experienced/proficient in leveraging technical expertise in AutoCAD,Photoshop CS4/5, Flash as well as freehand sketching and rendering to develop presentations,rendering and 3-D illustrations. With proven ability to prepare detailed drawings of architectural design which include plans, elevations,and sections.
Skilled in applying creativity to create highly appealing,exciting, and interesting design that engage and evoke emotion.
Education:
Master’s of Architecture
August 2008 - May 2011
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Major Courses Completed:
Comprehensive Design Studio, Interdisciplinary Studio: Hospitality Design, Sustainable &
Green Architecture, Solar Home Design, Interior Design Studio: Retail Design, Professional
Practice, Science and Technology for Architects, Computer Applications: Autodesk Revit,
Landscape & Society, Architectural Photography, & Service Learning Project: Construction
Bachelor’s of Art in Architectural Studies
August 2004 - May 2008
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Major Courses Completed
Building Science I: Wood Construction, Building Science II: Steel Construction,
Structures I: Statics,Structures II: Strength of Materials, Computer Applications: Autodesk AutoCAD,
Architectural Studio I : Elements of Drafting, Architectural Studio III: Design Styles, Architectural Studio VII: Artist Live/Work Studio, Environmental Design, & Design in the City
Awards: 4th place - Breslow’s Home Studio Competition
Experience:
Project Associate/CAD Technician
November 2011 - Present
Advanced Technologies Group, Inc., Lombard, IL
*Performing life safety inspections for health care facilities.
*Performing ADA surveys on facilities.
*Responsible for creating ADA survey reports.
*Editing AutoCAD documents to comply with ADA regulations and standards.
*Modify AutoCAD drawings to correspond with existing architectural changes.
Draftsperson/General Contractor Assistant
May 2006 - October 2011
A&A Design Group Ltd, Barrington, IL
*Compose Custom Home Construction Agreements.
*Organize and create documentation required for permit.
*Create two-dimensional construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
*Utilizing both manual drawing skills as wells as computer-based application.
Architectural Assistant January 2010 - May 2011
Department of Residence at Iowa State University, Ames, IA
*Organize and maintain project files.
*Field measuring existing structure for potential remodeling.
*Create punch lists for the Project Manager .
*Design new hall director apartments.
* Scan, copy, print, and transmit original working drawings of current projects.
*Responsible for managing subcontractors.
Skills:
*Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit
*Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash & Dreamweaver
*Google SketchUp Pro
*Microsoft Word, Powerpoint & Excel
*Hand Drawing, Drafting, Rendering, Modeling, Painting, Photography & Collage
*Beginners Italian
*Comprehension of Italian & Spanish
*Team Leadership, Communication & Organization
*Typing 75wpm
*Perform redline changes and revisions.