Silvia Del Fava

E-mail: silvia.delfava@gmail.com                                                                                                           Skype: silvia.d.f                                                                                   

Phone: (+1) 518 253 6455                                                                                                        LinkedIn: Silvia Del Fava

 

Recent graduate with Highest Honors with six years of work experience in A/E firms and public agency. Wide variety of competencies ranging from project management to proficiency in CADD drawing.  

 

• SUNY University at Albany, Albany, NY.                                    

- BA with Highest Honors - Double Major in Urban Studies & Planning and Geography -December 2014.

- GPA 3.93/4.00.

- Relevant classes: Intro to Real Estate Development; Community Development & Neighborhood Planning; Urban Design; Site Planning; Transportation History and Policy; GIS & Advanced GIS; Remote Sensing I.

 

•  Municipality of Capannori (province of Lucca - Italy)                                                                         2008 - 2012  

Technical Expert of Planning and Environmental Services

- On-site inspections and surveys, and subsequent generation of CAD drawings.

- Review of planning applications to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, security measures, and landscape regulations.

- Issuing of zoning ordinances in cases that do not comply with regulations.

- Production of reports for renovations and new builds, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

 

•  'Tiziana Tonini' Architectural Firm in Lucca (Italy)                                                                              2007 - 2008  

Architectural Assistant Project and CADD Technician

- Creation of innovative interior design solutions for residential buildings by using AutoCAD and 3D programs to ensure the total satisfaction of the clients.

- Management and submission of different types of planning applications to the local authority concerning a wide range of proposals, from new commercial activities to new residential luxury apartments.

 

•  Architectural & Engineering Firm 'Caturegli-Lazzari' in Lucca (Italy)                                           2006 - 2007  

Assistant Project and CADD Technician

- Design and management of elaborated projects, both commercial (superstores, car showroom) and residential (condos, single-family buildings), as part of a team of architects, engineers and surveyors.

- Computer-aided drafting of residential renovations, and subsequent on-site visits to ensure the right execution of the project.

- Carried out accurate estimates for residential new constructions and renovations. 

- Managed the whole accounting function of the firm.

 

•  Student-Athlete at University at Albany - Division I  Track&Field and Cross Country  

- 2013/2014 MVP Women's Indoor Track & Field and Cross Country at UAlbany; Named American East Presidential Scholar-Athlete for the high honors achieved throughout the academic career (2014).

- Leader of the indoor and outdoor track team at University at Albany by setting new school records of 3,000m - 5,000m - 10,000m (2014).

- Three-time All-Academic Honors, two-time All-Region Honors, two-time All-Conference Honors, and five-time American East Conference Best Performance of the Week at University at Albany.

 

•  Computer

AutoCAD, ArcGIS, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, MS Office.

•  Languages

- Italian (native proficiency)