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EDUCATION

WORK

EXPERIENCE

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

Bachelor of Architecture

Pun & Associates - Engineering Consultant

CAD Drafter & Project Assistant

December 2013

San Francisco

• Work under direct guidance of the structural engineer

• Visit project sites to take measurements and transfer information from sketches to digital drawings

• Develop architectural background drawings for structural engineer

• Draft and revise both architectural and structural drawings and details with AutoCAD

• Prepare finished construction drawings for submission to city departments, clients and contractors

Asian Neighborhood Design (AND)

Project Assistant

San Francisco

Oct 2012 - June 2013

• Researched materials and produced material and color renderings in Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketch-up

• Prepared and assisted with presentation materials for meetings w/city departments, clients and consultants

• Attended meetings and represented the design team to assist presentation and take notes

• Drafted and revised construction drawings with AutoCAD and Revit

• Created digital models for projects with Sketch-up and prepared images / drawings for presentations

• Produced hand drawings for ADA brochure publication and design layout and board for exhibition

• Visited project sites to take measurements and photos, document necessary information for projects

Visitacion Valley Business Opportunities and Outreach to Merchants (VVBOOM) San Francisco

Program Assistant

May 2008 - June 2012

• Assisted businesses in the process of tenant improvement project through city SF Shine program

• Coordinated activities with vendors and city departments and managed record of vendor applications, sponsorship

package, permits and other documents for street fair and sidewalk sale

• Cooperated with corridor business merchants, and other community members on events and meetings

• managed office main database with Word and Excel; helped produced promotional materials with Adobe Suit

SKILLS

Computer Skills Proficient:

AutoCAD

Rhino

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Sketch-up

Rhino Maxwell Render

3ds Studio Max

Microsoft Office

Language Skills:

Proficient in written and spoken Cantonese; Mandarin & English

RECOGNITION

& AWARDS

• California College of the Arts Architecture Division Jury Prize Nominee

• CCA Fashion Show VIP Lounge Installation, San Francisco (built)

• San Francisco City and County ADA Brochure (AND published)

• CCA Window Installation (Installed)

2013

2013

A collaborative project for CCA year end fashion show. Utilizing denim donated by Levi’s to create

an installation that distinguished the fashion show lounge. Main role: sewing / detailing specialist

2012

Internship - Produced hand drawings for city’s ADA brochure to help enhancing the ADA

Regulation through visual and graphic quality

2012

A collaborative installation emphasized on transforming space through lighting, texture and surfaces.

Main role: conceptual design and material testing

• Recipient of George Frederick Jewett Foundation Architecture Scholarship 2012

Working Knowledge:

Arc GIS

Grasshopper

Revit

Wordpress

Other Skills

Climate Analysis Tools:

Ecotect Weather Tool

Vasari

DIVA

Climate Consultant

Energy Plus

Woodshop

Model Making

Laser Camm

3D Printing

CNC Routing

Sewing

Paper, Bass wood,

etc

Feb 2014 - Present

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References:

Brian Price

Randy Ruiz

Frank Baumgartner

Ann Panopio

Nick Wolff

bprice@cca.edu

Principal, Price Studio

Assistant Professor, Advanced Studio Coordinator at California College of the Arts

rruiz@cca.edu

Owner, AAA Architecture

Adjunct Professor at California College of the Arts

frank_baumgartner@gensler.com

Senior Job Captain at Gensler

Former Senior Project Coordinator at Asian Neighborhood Design

panopio.ann@gmail.com

bcWorkshop

Former Project Manager at Asian Neighborhood Design

nickw@sfcenter.org

Manager of Small Business Services at San Francisco LGBT Center

Former Program Manager at Visitacion Valley Business Opportunities and Outreach to Merchants

slao@cca.edu :: 415.503.8864 :: San Francisco, CA 94122

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Sin I Lao

1826 38th Ave.

San Francisco, CA 94122

415.503.8864

slao@cca.edu

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in full-time entry level / junior designer drafter opportunities and please accept my material

for the position. I recently earned my Bachelor of Architecture degree from California College of the Arts and am currently

working as a Project Assistant/ CAD Drafter at a structural engineering consulting firm that specialize in remodeling residential

projects. I have work experience in an architectural firm from my previous employment and with my strong architectural

background and experience in professional working environment, I will fit well in your firm as a person who is always active,

dynamic, highly motivated and enjoy working collaboratively. My experience will ensure my capabilities to assist your firm to

grow.

With my architectural design skills and experience working in offices as a project assistant, I have the necessary skills required

and the will to develop professionally through this position. In my current position, I work closely with a structural engineer and

participate in various tasks such as visiting sites for measurement, producing both architectural and structural drawings with

AutoCAD, and preparing submittal drawings to city department and contractors. In addition, in my previous employment at

Asian Neighborhood Design (AND), I was involved in a variety of tasks in all phases of projects; such as researching and

working with material samples, producing material texture, color and lighting renderings in Photoshop, Illustrator and

Sketchup and assisting the design team to develop production materials for presentation. Also, I was responsible for producing

3-D models in Sketch-up and coordinating with the design team in the process. Furthermore, I had the opportunity to

participate in commercial tenant improvement projects from San Francisco Shine program and my tasks included producing

existing and proposed ADA upgrade floor plans and elevations with AutoCAD and Revit under the supervision of a licensed

architect,meeting with clients and doing site visit for documentation.

In addition to my architectural working experience, I began IDP process in order to work toward licensure and am currently

pursuing a LEED credential. With my willingness to develop skills and knowledge in all phases of differently type of projects, I

really hope to contribute my knowledge and design skill to further assist your firm. I am confident that my commitment

to design excellence would readily allow me to fit into the working environment of your firm.

Thank you for considering my materials. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss any possible opportunity. Please

do not hesitate to contact me for further information or other materials. I can be reached at 415.503.8864 or slao@cca.edu at

your convenience.

Sincerely,

Sin I Lao