EDUCATION
 

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY| Expected Graduation - May, 2015

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design

Minor: Psychology

COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL| Sept, 2008 - June, 2011

International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate

Advanced Regents Diploma

 

SKILLS
 

DESIGN : Model Building, Drafting, Interior Perspectives,Free-hand Sketching, Marker Rendering

SOFTWARE PACKAGES : Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, Shaderlight, Microsoft Office Suite,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Vectorworks, Solid Works, KeyShot

LANGUAGES : English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish

 

DESIGN RELATED EXPERIENCE
 

GENSLER  - Intern

Central, Hong Kong | June, 2014 – Aug, 2014

• Team support ranging from CAD, FF&E, site visit and documentation, design presentation drawings, contract documents and 3D modeling

• Worked on workplace projects and retail projects

• Helped with translation, marketing materials, research and organization of the library

EAST WEST CENTER FOR DESIGN RESEARCH - Fellow

Rochester, New York | Oct, 2013 – Now

• Accomplish department objectives by managing team, planning and evaluating  tasks

LEIGHTON DESIGN - Architectural Drafting Intern

Rochester, New York | Sept, 2013- Dec, 2013

• Drafted interiors, exteriors with AutoCAD and Revit

• Discussed with suppliers/vendors about materials, lighting, furniture, hardware

• Worked on high end residential projects

GARDE CO,. LTD. - Interior Design Intern

Wanchai, Hong Kong | May, 2013- Aug, 2013

• Designed interiors and furniture by hand-drafting,  CAD and 3D modeling

• Prepared material boards, proposals, presentations

• Participated in meetings with clients, electrical & mechanical engineers and lighting consultants.

• Worked on retail projects and hospitality projects

COMMACK SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE REDESIGN

Commack, NY | Nov, 2010 - Aug, 2011

• Collaborated with 9 other students from the district to redesign the office (from interior to furniture)

• Planned constructions with contractor about design elements of the office and resources allocations

• Utilized basic drafting skills with AutoCAD and hand-drawing

 

OTHER WORK & VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
 

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Lab Assistant

Rochester, NY | Aug, 2013 – Now

• Assist students in the lab with technology and software

• Supervise the lab area and keep it in working order

KUMON LEARNING CENTER, INC.  - Teacher

Commack, NY | Aug, 2010 - Aug, 2011

• Instructed students from ages 3 to 19 skills involving math and reading.

• Compiled and input students’ data and learning material into company's computer program

• Collaborated with a team of teachers and assistants to create the best learning environment for students.

GURWIN NURSING REHABILITATION CENTER - Volunteer

Commack, NY | Sept, 2008 - June, 2012 

• Utilized strong social and management skills by taking care of the elderly and helping to provide the best entertainment and comfortable living environment for residents.

GLAMOUR GALS - Executive Board Member

Nassau County, NY | Sept, 2008- June, 2011

• Helped fostering self-esteem and mutual respect among two generations by providing companionship and complimentary beauty makeovers to women living in senior homes around the community

 

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

 

VP of RIT IIDA Student Chapter, 2014 NeoCon, Thought At Work Student Conference, RIT Field Hockey Team, RIT Badminton Club, RIT Singers, Rochester Chinese Christian Church Choir, New York State Summer School Of Arts, Community Service & Involvement Program, National Art Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Travelling