Aaron Cruz
Washington,DC
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architecture Lab Technician
The Catholic University of America
08.2024 - Current
- Assist students with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino 8, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Train students in the use of architectural tools and machinery
- Organize events and workshops for the School of Architecture
- Support students with technical issues, software troubleshooting, and academic concerns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The Catholic University of America
05.2027
Skills
- AutoCAD & Revit
- Rhino 8 & SketchUp
- Unreal Engine 5 & V-Ray
- Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop
- Team Collaboration & Adaptability
- Time Management & Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail & Creativity
- Communication & Leadership
Projects
- Art of Light Framing (Construction 1)
Built a two-story wooden watchtower, incorporating light-frame construction techniques. - C Wall Sections & Building Techniques (Construction 2)
Studied wall section detailing, structural connections, and material assemblies. - Gardner Market Gathering Place (Studio 3)
Designed a market space and developed a 1/16 scale site model with classmates. - The Row House (Studio 4)
Designed a three-story row house, emphasizing urban density and spatial efficiency.
Awards
- AP Scholar: Recognized for high achievement in multiple Advanced Placement exams.
- Dean's Honors List: Recognized for academic excellence in the School of Architecture for multiple semesters.
- Kendrick 'New Trajectory' Scholar: Awarded a prestigious regional scholarship for outstanding academic and leadership.
- Dell Scholar: Selected as one of 500 nationwide recipients for resilience and academic growth.
Certification
- Google UX Design Certificate (Coursera) Learned spaces planning and digital design
- Rhino for Architects Course - How to Rhino: Learned Rhino and Grasshopper.
References
- Lorenzo DeAlmeida, Current Supervisor, dealmeida@cua.edu
- Mohammed Bilbeisi, Professor, bilbeisi@cua.edu
- Terri Markwart, Advisor, tmarkwart@fcps.edu
Timeline
Architecture Lab Technician
The Catholic University of America
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The Catholic University of America