Alaina Acosta
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Fourth-year architectural engineering student specializing in construction engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. Currently on a medical leave of absence from CU and residing in Chesapeake, VA. Actively seeking to transfer to civil engineering to align academic pursuits with long-term career goals in the construction industry. Committed to leveraging skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the community through the field of civil engineering.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Engineer Intern
Holder Construction
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of engineering tasks.
- Managed documentation and compliance processes for construction projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to management, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Coordinated between several parties including subcontractors, architects, engineers, owner, and general contractor.
- Evaluated contractor performance against project specifications, ensuring high standards of workmanship were met.
Sales Consultant
Men’s Wearhouse
08.2023 - Current
- Developed extensive knowledge of professional etiquette to style customers, which resulted in an increased average transaction value causing an average of $2,500 in sales per shift (5-6 hours).
- Execute one-on-one consultations to evaluate the needs of the customer and applied product knowledge combined with personal stylistic taste to deliver exceptional customer service and satisfaction resulting in a customer determined consultant rating of 4.9/5.
- Conducted inventory audits and outside orders while simultaneously working with customers resulting in efficient time-management and multitasking skills to ensure reasonable timelines on all responsible fronts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2027
Summer Courses - Engineering
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- HARD SKILLS: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python, Revit, ArchiCAD, Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Bluebeam, R
- SOFT SKILLS: Relationship building, communication, adaptability, technical writing, troubleshooting, resiliency, punctuality, time management
Affiliations
Society of Women Engineers, Hispanic Society of Professional Engineers, Annex, AGC student chapter, AEI student chapter
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- High School Ministry | Grace Commons | Boulder, CO | 2024
- I volunteer to provide spiritual guidance and personal mentorship to high school students through close personal relationships. I help them both in their personal lives by being a present figure in their lives and through spiritual leadership via pertinent bible studies and serving as a source they can rely on.
Timeline
Office Engineer Intern
Holder Construction
05.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Consultant
Men’s Wearhouse
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
University of Colorado At Boulder
Summer Courses - Engineering
Old Dominion University