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Cierra Schmidt

Riverview,FL

Summary

Highly skilled architectural designer with over 4 years of industry experience, with a focus on custom residential homes and remodels for 3 of those years. Collaborative and detail-oriented, I excel in assisting and working alongside seasoned architectural team members throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure seamless project execution. My expertise spans various stages of design, from programming and schematic design to 3D modeling, construction documents, and construction administration.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Associate

Design Styles Architecture
08.2020 - Current

All of the following duties have been performed for new custom homes and residential remodels:

  • Perform building code, zoning, and permit research within various jurisdictions
  • Work with residential clients to develop project-specific programming and understand their vision
  • Conduct building and site analysis of vacant lots and existing homes
  • Measure & create as-built drawings of existing residences
  • Input site survey data and coordinates into AutoCad
  • Assist architectural team with development of schematic design concepts and drawings
  • Build 3D models to various levels of detail using Sketchup
  • Create renderings using Enscape
  • Develop full sets of architectural construction documents
  • Select and recommend high quality exterior finishes, colors, & styles to clients
  • Coordinate with various consultants including interior designers, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and landscape architects
  • Review structural drawings, truss shop drawings, and various submittals from contractors
  • Respond in a timely and efficient manner to RFIs from contractors
  • Train new employees on team processes

Project Associate

Chipman Design Archictecture
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Prepare construction documents
  • Create architectural drawings and details
  • Update redlines
  • Input survey information
  • Perform due diligence and other research

Undergraduate Student Intern

Green Associates Architects
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assist with preliminary design concepts
  • Create architectural drawings
  • Prepare construction documents
  • Assemble presentation documentation
  • 3D modeling
  • Research products


Education

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Shiocton High School
Shiocton, WI
05.2015

Skills

Computer Skills:

  • AutoCAD
  • Sketchup
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Enscape
  • Revit
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Rhino
  • VRay
  • Microsoft Suite

Additional Information

*References, Academic Portfolio, and Work Samples available upon request*

Timeline

Design Associate

Design Styles Architecture
08.2020 - Current

Project Associate

Chipman Design Archictecture
06.2019 - 07.2020

Undergraduate Student Intern

Green Associates Architects
09.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

High School Diploma -

Shiocton High School
Cierra Schmidt