Maria-Claudia Smart-Rengifo
Design / Architecture / Interiors / Research
Houston,TX
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO INSTRUCTOR
Kansas State University
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension for over 40 students
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Architectural Design Intern
Incite Design Studio
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering a cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
MECHANICAL TEAM LEAD PROSTHETICS
Engineering In Medicine And Biology Society
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Coached team members in modeling software and prototyping techniques to complete design goals
- Collaborated with other team leads to streamline workflows, improve communication, and bring in new members for 400% growth of teams within one year
EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR AND SECRETARY EMBS
Engineering In Medicine And Biology Society
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Planned, promoted and facilitated special events and functions and oversaw post-event follow-up.
- Improved communication among departments through implementation of centralized information-sharing system between 4 design teams
Education
M.IARC - Interior Architecture and Product Design
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas05.2024
Skills
- International Research Board Experience
- Synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research (Interviews and thematic coding, Observations, Case-Studies, Surveys, Literature Reviews)
- Human-centered Design
- Evidence-Based Design
- Understanding physical and emotional needs
- Customer Service, Retail, Waitressing, Sales
- Engraving, Physical prototyping
- Spanish, French, and English
- Volunteering with senior populations
- Teamwork, Leadership, and Collaboration
Certification
Evidence Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC)
Center for Health Design
Foundations of Leadership Certification
Advanced Leadership Certification
National Society of Leadership and Success
Accomplishments
KANSAS CITY DESIGN WEEK EXHIBITS
Modular Furniture Design Displayed 2023
Community Center Design Displayed 2024
IIDA STUDENT CHARETTE
Honorable Mention at Neocon Convention Chicago 2022
LEADERSHIP AWARDS
EMBS leadership Appreciation 2021
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Michelle Wempe Leadership Scholarship 2023
Jack Durgan Interior Architecture Scholarship 2023
Incite Design Studio 5th Year Architecture Fellowship 2023
NSCS Scholarship for Minority Students in STEM 2021
Affiliations
- EDAC
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Programs
- REVIT
- RHINO 3D Modelling
- SOLIDWORKS
- ENSCAPE/LUMION
- ADOBE SUITES: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
- BLUEBEAM
- AFFINITY SUITES
Timeline
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO INSTRUCTOR
Kansas State University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Architectural Design Intern
Incite Design Studio
01.2023 - 06.2023
MECHANICAL TEAM LEAD PROSTHETICS
Engineering In Medicine And Biology Society
01.2021 - 01.2023
EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR AND SECRETARY EMBS
Engineering In Medicine And Biology Society
01.2020 - 01.2023
M.IARC - Interior Architecture and Product Design
Kansas State University
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