Tahra Panah
Berkeley,CA
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Architecture Intern
Jax Kneppers Associates Inc.
Walnut Creek, CA
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Produced precise technical drawings (Revit/AutoCAD) that contributed to the analysis of building failures and construction disputes
- Reviewed documents and prepared drawing sets for expert reports and client presentations, enhancing clarity and impact of findings
- Conducted site visits to document existing conditions, translating observations into visual and written records for effective case analysis
- Collaborated with project managers and consultants to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across project documentation
- Supported forensic architecture investigations for active litigation, collecting and organizing site evidence and materials to strengthen case foundations
President
Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Club
Pleasant Hill, CA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Directed 10+ member team in planning and executing club operations to align student interests with faculty expectations.
- Developed and led the Architecture Lecture Series, a semester-long program in collaboration with AIA East Bay, connecting students with Bay Area architects and professors to provide exposure to professional practice and academic perspectives.
- Organized social and promotional events, including design competitions, to provide students opportunities to apply creative and analytical skills beyond the classroom.
- Built partnerships with local organizations and AIA East Bay, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and engagement among students.
Student Representative
DVC Student Services
Pleasant Hill, CA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Addressed academic and non-academic concerns for students, connecting them with appropriate campus resources to enhance their support network.
- Developed inclusive student communication channels, including social media, community boards, and digital announcements, to engage racially, economically, and LGBTQ+ diverse populations.
- Contributed student-centered input to redevelopment of DVC website, improving accessibility, clarity, and representation for all users.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2027
Bachelor of Science (Transfer) - Architecture and Urban Design
Diablo Valley College
Berkeley, CA05-2025
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Rhino
- SketchUp
- 3D modeling
- Bluebeam
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Drawing interpretation
- Design analysis techniques
- Sustainable materials knowledge
- Document organization
- Project documentation management
- Time management
- Visual communication
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Strong attention to detail
Timeline
Architecture Intern
Jax Kneppers Associates Inc.
11.2023 - 08.2025
President
Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Club
05.2023 - 05.2024
Student Representative
DVC Student Services
11.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science (Transfer) - Architecture and Urban Design
Diablo Valley College