Architectural Designer — Brooklyn, NY
Recent graduate Architectural student at Pratt Institute with strong interest in experimental and sustainable building projects incorporating traditional and new building systems. Excellent ability to create both computer and physically generated models. Experience in graphic design and small business management.
32-45 88th Street Apt. 111
Flushing, NY 11369
jasoncahochan@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Pratt School of Architecture. Brooklyn, NY 2006-2011
BA of Architecture
Kingsborough Community College. Brooklyn, NY 2005-2006
Studied Graphic Design
SUNY Orange. Middletown, NY 2002-2005
Studied Engineering
SKILLS
AutoCAD 2011
Rino 4.0 w Vray
Maya 2010 w MentalRay
MS Office
Photoshop CS5
Illustrator CS5
After Effects CS5
Constructing 3D and physical models
Sketching
Painting
Wood working
Architectural Design
Graphic Design
Computer Hardware Tech
Can speak fluent Cantonese / some Mandarin
WORK EXPERIENCE
Metal Stone Construction Inc. Flushing, NY 7/10-present
Project Manager
The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
Cntr for Sustainable Design Studio Pratt Institute. Brooklyn, NY 6/08-5/09
Ecology Representative
Student outreach to inform, encourage and maintain a sustainable lifestyle on campus
Develop and arrange events and workshops
Career Services Pratt Institute. Brooklyn, NY 9/07-5/09
Peer 2 Peer Counselor
Student outreach to inform the services that are provided in the Career Services department of Pratt Institute
Assist students with resumes, cover letters, portfolios and career resources
Assist Career Counselors with fairs, events and workshops
A Stitch Above: Embroidery & Silk-screening. Brooklyn, NY 8/04-9/06
Designer / Asst. Manager
Design and setup logos for silk-screening and embroidery with special digitizing design software Wilson & Melco Design Shop
Operate and maintain embroidery machines
Awards Received
Leadership Award for Outstanding Collaboration, Fall 2008-Spring 2009
Pratt Institute; Peer to Peer; "Fresh Meet"
Admission Merit Based Award, Fall 2007-Spring 2008
Pratt School of Architecture
Presidential Merit Based Scholarship, Fall 2006-2011
Pratt School of Architecture
Pratt Grant, Fall 2006-2011
Pratt School of Architecture
Phi Theta Kappa, Spring 2006
National Dean’s List
Committee Art Award, Spring 2005
Kingsborough Community College
STUDY ABROAD
Copenhagen, Denmark, Summer 2009
Study abroad program through Pratt Institute. Areas of studies are Furniture Design and Scandinavian History and Culture.
Madrid, Spain, Summer 2006
Site visits with Kingsborough Spanish History and Art History courses