To work with a progressive architectural firm….

Objective 

To work with a progressive architectural firm…
 

  Work Experience

June-August 2008..............................................................................................Intern, Retail Design team
                                                                                                       Apple Inc., Cupertino, California

August-November 2005.....................................................................................Architect–Project Manager
                                                                                        Collaborative Architecture, Mumbai, India

June – August 2005......................................................................................Intern- Project Head Assistant
                                                                                                Positron Architects, Mumbai, India

March - June 2005..........................................................................Intern- Presentation drawings Incharge
                                                                              Sankpal’s Architects, Mumbai, India

Education

Spring 2009...........................................................................................................Masters in Architecture

                                                          Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
                                                                                                                                                GPA: 4/4
                                                                                                               Outstanding Achievement Award

Spring 2008................................................................................................................Bachelor in Fine Art
                                                                        Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
                                                                                                                                                GPA: 4/4
                                                                                                                                Standing: Dean’s List

2003-2006.......................................................................................................Bachelor’s in Architecture                                                                                          Academy of Architecture, Mumbai, India
                                                                                                                                   Standing: 1st class

(Later transferred to SCAD)

Software Skills

                                     
  • AutoCAD                                                                                                         
  • Revit
  • 3Ds Max/Viz Studio
  • GIS
  • Microstation                                        
  • Photoshop
  • Indesign                                                                                                  
  • Corel Suite

Special Interest & Skill Set

  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
  • Retail
  • Vacation Homes
  • Climate Responsive and site specific technologies

Professional Skills

  • Presentation Drawings                                                                                 
  • Design Conceptualization and development
  • Client Handling                                                                                              
  • Research
  • Structural Feasibility                                                                                     
  • Site survey
  • Project management                                                                                    
  • Hand-sketching
  • Documentation                                                                                             
  • Material Research

Fine Art Skills

 

  • Painting:
Charcoal, pencil sketching and shading, crayons, oil pastels, dry pastels, pencil colors, oil paint, water color, poster color, acrylic paint, fabric paint.

  • Fabric Art:
Embroidery, fabric paint

  • Mix Media:
Tissue and poster color frames, ceramic frame with oil paint, dry pastels with water colors, photo ink on German bond paper

  • Life Drawing:
Still Life, Live Portraits, Water colors

  • Text Art:
Calligraphy

Awards


  • SCAD scholarship of $12000 each year, for portfolio excellence
  • Merit holder in State level university exam: S.S.C- 18th rank
  • Dr. Homi Bhabha certificate for excellence in science
  • Indo-Japan Association Award for international drawing competition

Achievements

 

April – June 2001...................................................................................................Public Speaking Course
                                                                          Indo- American Society, Mumbai, India

April – June 1998.........................................................................................................Caricature Training
                                                                        Kalaniketan institute, Aurangabad, India

1996-1997.............National Elementary and Intermediate Drawing Examinations Mumbai, India
                                                                                                                                    Standing: Grade B

1991-1996.....................................Bharatnatyam Classical Dance Degree Course (until Arangnetram stage)
                                                                    Kalasadan Dancing Institute, Mumbai, India

Volunteer Experience


Represented India at the global young leader’s conference held in the year 2001 at Washington D.C. and New York.

GYLC is a self-directed experiential leadership development program that brings together young people from around the world to build critical leadership skills in a global context. Issues like global warming, environmental degradation, drug trafficking, city planning and child abuse are discussed in the United Nations Conference room.

Zealzone is an emergency blood donor organization to help the poor in the city of Mumbai. It was Founded during the floods in Mumbai on July 26th, 2006.

 


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Freelance Projects

and/or any other 

Career Opportunities:


E-mail:

namrashah@gmail.com

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