ERICA DONNELLY L E E D E B : O + M , M A r c h , M S S D
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Strong background in both mathematics and design
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Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, 3d Studio Max, and Adobe After-Effects, Premier, Photoshop, Illustrator,
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and InDesign, as well as standard computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office, iWork, etc.) for both PC/Mac.
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Punctual, optimistic, hard working, personable, creative
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Strong will to succeed in any task given while demonstrating leadership qualities, as show through my managerial
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promotions in my past places of employment.
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture + Master of Science in Sustainable Design, December 2014
The Catholic University of America, School of Architecture and Planning, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, May 2012
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
EXPERIENCE
Marketing Associate, Winmar Construction; Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Present
Website Assistant, The Catholic University of America; Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2013 - 2014
Research Assistant, The Catholic University of America; Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 - 2014
Obtained LEED EB:O+M certification of the Crough Center for Architecture and Planning; Washington, DC . . . . . 2013 - 2014
Walton Studio with Claudio Silvestrin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013
Spirit of Place Design/Build with Travis Price Architects; Washington, DC/Inishturk, Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013
Assistant Manager, Baltimore Coffee and Tea; Annapolis, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 - 2013
Intern, ARKTX; Washington, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer 2012
Assistant Manager, Vaccaro’s Italian Pastries; Annapolis, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 - 2007
ACTIVITIES
Foreign Studies: Paris Sacred and Cultural Studio - Fall 2012
Recruitment officer for the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students - 2011 - 2012
Co-Captain of AIAS: Freedom By Design - 2010 - 2012
Foreign Studies: Barcelona Urban Design Studio - Spring 2011
Northeast Quad Conference - Spring 2010
ACHIEVEMENTS
2014 Faith and Form/IFRAA Award - Student Work Category; “Tale of the Tongs”
Featured in “Tale of the Tongs” documentary, directed by awarding winning documentary filmmaker Judith Dwan Hallet
AutoDesk - Building Performance Analysis Certified - 2013
AIA|DC - Professing Architecture: Connecting Architecture, Culture & Spirituality Exhibit 2014; “Revealing American Roots”
2013 AIA Merit Award in Architecture; “Tale of the Tongs”
Achieved LEED AP EB:O+M Accreditation - 2013
Work Featured at the 2013 Grand Palais Exhibition in Paris, France; “Maison Martin Margiela Fashion House”
CAD Achievement Award 2008 for excellence in AutoCAD
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Kakenya’s Dream: Kakenya Center for Excellence - 2014
St. Vincent de Paul Society - 2010
Outdoor Adventure Club (Treasurer; helped organize fund-raisers) - 2006 - 2008
Group Workcamp Foundation - 2003 - 2007
Traveled to Various cities to renovate homes for the elderly and less fortunate. Painted interior and exterior walls,
stripped and handled lead paint, used jackhammer, and constructed decks and wheelchair ramps.