Selected Works | Sarah De La Cruz
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Skills
Production
Autodesk: AutoCAD. Revit. PlanGrid.
Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PremierPro.
Microsoft Suite: Word, Powerpoint, Excel.
Google Suite: Docs. Drive. Slides. Meet.
Rhinoceros 3D.
Lumion.
Bluebeam.
Procore.
Soft Skills:
Management. Teamwork. Adapt to change. Motivated. Communication.
Language:
English (Native). French (B1).
Education
2013-2016
Transfer Program - Architecture
East Los Angeles College
Spend 3 years learning the basics of Architecture design, manual drafting, CAD, BIM, and 3ds MAX.
2016-2020
Bachelors of Architecture
University of Southern California
Professional 5-year degree.
Architectural design, Sustainability, Materials, Basics of structural design, basics of energy systems and design, plumbing, HVAC, Lighting Design, Acoustic Design.
Pro Practice Classes
Participated in the Italian Study Abroad program.
2023-2025
MS Architecture & Urban Design
Politecnico di Milano
*Urban Design Studio
*Architecture Studio
*Preservation Studio
*Construction & Sustainability Studio
Work
2021-2023
Junior Architectural Designer
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Senior Designer
Folio Architects
Santa Clara, CA
Folio Architects, Santa Clara, CA, US, Junior Architectural Professional
-specializing in the life science sector
- Involved in all phases of design, from programming to construction administration.
- Produced DD sets and CD sets.
- Translated hand sketches into AutoCAD SD, DD, and CD designs.
Participated in detail development, drawing SD plans and DD Sets and capturing red lines for all phases of design, including CD sets.
- Coordinated SMEP Teams for construction deadlines.
- Participating in meetings with clients. Set up and held private meetings with clients. Prepared meeting notes and produces meeting material.
- Reached out to product reps for inquiries about samples and materials.
- Maintaining product binders, project binders, and project files.
- Solving technical issues and design problems.