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Yanessa Ramos yanessa.design@live.com
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts The Art Institute of Houston
Major Interior Design Graduation Date: March 2011
Summary of Qualifications:
Capable of applying knowledge in building systems and mechanics, lighting interiors, codes and regulations, human
factors, materials and specifications, project management, presentation techniques, history of architecture and
furniture, programming and space planning and familiar with LEED and Evidence Based Design requirements.
Over five years of customer relation experience while handling confidential information and providing assistance in
English and Spanish. Offer efficient time management, communication, teamwork, leadership, problem solving
skills and social responsibility for successful completion of projects.
Technical Skills: Drafting Photoshop 3D Model Building AutoCAD
Sketching Illustrator Board Layouts Autodesk Revit
Perspective Drawing InDesign Google Sketch Up Autodesk 3D Max
Microsoft Office: Word Excel PowerPoint
Design Work Experience:
Intern/Design Assistant Wendt Design Group Houston, TX 10.10 - 12.10
Duties: Assist the principal and Jr. Designer with programming and space planning
Create prototypicals & make corrections on floor plans
File & Organize library
Attend client meetings and take notes and measurements
Create/Design Boards
Create functional analysis
Educational Design Experience:
Project: Bike Transit Center: Green Bike Philadelphia, PA 05.10 - 07.10
Scope: Design a LEED Bike Transit Center in Philadelphia with Evidence Based Design in mind
Duties: Create Client Profile & Concept Statement, Space Plan, Floor Plan, RCP Plan & Electrical Plan
Evaluate & Select Site
3D Digital Renderings
Presentation Boards
Select Finishes and utilize green standards as required by LEED
Project: Education Facility: Happy Feet Chicago, IL 10.10 - 12.10
Scope: Design an education facility for student with ADHD utilizing LEED methods
Duties: Research ADHD and provide evidence and reason for design intent
Create Client Profile & Concept Statement, Space Plan, Floor Plan & RCP Plan
Evaluate & Select Site
3D Digital Renderings
Presentation Boards
Select Finishes and utilize green standards as required by LEED
Study Abroad: Sustainable Design in Scandinavia Denmark & Sweden 09.10 - 10.10
Work Experience:
Visuals/Sales Associate Ann Taylor Loft Houston, TX 09.09 - Present
Receptionist Student Financial Services AiH Houston, TX 03.10 - 03.11
Sales Associate Victoria’s Secret Houston, TX 09.08 - 12.09
Interviewer Public Policy Research Institute College Station, TX 10.05 - 07.08
Professional Affiliations:
Student Member IIDA Houston, TX 09.10 - Present
Student Member NEWH Houston, TX 08.10 - Present
Student Member USGBC Houston, TX 08.10 - Present
AiH Student Chapter President USGBC Houston, TX 09.10 - 01.11