787.299.5399
ABIGAIL M. POLANCO M. A R C H I T E C T
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T R A I N I N G
abigailmarielis@hotmail.com www.issuu.com/abigailmarielispolanco abim.pm
OBJECTIVE Seeking a position to improve and develop my management and communication skills, quality assurance, programs proficiency and training experience in the architecture industry
RELEVANT COURSES > Construction Documents
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Arqpoli
Bachelor Degree in Architecture
August 2011 - May 2017
GPA 3.72
> Interior Design
Magna Cum Laude
Valancourt International, LLC November 2017 - Present Atlanta, Georgia
V Architecture
Architectural Designer/Environmental Graphics - Intern Prepared and edited the wayfinding analysis of major Airports facilities, including Dulles International Airport (IAD), Regan National Airport (DCA), and Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL). Also applied on-site documentation and proposals presentations.
Architect - Assistant
November 2017 - November 2017 Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
Collaborated with local architects to inspect and document houses that were damaged by hurricane Maria and worked on managing and developing the claim forms for each case in Microsoft Excel.
> Photoshop & Digital Imaging
Aaron Stewart Home
Architectural/Interior Designer - Intern
> Wood Workshop
June 2017 - July 2017 Santurce, Puerto Rico
Prepared floor plans on AutoCad and 3D models on SketchUp for each project or review. Worked alongside both Principals, on client proposals and furniture design. Developed and created promotional advertisement.
Arqpoli Summer Studio
Teacher/Staff - Assistant
June 2015 - June 2015 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Supervised and assisted 24 students in activities to educate and acclimate them towards future careers in architecture. Also produced and teached basic AutoCad drawings and floor plans.
> Set Design
LANGUAGES Spanish English
REFERENCES Arq. Jorge Rigau FAIA Phone: 787-982-0002
ACTIVITIES US Green Building Council
Arq. Jose Moreno NCARB Phone: 787-949-6129
Graphic Designer - Member
Designed and developed publications and promotional boards for the different activities and events in the USGBC chapter of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.
St. Joseph Church Preservation
Assistant - Volunteer
April 2015 - April 2015
Email: jamorenorivera@gmail.com
Revit
SketchUp Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Microsoft Office Artlantis Studio Scale Model Team Work Communication Organization Creativity Punctuality
AWARDS
August 2015 - May 2017
Email: rigau@jorgerigau.com
Auto Cad
ArchiCad
EXPERIENCE
> Management and Finance > Ceramics
SKILLS
EDUCATION
Learned and applied preservation methods to the interior of the15th century old church with the mentorship of Arq. Jorge Rigau, also served as a tour guide on open house events.
Honorary Mention 2016
3th Place 2012
AIAC Bangkok 17th International Architecture Design Studio
Arqpoli
An object to deposit a vote.
PUBLICATIONS May 2015
Arq. Carlos Betancourt Phone: 787-944-0300 Email: cbetancourt@pupr.edu
AIAS August 2013 - May 2015
Social Media - Member
Managed and updated the Instagram and Facebook of the AIAS chapter of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.
Wood without Rings
The History and Transformation of Sawmills in Puerto Rico (Centuries XVI to XIX). Faculty advisor Arq. Jorge Rigau FAIA