Contact
Chava Baum
cebaum@uwm.edu
Cell Phone: +972 50-458-5725
WhatsApp: +1 608-215-4272
Instagram: @chavalabavala
Degrees Earned
Masters of Architecture IIISchool of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
GPA: 3.73 (4.0 Scale)
Graduated May 2024
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology, Art Studio MinorAssociates of Arts in Judaic StudiesStern College for Women
Yeshiva University, New York, NY
GPA: 3.47 (4.0 Scale)
General Skillset
Building technology (research & application), visualization, technical drafting, 3D digital modeling, graphics, animation, teaching, grant writing, rendering, installation, technical writing, web design, branding
Software
Graduated January 2018 OFFICE 365
May 2020 - Present
September 2022 - May 2024
Long-Term Positions Held
Graphics By ChavaOwner, Milwaukee, WI
July 2023 - July 2024
June 2023 - July 2024
October 2017 - March 2020
Languages
Personality
Fall 2016 - Fall 2018
Fall 2015 - Fall 2017
-Basic freelance graphics services including brochures, logos, banners for brands and companies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning Supplemental Instructor, Milwaukee, WI
-Implemented and taught lesson materials for students pursuing B. Arch and BSAS degrees in 3-credit and 6-credit core courses in the program
-Held additional support sessions outside of course hours
-Met with students individually to address weaknesses and ensure success
-Gave lectures, graded assignments
-Gave critical feedback to students in interim reviews and critiques
Olson HouseDesign Intern, Milwaukee, WI
-Working on residential interior projects, with hands-on involvement in other small business-specific tasks such as checking inventory, running pop-up events, and communicating with international customers
Mono AtelierArchitectural Intern/Co-Collaborator, Sardinia, Italy
-Collaboration arranged by Young Architects Competitions, with Arch. Alberto Pottenghi of Mono Atelier based in Milan, project is a stage for a small Sardinian community built of wooden pallets in Sardinia. Awaiting construction
Local Disaster Responder and In-House SociologistAmerican Red Cross of Greater New York, New York, NY
-Focus in volunteer and staff engagement within Disaster Cycle Services, improved communication between volunteers and staff by assessing, creating, and revising protocols
-Gained local disaster response training interecting with clients experiencing housing displacement on-scene, providing short-term financial assistance and housing
-Familiarized with NYC housing code and performed regular building assessments post-fire vacate
-Developed and taught a cultural sensitivity course to disaster responders
-Regular grant-writing for resources and speakers
Yeshiva University Environmental Society Co-PresidentStern College For Women, Yeshiva University, New York, NY
-See description under “Committees and Leadership”
Student Guide/Peer MentorStern College For Women, Yeshiva University, New York, NY
-Helped new students register for classes and adjust to social activities
-Acted as a mentor for students throughout the year, advocating for students experiencing issues in their classes