Jiho Choi A city explorer with an avid focus
call
(904) 207 2888
in urban design seeking a fulfilling
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position to build better cities.
portfolio http://issuu.com/choijiho/docs/choijiho
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Design in Architecture Minor : Urban Planning May 2015 University of Florida GPA : 3.2 / 4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE
Architectural Designer at TSW Design, Atlanta, GA Presented designwork to clients and fostered client relationships Experienced in townhome and apartment design Worked with urban planning department on community engagement Involved projects built in : Beltline, Edgewood, Brookhaven, Norcross Participated in concepts for Atlanta design competitions Sept 2015 - July 2016 Worked with Atlanta Urban Design Commisssion Intern at Akel Logan & Shafer PA, Jacksonville, FL Designed concepts for the University of North Florida, Took part in Jacksonville city commission meetings under May - Aug 2014 Downtown Investment Authority providing input
SKILLS
ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT
Proficient in :
Founding Board Member, Pillyr (Atlanta-based nonprofit funding tactical urbanism) Project Head of multiple tactical urbanism projects in Atlanta Incorporated organization with founder as a non-profit Collaborate with and commission artists for murals Dec 2015 - Current Creative Director, Resurgence (Atlanta United Soccer Team Supporters’ Group) Coordination with the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to build tifos & displays Graphic design for banners and tifos (soccer fan choreography displays) Display construction hoisted in Mercedes-Benz Stadium Aug 2016 - Current Member, Congress for New Urbanism Atlanta Chapter Member, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
Revit 2016 Rhinoceros 5 Lumion 3D Google SketchUp Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Office General Knowledge : V-Ray Renderer AutoCAD 2016 Maxwell Render
Fluent in Korean
Senior Executive, National Organization of Minority Architect Students & Project Lead Manager, UF’s team for NOMA 2014 National Competition Led a team of 15 students to enter under the University of Florida in the 2014 Barbara G. Laurie NOMA Student Design Competition Proposed historical renovation & addition to a dilapidated hotel; Facilitated every detail of submission and design processes; Coordinated 15 members in the team and presentations; Aug - Dec 2014 Sent the team to a NOMA conference in Philadelphia National Competition Decathlete, UF Solar Decathlon Built a scale model of Decathlon house to construct in later stages; Worked with suppliers and distributors in Gainesville & Florida Locally to obtain materials needed for the solar decathlon; Jan - May 2015 Helped construct Decathlon house for competition Member, Students for New Urbanism at UF Player, UF Rugby Football Club Player