DILEK TANRIKULU
dilekt@vt.edu | 703-397-3162 | Blacksburg, VA | in/dilek-tanrikulu/
ARCH + DESIGN PORTFOLIO
https://issuu.com/dilektanrikulu19
SUMMARY
Hardworking and passionate graduate architecture student with strong organizational skills, eager to secure an entry-level Architect position. Ready to bring a global perspective to the team to achieve company goals with conceptual design thinking
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture II
Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, VA – GPA: 3.5
2021 - Expected in 05/2023
• Thesis: Transformation of a decommissioned coal-fired power plant to a ‘fabrika' of reclaiming the waste –coal ash.
Study Abroad Program
Technical University of Delft – Delft, Netherlands
• Fall 2022 study abroad program fully funded by Virginia Tech.
2022 - 2023
• Design Project: Bio-world. Had a chance to be in the Why Factory studio led by Winy Maas from MVRDV. Tackled global urgencies and designed Manhattan for a better future in 100 years. The studio work will soon be collected in a book named Bio-world.
Bachelor of Architecture
Antalya Bilim University – Antalya, Turkey
• Merit Scholarship Recipient between 2016-2020 from the Council of Higher Education in Turkey
• Received a €1800 grant to attend Erasmus+ Internship in Venice, Italy
• Awarded Best Design Winner in Bridge Design Competition
• Awarded Certificate of Third Place in Urban Theories Research Project Topic: Morphology of Antalya Urban Form. Organizer: Kepez Municipality
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Director of Design Department | MillCraft LLC - Chantilly, VA – Headquarters
• Managed and expedited commercial and residential projects worth $6 million in revenue yearly.
• Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
• Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
2014 - 2020
- 02/2023
• Partnered with senior leaders to drive change by evaluating enterprise-level methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Fostered a highly communicative, collaborative team culture on projects.
Head Designer | MillCraft LLC – Antalya, Turkey – Branch
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• Managed workloads of designers and other team members to optimize productivity and timeliness of task completion.
• Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
• Utilized industry-standard Cabinet Vision software to design layouts and create storyboards for visual presentations.
• Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.
• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to source materials and equipment needed for production.
Technical Drawing Specialist | MillCraft LLC – Antalya, Turkey – Branch
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• Produced detailed drawings and specifications reviewed and used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
• Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
• Determined project costs and adjusted them to keep projects within budget.
Architectural Intern | YDA Group - Ankara, Turkey
Project: YDA Center
• Worked with district personnel, building contractors, and inspectors.
• Completed accurate site measurements.
06/2018 - 07/2018
• Helped successfully complete the largest business and life center project in Ankara ahead of schedule.
Architectural Intern (Erasmus+) | Luca Curci Architects - Venice, Italy
Project: Ospizio Badoer
07/2017 - 09/2017
• Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
• Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
Project: Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Penitenti
• Developed primary models and sketches to showcase final designs.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
English Translator | Thesis Preparation Center
• Edited and proofread text to accurately reflect the English language.
• Translated legal and research materials from Turkish to English.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Supervised a team of 6 staff members including architectural drafters and interior designers.
06/2016 - 07/2017
• Presented design webinars to the professional partners of MillCraft LLC during the pandemic. 'How to Design Inner Spaces', 'Design Tips and Tricks', and 'Questions & Answers'.
• Selected in the top 10 comer students in Antalya Bilim University to attend a mentor/mentee program for 6 months. Mentor: Hatice Bulut, Chair Member of Turkey People Management Association (PERYON)
CERTIFICATIONS
• Licensed Architect in Turkey - Chamber of Architects of Turkey (CAT)
PUBLICATIONS
• ''Now and Here'', Itsliquid.com, 2017 (Luca Curci Architects)
• Design Blog, Novacloset.com, 2020 (MillCraft LLC)
SKILLS
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Rhinoceros
• Grasshopper
LANGUAGES
• Vray / Enscape
• Lumion
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Project Leadership
• Designer Mentoring
• Client Relations
• Timely Project Completion
• CNC Milling
English (Advanced) Turkish (Native) Spanish (Pre-Intermediate) Russian (Elementary)