ELISE CHELAK 627 Alanon Road Ridgewood, NJ 07450
EDUCATION
Syracuse University Bachelor of Architecture International Study
EXPERIENCE
West 8
erchelak@syr.edu 201.446.5143 linkedin.com/in/elisechelak issuu.com/elisechelak
S yra cu s e , NY
Real Estate Minor
May 2019 Cum Laude
Florence, Italy
Urban Design Intern
Spring 2017
Ne w Y o rk , NY
Summer 2018
Completed site analyses of masterplans for a Google Tech Campus and Houston Innovation District. Collaborated on conceptual design with sketches for paving, curb, and seat edge conditions. Developed 3D models and rendered streetscapes, landscape, and furniture. Drafted and illustrated site and street sections in proposed and existing conditions.
Port Authority of NY & NJ
Architectural Design Intern
Ne w Y o rk , NY
Summer 2017
Produced conceptual design sketches, Rhino 3D models, and built physical study models for the PATH Harrison Station Replacement Project West Side Design Development Effort. Developed a schematic wayfinding design for a mesh graphic wrap on the East Side. Drafted construction documents on AutoCAD.
Performative Praxis Labs
Research & Design Intern
S yra cu s e , NY
Fall 2016
Designed a map displaying Syracuse’s existing and proposed shared economy urban mobility transportation systems. Conducted local stakeholder interviews.
Port Authority of NY & NJ
Project Delivery Intern
Ne w Y o rk , NY
Summer 2016
Created documents for the Port Authority Bus Terminal Design + Deliverability Competition. Produced a research paper on alternative project delivery methods.
William G. Brown Architects
Architectural Intern
W yck o f f , NJ
Summer 2015
Surveyed, documented, and plotted existing and proposed residential and commercial conditions for clients using AutoCAD.
LEADERSHIP
Shanti Yoga Club
Co - Fo u n d e r + Vi ce Pre s id e n t
Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
Founded SU’s first yoga club and managed public relations.
SU-ESF Habitat for Humanity
Pu b li c R e la t i o n s D ire ct o r
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Managed club advertising including poster design and social media.
SERVICE
Architecture Student Organization
Pe e r Ad v i s o r + Amb a s s a d o r
Aug 2014 - May 2019
Mentor and advise underclassmen/prospective architecture students; lead tours.
HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
NCARB AXP enrolled Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity School of Architecture Dean’s List American Institute of Architecture Students
SKILLS
Digital AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, V-Ray, Maxwell, Lumion, DIVA, SketchUp, M-Color, ArcGIS Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Physical Model Making, Laser Cutting, Foam Cutting, Hand Representation
2017 - Present Feb 2016 - May 2018 2015 - 2019 Aug 2014 - May 2019