Experience
Education
Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping Laboratory (AMP Lab), School of Architecture + Design
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA Senior Lab Manager August 2019 - Present
-Run and maintain the lab 3D printers. -Train students on working with 3D printers. -Give lectures on the significance of additive manufacturing. -Conduct research to be exhibited at the end of each year at ICFF in New York City.
Center for Design Research, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA Lead Research Associate/ Co-Instructor August 2019 - Present
-Run software tutorials to aid students in their own digital exploration. -Assist students on driving industrial robot arms. -Maintain and calibrate lab robots for student use. -Conduct robotic research in the design field.
School of Architecture and Design Print Lab Blacksburg, VA Digital Media Mentor August 2017 - Present
-Co-constructed innovative strategies for digital media projects within the realm of architecture and design. -Daily projects include research and exploration of new and innovative output practices using 3D printing, laser cutting, sublimation, and traditional printers and plotters. -Current focus on prototyping using additive manufacturing.
Gensler
Morristown, NJ Architectural Intern Summer 2018
Gabriella Perry 29 Columbia Drive Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 gabbyp97@vt.edu 732-275-2729 https://issuu.com/gperry97
-Collaborated with other interns to design a community project centered around wellness, biophilic design, and community outreach -Presented Schematic design documents in client meetings. -Worked with a team of architects to design a pop-up mall kiosk for Bank of America.
Settembrino Architects
Red Bank, NJ Architectural Intern Summer 2016 - Summer 2017 -Produced schematic drawings and construction documents in AutoCAD. -Prepared AIA contracts and change order documents. -Participated in site visits and client meetings. -Gained experience in practice and project management.
Bachelor of Architecture, May 2020 Cumulative GPA: 3.84
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Master in Design Studies Technology August 2020 - May 2022
Achievement Robert L. Turner Study Abroad Scholarship 2018 This scholarship is awarded to students studying abroad that have shown academic excellence in all of the required architectural courses.
Fontainebleau Award 2019 I was nominated for this award by past professors for outstanding work ethic. The scholarship funds one student per year to attend the Fontainebleau Ecole des Beax Arts School of Architecture in France for a summer course.
Fall Travel Exhibition Merit Award 2019 This is awarded to students showing exemplary skills in leadership. In recognition of the Fall 2018 Travel exhibition, which included the works of over 40 architecture students.
Matthew J. M. Krahe Memorial Scholarship 2020 This scholarship is awarded to a student with an outstanding academic record and proven involvement in activities benefiting the School, in memory of Matthew J. M. Krahe, B.Arch. 1995.
Skills/Software Proficiency Main Work-flow: Most Proficient
Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Cura, Simplify3D
Secondary Work-flow: Proficient
SketchUP, Grasshopper, DIVA, Unreal Engine, Robot studio, RoboDK
Analogue:
Sketching, Hand Drafting, Wood Working, Model Building, Photography.
Digital Manufacturing
Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Design Robotics
Extracurriculars Marching Virginians
Member of the piccolo section from 2015-2017