jessica vanni
jessavanni@gmail.com | LEED Green Associate | Architectural Designer
leadership
AIAS Cal Poly
Social Media Chair, 2020-2021
Fundraising Chair, 2019-2020
Art Auction Team, 2020-2021
CP Sustainable Fashion
Graphic Designer + Marketing Team, 2021-2023
Vellum Furniture Competition
Co-Producer, 2022
skills
Digital
AutoCAD
Sketchup
Enscape
Rhinoceros
Physical
Woodworking
CNC Milling
Metalworking
Welding (mig)
Bluebeam Illustrator InDesign
Photoshop
Model Making Laser Cutting Watercolor
education
California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Sustainable Environments | 2018-2023
Danish Institute for Study Abroad | Copenhagen, Denmark
4th year study abroad program | Jan 2022- May 2022
Regeneration Field Institute | Chone, Ecuador
10-day program building with bamboo + practicing regenerative farming | June 2022
Brockitecture | Junior Designer, June 2021-present work experience
Develop digital 3D models, construction drawings, and permit sets for various residential and commercial projects. Tasked to coordinate with clients as well as civil, structural, and other consultants throughout the design & permitting process.
CAED Support Shop | Shop Technician, 2022-2023
Responsible for overseeing the woodworking, metalworking, and digital fabrication facilities on campus. Assisted students with shop tools & techniques to familiarize them with the machines, repair or replace tools and parts when needed, and ensured the safety of students while using these resources.
Principles of Environmental Design | Student Assistant, Fall 2022
Independently created weekly presentation slides and led accompanying zoom discussions on various environmental design topics for a group of 15-20 students.
Kingswood Shop | Woodshop Assistant, Fall 2021
Assisted owner, Peter Naramore, in the restoration of koa wood furniture, a tree species endemic to Hawai’i. Sanded, stained, and oiled both new and antique furniture. Gained practice and experience using various woodworking machines.
AIA Maui Scholarship
Recipient | 2021 + 2023
BIA San Diego
Scholarship
Recipient | 2018 + 2019
Robert Hifumi Odo Competition Nominee | 2022 recognitions references
Provided upon request.
Architectural Technology Series | Student Assistant, 2020-2021
Captioned and created online tutorials in Rhino for students. Aided students in architectural detailing graphics and graded their activities, midterms, and final exams.
Neel Resource Center | Resource Specialist, Sept 2019-Mar 2020
Aided students in finding architectural books & samples from the material library. Catalogued items within the NRC’s online database. Organized and prepared room for meetings and conferences.
Brandis Sarich Art + Architecture | Intern, Summer 2018-2020
Constructed and painted a scale model of the Tommy Bahama restaurant and store in Lahaina. Produced elevations and plans for residential projects. Conducted as-built surveys. Composed case study research on carbon-neutral spec homes in west Maui.
JESS VANNI
jessavanni@gmail.com | LEED Green Associate | 5th year architecture student
LEADERSHIP
AIAS Cal Poly
Social Media Chair, 2020-2021
Fundraising Chair, 2019-2020
Art Auction Team, 2021
CP Sustainable Fashion Club
Graphic Designer + Marketing Team, 2021-2023
Vellum Furniture
Competition
Co-Producer, 2022
SKILLS
Digital
Rhinoceros
AutoCAD
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Sketchup
Physical
Model Making
Woodworking
CNC Milling
Metalworking
Welding (mig)
Enscape RhinoCAM
Learning:
Revit
VRay Twinmotion
Laser Cutting 3D Printing Watercolor Natural Dye
RECOGNITIONS
AIA Maui Scholarship
Recipient | 2021 + 2023
BIA San Diego
Scholarship
Recipient | 2018 + 2019
Robert Hifumi Odo
Competition
Nominee | 2022
REFERENCES
Provided upon request.
PROFILE
Self-driven architecture student seeking an entry-level position as an architectural designer or sustainability consultant with an interest in sustainable materials and building lifecycles upon graduation. I’m grateful to have a wide range of experience in both leadership— through the various teaching assistant and club positions I’ve held— and creative collaboration carried out in both educational and professional settings, in the field of architecture and beyond.
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Sustainable Environments | GPA: 3.7 | 2018-2023
Danish Institute for Study Abroad | Copenhagen, Denmark
4th year study abroad program | Jan 2022- May 2022
Regeneration Field Institute | Chone, Ecuador
10-day program learning bamboo construction + regenerative farming | June 2022
WORK EXPERIENCE
Brockitecture | Junior Designer, June 2021-present
Produce digital 3D models, 2D drawings, and rendered perspectives for various residental and commercial projects. Created marketing graphics to update company brand. Attend meetings with employer, fellow co-workers, and clients on a weekly basis.
CAED Support Shop | Shop Technician, Sept 2022-present
Responsible for overseeing the woodworking, metalworking, and digital fabrication facilities on campus. Assist students with shop tools and techniques to familiarize them with the machines, repair or replace tools and parts when needed, and most importantly ensure the safety of students while using these resources.
EDES 123 | Student Assistant, Sept 2022-Dec 2022
Independently created weekly presentation slides and led accompanying zoom discussions on various environmental design topics for a group of 15-20 students.
Kingswood Shop | Woodshop Assistant, July 2021- Dec 2021
Assisted owner, Peter Naramore, to create custom furniture out of koa wood, a tree species endemic to Hawai’i. Sanded, stained, and oiled both new and antique furniture. Gained practice and experience using various woodworking machines.
ARCH 241, 242, 207 | Student Assistant, Sept 2021- June 2022
Captioned and created online tutorials in Rhino for students. Aided students in architectural detailing graphics and graded their activities, midterms, and final exams.
Brandis Sarich Art + Architecture | Intern, Summer 2018-2020
Constructed and painted a scale model of the Tommy Bahama restaurant and store in Lahaina. Produced elevations and plans for residential projects. Conducted as-built surveys. Composed case study research on carbon-neutral spec homes in west Maui.
