José L. Arango
7265 NW 173 Dr # 712 Miami, FL 33015
1- 786.202.7639
jlarango@syr.edu www.jlarango.com
EDUCATION
Syracuse University School of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture expected, Minor in Italian Language International study: Florence, Italy; London, England Thesis: The Riverfront as a Social Consolidator
Syracuse, NY May 2013
Design & Architecture Senior High Diploma, Architecture Major, Top 10% of Class Furniture, Sculpture, Painting, Graphics Abroad Ambassador: The Experiment in International Living, Italy The City of Miami Arts Award: Acrylic Portrait Created sculptural installation: “Cut, Cut, Paste” Glass, tape, light
Miami, FL 2008
California College of the Arts: Pre-College Architecture Program Designed and tested bridge, designed conceptual urban gallery
Oakland, CA 2007
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Revit, Adobe Suite CS5, Processing Languages: Fluent English, Spanish, Italian
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager La Casita Cultural Center Library, Syracuse Coordinated budget, site visits, client meetings, work schedules Designed with student team library modules, produced construction drawings Built modules using woodshop tools, assembled units
2012 - 2013
Admin Assistant The Wolfsonian-FIU, Miami Coordinated document preparation for staff Collaborated with team to design exhibit Researched exhibit collection, assisted with catalogue
2008 summer
Architect Intern Miami-Dade Department of Planning and Zoning Designed city block rubrics Designed conceptual city including public/private, commercial/residential, waterfront, and green spaces
2007 - 2008
SERVICE
Habitat for Humanity Installed roofing and insulation, painted exterior and interiors Hands on Miami Painted murals and bridge for community beautification project
EMPLOYMENT
Plot Room Monitor Syracuse University School of Architecture Work study program, student technical support, supervisor
2008 - 2012
Sales Assisstant Puma, Miami Collaborated with team, created visual displays, sales
2011 summer
HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
Deans Scholarship - 5 years The Smithsonian Latino Center Young Ambassadors Program Gold Key Portfolio in the Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards California College of the Arts Scholarship
2008 - 2012 2008 2007
American Institute of Architects Students The Society of Multicultural Architects and Designers School of Architecture Peer Advising Architecture Club (President)
2008- present 2010- present 2010- present 2005 - 2008
INTERESTS
Portrait Painting: oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography