J OHNATHAN TA N E D U C AT I O N
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
VIRGINIA TECH // Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) AUG 2017 - MAY 2022 (Tentative) // USA DALAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL // HS Diploma AUG 2011 - MAY 2015 // MALAYSIA
S O F T WA R E P R O F I C I E N C Y MS Office Suite Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Premier Pro Adobe After-Effects
Highly focused, adaptable, and aspiring architect with internship experience at two award winning architecture firms and 8+ years experience in the creative client industry. Currently seeking a full time position as an architectural designer from late May 2022 onwards.
SketchUp Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Vray Lumion ArchiCAD
OTHER ROLES MENTEE // Gensler University Connect Program FEB 2021 - PRESENT // USA PRESIDENT // Mixed Martial Arts Club at Virginia Tech AUG 2021 - PRESENT // USA
A B O U T + PA S S I O N S Born in Singapore, raised in Malaysia. I have spent a majority of my life immersed in different cultures and take pride in identifying myself as a curious global citizen. In my spare time, I enjoy pursuing a range of interests in martial arts, fitness, culinary arts, screenprinting, and a newfound love for snowboarding.
AWA R D S 1ST PLACE // Solar Decathlon 2021 Design Challenge Office Building Divison // APR 2021 FINALIST // AIA Virginia Prize Challenge // JAN 2022 DEAN’S LIST // Virginia Tech // S 2022, F+S 2021
ARCHITECTURAL SUMMER INTERN // KGD Architecture MAY 2021 - AUG 2021 // USA >> Supported the multi-disciplinary firm as a paid intern in Washington D.C. while exploring new methods of conveying architectural ideas (VR, AR, graphic design, etc.). >> Responsible for site surveying, 3D printed model making for clients, and marketing packets for project proposals. >> Designed two award-winning boards for the 2021 AIA Awards. MARKETING DESIGNER // Virginia Tech Integrated Security Education + Research Center (ISERC) // JAN 2021 - MAY 2021 // USA >> Worked directly with the department director to rebrand the department to promote new university programs to students and strengthen relationships with partnering companies. ARCHITECTURAL INTERN // Park + Associates Pte Ltd. SEP 2020 - DEC 2020 // SINGAPORE >> Supported the award-winning firm as a paid intern in both an architectural and graphic design capacity while learning about industry processes and norms during site visits and client meetings. >> Responsible for design development and project documentation in multiple resort, residential, and tower projects for high-profile clients. CREATIVE CONSULTANT // Virginia Tech Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning // NOV 2018 - SEP 2020 // USA >> Developed an identity system for their annual CHEP event that connected well to target audience and remains used to this day. >> Crafted responsive day-to-day branded stationery for everyday use. FREELANCE CREATIVE CONSULTANT // Couch Design Creative Consultancy // AUG 2013 - PRESENT // INTERNATIONAL >> Founded my own business with a specialization in branding and identity design development, including multiple instances of marketing. >> Helped most recent client gain a 83.3% increase in social media engagement and 73.3% increased revenue in the 6 months post-project. >> Completed a number of volunteer branding and publishing design projects for both non-profit charities and educational organizations. OPTICAL SUPPLY IC // Singapore Armed Forces Artillery Logistics OCT 2015 - JUL 2017 // SINGAPORE >> Lead a logistics team maintaining and distributing multi-million dollar optical equipment for artillery unit training and overseas deployments.