Lia Margolis
EDUCATION
Syracuse University
School of Architecture | Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Architecture: Expected May 2023
Minor in Asian/Asian American Studies
Dean’s List: Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring & Fall 2022
Contributor - “LESS IS...” Harry der Boghosian Fellowship Exhibition with Leen Katrib: 2021-22
Drexel University
Westphal College of Media, Arts & Design | Philadelphia, PA
Pre-College Architecture Program: Jul. 2017
LEADERSHIP
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS)
Syracuse Chapter | Syracuse, NY
Senior Advisor/AAPIHM Representative: Jan. 2022 - Present
President: Nov. 2020 - Jan. 2022
Rebooted NOMAS, implemented new professional practices
Trained and onboarded four Executive Boards
Executed successful Black History Month, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Latin Hispanic Hertiage Month, Disability Awareness Month, and Diwali programs
Created and planned events ranging from fundraising, informal educational gatherings, and lecture series
Secretary: Dec. 2019 - Nov. 2020
Syracuse University
School of Architecture | Syracuse, NY
Architecture Ambassador: Nov. 2018 - Present
Led tours for prospective families, giving insights about campus and student life by answering questions and sharing stories
• Served as a student contact for prospective families and students
Peer Advisor: Nov. 2018 - Present
Creative Team: Apr. 2020 - Nov. 2020
Worked with the School of Architecture’s Recruitment Specialist, Enrollment Manager, and fellow Peer Advisors to plan an orientation program
Provided mentorship throughout students’ academic careers
• Fostered a good experience for incoming students
Office of Multicultural Affairs | Syracuse, NY
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee: Apr. 2022 - Present
Designer and leader of the 2023 AAPIHM Hate Crime Exhibit
• Designed the core piece for the 2022 AAPIHM Hate Crime Exhibit
Served on the planning committee for 2023 AAPIHM
Asian Students in America (ASIA)
Syracuse Branch | Syracuse, NY
Creative Committee: Sep. 2022 - Present
Big/Little Program Mentor: Sep. 2021 - Present
Adoptee Roundtable Podcast: Spring 2022 - Present
CONTACT
ljmargol@syr.edu | 484-598-3907
Greater Philadelphia Area
More about me | My Portfolio
EXPERIENCE
Ballinger
Philadelphia, PA
Architecture Intern: Summers 2021 and 2022
• Design Documentation, incl. lab planning
Revit, Rhinoceros, Lumion, Enscape, SketchUp
Designed and created 3D prints
Created award drawings, interior design mockups
Organized construction documents
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team member, incl. giving a LGBTQIA+ Pride Month presentation
Marketing Intern: Summers 2019 and 2020
Organized online archives and databases
Designed internal and external graphics
Created images and articles for publish
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team member
Led and conducted internal coworker interviews
Created internal initiative “Demonstrate your Discipline Day” to engage the coworker community
Worked directly under the Marketing Director to learn the outreach side of professional architecture
SKILLS
Architecture, Design and Art
3D printing
• Laser cutting
Physical model making
Photography
Videography
Video editing
• Digital photography
Photo retouching
Software
Revit
• Rhinoceros 3D
SketchUp
Enscape
• Lumion
ArcGIS
• BlueBeam
iMovie
Languages
English
Architectural photography
• Graphic Design
Social Media Infographic Design
Social Media Marketing Illustration
• Studio Art
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Google Suite (Docs, Drawings, Drive, Sheets, Slides)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Canva
Mandarin Chinese (Limited working proficiency: reading, speaking, writing)
Music and Performance
Singing (Pop, Opera, Rock, Alternative, Musical Theater, Jazz, Chinese)
Acting (Shakespeare, Musical Theater)
Dance (Hip-Hop, Traditional Chinese Dance, Musical Theater)
Piano (Minimal ability)