Marcello Schiffino Education May 2009
Front End Web / Architectural Designer E: marcello.schiffino@gmail.com | T: (302) 388 8680 |
Online Portfolio www.schiphenotype.com
BArch, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Undergraduate Thesis - A proposal to introduce passive systems into the South Broad Concourse through subtractive architectural processes. Studied a semester abroad in Rome, Italy in the fall of 2006.
Architecture Experience May 2010 – October 2011
May 2010 – September 2011
Architecture Intern at Civitas Architects Drafted Schematic floor plans in AutoCAD 2008 LT from conceptual drawings provided by firm principal. Utilized SketchUp 3D modeling to present alternative design ideas to firm principal during the Schematic Design phase for 2 rittenhouseortho.com projects. In charge of the visual communication of nsc-languages.org, civitasarchitects.net, schematic ideas for client meetings: 2D Schematic Rendering’s, Presentation Booklets, Developed graphic standard for presentation material. Overhauled firms’ website and currently webmaster and manage the analytics: civitasarchitects.net. Communicated with manufacturers and managed quotes for project specific design elements. October 2011 - Consultant Burt Hill Stantec: RFP for Student Center at University of Mary Washington Demonstrated professional level endurance of craft, creativity, flexibility and discipline to deliver a detailed physical model. Showpiece featured a 30 contour topography designed to accommodate 2 slide-in-place proposals and the existing student center as well as inlayed contextual buildings. Further specifications include: 12 sq ft model base and 27 buildings in total, including proposals; all constructed of white museum board.
Web Design Experience June 2009 – Present
Web Design & Development Selected projects: nsc-languages.org, civitasarchitects.net, matsunosuke.com 2.5 years HTML 4 (HTML 5 markup experience), 2 .5 years CSS 2 (CSS 3 experience), crossbrowser compatibility testing and optimizing, maximizing site loading performance, search engine optimization, basic understanding of JavaScript and the Jquery Library, learning PHP, 2 years Adobe CS5 Dreamweaver, .5 year of Joomla CMS and Wordpress CMS.
6 years Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator) experience in graphics production and image optimization for web.
Additional Experience 2006 - 2009
Falls of 2008, 2009
1st Year Design Studio T.A and Substitute, Architecture, Tyler School of Art Substituted for professors, participated as a critic during reviews, provided direct critique during and after studio hours, and helped manage basic course operations such as blackboard online learning, course document preparation and management, excel data input and review preparation. 2006 – 2008
Recycling Department Intern at Temple University Raised awareness of the many benefits of recycling and a sustainable frame of mind by engaging the student body during campus events and day-to-day operations. Developed visual communication strategies to help support these values in memorable ways. Continue to back for | Events & Organizations | Awards & Publications | Community Involvement | Skills