Meredith G. Blakeley mgblakeley0518@gmail.com 919.750.0216
Expertise Tools Computer Modeling and Drafting -AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign Hand Modeling and Drafting -Laser cutting, sketches, hand drafting Communication Construction Documents Academic and Institutional Reports Architecture Design Reviews and Presentations
Education Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia Master of Architecture, May 2016, 3.83/4.0 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture, May 2013, 3.51/4.0 Cum Laude
Projects 601 Cohen Street in Savannah, Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology Fall 2014 -Historic Preservation studio studying a local building in Savannah. Focus was on maintaining and respecting the existing building fabric while giving the building a new function. -Designed an interactive science museum for young children with activities that related to their school curriculum and to the history and fabric of the building Charter School for the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology Spring 2015 -Issue was to design a charter school in a way that could involve the community -Importance was place on bridging the various elements of the school together while maintaining the privacy needed during the school day and openness needed for community functions. Federal Courthouse in Mobile, Alabama Georgia Institute of Technology Fall 2015 -Designed a federal courthouse based on a module derived from an existing federal courthouse (St. Louis) -Primary concerns were with efficiency of the plan and the sectional organization of three specific paths of circulation and the courtrooms
Experience Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio Atlanta, Georgia Architecture Intern: April 2015 - present -Prepared and edited sets of construction documents for various projects using AutoCAD -Maintained documentation of cut sheets -Worked on drawings for unit plans, elevations, wall sections, plan details, stair plans and sections, and RCPs -Maintained records of changes made to previous document issuances for new issuance
Pond & Company Norcross, Georgia Architecture Intern: June 2014 -December 2014 -Prepared and edited sets of construction documents with minimal supervision using AutoCAD -Completed tasks associated with wall types, room tags, keynotes, ceiling grids, ADA compliance, dimensioning, elevations, and details using Revit and AutoCAD -Scanned construction documents for firm and client records -Edited and assisted with concept plans for various projects using SketchUp and Revit Stein Mart Raleigh, North Carolina Customer Service, Ladies Department, Gifts and Linens Department: May 2012 - May 2013 -Conducted sales transactions -Assisted customers -Arranged and organized merchandise for purchase Carolina Country Club Raleigh, North Carolina Pool Cantina: May 2012 - September 2012 -Poolside waitressing -Worked on customer service and teamwork skills as a member of the customer service team A Step of Class Dance Studio Goldsboro, North Carolina Administrative Assistant, Teacher Assistant, Teach: Fall 2007 - Spring 2008, Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 -Prepared newsletters each month using Microsoft Publisher -Designed advertisements for the yearly recital program for four recitals -Kept attendance records using CompuDance -Taught dance classes for kinderdance, jazz, tap, ballet, and acrobatics for ages 4 to 10 years -Choreographed dances for the recital -Utilized leadership, teaching, and customer service skills
Skills, Knowledge, & Interests Digital Microsoft Office - Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel; AutoCAD; Revit; Adobe Creative Suites - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; SketchUp; Kerkythea, Analog Laser cutting, Hand Drafting, Scale Modeling Knowledge Architectural Design, Environmental Control Systems, Structural Systems, Marketing AEC Services, Architectural History Interests Reading, Hiking, Painting, Travelling
Leadership Life Group Member at North Metro Church AIAS: Member North Carolina State University Baptist Campus Ministries: President 2012-2013, Outreach Leader 2010-2012 North Carolina State University