STEFANMOLINARO Contact Info: stefanm@design.upenn.edu +1 401 575 8474
EDUCATION
Permanent Address: 4800 Pine Street, Unit A106 Philadelphia, PA 19143
Urban Landscape Portfolio: https://issuu.com/ stefanmolinaro/docs/2017_ stefanmolinaro_portfolio
Independent Study Photography Urban Landscapes of Europe + Cross Country Cycling Tour https://www.flickr.com/photos/128561851@N06/sets/
University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA) 2015- present (expected graduation-2018) 2018 Masters of Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning Candidate Current Courses: Design with Risk, Instructor: Matthijs Bouw Studio IV, Critic: Christopher Marcinkoski, Javier Arpa Contemporary Urbanism, Instructors: Richard Weller, David Malakoff University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH) 2010-2015 2015 Bachelors of Urban Planning 2015 Professional Practice Excellence Award
WORK EXPERIENCE
Reztark Design Studio (Cincinnati, OH), Design Intern Jan. 2014-May 2014 Full-time Tasks: Create concept sketches and 3D models with SketchUp, create and compile graphics from research, prepare presentations, and coordinate work to team members. Town of Buena Vista Planning Department (Buena Vista, CO), Planning Intern May 2013-Aug. 2013 Full-time Tasks: Construct and render concept designs with SketchUp, edit and create mappings using GIS, Illustrator, and InDesign, concept site plans and development plans for project applications. “Stefan was able to meet stringent deadlines while juggling other large projects at the same time, all while maintaining a calm, professional and cheerful attitude and appearance. He was extremely flexible in accepting the projects.” -Dee Miller, Planning Director Calthorpe Associates (Berkeley, CA), Design Intern Sept. 2012-Dec. 2012 Full-time Tasks: Create and render various base map diagrams with Illustrator, edit AutoCAD plans and street sections, edit project reports with InDesign, and construct and render 3D models with SketchUp. “Stefan is confident, takes initiative and tried solving problems by himself before asking for assistance . He required very little monitoring and asked appropriate questions.” -Samantha Chundur, Project Manager Street-Works Development (White Plains, NY), Design Intern March 2012-June 2012 Full-time Tasks: Professionally construct and render plans, elevations and sections with Photoshop, InDesign and hand skills, and create 3D models using SketchUp. “Stefan was a pleasure to have here at Street-Works, and will be a vital asset to any firm he co-ops with. He shows great promise in becoming an excellent designer.” -Nisha Prasad, Planner
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in: Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Adobe Products (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), GIS, SketchUp, Computer Rendering, Hand Drafting, Model Building, Poster Design
LANDSCAPE INTERESTS TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Resilience, Social Infrastructure, Habitat Resoration, Risk Design and Management, Informal Armatures, Temporary Public Spaces Independent Study of Urban Public Spaces: Austria, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland - Compiled Notes and Analysis into a Report Cross-country, non-profit cycling tours: California, Canada, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennesee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisonsin - Northern Tier Leader 2016
MEMBERSHIPS
Professional: American Planning Association, American Society of Landscape Architecture Community Service: Bike the United States for Multiple Sclerosis (BTUSFMS) Northern Tier Leader 2016 Trans American Rider 2015