STEPHANIE ANCETIA BARBER MASTER OF ARCHITECURE, FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
ARCHITECURE + DESIGN PORTFOLIO
“Treat the Earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.� --Ancient Kenyan Proverb
CONTENTS RESUME Design studio work Florida a & M University, School of architecture Design Commissioned work photography ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Resume Education Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, School of Architecture, Tallahassee, FL Master of Architecture (May 2009); Thesis Title: Architecture and Water Consciousness Activities: Dean’s Council Committee- Graduate Representative (August 2007 - May 2009); AIA/Orlando Healthcare Committee- Student Charrette, Orlando, FL (September 2008); Mid-Town Urban Planning Charrette, Tallahassee, FL (August 2007) Areas of Study: Environmental design, historic preservation, urban planning University of Florida, Preservation Field School, summer of 2008, New Orleans, LA
Preservation Trades Network, Preservation Resource Center, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, and Save Our Cemeteries sponsored field study in Louisiana and Mississippi. Curriculum: Restored historic structures practicing traditional trades including plastering, window restoration, brick pier repair, historical analysis and documentation, and sensitive demolition. Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, School of Architecture, Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies (May 2007); School of Architecture Academic Scholarship Activities: Dean’s Council Committee- class representative (2004-2007) Interests: Urban design, preservation, green/sustainable design, architectural history Employment Garcia Bridge Engineers, P.A., Tallahassee, FL December 2010 – Present Draftsperson and Intern- Produce conceptual structural plans for project bids; prepare detailed structural drawings of pre-stressed concrete bridge designs; draft and modify structural construction documents; prepare detailed drawings for drainage structures, pier foundations, tower supports, helical piles, retaining walls, and fender systems; review and log shop drawings; edit shop drawings and bridge calculations; prepare and print documents for signature; input data into MathCAD to check calculations; teach office members how to use MathCAD and other new software applications. Administrative Assistant- Maintain state licenses’ and city business certifications, DBE and MBE certifications in several states; maintain pre-qualification certifications; maintain accurate insurance certificates and correspond with clients; log and stamp shop drawings and other incoming documents, create spreadsheets for shop drawings of projects under construction and prospective projects, draft and send correspondence for shop drawing transmittals and RFI’s; prepare prerequisite forms and packages for project bids; research codes and regulations; send, receive and file invoices; oversee aspects of general office coordination; interact with clients, vendors, and visitors; answer telephones; open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence including faxes and email. AncetiaBarberArt, www.etsy.com/shop/AncetiaBarberArt, Artist June 2011 – Present Entrepreneur/Owner/Operator – The AncetiaBarberArt online gallery allows me to display my passion, art. The breadth of my artwork includes oil and watercolor painting, acrylic murals, sketching and digital design. I have been asked to design the annual Florida African dance Festival logo and flyers since 2013 and am considered a resident artist at the annual Pride Fest Art show.
Employment cont. The Thread Shredder, www.etsy.com/shop/Thread Shredder, Custom Clothing June 2012 – Present Entrepreneur/Owner/Operator – The Thread Shredder online store was launched in response to demand for my own shredded clothing. The site features custom cut clothing and jewelry. U.S. Census Bureau, Quality Control Division, Tallahassee, FL March 2010 – September 2010 Questionnaire Assistance Center Representative- Set up and operated two center sites to assist people with the 2010 Census questionnaires. One center was located at a community church and the other was located in the student union at Tallahassee Community College. Quality Control Enumerator- Verified collected census data by means of conducting follow-up interviews with respondents and/or proxies via telephone and in-person visits, and confirmed new census data with site visits. Florida A&M University- School of Architecture, Tallahassee, FL
August 2008 – May 2009
Faculty Search Committee Member, Graduate Internship under Dean Rodner Wright Responsibilities: Established criteria and created advertising for faculty positions, reviewed position applications, contacted potential candidates, and served as the student body liaison for faculty searches. Tallahassee - Leon County Planning Department, Tallahassee, FL
January 2008 – May 2008
Graduate Internship under Dan Donavan, M. Arch, AIA, NCARB, AICP Responsibilities: Created digital models for proposed zoning redevelopment projects, placed the digital street and planning models in a Geographical Information System, and produced presentations for proposed street changes for community workshops. Caregiver, Tallahassee, FL
January 2001 – June 2006
Skills Experienced in building detailed, scaled, physical models and hand rendering Excellent written and verbal communication skills Quickly understands ideas and their effective applications Knowledgeable in sustainable design (LEED) methods Practiced in the design and application of preservation and restoration of historic structures Skilled in oil painting, oil pastels, drawing, ceramics, and photography Proficient in drafting, model building and presentation programs (AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Office, Adobe) Service Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development, New Orleans, LA Florida Habitat for Humanity, Tallahassee, FL St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Tallahassee, FL Elder Care Services- Meals on Wheels, Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Planning Pavilion downtown tallahassee, florida design studio 3.1
Staircase as a Bridge north atrium in school of architecture, florida a&m university design studio 3.2
Bookstore for the Living Arts north monroe st and park avenue downtown tallahassee, florida design studio 3.2
Presbyterian Plaza Arts Quadrangle north copeleand stree, florida state university design studio 4.1
Renaissance Tower 126th street and park avenue, harlem, nyc design studio 4.1
Tallahassee Museum Environmental Welcome Center and Preschool design 4.2
The Construction of Technology northeast corner of calhoun and tennessee street tallahassee, florida design 6.2 – group project
Maritime Museum st. johns river, jacksonville, florida design 6.2
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Commissioned Work
Ancetia Barber Photography
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Stephanie Ancetia Barber, M. Arch AncetiaBarber@hotmail.com