CHRISTINA TEFEND http://issuu.com/tefendcm tefendcm@mail.uc.edu 513.722.6003
ACADEMICS University of Cincinnati School of Architecture and Interior Design
WORK EXPERIENCE May-August 2015
Analyzed environmental data and collaboratively investigated design alternatives to work towards the Living Building Challenge for a prominent landmark in Downtown Seattle. Programmed a grasshopper script to populate the facades of this seven acre campus.
Class of 2016 Bachelor of Science in Architecture GPA: 3.73, Dean’s List
Ursuline Academy Class of 2012 GPA: 3.9, Honor roll all six semesters Member of National Honors Society
August-December2014
NBBJ Design - Columbus
January-April 2014
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC.
SKILLS Digital Revit Rhino Grasshopper AutoCAD Sketch-up Maya Adobe Suite Microsoft Office
NBBJ Design - Seattle
Deomonstrated initiative while working as a member of the medical planning team on a Cancer Center in Kuwait. Problem solved wayfinding issues and worked heavily in Revit throught this healthcare project.
Enhanced skills in AutoCAD and Sketchup, collaborated with clients and coworkers, assisting in the design process in high-end residential designs
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS Echos Publication
Manual Drafting Sketching Diagramming Model making
Independent Study
August 2015-Present Generated UC’s first publication of student works as part of the editorial team. Developed and spearheaded design efforts that appear throughout this 300 page book.
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be diligent and eager, devote myself to my work, and put in any amount of effort to continuously improve.
Alpha Rho Chi Professional Fraternity for Architecture + the Allied Arts August 2013-Present Implimented new policies such as the DAAP Survival Guide while serving as the Worthy Scribe. Oversaw ritual events and service opportunities as a member of the executive board.
Piano Student at the Todetman School of Music 1999-August 2012 Performed in competitions, recitles, and weddings. Recieved superior ratings at CCM Ribbon Festivals, Buckeye Competitions, and the Guild Competition
Scholastics Art Competition 2011-2012 Awarded the Gold Key Portfolio Winner based on selected works.