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San Francisco Bay Area

- Managed the compilation and cost evaluation of 20+ change orders for additional construction work, negotiating revisions with subcontractors while maintaining transparent client communication.- Reviewed 40+ product data and shop drawing submittals from core MEP design-build trades, coordinating closely with the architecture team and client. Ensured alignment with project requirements and facilitated timely approvals to support seamless project progress and quality assurance.- Led and facilitated safety mobilization, pre-installation, and work kick-off meetings with subcontractor field staff, safety personnel, and engineering teams.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Developed comprehensive certification credit interpretation guides and served as the primary contact for inquiries regarding sustainability certifications and accreditation within the business unit.- Engaged in USGBC Northern California and Bay Area Sustainability Construction Leaders (BASCL) networking events and start-up technology site tours as a company representative

San Francisco Bay Area

- Spearheaded QA/QC of project contract and specification language by conducting outreach to suppliers and subcontractors regarding the cost, structural, and logistical feasibility of architecturally-specified recycled content minimums, embodied carbon thresholds, and material choices.- Developed comprehensive educational resources with project sustainability team and led a 1-hour training session for 20+ project engineering, management, and executive leadership staff on the sustainability documentation and subcontractor coordination process needed to meet LEED, Fitwel, and government goals.- Collaborated with the Regional Sustainability Manager, Procurement Department, Architectural Sustainability Team, and Client to pioneer the first valuation formula integrating global warming potential considerations into the procurement bidding process for concrete.

Berkeley, California, United States

-1st Place Nationwide ASC Sustainable Building Open Student Competition 2023, Topics: Zero-Net Energy Trailer Design, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and Construction Safety + Sustainability Technologies- Coordinated with industry professionals in the AEC industry such as Turner Construction, XL Construction, Atelier Ten, Buro Happold, and the USGBC regarding coaching, educational, and professional development opportunities.- Spearheaded 20+ person meetings and organized team training timelines for competition preparation and future professional accreditation opportunities.- Represented the Sustainable Building team in Cal Construction executive board meetings.- Promoted career and educational opportunities in sustainable construction as a guest speaker for UC Berkeley ARCH 160 (Introduction to Construction)

Berkeley, California, United States

-Judges' Award for Best Presentation ASC Sustainable Building Open Student Competition 2022, Topic: Data Science, Smart Cities, and Sustainability-Collaborated as a Sustainable Sites and Healthy Environments specialist in a six-person, multi-disciplinary team that represented UC Berkeley in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Student Competition for Sustainability Building. -Utilized qualifications and knowledge in LEED, WELL, TRUE, LBC, and other certification programs to create solutions and strategies for competition case study buildings.

Berkeley, California, United States

-Collaborated in a five-person, multi-disciplinary team that represented UC Berkeley in the Design Building Institute of America (DBIA) Student Competition (Fall 2021, Fourth Place Nationally)-Articulated in professional written form the conceptualization of proposed design in regards to site analysis, sustainability features, value-added design, interior circulation, landscape planning, and many other facets.-Developed visual representational material such as interior and exterior renderings utilizing programs such as Lumion, Enscape, Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Photoshop.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Full-Time Summer Intern (May 2022- August 2022), Part-Time Spring Intern (January 2023 - April 2023)- Maintained drawings, specifications, and logs utilizing industry software Bluebeam- Maintained and coordinated with subcontractors on submittal log, reviews, processes, and distribution- Assisted in Virtual Design & Construction Trade Coordination through documentation using Smart Sheets and Navisworks.- Utilized UX/ UI design and research experience in a 3-person team to create a construction safety app prototype for Webcor Concrete.

Berkeley, California, United States

- Utilized qualifications as a LEED Green Associate in the documentation of credits and the calculation of project ratings under LEED and other certification systems for university-affiliated facilities.- Headed the restructuring of BS@C in terms of organization identity and objectives, future on-campus projects, and planned education endeavors in response to issues relating to remote work and the postponement of projects caused by COVID-19.- Organized recruitment initiatives in acquiring LEED-qualified students affiliated with the Student Environmental Resource Center.- Represented BS@C in campus-wide sustainability, leadership, and educational initiatives that collaborated with student organizations, government, and university administration.

Berkeley, California, United States

-Undergraduate research apprentice for the creation of “Collaborative Construction: The Aspiring Architects’ Guide” by Dana Buntrock-Generated graphic material such as architectural detail drawings in collaboration with Professor Buntrock, assistant staff, and fellow students.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Remote contract opportunity through design consultancy organization Berkeley Innovation. - Collaborated with a 4-person team in creating user interview guides, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data, ideating research-backed solutions, and designing final deliverables.- Spearheaded the recruitment of 200+ participants for both surveys and interviews through sourcing and social media promotion.- Designed and created 3D models and renderings for Netflix Amusement Park, Netflix Museum, and interactive Netflix Screenplay Book.- Organized 15+ user interviews as interviewer and coder.

Seoul, South Korea

- Researched and corresponded with over 70 design publications, architectural firms, window contractors, independent businesses, and institutions in the United States, Singapore, and the Philippines regarding the feature of company products in articles, projects, and facilities.- Assisted in published research regarding carbon footprint and embodied carbon material calculations, utilizing international databases such as the Embodied Carbon Calculator (United States) and Environmental Performance in Construction Database (Australia). -Independently conducted further analysis on carbon footprint and embodied carbon material calculations through researching variances between databases by identifying published research and communicating with creators of databases.

Berkeley, California, United States

- Investigated on design feasibility and coordinated supplier logistics for technologies and construction materials that optimized carbon footprint and energy use. - Conducted focused research on possible passive lighting and agricultural design opportunities such as skylights and hydroponic systems.- Crafted promotional renderings and video material using Rhino and Lumion that was used as primary promotional image for crowdfunding website which accrued more than $10,000 in total donations.

Berkeley, California, United States

- Designed illustration work and graphic design material for various organizations on the UC Berkeley campus- Aided in the on-campus distribution of material promoting education events and conferences.- Participated in weekly meetings with fellow club members with the aim to further education and skills in the field of design

United States

- Coordinated and conceptualized events and activities for Pilipinx community of the UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design in collaboration with PASAE CED Representative and fellow interns.- Participated in community building and professional development events hosted by various on-campus Pilipinx Organizations.

Ba In Architecture, Minors In Sustainable Design And City Planning, Certificate In Design Innovation, Environmental Design/Architecture

Activities and Societies: Cal Construction, Building Sustainability at Cal, Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP), Berkeley.

Embarc Summer Design Academy, Environmental Design/Architecture, A

- $4,300 Tuition Scholarship - Selection process consisted of a submission of school transcript, essays, and a faculty recommendation.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: UpServe (Community Service Club) - Coordinating Council Promotions Head, Media Arts Club - Club Co-Head.