JD Candidate at Rutgers University Newark School of Law from Sep 2010 to Present in Newark, NJ
- Associate Editor - Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal
B.Arch Earned at New Jersey Institute of Technology from Sep 2003 to May 2009 in Newark, NJ
- Bachelors of Architecture (Awarded May-2009 Cum Laude)
- Minor in Legal Studies (Awarded May-2009)
- Honors College Student graduate
- Coursework focused on architectural design, infrastructure planning, civil engineering, construction management, and the American legal system.
High School Diploma Earned at Union County Magnet High School from Sep 1999 to Jun 2003 in Scotch Plains, NJ
- Coursework focused on advanced studies in technical, science, and mathematics.
- Graduated with Honors
LexisNexis:
- Professional Research Certification
- Legal Research Skills Certification
- Cost Effective Research
Westlaw Certifications:
- Case Law
- Statutes
- Secondary Sources
Certified Drafter with The ADDA from Jun 2003 to Jun 2010
Intern at Seth A. Leeb, Architect in Morris Plains, NJ from Jun 2008 to Feb 2009
- Speculative design visualization, proposed design renderings, and spatial conflict resolution with Google Sketchup.
- Primary focus on Arts and Crafts style residential buildings. Secondary focus on commercial tenant fitouts.
- On-site for site surveying, measuring pre-existing conditions, documentation.
Intern at Schemata Architecture in Summit, NJ from Jan 2003 to Sept 2006
- Experience with drafting and design in residential, commercial, governmental, and institutional projects.
- On-site for site surveying, measuring pre-existing conditions, documentation.
- Maintained the company webpage and intranet network.
Utility Drafter at PetroChem Development in New York City, NY from Jun 2001 to Aug 2001
- Engineering company specializes in the development of buildings housing industrial burners and furnaces
- Responsibilities included markup and the creation of new drawings, basic furnace design based on unit specifications and standards
Tutor at Kumon North America in Summit, NJ from Feb 1997 to Dec 2001
- Responsible for personally tutoring individual and groups of children aged 5 to 14 in mathematics and English.
- Corrected and graded submitted coursework.
Personal Tutor in Summit, NJ from Sept 2000 to Sept 2001
- Tutored Sandy Park's child (8 years old) in mathematics, music, and English.
Designer with Habitat for Humanity in 2009 in West Orange, NJ
- Provided a pro-bono design for an affordable housing unit in West Orange.
Participant in Light the Night (Brooklyn Bridge) since 2003 in New York City, NY
- Raised funds and participated as an individual walker.
Participant in NY AIDS Walk since 2003 in New York City, NY
- Participated in conjunction with Alpha Rho Chi and Mu Sigma Upsilon as a teamed walker.
Volunteer for The Summit Public Library from 1998 to 2001 in Summit, NJ
- Assisted network engineers in identifying security weaknesses.
- During the renovation, assisted in reorganizing, packing, shelving, moving of books.
Programming Languages
- Proficient: ASP, PHP, CSS, XHTML, HTML, AJAX, XML, mySQL, Access, Javascript, C, C++, Visual Basic
- Working knowledge: AutoLISP, CNC G-Codes
Architecture-Related Software
- Proficient: AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, Maxwell Render, GIMP.
- Capable: MAX, Autodesk Viz, Revit, Rhino, Photoshop.
Office-Related Software
- Proficient: Windows (Any version), Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Access/Visio/Publisher/Outlook (Any version), Adobe Dreamweaver
NJIT Dean's List
- 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Aug 2006 to Aug 2006 - NJCCT Internship Program - Kenilworth, NJ
- Hands on experience with cabinetry, concrete formwork, metal-stud framing, light-cove framing.
Jan 2004 - ENYA Boathouse Competition - New York City, NY
- Collaborated with Urban Office Architecture to design and present for the ENYA Boathouse competition.
- Presentation board displayed during award ceremony at the NY Center for Architecture.
Extracurricular Clubs
- National Organization of Minority Architects- associate member of the NJIT student chapter. Hosted Google Sketchup tutorial lecture series at NJIT.
- Vector- contributor to NJIT's newspaper
- Spectrum- executive board
- Society for Women Engineers- consultant for events and websites
- Architecture Student Union- past executive board member
Musical Instruments
Sports and Recreation