Education

Resume

EDUCATION
B.A. Smith College, Northampton, Ma
Architecture Major
Graduated in May, 2004
Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan
Associated Kyoto Program
Junior Yr. Abroad 2002-03
SKILLS

Studio & Shop: Model making & Drafting, Basic Carpentry, Basic Welding.
Computer Software: Vector Works, Auto CAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, Auto Sketch, Macromedia Dreamweaver, WS FTP, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Internet browsers, and familiar with HTML, JavaScript, and C++
Languages: Fluent in Korean, Proficient in Japanese.

Work Experience

Anderson & O’Connell LLC. Boston, Massachusetts (Dec. 2005 – Present)
Assistant Project Manager
Assisted in project management in all phases of the projects in a design and construction management firm.

Miller Boehm Architects Boston
Massachusetts (Nov. 2004 – Nov. 2005)
Architectural/ Interior Staff
Worked with principals in all phases from design through construction administration focusing in residential sustainable design. Part of on-site team to oversee construction. Other responsibilities included producing graphics documents, tech. support and updating website.

Yestermorrow Design Build School
Warren, Vermont (Summer, 2004)
Intern
Wide range of experiences including maintenance of non-profit organization, assisting project managements, and opportunities for design and building projects. Personal projects included finish carpentry for library renovation; redesigning school website; outdoor classroom site plan; design and building Cob structure. Also took classes in Solar Design, Cob Building, and Stone, Metal &Wood Tectonics class.

Habitat for Humanity
Fallschurch, Virginia (Summer, 2003)
Site Development Intern
Researched construction feasibility of sites in County of Arlington and Fairfax including comprehensive plan and zoning, storm water management, road accessibility and more.

Shibayama Kenchiku Architecture Firm
Otsu, Japan (Spring 2003)
Architecture Intern
Various tasks including making models for residential renovation projects and preparing computerized layouts and drawings.

Cafe Renee
Washington D.C. (Summer 2000, 2001)
Sales
Handled administrative work such as contacting distributors, the building management office, and security offices (via phone, email, letter) as well as customer service.

Volunteer Experience

Hanok School Hwachun, S. Korea (Summer 2006)
Promotes traditional Korean timber framing by building traditional homes at material costs. Participated as student to learn methods of traditional building while volunteering free labor.

Doshisha University Kyoto, Japan (Spring 2003)
Taught English concentrating on conversational skills to students from Doshisha High School and Doshisha Middle School.

World Water Forum
Kyoto, Japan (March 2003)
International forum with representative from various parts of the world, discussing global environmental issues. Volunteer tasks included ushering foreign representatives, preparing English version pamphlets.


Activities & Awards

Woljeongsa Buddhist Temple Stay Program, Odesan Mt., Korea (May 2006): one-month program of Buddhist monk training. Participated to experience Korean Buddhist architecture, culture, and people.

Shinkenchiku Residential Design Competition 2005
, Tokyo Japan: part of 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference. Participated to promote world sustainability.


Freeman Foundation Grant:
Scholarship awarded to fund study in Asia

Hobbies: Squash, Swimming, Violin, Traveling

 

 

©2004 by Jieun Shon