| 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 |