DIANA HERNANDEZ

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Education

Master of Architecture (M.Arch) - April 2023

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) - April 2021

California Baptist University | 8432 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92504 2017-2023

Associate of Arts (A.A) in Communication, Media, & Languages

Associate of Arts (A.A) in Humanities, Philosophy, & Arts

Norco College | 2001 Third St. Norco, CA 92860 2015-2017

Experience

Teaching Assistant / California Baptist University College of Architecture cavad.calbaptist.edu/programs/architecture-program | 3739 Adams St. Riverside, CA 92504

Aug 2021 - May 2022

Introduced architecture, drafting, drawing, and design tehniques to 30 students. Directed class sessions twice weekly, accomodated students, graded student work.

Architectural Intern / Hammel Green Abrahamson (HGA) hga.com/locations/washington-dc-alexandria | Alexandria, VA (Remote)

Jun 2021 – Aug 2021

Worked with a diverse team on a design-build competition proposal. Responsible for identifying information within RFP and proposals. Effectively assisted in facilitating program design.

Research Intern / Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) hed.design | Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

Aug 2020 – Oct 2020

Researched the effects of COVID-19 on K-12 school functions and design. Identified design opportunities within various school settings. Documented findings in a graphic presentation.

Student Worker / California Baptist University Campus Store bookstore.calbaptist.edu | 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504

May 2018 – Oct 2020

Addressed customer questions and concerns to ensure a memorable and pleasant experience. Established quality control by receiving and inspecting products to guarantee their condition. Responsible for keeping locations and inventory on general merchandise and textbooks.

Student Financial Aide / Norco College Student Financial Services norcocollege.edu/services/enrollment/sfs | 2001 Third St. Norco, CA 92860

Aug 2015 - Sep 2017

Maintained excellent comprehension of information that was constantly being updated. Communicated updates in writing, over the phone, and in person. Detected and resolved student concerns and conflicts in order to ensure quality service.

Volunteer Work

Project Pipeline Workshop Coordinator / SoCal National Organization of Minority Architects socalnoma.org/project-pipeline | Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

Facilitated creation of student lesson plans, activities, presentations, and program graphics.

Recognitions

2015-2017 CASH Conference Panel Member

2021

NOMA Foundation Fellow

2020-2021

AIALA Latinx Journeys in Architecture Panel Member

2020

Barbara G. Laurie Design Competition Finalist

2020

Project Pipeline Design Mentor / SoCal National Organization of Minority Architects socalnoma.org/project-pipeline | Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

Mentored children in Project Pipeline, a summer architecture program for students in the greater Los Angeles area. Worked with colleagues to expose students to the career fields of Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning.

Summer Advantage Mentor / Norco College

.norcocollege.edu/services/sp/na | Jun 2017 - July 2017

Recognized for exemplary involvement in school. Selected to mentor recently graduated high school students to facilitate their transition to college. Organized activities and college tours for a group of 30 students along with a partner.