Ishita Bansal
213-551-7299 | ishitabansal1998@yahoo.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
WMB Architects
Architectural Designer Stockton, CA September 2023-Present
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Collaborated with engineers, contractors and vendors to ensure compliance and cohesive project outcomes by conducting field investigations, coordinating meetings, documenting action items, selecting right materials, and preparing sketches, presentations and renderings.
• Assisted licensed architects with design and preparation of construction documents, across all project phases (from schematic design to construction), including building code compliance, details, project permitting, while following defined firm standards & procedures for 16 improvements under retail, commercial, medical (non OSHPD), education, religious, community, and residential categories.
Performed supplemental business development and marketing tasks, such as creating RFI responses, proposals, and project portfolios.
Page and Turnbull
Architectural Intern
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Los Angeles, CA
June 2022-December 2022
• Assisted project managers and senior architects with day-to-day project tasks, including material and finish sample orders, construction detailing, and project documentation for 15 projects ranging from 4,200 sq. ft to 30,000 sq. ft.
Produced 15 wooden framing diagrams for inclusion in a public education and awareness presentation series, and Developed a set of BlueBeam tools for Practice Management, resulting in 30% time reduction for markups. Created Anti-graffiti efficacy mockups on materials like stone, metal, and concrete for three historic federal buildings with Gensler.
Mentored by licensed architects for preparation of construction documents, including specifications, details, schedules, submittals, building codes and seismic retrofit for a minimum of 4 projects.
Aeon Design and Development
Architectural Intern
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Designed multiple projects of different typologies such as Resorts, Offices, Museums, Bunglows, Hotels, Substations, Housing.
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Examined project feasibility and costs along with producing 3d visuals, creating technical drawings, presentation drawings, shaping and articulating designs.
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Spearheaded resourceful project ideation, concept planning, and project strategies.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, School of Architecture
Master of Architecture, Certificate in Building Facade Art Science and Technology
• NOMAs USC Student Chapter: Co-President 2022-2023
• Honorable Mention for two project entries, USC Research Symposium 2022
• Teaching Asst.- M.Arch Design Studio-3, BIM-Revit Class; Research Asst,- Acoustics in Arch.
Amity University, Amity School of Architecture and Planning
Noida, India
December 2019-May 2020
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Architecture Noida, India
• Competition Cell, Co-founder & President 2018-2020
• Student Council: President 2019-2020, Vice President 2018-2019, Class Representative 2016-21
• Louis I. Kahn Trophy: Co-led team of 40 & Shortlisted Top 10 for two competition years 2016-18
SKILLS
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Technical: BIM 360, Revit, Autocad, Sketchup, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo
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Graphical: Adobe Creative Suite- Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects
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Presentation: Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, Enscape, Lumion, Vray, MidJourney, TwinMotion
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Analog: Sketching, Physical Model Making, 3D Printing, Wood Shop
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Professional: Building codes, Construction Documents, Field Investigations, Sustainability