JOANNA VITTITOW
Benton, AR
vittitowjoanna@yahoo.com
(501) 408 - 9049
LinkedIn: JoAnna Vittitow
PROFILE
Recent B.S. in Architecture graduate and freelance artist, with hands-on experience in both construction and architectural firm settings. Proficient in all phases of design, including preliminary design, client and professional meetings, developing construction documents, and project execution. Skilled in metal fabrication and passionate about design-build approaches that integrate hands-on project involvement. Adept at drawing, painting, and furniture building, bringing a creative and practical perspective to architectural design.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office & Excel
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Revit
AutoCAD
Rhino 7 & SketchUp
Lumion
Enscape
Drawing & sketching
Painting
Welding
Woodworking
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Louisiana Tech University
2020 - 2024
- LA Tech USGBC Digital Media Officer
- Member of LA Tech AIAS and LA Tech WIA
Honors Graduate
Benton High School
2016 - 2020
- Member of Lady Panther Softball
EXPERIENCE
510 ARCHITECTS
Design Build Intern || June 2024 - August 2024
- Developed a small Design/Build project for the studio that involved initial design studies, modeling in SketchUp, developing shop drawings, making mock ups in the shop, and physical construction.
- Participated in site excavation, built reinforcing steel cages & formwork, poured foundational concrete footings.
- Initial schematic/conceptual design development for projects in SketchUp
- Met with and presented work with clients, contractors, and other designers
WILLIAMS & DEAN
Architectural Intern || May 2023 - August 2023
- Developed floor plans, sections, and elevations in Revit and AutoCAD
- Developed and edited construction documents
- Met with clients, contractors, and building inspectors
- Documented existing buildings and developed in Revit
ARCH 335 DESIGN BUILD STUDIO
Student Designer/Fabricator || December 2022 - May 2023
- Participated in design development through daily meetings and charrettes
- Developed logo & concept for project
- Produced construction documents in AutoCAD
- Led the shop team in fabricating multiple space frames & girders, fire pit frame, benches, and planters
- Participated in site excavation and concrete pours
- Assembled space frames, girders, and columns on site
PORTFOLIO
https://issuu.com/joannavittitow/docs/ undergrad_portfolio_2024_compressed
BKC HOME BUILDERS LLC
Construction Intern || June 2021 - September 2021
- Oversaw job sites and scheduled contractors
- Picked up and delivered materials
- Manual labor and site clean up
- Met with clients, draftsmen, and interior designers
- Budget preparation for upcoming projects
- Market price comparisons for materials