S A R A H H . PA L M E R sarahpalmer1130@gmail.com | 443.417.3055
Online Portfolio: issuu.com/s.palmer
SKILLS STUDIO | Drafting, Freehand Drawing (ink, graphite, charcoal), Modeling (freehand, lasercut, Makerbot 3D printing), Watercolor, Diagramming, Graphic Design, Rendering, Time Management, Collaboration, Presentation, Communication, Organization SOFTWARE | Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Octane, V-Ray, Podium, Grasshopper, AutoCad, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) SUSTAINABILITY | LEED Green Associate, U.S. Green Building Council Member
EDUCATION Spring 2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE | University of Maryland, College Park Minor in Sustainability Studies Achievements: The Faculty Award for Excellence in Design (highest recognition), 2nd place in the 2016 UMD Architecture Senior Design Competition, Semester Academic Honors (above a 3.5 GPA)
EMPLOYMENT 2016 - 2017
TECHNICAL DESIGNER | Gensler, Washington D.C. Apart of the Work-3 Studio. Practice focused on Commercial Office Buildings, Mixed-Use, Repositioning, and Conversion Research. Experience in most project phases - Test Fits, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents. Responsibilities include creating client presentations, communicating with consultants, and collaborating with the internal project team.
Summer 2015
ARCHITECTURE INTERN | Gensler, Washington D.C. Involved in the 2016 Summer Intern Program for the entire office and specifically connected with the Work-3 studio.
2010 - 2014
ARCHITECT TECH INTERN | CannonDesign, Baltimore Designer for an interactive gallery wall installation which has been funded and constructed. Worked on a variety of Health Care and Higher Educational projects.
2014 - 2016
MARKETING INTERN + GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Gold Medal Physical Therapy, Bel Air Designer and client presenter for logos, rack cards, and brochures.
LEADERSHIP 2014-2016
ARCHITECTURE STUDENT ASSEMBLY | Senior Representative + Administrator Elected position. Responsibilities include facilitating communication between students, faculty, administration, and student organizations. Attending and participating in monthly faculty meetings to represent the student population of the school.
2014-2016
DEAN’S STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD | Student Leader Meeting with the Dean and other student leaders to resolve issues within the school and to cultivate a healthy community between all the different school organizations.
2014-2015
STUDIO CULTURE COMMITTEE | Student Representative + Leader Facilitating the election, training, and establishment of studio ombudspersons who are the initial contacts when studio disputes arise.
SERVICE Spring 2015
Summer 2015
BRIDGE DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION | UMD Center for Young Children Project includes the design, documentation, and construction for a children’s bridge. Team of 12 students while collaborating with the Landscape Architecture Department. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA SUMMER MISSION | Campus Crusade for Christ Six-week mission trip to Sydney, Wollongong, and Melbourne. Worked with Aussie students and local churches to foster ministry growth. Involved raising over $6,500 in financial support.