DANIEL BASHIN New York City Area
UPLIFT1MIND@gmail.com / 917 627 3933 / www.uplift-studio.com
PROFILE • CREATIVE, MULTI-DISCIPLINED DESIGNER EAGER TO TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES IN A FORWARD THINKING OFFICE ENVIRONMENT. • PASSIONATE ABOUT MODERN AESTHETICS, SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS, AND UNIQUE DESIGN SOLUTIONS • WELL ROUNDED, PROFESSIONAL, AND DEDICATED TEAM-PLAYER. ABLE TO TAKE DIRECTION AND PERFORM UNDER DEADLINES IN A FAST- PACED WORK ENVIRONMENT
CORE SKILLS Architecture / Interiors: High End Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Custom Interiors/ Millwork Construction Documents: Site Planning, Design Development, Structures, Specs and Details Project Coordination: Materials & Product Research, Budgeting & Pricing, and Client Relations Presentations: 3D Rendering / Imaging & Graphic Design / Photography & Web Media / Model Making Experienced in NYC Building Code / Zoning / Energy Efficiency. Familiar w/ DOB Permit Application Process
EDUCATION NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, (MANHATTAN CAMPUS) 2005-2010 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE – COMPREHENSIVE 5-YEAR PROGRAM - 3.5 GPA (GRADUTATED TOP OF CLASS) ARCHITECTURAL THESIS NOMINATED BY JURY FOR OFFICIAL DISPLAY - NAAB ACCREDITATION BOARD (2010)
DESIGN TOOLS & SOFTWARE
POSSESSING HIGHLY REFINED VISUALISATION SKILLS, AS WELL AS A STRONG TECHINICAL DISCIPLINE - ABLE TO COMMUNICATE IDEAS THOUGH MANY MEDIUMS INCLUDING TECHNICAL DRAWINGS, RENDERINGS, GRAPHIC PRESENTATIONS AND BEYOND. COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH HANDS ON MEDIUMS INCLUDING MODEL MAKING, HAND ILLUSTRATION, FIELD SKETCHES, AS WELL AS DIGITAL GRAPHICS, 3D, AND ANIMATION.
● AutoDesk – AutoCAD / 3D Studio Max / MAYA / VIZ / Rhino ● Vectorworks - Mac Based Professional Design Tool ● Adobe Suite - Illustrator & Photoshop / In-Design / After Effects / Flash (Web Animation) ● MS Office Suite - Power Point / Key Note / Excel / Word ● Misc. - RES Check / COM Check / Sketch Up / video editing + other design software. EXPERIENCE RAI - REBECCA ALSTON INC. APRIL 2013 – PRESENT WORKING CLOSE WITH ENGINEERS, ON SITE CONTRACTORS, AND DESIGNER REBECCA ALSTON, I TOOK ON THE ROLE OF PROJECT COORDINATOR AND LEAD DRAFTSMAN ON THIS THREE STORY, 60,000 SF NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENCE. THIS ONGOING RENOVATION HAS TWO ADDITIONAL WINGS IN DEVELOPMENT; THE ORIGINAL HOUSE IS BEING COMPLETELY RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. MY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED COORDINATING ALL WORKING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF ALL INTERIORS THROUGH OUT, MATERIALS/FURNITURE SELECTION AND CLEINT PRESENTATIONS.
SPG ARCHITECTS JUNE 2012 – FEB 2013 RANKED #46 IN INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINES LIST OF TOP 100 BIG IDEAS, I ASSISTED IN THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF SPG’S LINE OF CUSTOM MODULAR HOMES. WORKING WITH SIMPLEX - A PREFABRICATED HOUSE MANUFACTURER BASED IN PENNSYLVANIA, OUR GOAL WAS TO CREATE TWO DISTINCT HOUSE TYPES WHICH COULD WORK FOR VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY, AND BE SHIPPED AND ASSEMBLED ON SITE AT A MINIMAL COST TO THE CLIENT. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED COORDINATING A WORKING CD SET, MATERIALS / APPLIANCE SELECTION, DESIGN OF CUSTOM KITCHENS, CABINETRY, BATHROOMS, CONSTRUCTION DETAILS, AND CLIENT 3D PRESENTATIONS.
LAURIA ASSOCIATES JUNE 2011 – JUNE 2012 WORKING UNDER ENGINEER EDWARD LAURIA, I ASSISTED IN THE DESIGN AND FILING PROCESS OF MORE THAN 20 UNIQUE PROJECTS RANGING FROM SINGLE & MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCES, HIGH-RISE RENOVATIONS, LEGALIZATION OF EXISTING PROPERTIES, CAFE’S AND RESTAURANTS, MULTI-UNIT WAREHOUSES - TO LARGE COMMERCIAL OFFICE FACILITIES. EACH OF THESE PROJECTS PRESENTED THEIR OWN UNIQUE DESIGN CHALLENGES. THE MAJORITY OF PROJECTS REVOLVED AROUND COMPLETING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SETS, LEARNING AND COMPLYING WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES, MAINTAINING ENERGY REQUIREMENTS, DEVELOPING STRUCTURAL DETAILS, DOB OBJECTIONS, ULTIMATELY FAMILIARIZING MYSELF WITH THE DOB PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS.
DANIEL BASHIN New York City Area
UPLIFT1MIND@gmail.com / 917 627 3933 / www.uplift-studio.com
DASILVA ARCHITECTS – INTERNSHIP 2007 - 2009 WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL FOR MY BACHELORS DEGREE, I COMPLETED A TWO-YEAR INTERNSHIP AT DASILVA ARCHITECTS- A PROMINENT FIRM KNOWN FOR THEIR LARGE HEALTHCARE PROJECTS IN MAJOR HOSPITALS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA. THIS INTERNSHIP SERVED AS MY “BOOT CAMP”, WHERE I GAINED A BROAD OFFICE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND ASSISTING ARCHITECTS AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS. THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE, I LEARNED THE INS AND OUTS OF THE OFFICE DEMANDS, PROPER DRAFTING TECHNIQUES, AND ENGAGED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE PROJECTS.
PROJECT LIST REBECCA ALSTON INC. NEW HAMPSHIRE RESIDENCE (HIGH END RESIDENTIAL) – 60,000 SF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF ALL INTERIORS THROUGHOUT / CONSTURCTION DOCUMENTS / MATERIALS & FURN. SELECTION / PROJECT COORDINATION BETWEEN DESIGNER, ENGINEERS, ON SITE CONTRACTORS AND CLIENT PRESENTATIONS. (2012-2013) SPG ARCHITECTS: (2) MODULAR HOMES (M1 & M2) & (CIEL - ASHEVILLE, NC. MOUNTAIN HOME) - 30,000 SQUARE FT * RANKED #46 IN INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE’S LIST OF TOP 100 BIG IDEAS DESIGN DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS / INTERIORS (KITCHEN, BATHROOMS) 3D PRESENTATIONS CASA MOONSHINE (COSTA RICA) – 45,000 SF SITE PLANNING / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR PATIO RENOVATION, EXTERIOR SHEATHING AND INFINITY POOL (2011-2012) LAURIA ASSOCIATES: MULTI-UNIT WAREHOUSE FACILITY (NEW CONST.) 75,000 SF 59 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE, STATEN ISLAND, NY COUNTRY CLUB / BANQUET HALL (RENOVATION) 200 HUGUENOT AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ADDITION) 81 DENT ROAD, STATEN ISLAND, NY CELERANT – COMMERICIAL OFFICES (NEW CONST.) 4830 ARTHUR KILL ROAD, STATEN ISLAND NY CAFÉ / PASTRY SHOP (CHANGE OF USE) 249 AMSTERDAM AVE, NEW YORK, NY HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL (RENOVATION) 4150 EAST 78TH STREET, QUEENS, NY MULTI-USE RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL BUILDING (GUT RENOVATION) 577 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY SMURF HOT AIR BALLOON (INSTALLATION) COLUMBUS CIRCLE (CENTRAL PARK) NY, NY (2010-2011) CJNA ARCHITECTS: HEALTHCARE - PATIENT ROOMS & P.A.C.U. UNIT - MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, QUEENS NY DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PATIENT ROOMS, CUSTOM NURSE’S STATION, PACU UNIT MATERIALS & FINISHES RESEARCH, PRODUCT RESEARCH FOR CUSTOM HEADWALL UNITS HIGH END RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION - 1125 PARK AVE – LALONDE RESIDENCE DETAILED SHOP DRAWINGS / COMPREHENSIVE 3D RENDERINGS / WEB IMAGES CUSTOM KITCHEN – (HIGH END RESIDENTIAL) - ATRIUM BUILDING - FORT LEE, NJ SCHEMATIC DESIGN, PLANNING, CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGN, CUSTOM MILLWORK & CABINETS INVOLVED IN INTERIOR DESIGN DECISIONS, FINISHES AND FURNITURE LAYOUT JOYCE D SILVERMAN INTERIORS MASTER BEDROOM RENOVATION (HIGH END RESIDENTIAL) - BETESH RESIDENCE - DEAL, NJ SCHEMATIC PLANNING, MATERIALS COORDINATION, FURNITURE SELECTION/ARRANGEMENT, WALL/ WINDOW/ FLOOR TREATMENTS, SURVEYING, PRICING AND BUDGET, PRESENTATION BOARDS. HIGH END OUT-DOOR PATIO RENOVATION - 18 SPIERAVENUE RESIDENCE – DEAL,NJ SCHEMATIC PLANNING, FURNITURE RESEARCH & ARRANGEMENT, SURVEYING, FLOOR TREATMENTS CLIENT PRESENTATION – COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO PACKAGE