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Education Skills Experience

June 2013 - Present

krithika prabhakaran

3760 S. Figueroa St. Apt. 301 Los Angeles, CA 90007 408.307.9852 krithika.prabhakaran@gmail.com portfolio and references available upon request A passionate fifth year architecture student with a focus on sustainability, hoping to strengthen the impact architects have on rural communities around the globe. A driven learner eager to enhance her design/architectural skills in a diverse firm environment post-graduation. University of Southern California B.S Architectural Studies, May 2014 School of Architecture Major GPA: 3.63 Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat, Lightroom Autodesk: Autocad, Rhino, Revit Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel A-K-A Architecture + Design: Architectural designer Residential Project Involvement: Kinfolk Life, Limerick Ave., Acne, W Westwood, Laurie, Thorndale Residence Assisted in schematic and conceptual design phases, prepared construction documents, and managed title blocks and graphic consistency. Created 3D models, furniture layouts, and digital renderings. Researched equipment pieces with required specs and created cost analysis spreadsheets indicating ecient methods to meet clients quotes. Researched and purchased samples and materials required for interiors and gained firsthand experience furnishing an upscale residence near Manhattan Beach. Developed an understanding of construction process drawings and worked with a variety of clients and contractors. Commercial Project Involvement: Kigali, Rwanda, South Africa Collaborated with team on schematic and design phases of the Kigali project - the first sustain able high rise in Rwanda Designed floors 0-6 and drafted furniture layouts for security checkpoints, vehicle stations, BMW showroom, business office suites, gym, and apartment levels. Created a brochure to summarize all aspects of the project, including the sustainable methods used, and overall vision for 2020 to submit to the World Bank. James Steele Phd & Susanna Seierup: Undergraduate Research & Publications Intern Japanese Architecture, James Steele - Southeast Asian Architecture Series Assisted with visual content, image database research and copyrighting, and publishing materials. Organized, edited, and recorded 200+ images and post-editing information on a 200+ page document that thoroughly tracks each image with background information from raw to post-processed. South Korean Architecture: Haeinsa Temple, Susanna Seierup Processed and edited ink drawings of the temple, and in some cases recreated architectural drawings based on ancient ink drafts. James Steele Phd: Undergraduate Research Assistant Reformatted lectures, upgraded visual content through image database research, and prepared a new outline to reformat Fall 2012 214 A & B World History of Architecture classes. Glass Pavilion Installation: Polycarbonate Team Leader Led a studio of 12 students and derived a process to manufacture 800+ polycarbonate pieces in an efficient and cost effective manner. Glass Pavilion Publications: Arch 2o | A|N blog | e-architect UK | suckerPUNCH Deans List 2011-2013 National Leadership and Honors Organization USC Chapter South Asian Rural Student Aid: President SARSA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization founded at USC, whose mission is to provide financial aid and guidance to students in rural parts of South Asia and to create opportunities for community involvement in Los Angeles. Recruited 15 USC students and arranged a 2-week trip to BOSCO, a nonprofit orphanage in Bangalore, India to mentor, educate, and learn about abandoned children on the streets.

May 2012 - September 2012

January 2012 - May 2012

Projects Honors Philanthropy

May 2010 - Present