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Naihra Garavelo

Naihra Garavelo

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

I am a dedicated architectural designer and student In my last year of my B.Arch with a Minor in Sustainability and Social Justice Studies at Pratt Institute. My journey has taken me from Central Saint Martins University of Arts London to Pratt Institute, providing me with a diverse and global perspective. Throughout my academic and professional endeavors, I have led visualization tasks at VUW Studio, coordinated social engagement events within my course study, and spearheaded environmental initiatives at NYPIRG. My commitment to academic excellence is reflected in consistent Dean's List placements and a President's List recognition. Fluent in Portuguese and English, with conversational skills in Spanish and Italian, I am driven by a passion for creating a better world through small impacts that ripple into significant change.

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Employment 

VUW studio, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Designer

Lead a project from start to finish while managing tasks to other coworkers.
Working along side the team to provide quality images and renders.
Made sure clients were satisfied and took their commentaries efficiently to finish the project.

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
 

VUW studio, Brooklyn, NY, US, Design Intern

Tasked with visualization specialty, model building on 3DS Max, and rendering with V-Ray.
Further investigated potentials with Metaverse programs for architectural projects and AI renderings. Provided efficient and fast paced turn around of visualization for team and client.

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
 

Pratt Admissions, Brooklyn, NY, US, Tour Guide

- Articulate and inform prospective students of Pratt's history and resources.
- Engage with students and parents and be prepared to provide answers and address any concerns.
- Be the face of Pratt and provide the best experience possible for prospective/admitted students.

Feb 2022 - May 2022
 

New York Public Interest Research Group Chapter at Pratt, Brooklyn, NY, US, Intern and Environmental Protection Campaign Leader

- Tasked to research issues, create materials, build and maintain coalitions, and prepare for events.
- Created a social walk event to bring awareness of NYPIRG's make Polluters Pay Campaign.
- Participate in other campaigns, phone bank and clipboard around the school. In-person as well as online activism.

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
 

JMC Quality Builders, Orlando, FL, US, Design Intern

- Designed proposals for Project Manager
- Involved with interior design/overall design process for new headquarters office and renovation
- Daily visits of job site and fundamental decision making during project

Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
 

Tree House Pediatrics, Orlando, FL, US, Receptionist

- Answer calls and triage patients before speaking to nurse or doctor.
- Making appointments for patients, and organizing/filing medical records.
- Verifying insurance and providing proficient service for patients and parents.

May 2018 - Dec 2019
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

B.Arch with Minor in Sustainability and Social Justice Studies
Undergraduate Architecture in Rome Semester Abroad | Spring 2023
Undergraduate Architecture Research Assistantship | Chris Brokaw | Fall 2023

Aug 2020 - May 2024
 

Valencia College, Orlando, FL, US, Architecture

Associates in Arts Degree with focused on Architecture

Aug 2017 - May 2020
 

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