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| Desired Industry: Architecture/Interior Design |
SpiderID: 26555 |
| Desired Job Location: Cincinnati, Ohio |
Date Posted: 5/6/2009 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 5/1/09 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: Undecided |
Objective:
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional with a focus on sustainability issues in design
• Subject Matter Expert with real-world experience in “green” design; with a noteworthy acceptance of a paper by
EDRA (Environmental Design Research Association)
• Member of the design team that won the Innovation Award from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District in 2005 for one of the first “green” buildings in Austin, Texas
• Architecture and Marketing professional with experience in retail design, architecture and branding
Experience:
Neihoff Urban Design Studio – University of Cincinnati Mar ‘08 to Jun ‘08
Advisor
Ms. Sundar led the development of a marketing plan for a sustainable community with a focus on “walk-ability” and concepts in New Urbanism. The design of the project which was a university linked retirement community was aimed at reducing the ecological carbon footprint of the residents. Effectively segmented the target audience and analyzed their requirements and inclination to a less “auto-dependent” community. Presented the findings (which included the needs of the market, advertising strategy and the next steps) to approximately 300 people composed of the stakeholders of the project and potential residents. The deliverable will be used by the property developers and the University of Cincinnati Consortium for Housing to market the community.
Audencia Ecole de Management – Nantes, France Mar ‘08
Ms. Sundar actively participated in the Graduate International Seminar and Case Study Competition on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Researched current global trends in CSR and bridged them to regional financial institutions in France, with a focus on financial products.
Procter and Gamble (P&G) Pet Care Division - Cincinnati, OH Dec ‘07 to Jun ‘08
Marketing Capstone Project Intern
Acting in the capacity of an independent consultant, Ms. Sundar developed the marketing strategy to channel a 30% increase in media budget for interactive marketing (including RSS Feeds, Blogs, Video Hosting and Chat Forums). Developed the strategy based on numerous one-on-one interviews with the consumer, quantitative research, market trends and polling. The final recommendation of hosting a chat platform as a tool to promote interaction between the key influencers and the target segment of consumers provided the basis for implementation.
Live Well Collaborative with CitiGroup Financial Dec ‘07 to Mar ‘08
Product Design Studio
As a part of the team, Ms. Sundar developed an interactive tool for Smith Barney Financial Advisors. The tool served as an interface providing the basis for the initial interaction between the advisors and the clients. Based on a qualitative framework of first interactions, the logic and questions were aimed at better understanding the client’s lifestyle, values, social networks, family and other key factors influencing the priorities and capabilities of the client. The tool was delivered to CitiGroup’s Technical Staff that adapted the design for their use.
FRCH Design Worldwide Cincinnati, OH Oct ‘06 to Sep ‘07
Senior Professional
Ms. Sundar led and coordinated advertising and marketing efforts to showcase FRCH in the “Indian Design and Interiors” magazine. She also assisted in initiating and developing business opportunities in Bangalore, India by successfully integrating marketing and networking skills to initiate and sustain a dialogue in the design community in India as a segment of FRCH’s target market.
As a senior professional, Ms. Sundar provided creative design solutions and developed details of various projects responding to the client’s requirements. She also led the teams, effectively, in large architectural projects with clients such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, J C Penney and Macy’s.
PFB Architects Cincinnati, OH Oct ‘05 to Oct ‘06
Architectural Designer
Effectively managed projects and provided graphic support in creating marketing aids to clients such as Kroger stores. Managed retail centers, health care and bank projects up to 20,000 sq. ft. within time and budget constraints. Was a part of the team from PFB that participated in church designing competition.
Enviroplan Architects Planners, Austin, TX Sep ‘03 to Oct ‘05
Architectural Designer
Managed project that included retail centers, banks, mixed-use buildings, residences and, site planning. Typical project size ranged from 20,000 to 300,000 sq. ft. Responsibilities included marketing tools, design phase, design development and documentation to construction.
Was part of the design team that won the Innovation Award from the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District in 2005 for one of the first few “green” buildings in Austin, Texas. Firm’s sole generator of effective computer graphic marketing aids, ranging from simple storefront renderings to concept sketches on real estate billboards for advertising.
DRS Architects and Planners, Austin, TX Nov ‘02 to Sep ‘03
Architectural Designer
Resourcefully managed projects from the design phase to construction documents for branded retail stores with a prompt response to client requirements. Provided a range of creative space planning solutions for clients from dental facilities to offices.
Urban Design Division, City of Austin, Austin, TX Jul ‘01 to May ‘02
Intern and Architectural Designer
Successfully developed design proposals, details and design guidelines for downtown Austin and for residential neighborhoods in the City of Austin demonstrating strong team skills, research and analytical skills and the ability to adapt to a new culture and work environment. Developed design details and digital framework for several projects integrating material and context research with design skills.
Education:
• Master of Science in Architecture, University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning (December 2008- GPA: 3.8)
• Master of Science in Marketing, University of Cincinnati, College of Business (June 2008- GPA: 3.8)
• Bachelor of Architecture, 5-year Professional Degree in Architecture from Bangalore University, India- NAAB Accredited (March 2002)
Affiliations:
• LEED NC Accredited Professional (US Green Building Council)
• IDP Certified- ARE in process
• Member of US Green Building Council
• Member of American Institute of Architects
• Member of American Marketing Association
Skills:
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel), SPSS, AutoCAD 14 to 2006 (Architectural Desktop), Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Professional, Fireworks 4 and Dreamweaver 4, SketchUp 5.0, imovies and idvd, SnapZ, Revit 9.1, FrontPage, Publisher, Camtasia Studio 5, Adobe Flash
Additional Information:
Publications
• “Politics of Design: Global to regional” - Paper on green design which has been accepted by EDRA (Environmental Design Research Association) and presented at the University of Memphis Student Conference (February 2008)
• “Social Constructs of Sustainability in Green Design” - Paper explores the trends in retail design in the framework of an environmental sociologist. The paper also analyzes the different strategic applications of green design principles adopted by different organizations including non-profits, corporations and cooperatives.
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