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Adero Brooks
Architecture Candidate
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Washington, DC
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A Bit About Me
My name means “One who Gives Life”. This is significant not only because I am a woman but also because I am an artist. Art is an act of creation, of breathing life into that which had none. My artistic journey has taught me that there are many ways to create, build and shape life. I see architecture as the intersection of art and community. Some of my favorite studio projects have incorporated community building at the center of the design intent. Architecture is for people. Sometimes artists forget about the people who will live, breathe and interact with our art. We can get so wrapped up in the more conceptual ideas of the project that we forget to actually make it work. It must be beautiful and functional. That is what community input does for architecture; it brings back a sense of practicality and compassion for the user. As an artist I also understand the need for beauty and life in the spaces I create. Spaces that are beautiful but also practical to address the needs of the people utilizing the space.
Education
M.A. Architecture | Catholic University of America
M.S. Net Zero Design | Catholic University of America
INTEGRATED PATH TO ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE (IPAL)
Graduate Studies | June 2024
B.F.A. Architecture | Savannah College of Art and design
INTEGRATED PATH TO ARCHITECTURE LICENSURE (IPAL)
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Architecture | June 2022
Design for Sustainability Minor
Dean's List 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Work Experience
January 2021 - August 2021
July 2019
June 2018 - December 2018
June 2020
July 2019 - August 2019
Architectural Intern
demian\wilbur\architect
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Develop 3D models for client presentations
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Revitalized social media accounts
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Redline documents for permitting
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Architectural photography
McKissack & Mckissack Internship Experience Program
Mckissack & Mckissack
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Investigated Affordable/ Low-Income Housing Projects as well as Green Building projects and practices in the DC area
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Attended product lunch-n-learns and Solar Energy Seminar
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Explored current project sites with the project architect
Architectural Intern
Maurice Walters Architect
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Organized files and construction samples
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Developed design models on Revit and printed models using Makerbot 3D printer
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Photographed work sites for inspection
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Assist in job site inspections and punch list development
Digital Media Consultant
Effervescence LLC | SisterMentors | Fashion Purses etc.
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Creating and editing video content to include fundraising videos, workout videos and interviews
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Creating content for social media accounts and advertising
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Website creation and editing
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Photographing products and clients
Design Intern
Allied Telecom Group, LLC
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Redesigned office spaces to increase work flow and productivity
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Created future plans to account for growth and expansion in the company
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Organized client contracts
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Arrange Office Key Matrix
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Revit
SketchUp
iMovie
Web Design/Editing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Illustrator
Photography
Organizations/Awards
September 2021
June 2021
June 2020
December 2017
National Organization for Minority Architects
Savannah College of Art and Design Chapter Secretary
Houzz
Women in Architecture Scholarship
Cleveland Foundation
Robert P. Madison Scholarship
Girl Scouts of America
Girl Scout Gold Award
Educate, Elevate, Empower: African-American Hair Care
June 2022 - Present
Architectural Intern
Maurice Walters Architect
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Organized files and construction samples
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Developed design models on Revit and printed models using Makerbot 3D printer
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Photographed work sites for inspection