ABOUT
8+ years of working in the architecture, interiors, and planning industry.
Specialty and interest in high-end custom residential design.
Broadly experienced with producing design deliverables and construction documents in an efficient manner.
Strong client communication and project management skills.
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager | Ellen Cassilly Architects | Durham, NC
January 2022 – Present
Architectural Designer | Haven Design Build, Haven Ventures | Durham, NC
February 2021 – December 2021
Intern Architect | CJMW Architecture | Raleigh, NC
August 2019 – January 2021
Project Manager | Shaw Design Associates | Chapel Hill, NC
March 2016 – August 2019
Operations Specialist | Spoonflower | Durham, NC
August 2014 – March 2016
Architecture Intern | Design Line Studios | Raleigh, NC
March – August 2014
Field Engineering Intern | Clark Construction Group | Washington, DC
May – August 2013
Green Building Intern | NCSU Sustainability Office | Raleigh, NC
May – August 2012
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), NAAB-accredited
North Carolina State University
2014 – 2015 | Cum Laude
Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture (BEDA)
North Carolina State University
2010 – 2014 | Cum Laude
Prague Institute | Study Abroad
North Carolina State University
Fall Semester 2013
Jamesville-DeWitt High School, Class of 2010
National Honor Society (NHS) | Art Award Recipient | Co-Captain, Varsity Girls Track + Field
ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
Architecture Portfolio | NC State University, 2011 - 2015
Study Abroad Sketchbook | NCSU Prague Institute, Fall 2013
Art Portfolio | Jamesville-DeWitt High School, 2006 - 2010
LEADERSHIP
Co-President, AIAS NCSU Chapter | Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
American Institute of Architecture Students Chapter Member, 2010 - 2015
Hosted Raleigh's first AIAS South Quad Conference, Spring 2013
Attended Forum and Grassroots National Conferences
RECOGNITION
Shaw Design Associates – Best of Chapel Hill Readers' Favorite, Architecture Firms, 2016 - 2019
Third Prize, "Modular Campus" – Louis Sullivan Masonry Design Competition, 2013
Scholarship Nominee, "MediaHub" – American Institute of Architects, Triangle Chapter, 2012
Honorable Mention – Concrete Masonry Unit Wall Design, 2012
Gold Key, Art Portfolio – Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, 2010
Silver Key, "Morning Roast" – Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, 2010
Second Place, "Morning Roast" – 37th Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition at the Community Folk Art Center, 2009
TECHNICAL SKILLS
BIM
Archicad
Revit
Vectorworks
CAD
AutoCAD Architecture
AutoCAD LT
3D Modeling + Rendering
SketchUp
Graphics
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
By Hand
Drawing + Drafting + Diagramming
Building Scale Models
TESTIMONIALS
"...When she arrived (to our office in March of 2016) she had limited experience working in an architectural firm, but she quickly fit into our small team and added her talents of creating SketchUp models, producing renderings, and drafting in AutoCAD Architecture to our capabilities. Beyond that, her organization skills were utilized to establish office systems and methods...
I would highly recommend Amanda to any firm she is interested in joining. Her attitude, adaptability, and talents would be a great asset to any firm..."
Keith Shaw, Principal ArchitectLetter of Recommendation – 10/01/2019"First, let me say - I LOVE working with you!
I really appreciate your clarity and thoroughness. I NEVER feel like you are bullshitting me. I always feel like you are paying attention to detail and communicating very clearly with me. I LOVE your aesthetic eye. I'm really grateful for all of that."
Client, Ellen Cassilly ArchitectsEmail – 03/21/2022"...I think you are very talented. Of all the plans I have reviewed so far- yours are the best. I wish you all the success in your career and I am so glad our city has your talent here."
Plan Reviewer, City of RaleighEmail – 10/11/2022