Resume
Education
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, Ca
2009-2013
The Photography Institute
San Francisco, Ca
2013
The Interior Design Institute
New York City, NY
2010
Bachelor of Architecture (BOA)
Minor: Sustainable Environment
GPA: 3.4
Photography Diploma
Interior Design Diploma
Work Experience
Giselle Keshtgar Photography
Redwood City, Ca
April 2018 - Present
DES Architects + Engineers, Inc.
Redwood City, Ca
Oct. 2014 - April 2018
KRP Architects & Partners
Mountain View, Ca
Aug. 2013 - Oct. 2014
Professional Photographer
Established my photography business with documentary approach to capture portraits and lifestyle photos
Architectural Designer
As part of the Design and Marketing team, I got the opportunity to work on some of the most well-known, award-winning projects in the Bay Area with the focus on the Planning phase
Architectural Designer
Assisted the team to design and develop various types of projects including Car Exhibitions, Retail and Commercial
Internships
HT Harvey & Associates
San Luis Obispo, Ca
Jan. 2013 - March 2013
ZGF Architects, LLP
Los Angeles, Ca
Jan. 2012 - March 2012
LPA, Inc
Irvine, Ca
Sep. 2011 - Dec. 2011
Architectural Intern
Studied parking availability and alternative transportation strategies to receive a LEED Platinum Certification for a Cal Poly building
Architectural Intern
Assisted the team with producing Construction Documents for a multi-story courthouse in Los Angeles
Architectural Intern
Worked on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects including graphic design, architecture, landscape architecture and interior design with the focus of “making sustainability part of the building’s DNA”
Skills
Free-hand drawing, sketching, painting, professional photography
AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Sketchup, Lightroom, Microsoft
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