Dilenia De La Cruz is seeking an entry-level position in architecture. She has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology and an Associate's degree in Architectural Technology from Essex County College. Her skills include AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Revit, and she is bilingual in English and Spanish. Her previous work includes drafting for architectural and construction firms, volunteer relief work after Hurricane Sandy, and administrative assistant roles.
1. Dilenia De La Cruz
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry level position in architecture, using my skills and background to move forward toward becoming a
licensed architect.
497 SUMMER AVE NEWARK NJ 07104 862-218-1762 dd87@njit.edu
EDUCATION
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Newark NJ
Major: Architecture (B. Arch)
Graduation: May 2015
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE, Newark NJ
Major: Architectural Technology (A.A.S)
Graduation: May 2010
ESSEX COUNTY VOCATIONALAND TECHNICAL HIGH
SCHOOL, Newark NJ
Vocational Certificate: Engineering Drafting/Cad Certificate
Graduation: June 2004
COMPUTER SKILLS
PROFICIENT: AutoCad, Rhinoceros, Flamingo nxt, V-ray, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3DS Max,Ecotect.
Bilingual: English-Spanish
Team player, proactive, motivator, creative and excellent problem solving.
Microsoft office: Word, Excel, Power Point
WORK ACCOMPLISHMENT
Manager/Administrative Assistant
Accounting, payroll, invoicing, data entry, electronic and manual filing system, costumer service,
responding appropriately to solve customer complaints.
Cupido’s Restaurant, Orange NJ Dec. 2014- Nov. 2015
NJIT Sandy Relief: Cleaned up the Jersey Shore homes and helped build for Sandy relief for NJIT
Alternative Spring Break .
Masonry Contractors of NJ/ Design Build NJIT COAD
First place: Renderings Team
AWARDS
References Available Upon Request
American Institute of Architects (AIAS)
AFFILIATIONS
VOLUNTEER WORK
Medical Cap Design Invention: Designed a prototype medication reminder.
Carlos Construction, Orange NJ
Lawyer Vincent Scoca, Bloomfield NJ
Porch Design: Construction drawings for an enclosed porch for a two level residential house.
Produced plans, elevations, sections, details, space planning, construction documents.
December 2014
May 2013-Sept. 2014
Freelance
SKILLS
Even Volunteer: Newark River Front Revival Inauguration Day Staff
March 2013-Spring Break Week
August 2013
May 2013-Present
April 2012
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Glen Ridge NJ
- Contributed substantially in completing projects to meet their deadlines.
Sept. 2015-Feb. 2016
Architectural/CAD Drafter (McDonalds Franchise)
- Created working drawing from survey notes. Received kitchen survey layouts and created
as-built plans based on the current conditions.
- Generated exterior elevations from existing as- built floor plans for McDonald franchise.
- Performed site investigation reports for FreeBirds World Burrito Restaurant franchise.
- Responsible for McDonald's surveys in New York: Measurements, hand sketches, kitchen
equipment schedule, interior and exterior elevations.