1. SKILLS | PROCESS
Research
Site Analysis
Sustainable Design
Design Concepts
Technical Drawing
Sketching/Rendering
3D Modeling
Graphic Layout
Public Speaking
Collaboration
Motivation
PROGRAMS
Photoshop
AutoCAD
Revit
3ds Max
ArchiCAD
SketchUp
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Illustrator
InDesign
cervasio
EDUCATION
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
College of Architecture and
the Built Environment
Bachelor of Architecture
Minor: Environmental Sustainability
Graduation: May 2015
Distinguished Honors Student
Dean’s List: Fall 2010 - Fall 2011, Fall 2013
GPA: 3.55
olivia
cervasio5939@mail.philau.edu
www.oliviacervasiodesign.com
www.linkedin.com/in/ocervasio
www.behance.net/oliviacervasio
“Creating social spaces for people
to learn and play while improving
the health of our environment.”
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY | August 2010 - May 2015
Provost Office Assistant
Researched and compiled pedagogical data for office website and other important
documents. Prepared venues for school functions, acted as a liaison between students
and office staff, and provided campus tours to important guests. Performed general office
tasks such as filing, labeling, copying, scanning, printing, checking inventory of supplies,
assembling documents for mailing, and answering phone calls.
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
ROME, ITALY | August - December 2013
Semester Abroad - University of Arkansas Rome Center
Worked with Italian students from Roma Tre University on the redesign of the cultural
Flaminia district. Improved communication skills through practicing basic Italian in order to
communicate ideas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STRADA ARCHITECTURE LLC | May - August 2014
Architectural Intern
Attended project meetings and met with clients on a regular basis. Assisted on all aspects
of the design process from schematic design and programming to construction documents.
Other responsibilities included conducting site surveys, choosing finishes and materials,
and punch-list items for completed projects. Presented designs and documentation
to clients in the form of digital model design options, presentation layouts, and project
renderings.
ACTIVITIES | AWARDS | PUBLICATIONS
-Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society | Member | Spring 2015
-College Life Advice Column Writer | Admitopia | Spring 2015
-Philadelphia University Spacework Architectural Publication | Section Editor | Spring 2015
-Philadelphia University LEAD Scholar | Certification | Fall 2014
-W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Scholarship | Recipient | Fall 2014
-Fulbright Research Grant | Applicant | Fall 2014
-Architecture Merit Badge Counselor | Boy Scouts of America | Summer 2014
-Philadelphia University U.S. Green Building Council | Member | Spring 2014
-Autodesk Building Performance Analysis | Certification | Spring 2014
-Sustainable Development Internship in Panama | Selected Candidate | Summer 2013
-Philadelphia University Day of Service | Participant | Fall 2010, 2011, 2012
-Philadelphia University Global Architecture Brigades | Member | Spring 2012
-Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society | Member | Fall 2011
-Philadelphia University Honor Student Association | Member | Fall 2010
Time Management
Organization
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | May - June 2013
Community Development & Humanitarian Design Research Participant - Alexandra Township
Interviewed locals on social and environmental problems associated with the youth
precinct master plan, focusing on solutions related to environmental and economic
sustainability. Facilitated two community design charrettes with groups of 5-10
participants to brainstorm empowering words for mural design and programmatic
requirements for a new community center. Produced two renderings for master plan
proposing the economic advantages of a community walking tour, better drainage, and
security features, based on input from the community charrette. Assisted in producing
a video presentation of our project shown to over 75 community members and
stakeholders.