a visionary focused on transforming space to place
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
An innovative designer with a strong work ethic in the Real Estate Development Industry. With experience in design and creative place making for over 700,000sf of commercial retail properties. Passionate about the environment, a LEED® Green Associate focusing on sustainable materials and construction.
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EDUCATION
Rutgers University (2020)
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Master of City and Regional Planning
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Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning & Design
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Certified in Community Sustainability
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LEED Accreditation
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Green Associate - June 22, 2020
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
SketchUp
AutoCAD
TinkerCAD
Microsoft Office
Esri ArcGIS
Enscape
Apple iMovie
Hand Drawing
Three Dimensional
Small Scale Modeling
Mixed Media Art
Acrylic Painting
Watercolor Painting
Ceramic Work
Jewelry Making
Digital Photography
Film Photography
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2019- Present
Metrovation | Red Bank, New Jersey.
Outline
Special Project Manager - Placemaking, Design & Property Aesthetics
Contact Info: acheslock@metrovation.com
Key Responsibilities
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Edit & revise architectural plans and renderings
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Communicate with project stakeholders
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Review vendor contracts
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Manage project budgets
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Source artists, materials, furniture & other design items.
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Manage property Instagram accounts
September 2019 - 2021
Rutgers University | New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Outline
Teaching Assistant to Professor Anton Nelessen
Contact Info: nelessen@rutgers.edu
Key Responsibilities
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Organize and grade weekly assignments and exams to 90+ students.
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Assess final grades
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Engage students in classroom activity by creating a laid back and fun learning environment
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Facilitate students understanding of Adobe Suite, visual simulations and 3D renderings
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Communicate weekly important due dates and deadlines, and expectations
June 2014 - January 2019
The Coal House Restaurant | Server, Social Media Manager, Marketing, Web Design and Graphic Design.
Outline
Along with serving and managing, created graphic designs for the company and designed a functional and inviting customer friendly website.
Key Responsibilities
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Create a positive experience for customers using excellent communication and multitasking skills
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Keep management and business owners up to date on current social media trends by creating profiles to engage customers with the business
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Graphically designed signs, logos, and menu's
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Linked the restaurant with google search engine, enhancing and engaging a wide audience and increased business outreach
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Exemplify strong leadership skills by training future employees
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Responsible for money handling
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Managed Clover POS System