Jessica Miksanek
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Studio William Hefner
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Job Captain
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Jul 2023 - Present
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United Dwelling
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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BIM Manager
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Mar 2021 - Jul 2023
Developed internal processes that ensure version control and version tracking through the development of standard unit types | Worked closely with both internal teams and external consultants to manage and update Master Files, ensuring changes at every stage are documented and distributed appropriately | Coordinated project Submittals with multiple vendors and consultants | Managed the Master Spec List of standard Specs and Drawing Details for roughly 170 ADUs at a time | Established best practices within the R&D team so drawings can be delivered quickly and correctly | Provided technical CAD support to internal team members Show less
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office42 architecture
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Job Captain
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2021
Led the Design Team for the Skid Row Refresh Spot, coordinating with the Mayor’s office in the development of their Hygiene Station Pilot Program. Space planned creative design solutions that met both City goals and Community needs with a limited budget. Organized $35,000 in donations to supplement the budget | Drafted and sent Contract documents | Implemented and led staff meetings | Represented the firm at Conferences and Job Fairs | Developed schematic designs into permit sets and expedited through LADBS | Managed small scale residential projects, including ADU Conversions and Kitchen and Bathroom remodels Show less
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Impulse Studio Toledo
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Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area
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Set Designer and Fabricator
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Dec 2016 - Jan 2021
As a Freelance Consultant, worked with the Creative Lead to design and fabricate small scale sets and large scale props for specialty photo shoots, from initial concept work and sketches, to sourcing materials and construction, taking into consideration how colors, textures, and materials would translate on camera and into post-production As a Freelance Consultant, worked with the Creative Lead to design and fabricate small scale sets and large scale props for specialty photo shoots, from initial concept work and sketches, to sourcing materials and construction, taking into consideration how colors, textures, and materials would translate on camera and into post-production
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Freelance
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Graphic Designer
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Sep 2014 - Mar 2019
Worked with the Lead at Impulse Creative Group to Re-brand the “New Impulse”. Created a new logo and refreshed color scheme for company literature, including business cards, pricing guides, and letterhead | Worked with The Buena Vista Company Etsy shop to develop a logo and prints Worked with the Lead at Impulse Creative Group to Re-brand the “New Impulse”. Created a new logo and refreshed color scheme for company literature, including business cards, pricing guides, and letterhead | Worked with The Buena Vista Company Etsy shop to develop a logo and prints
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HGTV DESIGN STUDIO LLC
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Drafter
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
Assisted the interior designers with developing their schemes for a pilot episode of a new HGTV show | Measured and created “as-built” drawings of three houses and translated drawings into 3D Revit models | Worked with the interior designers to create a “digital remodel” of the spaces for the production team Assisted the interior designers with developing their schemes for a pilot episode of a new HGTV show | Measured and created “as-built” drawings of three houses and translated drawings into 3D Revit models | Worked with the interior designers to create a “digital remodel” of the spaces for the production team
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Platform for Architecture + Research
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
Managed the office’s first solo international exhibition, working closely with the model and drawing teams, ensuring timely completion | Organized the crating, printing, mounting, and framing of the exhibit artifacts | Oversaw and assisted in the installation of the exhibit in Berlin Managed the office’s first solo international exhibition, working closely with the model and drawing teams, ensuring timely completion | Organized the crating, printing, mounting, and framing of the exhibit artifacts | Oversaw and assisted in the installation of the exhibit in Berlin
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John Levy Lighting Productions, Inc
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Summer Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Worked closely with the Principal on concept designs for the Trade Show Exhibition Booth for the Las Vegas Convention Center and Visitors Authority | Developed the archiving system for the firm’s Las Vegas projects as well as the cataloging system to easily and efficiently access the files | Completed the archiving of the work, including photographing original sketches | Curated a selection of work to be donated to the University of Nevada Las Vegas Worked closely with the Principal on concept designs for the Trade Show Exhibition Booth for the Las Vegas Convention Center and Visitors Authority | Developed the archiving system for the firm’s Las Vegas projects as well as the cataloging system to easily and efficiently access the files | Completed the archiving of the work, including photographing original sketches | Curated a selection of work to be donated to the University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Impulse Studio Toledo
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Toledo, Ohio Area
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Photographer, Assistant Photograper, Social Media and Public Relations
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
Photographed seniors, families, and local events | Managed multiple lenses, cameras, and lighting equipment | Directed models and clients to create the best image Photographed seniors, families, and local events | Managed multiple lenses, cameras, and lighting equipment | Directed models and clients to create the best image
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Education
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University of Southern California
Bachelor’s Degree, Architecture -
Sylvania Southview High School