ROSE BRAKESMAN
124 Hyde Park Ave, Jamaica Plain MA 02130
(707) 337-9019
rose.brakesman@the-bac.edu
EDUCATION
Boston Architectural College
Candidate for Master of Architecture: GPA 3.57
Napa Valley College
Courses in Liberal Studies
Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Art Studio; digital art and sculpture
Minor in Theatre Arts, stage and make-up design
August 2013-Present
August 2008, 2010, May 2013
Aug 2001-May 2007
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
 Communicate design ideas through drawing and sketching
 Use Microsoft Office proficiently
 Design using Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud
 Render in Google SketchUp, Autodesk Revit and CAD
 Create a visual balance and compensate for variance in materials during design execution
 Model and fabricate in wood, acrylic, metal, chipboard, foam core, glass, resin, plaster, and concrete
 Work as part of a team to prepare site, construct concrete forms and pour concrete
 Build stick-frame construction through all phases from site preparation through finish-work, including
laying floor joists, framing, siding, and drywall.
EXPERIENCE
Harvard College, Staff Assistant
March 2013-Present
 Organize tasks, outline a deadline schedule and complete all tasks within time constraints
 Perform general administrative duties and handle student relations
 Multitask and move easily from task to task yet maintain work efficiency and consistency
 Share information as appropriate with instructors, administrators, staff and students
 Maintain the confidentiality of files, protocols and procedures; navigate confidentiality laws
 Process the release of confidential records and dispose of confidential materials appropriately
Napa Valley College, Instructional Assistant III: Math and English
August 2008-June 2013
 Use office equipment competently and troubleshoot basic technology issues with computers,
printers, scanners, document camera, projector, copier, and file sharing
 Manage documents and records and prepare presentation materials
 Communicate effectively across departments; use databases for communication and records
Intake and build strong rapport with students, schedule appointments, and answer questions
 Work with a large population from diverse backgrounds
 Use on the spot critical thinking to handle or diffuse situations as they arise
 Work well independently and in collaboration with others
 Train students and instructors in software use for MS Word and Excel, Kurzweil, and Inspiration
Lamps By Hilliard, custom stained glass lamp builder
 Execute designs in custom stained glasswork neatly and competently
 Work in a shop environment and utilize shop tools safely
May 2007- August 2008
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
 Life drawing, cooking, cycling, metalsmithing, charcuterie
 Founding member of the Boston Architectural College (BAC) Green Team
 Some Spanish and American Sign Language
 Member of the American Institute of Architecture Students and United States Green Building Council
Recipient of the USGBC Greenbuild Scholarship 2013