Dear Sir/Ma’am, Greetings. My name is Sunjana. After completing my B.Arch in 2009, from SRM School of Architecture, India, I have been working for 3 years on various architectural projects ranging from an urban scale to intimate interior spaces. I live in New Jersey and am on an L2 visa that permits me to work in the U.S. In 2009, I became a permanent and licensed Member of the COA (Council of Architecture) of India. I have had both the opportunity to work with some of the best multidisciplinary Design firms in India, with excellent teams and also freelance and manage entire projects independently. Please find attached my detailed resume which describes my project wise experience, computer skills and academic background. I am looking for a reputed Design Firm that strives to create and innovate with every design project that comes their way. I want to be part of teams that, I would describe as, 'Self propelled think tanks!' I love the process of designing and researching as much as I enjoy handling the execution and intricacies of the project. My personal sketchbooks are a reflection of my love for sketching, but also, every interest, thought or process that warrants recording. My sketchbooks are scrap books, diaries, doodle pads and in essence, an extension of me. Regarding my remuneration, while it is negotiable, it is purely dependent on my deliverables and expectations of the firm. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Sunjana
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Dear Sir/Ma’am,
Greetings. My name is Sunjana. After completing my B.Arch in 2009, from SRM School of
Architecture, India, I have been working for 3 years on various architectural projects ranging from an
urban scale to intimate interior spaces. I live in New Jersey and am on an L2 visa that permits me to
work in the U.S.
In 2009, I became a permanent and licensed Member of the COA (Council of Architecture) of India. I
have had both the opportunity to work with some of the best multidisciplinary Design firms in India,
with excellent teams and also freelance and manage entire projects independently. Please find
attached my detailed resume which describes my project wise experience, computer skills and
academic background.
I am looking for a reputed Design Firm that strives to create and innovate with every design project
that comes their way. I want to be part of teams that, I would describe as, 'Self propelled think
tanks!' I love the process of designing and researching as much as I enjoy handling the execution and
intricacies of the project. My personal sketchbooks are a reflection of my love for sketching, but also,
every interest, thought or process that warrants recording. My sketchbooks are scrap books, diaries,
doodle pads and in essence, an extension of me.
Regarding my remuneration, while it is negotiable, it is purely dependent on my deliverables and
SRM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, Chennai Aug 2004 – 2009
Bachelor of Architecture (Thesis specialization in Hybrid Architecture (Vertical farming))
Thesis Topper for the year 2008-09
University Merit Scholarship Holder for the year 2007-2008
CGPA: 8.73/10.00 (Top 3 of 40 students)
First Class degree with distinction
PADMA SESHADRI BALA BHAVAN JUNIOR COLLEGE, Chennai, India Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
Awarded distinctions in all 5 subjects in the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Awarded Distinctions in the All India Computer Olympiad and the Australian English competitions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Work Experience of 3 years with architectureRED, inFORM Architects and freelance work
Academic Internship : KSM Consultants, Chennai (June – Nov 2008)
Computer: Proficient in AUTOCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Google Sketchup, Illustrator, Indesign, Autodesk Impressions and MS Office. RESEARCH-RELATED STUDY………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……
An independent study project (Thesis) in Hybrid Architecture, “Challenging Notions” with Professor Rama Karthikeyan
Worked on the research and documentation of the First Literary Society of Madras, India.
Worked on the research and documentation of Valluvar Kottamm, one of the modern landmarks of modern Chennai, India
Presented a paper in NASA (National Association for Students of Architecture) titled, “Energy Efficient landscaping.”
Worked on an independent study project in Environmental Sciences, “Waste Water Management” in association with INTEL Science Talent Discovery Fair
COMPETITIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
University Merit Scholarship holder for the year 2007-2008
Awarded commendation for the design of a post disaster provisional housing in New York
Awarded commendation for the design of a green house - Indian green building design competition (igbc)
participated in the sound barrier design for amsterdam schipol airport (2008), living steel design (2008), samsung baby travel design (2008), elle chair design (2007) and other competitions (part of portfolio)
INTER SCHOOL & INTRA SCHOOL GAMES
Participant and winner in intra- and inter-school sports competitions and member of the swimming team
LEADERSHIP ……………………………………………………… ……... .
SRM STUDENTS’ UNION
House Head of one of the 4 Student Activity houses in the School of Architecture SRM STUDENTS’ UNION
Class Committee representative during the first and third years NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR STUDENTS OF ARCHITECTURE “NASA”
Project Team Head for the NARI GANDHI trophy Competition at the Annual National Design Competition Project Team Head for the design of a Meditation Centre at the Annual Zonal Design Competition
Project Team Head for the design of a Disaster Mitigation Centre at the Annual National Design Competition
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - PROJECT-WISE EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE
Sl.No Typology Project Name Size of project Responsibilities
1 Urban planning SAIC, Washington 10,38,470 sft Existing site study and analysis
