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CAROLINE P. CATA

 

SKILLS

 

  • Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery

  • Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Revit, VRay

  • Art: Sketching, Figure Drawing, Life Drawing, pencil, pen, ink, watercolors, markers

 

EDUCATION

General Assembly
Washington DC
part-time web development course

01/2017-04/2017

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University of Florida 

Gainesville, FL  United States
Bachelor of Design: 05/2014
Major: Architecture

Credits Earned: 149.0 Semester hours

 

EXPERIENCE

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JRC Integrated Systems, Inc.

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03/2017-Present
Program Analyst

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  • Assist supervisor with day to day tasks such as coversheets and creating charts
     

  • Self-teach Blender and Unity for potential virtual reality (VR) project
     

  • Compile data from facility Architectural Barriers Act report and present findings to superior personnel
     

  • Put forth suggestions for integrating design considerations to accommodate individuals with invisible disabilities in the new facility construction

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DC FemTech's 'Hack for Good': Washington Area Bicyclist Association Map

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06/2016-10/2016

Front End Lead

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  • Delivered the WABA Bike Infrastructure Map Project in collaboration with a team of programmers for DCFemTech’s Hack for Good, Code for DC, Transportation Techies Bike Hack Night show and tell, and the 4th annual Tech Lady Hackathon. (https://github.com/dcfemtech/hackforgood-waba-map/tree/master)
     

  • Developed wireframes, created user story, and constructed a Photoshop mockup to display a new interactive map in an existing website
     

  • Manipulated a Mapbox Maki SVG icon to create a map marker for address searches. Converted into JavaScript
     

  • Added front end changes such as header, title, map description, credits, logo, and menu adjustments. (https://github.com/dcfemtech/hackforgood-waba-map/tree/front-end-changes)
     

 

Department of Defense Education Activity
Alexandria, VA

03/2015 - 06/2015
This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion

Office Automation Assistant (This is a federal job)

 

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

 

  • Designed print and digital assets for headquarters and the Department of Defense Education Activity‘s 190 schools to display agency initiatives and commemorations.
     

  • Developed proficiency in Adobe Illustrator to deliver quality content in a timely manner and positioned the department several months ahead of schedule by the end of both summer internships.

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JRC Integrated Systems Inc.
Washington DC

02/2015 - 03/2015

Intern

 

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

 

  • Organized and filed the supply purchase history for the year of 2014 to the current month.
     

  • Drew up potential office reconfiguration ideas for the upcoming cubicle replacement.
     

  • Accompanied the architect to the office showroom, assisted in choosing office setups, furniture, and materials.

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Department of Defense Education Activity

Alexandria, VA

06/2014 - 09/2014
This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion

Office Automation Assistant (This is a federal job)

 

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

 

  • Designed marketing products for Constitution Day, Combined Federal Campaign and Blue Ribbon Schools -This entailed a variety of products such as posters and banners for the 190 schools, areas, and headquarters.
     

  • Provided assistance in DoDEA’s Facilities department. Reviewed 30% plans of 21st Century Schools to ensure that the information in the plans was in concurrence with the ED specs. 
     

  • Served as a photographer to provide supplementary material for news and media output.
     

  • Responsible for keeping the DoDEA Flickr up-to-date
     

  • Attended and participated in Communications meetings, developed and presented material to be used for the project at hand.
     

  • Collaborated with two other interns to develop a Workplace Violence Prevention policy for DoDEA.

 

  • Processed and mailed documents for the Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity office.
     

  • Learned how to use iComplaints, a web-based Equal Employment Opportunity complaint tracking and reporting system.

 

Marine Corps Community Services
Quantico, VA

03/2014 - 06/2014

Sales Associate (This is a federal job)

 

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills

 

  • Received valuable training, including military installation protocol for workplace violence and active shooter situations, which was later utilized in the internship at DoDEA to develop their Workplace Violence Prevention policy.
     

  • Assisted customers with any questions or concerns
     

  • Learned how to operate a cash register

 

James O. McGhee Architects

Fredericksburg, VA

May-August 2012

 

Architecture Intern

 

  • Edited and finalized a set of construction documents of a housing project before being sent off to the contractors. It received approval and is now completed.
     

  • Took measurements at job sites and converted them into plan drawings on AutoCAD
     

  • Attended meetings with clients
     

  • Assisted in solving design problems

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

 

Study Abroad in Vicenza, Italy

University of Florida                                                                                     

January-April 2013

 

  • Worked on projects pertaining to Vicenza, requiring site visits, understanding the lifestyle, and local materials.
     

  • Traveled to many cities in Italy and took class trips to Spain and Switzerland, where we learned about different architects, buildings, materials, and building techniques
     

  • Took an Italian language and culture class to adapt to living in Vicenza.
     

  • Maintained a sketchbook for weekend travels to assist with the development of class projects 
     

  • 1 of 4 final projects of 34 chosen to be presented to visiting University of Florida architecture alumni and architecture professors from Italian universities.

 

Study Abroad in Paris, France

University of Florida                                                                                                     

May 2011

 

  • Spent a week in Paris, traveling around the city to see works of architecture from different time periods, tour architecture firms, and cultivate an understanding of how the city of Paris approaches urban development.
     

CLEARANCE

  • Clearance type: Secret (Active)

 

JOB RELATED TRAINING

 

  • World Class Customer Service (2014)
     

  • Violence Prevention and Active Shooter workshop (2014)
     

  • Microsoft Office Applications (2013)

 

AWARDS AND HONORS

                

Girl Scout Gold Award                                                                                                                            Summer 2008

 

  • Highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve
     

  • Created an easy-to-use guide of Spanish to English words and phrases for teachers working with ESL students at Anthony Burns Elementary School. I designed the guide to facilitate communication between teachers, parents and students to ensure student success in school.   

 

AFFILIATIONS

 

Women Who Code DC (Member)

Code for DC (Member)

Hear Me Code (Member)

Phi Mu Fraternity (Member)

Phi Mu DC Alumni Group (Member)

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