Aaron A. Borja 640 W. Beech Street San Diego, Ca 92101 (909) 921-3145 (Cell)

Borjaupland@gmail.com Current Objective: Obtain employment from an architectural firm where my professional future can be dedicated. My

goal is to expand knowledge and fulfill IDP hours while I refine skills as a future licensed Architect.

Professional Experience: 2011 Designer & Intern with architectural firm, Smith and Others Architects, in San Diego, Ca 2011 Property manager with development & architecture firm, Brett Farrow Architects, in Cardiff, Ca 2008 Internship with an engineering design firm, ChersonProm, in Los Angeles, Ca

2007 Internship with an architectural firm, WLC Architects, in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 2006 Internship with an architectural firm, DC Architects, in Upland, Ca

Selected Projects:

August 2011 to Current: Smith and Others Architects- Prepared development packages, created financial analysis pro-formas for potential properties, zoning code evaluations, presentation drawings, construction work, rough to finish carpentry, schematic designs for multiple re-model projects, collaborated with clients and consultants. April 2011 to February 2012: with Brett Farrow Architect- Prepared zoning analysis documents and case studies for the new small lot ordinance in San Diego; presented to the San Diego planning department for improvements to the current draft ordinance. Property manager for Mr. Farrow’s 10-unit commercial studios in downtown San Diego. June 2008 to September 2008: with ChersonProm- Worked alongside engineers to help design and fabricate the exhibition, "Yakouza Lou" at Materials and Applications on Silver Lake Blvd. Organized presentations, modified construction documents and helped prepare a patent drawing. Welding, soldering, wiring and research skills were practiced. June 2007 to August 2007: WLC Architect- Managed five projects; involved making changes to construction documents for DSA approval. All projects were school ADA modernizations. The internship involved site visits while working directly with consultants. Organized submittals, change orders and other duties of a project manager in the field. June 2006 to September 2006: with DC Architects- Mainly involved working closely and assisting project managers and project architects. Also, attended meetings with general contractors, engineers and other consultants. Site visits, project organization and involvement with minor design decisions were practiced.

Education: Woodbury University- Master of Architecture in Real Estate Development: August 2011 California State Polytechnic University at Pomona- Bachelor of Architecture: March 2010 California State University Florence, Italy - Architecture studies: September 2007- May 2008 Honors: Winter 2009 Interim Design Exhibition Selection

Drew Richards Youth Volunteer Award 2007 2007 “Canstruction” Honorable Mention

Software: Proficient Computer Skills include - Revit, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Excel,

Power Point, Word, Rhinoceros 4.0, and Sketch-Up.

Activities: Languages Spoken: English & Spanish August 2011 to Current: University of San Diego, club soccer coach, volunteer; Six hours weekly January 2011: Donated Schematic Design documents for HRSA Grant at EMCSD November 2010: Donated Construction Documents for T.I. permit at Genesis Church in Upland, Ca August 2009 to February 2010: Volunteer assistant coach Upland High School varsity September 2005 to November 2007: Volunteer coach, Upland AYSO Region 32 August 2004 to November 2009: Cal Poly Pomona Men’s Soccer Team