Alexander Ray

Background

Growing up primarily in Sonoma County, California, I come from a military family and have lived on both coasts of the United States.  I graduated High School in Dumfries, VA, just outside of the capital beltway, and attended Northern Virginia Community College before making the trek back to California in 2007.  Once in San Diego, I attended San Diego Mesa College for a year before transferring to Woodbury University.

Education

Woodbury University // Bachelor of Architecture // Burbank, CA

Having two different campuses, Woodbury enables architecture students to transfer freely between the main campus in Burbank, and the satellite campus in San Diego.  This allowed me to broaden my education, by exposing me to differing architectural theories.  Many of the instructors at the San Diego campus were raised and educated in Latin American countries, coupled with the campus's proximity to the Tijuana border, this gave me the opportunity to explore the cultural history architecture has played in Spanish colonial world, even allowing me to travel to Argentina twice. The Burbank campus is Woodbury's main campus, with several other degree programs other than Architecture.  This exposed me to numerous other design theories as we would compare ideas between other disciplines, such as interior architecture, graphic design, computer animation, film, and fashion design.  The instructors at the Burbank campus were also from a broader background themselves, being from all over the United Sates and the world.  

Experience

Designer // ArtifexWest Studio // San Diego, CA   9.13 - 2.15

Assisted in the design and development of various projects including mixed-use developments tenant improvements, and urban redevelopments. Coordinated with mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers on several developmental projects, and was instrumental in delivering and submitting various drafts, proposals, and schematics in a timely manner before deadline expiration. Coordinated with several city municipalities on developing and submitting construction documents and handling their corrections for the permitting of numerous projects. Worked with the project manager to develop and design client deliverables such as: rendered 3D models, schematic design layouts, research, and developed info-graphics pertaining to the project.

Launched a social media campaign through both Facebook and Instagram aimed at generating word of mouth recognition and web traffic. Responsible for maintaining and updating all sites with up to date relevant information.

Lab Technician // Digital Fab Lab // Woodbury University Burbank, CA 5.11 - 6.12

Completed training on all 6 fabrication and design instruments within the lab. Exhibited a natural talent for instruction and was able to assist and train other students in the safe use of each of the machines. Responsible for daily maintenance and operation of all machines. Ensured that all machinery was in good working order and that any difficulties experienced by the users were resolved or reported to the Lab Instructors. 

Maintained an incident report log to ensure that proper reporting of problems occurred. Ensured that students adhered to proper techniques and use schedules for the lab and that all required health and safety rules were followed.

Service Writer // Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet San Diego, CA 11.07 - 8.10

Responsibilities included, taking appointments, greeting customers, writing service repair orders, and providing estimates for vehicle repairs. As a service writer I worked with a team of technicians to provide excellent repair work coupled with high professionalism and customer service.

Skills

Experience running and maintaining a CNC Mill, ZCorp 3D Printer, and multiple laser cutters.