A recent graduate from Ball State University with a NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree. Passionate about sustainable, healthy, and community-oriented design, with a focus on evidence-based design. Proficient in 3D modeling, rendering, and conceptual graphics. Excited to grow professionally in a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and meaningful design solutions.
January 2024 - May 2024
Architecture Intern, Wight & Company
Project Planning: Developed layouts for educational renovations, reorganizing classrooms across multiple phases to meet project goals.
Design Development: Prepared renderings and graphic materials to communicate concepts for client presentations and internal reviews.
Construction Documentation: Assisted in creating construction documents using Revit, adhering to project specifications across drawing sets.
Collaboration and Engagement: Applied building codes, participated in team and client meetings, and visited project sites.
June 2014 - Ongoing
Full-time Childcare/ Part-time Tutor, Self-Employed
Cared for children of different ages and abilities, engaged children in creative activities, managed schedules and outings, and adapted to the individual needs of each child with patience and kindness.
May 2018 – September 2018
Swim Instructor, Elmhurst Park District
Coached children and parents in aquatic safety and swim techniques, fostering confidence and skills through play-based instruction.
Modeling Software
Rhino | Revit |
Grasshopper | AutoCAD |
Rendering Software
Enscape | Twinmotion |
Graphic Software
Photoshop | InDesign |
Illustrator |
Misc. Software
Bluebeam | Cove |
Procreate | Microsoft 360 |
August 2020 - May 2025
Ball State University, College of Architecture and Planning
Degree Earned: NAAB Accredited B.Arch
Dean’s List honors for Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2023 semesters.
Diploma Project: Working towards completing a community-oriented project emphasizing sustainability and healthy architecture.
Design-Build Studio: Contributed to conceptual planning and design for downtown Muncie revitalization efforts.
Travel Experiences: Engaged in site analyses, design meetings, and precedent studies in Kansas City, Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Chicago.
August 2016 - May 2020
York Community High School
High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Key Club, RAYS
Relevant elective coursework: ACP Architectural Drafting Honors, Introduction to CAD, Computer Programming, Interior Design, and Drawing 1
Website
https://archifol.io/v/miasherman-portfolio
Mia Sherman
English
Primary Language
Spanish
Limited working proficiency
Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy
If you are interested in learning more about my work, discussing a potential project, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me using the following information:
Email: [email protected]
I look forward to hearing from you.