Resumé

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.

Employment History

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.

Proficiencies

Modeling Software

Rhino

Revit

Grasshopper

AutoCAD

Rendering Software

Enscape

Twinmotion

Graphic Software

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Misc. Software

Bluebeam

Cove

Procreate

Microsoft 360

Education

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

Social Profiles

Website

https://archifol.io/v/miasherman-portfolio

LinkedIn

Mia Sherman

Languages

English

Primary Language

Spanish

Limited working proficiency

Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy

Contact

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.