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Natalia Abarca

Berwyn

Summary

Resourceful Undergraduate Student Intern known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in adapting real-world issues into architectural designs to create community focused solutions and removal of informal housing. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful collaboration and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Student Intern Volunteer

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Developed content for promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and emails.
  • Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
  • Attended regular meetings with the team leader to discuss progress on assigned tasks.
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Drafted communications for various channels, such as webpages, press releases, and blog posts.
  • Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other departments on projects that required cross-functional teams.
  • Implemented processes designed to improve operational efficiency within the organization.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all tasks completed during the internship period.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas for campaigns and initiatives.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Managed social media accounts by creating engaging content and responding to user comments.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Yarch

University of Illinois, UIC
Chicago
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Learned the essential software beyond Rhino and AutoCAD, such as Revit and Grasshopper.
  • Created models that dealt with real world issues (such as Palestine losing their homes and how we could create stable homes and remodel them)
  • Gave and received constructive feedback.
  • Worked with different materials to gain experience of how constructing a home with each one would differ.
  • Worked on communication skills to become more effective

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2027

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Grasshopper
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Analytics
  • Improvement plans
  • Research
  • BIM software
  • Safety and environmental regulations
  • Building codes and regulations
  • Time management
  • Sustainability strategy development
  • HVAC systems proficiency
  • Building codes knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Graduated in Honors
  • Talent Tuition Award Spring 2025

Affiliations

-Worked in Home Depot and a construction company to gain further experience on the different material used

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Intern Volunteer

University of Illinois at Chicago
04.2025 - 06.2025

Yarch

University of Illinois, UIC
07.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

University of Illinois At Chicago
Natalia Abarca