Doreta Bogner

Cedar Rapids, IA  |  (319) 431-0654  |  doretabogner@yahoo.com

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SUMMARY 

Creative professional seeking architectural design internship for Spring and Summer 2020.  Skilled in conceptualizing functional designs.  Experience in Sketch Up, Revit, carpentry, construction methods and standards, creating and reading blueprints, independent work, collaboration, complex problem solving, multi-tasking, business ownership, training and coaching, communication, time management, and more.

 

EDUCATION

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA                                                                                     

A.A.S.: Architecture                                                                                                                                                                        Pending 05/2021

• Coursework Includes: Revit, Sketch Up, Architectural Modeling, Civil Engineering & Architecture, Structures and MEPs, etc.

 

Diploma: Carpentry                                                                                                                                                                                       05/2019

• Coursework Included: Architectural Plans & Specs, Carpentry Lab, Sites and Surveying, Building Construction Systems I & II, Residential Estimating, Carpentry Internship, and more

 

Gem City College, Quincy, IL                                                                                                                                                                                       

Diploma: Horology (Jewelry Design and Repair)                                                                                                                                    05/2000

 

ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE

• Collaborated with Kirkwood student team to model and pitch shipping container residential home (2020)

• Worked in a team to design and build models which were then tested for structural integrity (2020)

• Redesigned home layout multi-stage project to improve flow and function (2019-2020)

 

CARPENTRY EXPERIENCE

• Renovated and remodeled 2 SW Cedar Rapids homes, including interior and exterior (2019)

• Worked with Habitat for Humanity to build home in Cedar Rapids (2019)

• Designed & created butcher block tables, TV stands, foldable quilt-block TV tray, and more for instructor Steve Hanisch (2018)

• Helped rebuild homes in aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (2007) and the Cedar Rapids flood (2008)

• Team-built puppet theater for elementary school with Kirkwood students (2018)

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jewelry Designer & Repair (Part Time)  |  Bogner Silver, Cedar Rapids, IA                                                                        02/2008 – Present

• Design and create jewelry using soldering and other techniques

• Teach basic and advanced classes in jewelry construction

 

Owner/Artist (Part Time)  |  Airbrush Etc., Cedar Rapids, IA                                                                                                  05/2000 – Present

• Create signs, murals, business advertising, and airbrushed t-shirts for various clients

• Run face painting and airbrush tattoo booths at fairs and festivals across the country

• Book shows, set up locations, and supervise staff to operate up to 6 different locations at any one time

• Hire and train additional staff, motivating and creating loyalty among staff

 

Cake Designer  |  Cedar Rapids, IA                                                                                                                                                                             

Kathy’s Pies & Cakes                                                                                                                                                                   09/2019 – 02/2020

Hy-Vee                                                                                                                                                                                           04/2017 – 09/2018

Sam’s Club                                                                                                                                                                                    03/2016 – 04/2017

Walmart                                                                                                                                                                                       09/2002 – 05/2005

• Designed and decorated various bakery items independently and in collaboration with customers

• Trained new decorators, increasing their skills, speed, and efficiency