Robben Betancourt
Junior Staff Architect
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Design-focused Junior Staff Architect with experience in model-making, residential design, and technical documentation. Skilled in conceptual development and translating ideas into buildable, high-impact architecture. Strong command of Rhino, Revit, and AutoCAD, with a passion for physical prototyping and collaborative design.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Staff Architect
PECK Architecture Structual Civil
Pasadena, California
09.2023 - Current
- Created a complete plan set for an exterior staircase addition, aligning the design with newly defined property lines while integrating structural and zoning considerations
- Collaborated on residential renovations, contributing to detailing, space planning, and technical coordination
- Constructed physical models using Rhino and Revit to explore and communicate spatial narratives and architectural concepts
- Supported design teams through production of drawings, iterative modeling, and documentation in Rhino, Revit, and AutoCAD
- Engaged in cross-disciplinary collaboration with structural and civil consultants to ensure integrated, feasible solutions
Shop Technician
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated manual, pneumatic and hydraulic shop tools to complete work.
- Taught students how to operate laser cutter and woodshop equipment.
CAD Drafter
E.P. Fabtech MFG
El Paso, TX
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Produced over 150 fabrication-ready shop drawings for mechanical assemblies, roofing systems, and aluminum composite material (ACM) panels using Rhino 3D and AutoCAD.
- Prepared precise CNC milling files for ACM panel fabrication, ensuring compatibility with on-site installation requirements at public schools and military bases.
- Utilized FARO laser scanner to capture existing site conditions; processed point cloud data in AutoCAD to generate accurate field measurements and coordinate with fabrication teams.
- Generated detailed schematic, orthographic, and isometric views to guide manufacturing processes and ensure clarity for fabricators and installers.
Education
Masters of Architecture -
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA 08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 08.2018 - 2020.05
Skills
Rhino 3D
Revit
AutoCAD
Lumion 3D
V-Ray
Grasshopper 3D
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Timeline
Junior Staff Architect
PECK Architecture Structual Civil
09.2023 - Current
Shop Technician
Woodbury University
08.2021 - 04.2023
Masters of Architecture -
Woodbury University
08.2021 - 05.2023
CAD Drafter
E.P. Fabtech MFG
08.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Texas Tech University
08.2018 - 2020.05
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