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Jamie Tam

@jamietam

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Architecture student and construction intern turning design and analytics into buildable, client-ready work.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a hands-on, collaborative role where I can combine architecture/design skills with real-world delivery—using tools like Excel and Bluebeam—so my work stays clear, buildable, and client-focused while I grow in project execution.

I’m a Bachelor of Science in Architecture student (Wentworth Institute of Technology) with a strong interest in urbanism and architectural media, and I bring a “design + delivery” mindset to every project. I’ve supported outreach, bid preparation, and cost analysis as a Construction Intern, while also advancing my hands-on making skills through architectural representation, 3D workflows, and fabrication tools.

On the design side, I’ve worked as a Freelance Design Consultant—conceptualizing and visualizing additions using sketches and prototype drawings, and serving as the primary liaison between client and general contractor for a 3.5-year renovation. I also contributed to a campus master plan as a Student Design Collaborator, completing site analysis across urban systems to support a long-term redevelopment framework. I’m detail-driven, collaborative, and comfortable translating vision into clear plans, schedules, and communication that helps teams move from idea to built reality.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Student Design Collaborator

University of New Hampshire

Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)

Collaborated on a 2,600-acre UNH Campus Master Plan with Perkins&Will, conducting site analysis across 5 urban systems to inform a 10-year redevelopment framework for 2,500+ stakeholders. Designed a multi-phase urban framework proposing 3 catalyst intervention zones and 4 programmatic districts focused on parking removal and wildlife habitat restoration using Abenaki indigenous principles.

Programmatic Zoning Collaborative Design Visualization

Freelance Design Consultant

Private Residential Renovation

Sep 2022 - Jul 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Conceptualized and visualized a ~2,000 sq ft addition to an existing 2,150 sq ft home, including a second-floor layout plus a sunroom and patio, supporting property value to $1.5M+. Served as primary liaison between client and general contractor over 3.5 years by translating vision into spatial concepts, material selections, and color direction for a full residential overhaul.

Residential Renovation Design Spatial Concept Development Client Liaison material selection Design Visualization

Salon Operations Coordinator

PureLuxe

Apr 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Managed daily operations for a 12-person nail salon alongside the owner, overseeing staff scheduling, floor coordination, client assignment, and cash reconciliation during peak hours serving ~100 customers daily. Streamlined front-desk and back-office workflows through inventory management, procurement support, and revenue tracking to reduce service delays and improve reporting accuracy.

Staff Scheduling Assignment Cash Reconciliation Inventory Management Procurement Support Workflow Optimization Customer Service

Construction Intern

Essex Building Group

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Supported procurement and competitive bidding across 4 construction/demolition projects, conducting outreach to 20+ subcontractor firms and contributing to cost analysis and budgeting. Used Bluebeam to manage subcontractor inquiries and bid preparation while building Excel pivot-table templates and RFI logs to coordinate scheduling across concurrent phases.

Procurement Competitive Bidding Subcontractor Management Excel Pivot Tables Cost Analysis Budgeting Scheduling coordination

Barista & Expediter Lead

Panera Bread

Oct 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Progressed from cashier/barista to expediter and weekend catering lead over 2 years, earning supervisor-recognized assignment to peak rush-hour workflows at a high-volume location serving 500+ customers daily. Led weekend catering as the sole lead by coordinating a 7-person team while handling front- and back-of-house responsibilities for large corporate and special request orders.

order fulfillment Team Coordination