CLAIRE RONAN

claire.ronan18@gmail.com
Brooklyn, NY

EDUCATION

2016: The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Summa Cum Laude with Honors Research Distinction in Architecture

WORK EXPERIENCE

2024 - current: New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY, Fabrication Lab Supervisor

2020 - 2023: The Factory NYC, Brooklyn, NY, Drafting Manager

2018 - 2020: Associated Fabrication, Brooklyn, NY, Digital Fabricator and CNC Operator

2016 - 2018: Ann Hamilton Studio, Columbus, OH, Studio Assistant for Public Art

2016 - 2018: Roto, Dublin, OH, Exhibit Technician

2016 - 2018: Arch Out Loud, Denver, CO, Editor of the Out Loud Journal

2015 - 2016: Facilities Information and Technology Services, Columbus, OH, BIM Assistant

FABRICATION SKILLS

Ten years of professional experience in CNC machining and programming: flip milling, 3D surfacing, jig making and trimming, miniature engraving, cutting various materials (plywood, hardwood, MDF, laminate, solid surface, aluminum, HDPE, acrylic, polycarbonate, acetal homopolymer, PVC, foam, cardboard)

Other Skills: CO₂ laser cutting, 3D printing (FFF/FDM, SLA, and LDM), general woodworking equipment.

Some experience with 5-axis CNC, CNC plasma cutting, general metalworking, soldering, manual milling, turning, plastics machining and adhering.

DIGITAL SKILLS

Rhino, RhinoCAM, MasterCAM, Revit, AutoCAD, FormZ, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Some experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Grasshopper, and Solidworks.

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