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Joan Cole, Architectural Intern/Office Manager

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Professional Experience


Boone Low Ratliff Architects, Inc., Santa Cruz, California
January 2007 – Present, Architectural Intern/Office Manager
June 2004 – Dec. 2006, Architectural Intern
Intern and office manager for architecturel firm specializing in residential and commercial new construction, remodeling and planning projects for private individuals, businesses, government entities, and non-profit organizations.

County of Santa Cruz, Information Services Department
October 2000 – December 2006, Dept. Administrative Analyst / Promoted from Sr. Account Clerk
Departmental Administrative Analyst for county government information technology department.  Analyzed revenue and expenses for complex departmental budget, developed and monitored department contracts and purchase orders, completed accounts payable and payroll processing.

City of Seattle, Human Services Department
September 1987 – February 1999, Grants & Contracts Specialist , Senior / Promoted from Grants and Contracts Speciaist, Junior
Grants and Contracts Specialist responsible for monitoring government funding contracts with non-profit organizations providing transitional and emergency housing services, developed request for proposals, reviewed and recommended agency selections and funding levels, negotiated contracts, conducted site vists and program evaluations.

Solid Ground (formerly Fremont Public Association)
August 1982 – June 1987, Program Coordinator / Promoted from Lead Program Staff
Coordinator of non-profit program providing emergency housing and support services for homeless families, couples and single adults through a voucher system, supervised staff, developed and monitored program budget, prepared grant applications to public and private funding sources, negotiated contracts, and prepared invoices and reports.

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Art, California State University Fresno, 1982, Magna Cum Laude
Skills Certificate, Engineering Technology-Drafting, Cabrillo College, 2004


 

Jacquelyn Low has passed the rigorous international exam to become a Certified Passive House Designer. She took the international passive house training course from the smashing Passive House Academy staff fall 2011. "I am thrilled to have passed this exam. It is excellent training and I'm a greener Architect having achieved the certification."

The Live Oak Resource Center has been awarded a LEED Platinum rating, a first in Santa Cruz County. This building is also the 10,000th project to receive LEED certification in the United States, a significant milestone for the U.S. Green Building Council.

"This award affirms Boone Low Ratliff Architects' long-standing commitment to creating sustainable architecture. We are grateful to the County of Santa Cruz, the clients and staff of the Live Oak Resource Center, and the talented members of our project team for partnering with us to achieve this goal."

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Sketch of Jackson Hillgren Residence