TARA VILLALBA
Designer,Advocate,ArchitectureStudent
EDUCATION
B.SArchitecture
Sept2023-May2027
Northeastern University | Boston, MA
John Martinson Honors Program, 3 5 GPA
ArchitectureStudyAbroadProgram
July2025-November2025
University of Sydney | Sydney, NSW, Australia
EXPERIENCE
HeadofSocialMedia&Marketing,DesignEditor
2024-Present
Infrastructures Architecture Magazine | Northeastern
University
Developed and managed multi-platform campaigns, increasing engagement and expanding our leadership
Designed compelling visual and written content to showcase architectural thought leadership
Led promotional efforts for magazine launches, events, and featured articles through digital channels such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Provided constructive feedback on design layouts of the magazine and encouraged authors and copy editors to show a glimpse of their visual talents
FrontEndAssociate,StudentInternship
2023-Present
Huntington Home Depot | Huntington, NY
Worked in personal checkout area and PRO-services
Educated contractors on products for projects and their construction materials needs
Assisted customers and recommended products by answering questions about merchandise
Supported store layout optimization and visual merchandising projects, applying principles of spatial planning and human-centered design , enhancing knowledge of real-world applications of architectural detailing
Student Internship
2021-2023
Art and Architecture Department | Massapequa Public
Schools
Managed art materials and maintained inventory for elementary studio art classes
Tracked National Art Honor Society members’ service hours using Google Sheets and Excel
Established an independent private art tutoring service for local elementary students, providing individualized instruction and support Shadowed Architectural Drawing classes under teacher Matthew Swanson, offering guidance on software such as AutoCAD and Revit
+1516-698-3139
taravllaba448@gmailcom(Personal) vilalbat@northeasternedu(School)
HARDSKILLS
Rhinocerous 3D
AutoCAD
Revit
Adobe Creative Suite (Fresco
PremierePro InDesign Photoshop
Illustrator Lightroom)
Technical and Hand Drawing/Sketching
Procreate
Enscape Rendering
SketchUp
Fine Woodworking
Social Media Marketing