Post on 01-Jun-2020
SHAY BENISH Graduate BSc Architecture & Planning A team player with excellent communication skills and academic qualifications, who has recently graduated with a BSc in Architecture and Planning from Politecnico di Milano, one of the leading architecture universities in Europe. Easy going by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues and senior managers, currently looking for a suitable architect or design position. Background and experience in fashion, architecture, visual communication and photography. Ready to contribute to the European and international design industry. Education:
2011-‐ 2014 • Politecnico di Milano
Architecture and society faculty Bachelor of science-‐ Architecture and Planning (BSc) 2003-‐ 2006
• Tel Aviv University Social science faculty High school professional program for BA in advertisement, communication and public relations
• ORT Holon-‐ science and technology high school Scientific diploma majoring in social media science
Workshops and projects:
2014 • NARCISSUS (Venice, Italy)
Atmosphere box presented as part of Politecnico di Milano’s exhibition in Venice biennale for architecture.
• FMHM-‐ Federica Moretti Hand Made (Milan, Italy) Architect’s assistant for the design of FMHM’s ss15 display at Riccardo Grassi showroom.
• Edgelands and urban agriculture-‐ “Learning from Berlin: open spaces and innovative uses for the definition of urban form” (Berlin, Germany) Landscape and urban design workshop (collaboration with ANCB THE METROPOLITAN LABORATORY)
2013 • “Out of the city” (Donana park, Spain)
Reterritorialization and eco tourism workshop (collaboration with UNIVERSIDAD D SEVILLA)
2011-‐ 2012
• “Meeting Lombardy project” (Milan, Italy) A cultural project organized by “Eupolis Lombardia” which consisted of 15 international students, studying in Milan, for a monthly meeting regarding the international relationship between Milan, Italy and the world through different cultural aspects.
Prizes and achievements:
2006 • Israeli president excellence award
2003
• First prize in a French culture theme competition
Architectural experience:
2014-‐ current • Architectural intern (part-‐time)
OFFARCH-‐ Fabio Ferrillo Architects (Milan, Italy) Work as Fabio Ferrillo’s assistant. Drafting using AutoCad, 3d modeling using RhinoCeros 3D and developing of the upcoming projects held by the firm. Achievements: Under supervision, developed documentation for Federica Moretti Hand Made display at Riccardo Grassi showroom in Milan and contributed ideas for the design, which were approved by the client.
Additional experience:
2013-‐ 2014 • Embassy employer for EL AL
EL AL Israel airlines (Milan, Italy) Work as a security officer assistant. Dealt with various situations concerned the flight security process rather in the technological aspect or the frontal one. 2010-‐ 2011
• Fashion journalist nrg Maariv (Tel Aviv, Israel) Work as a fashion journalist for “SIGNON”, one of the leading lifestyle and fashion weekly journals in Israel. I was charged on the seasonal trends coverage according to runway shows and fashion-‐leading blogs, topped by street style feedback.
• Self employed stylist and fashion consultant
(Tel Aviv, Israel) Worked with private clients according to their needs and adapting looks to specific customers in attentive detail and in a team, styling fashion productions for leading Israeli magazines. I was responsible for composing and generating concepts individually whilst also collaborating with group members (creative direction).
2007-‐2010 • Obligatory Military service
IDF (Israeli Defenses Force) Worked as part of the intelligence and public relations field. 2006-‐ 2007
• Visual merchandiser ZARA & Massimo Dutti (INDITEX GROUP) (Tel Aviv, Israel) I was responsible for the distribution of the men's collection across the department space, corresponding to leading trends, local target audience and the creation of an accessible presentation, which needed continuous updating.
2005-‐2006
• Sales assistant ZARA (INDITEX GROUP) (Tel Aviv, Israel) Assisted customers with choosing products based on their needs and budget.
Publications:
2013 • Architectural dance (Milan, Italy)
www.polkadot.it An article about Zaha Hadid’s “Serac Bench” collaboration with LAB 23 during Milan’s design week 2013. 2010
• Minimal Love (Tel Aviv, Israel) SIGNON (LifeStyle's magazine by Maariv newspaper) An article about the relation between fashion and cinema as appearing in Luca Guadagnino’s movie, "I am Love".
Volunteer Experience:
2006-‐ 2011
• Safe sex professional consultant & lecturer Israel HIV Aids task force
Independent Courses:
2010 • Life coaching
TUT (Tel Aviv, Israel) 2009
• The science behind love Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Jerusalem, Israel) Psychology and sociology faculty
Language skills:
• Hebrew-‐ fluent (mother tongue) • English-‐ fluent • Italian-‐ excellent • French-‐ basic • Arabic-‐ basic
Technical skills:
• Operating systems: Mac and Windows-‐ excellent
• Word processing applications and spreadsheets: Office software for windows and mac-‐ excellent
• CAD systems: AutoCad-‐ excellent • Photoshop-‐ excellent • Illustrator-‐ excellent • 3D modeling systems: SketchUp, RhinoCeros
3D-‐ excellent, AutoCad 3D, Grasshopper-‐ good, Revit-‐ basic
• InDesign-‐ good
Personal skills and competencies:
• An eye for detail • Excellent communicator • Tactful & articulate • Problem solving • Excellent organizational skills
• Having the ability to think and create in three
dimensions • Able to work as part of a team or individually • Ability to prioritize and plan effectively • CAD proficient and have good design &
technical skills • Flexible and willing to travel • An ability to withstand a pressured team • Ensuring confidentiality at all times • Able to communicate effectively both verbally
and in writing • Able to resolve problems and issues that arise
during design process Personal interests: Architecture, Interior design, Industrial design, Fashion, Music, Photography, Sustainability, Literature, Technology, Branding, Visual merchandising, Art direction, Fashion consulting, Sociology, Social media, Illustration Personal details: Shay Benish 13 Maniago Street Milan 20134 DOB: 25/11/1988 Driving license: Yes Nationality: Israeli Codice fiscale (Italian tax code): BNSSYS88S25Z226E M: +39 3899497724 E: shaybeinish@gmail.com Linkedin Personal website and portfolio References: Available on request