Adora Lo [email protected] | [email protected] | 760.650.2668 | www.linkedin.com/in/adoralo/ Recent Work Experience 6/ 2010 – Present: Merlin Entertainments - Merlin Studios Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA Model Shop Manager (Since 2016) - LEGO Model Production - Job Role History: Associate (2010) → Builder (2010) → Team Lead/Builder (2013) → Team Lead/Designer (2013) → Model Shop Supervisor (2015) → Model Shop Manager (2016) - Organizes work load and delegates projects to team members. - Performs logistical operations throughout the shop, keeping supplies stocked and shipping & packing schedules managed. - Assists in quoting projects with model shop team leads and manager. - Assists in assembly of mechanical designs in animation department. - Coordinated with external vendors, shipping agents, and internal managers and production crew on the following projects: - LDC Osaka & LDC Istanbul dark ride. - LDC Shanghai. - LEGOLAND Billund’s Haunted House. - LEGOLAND California’s Legend of Chima Water Park Expansion. - Designed the Kamino Clone Facility for the Star Wars Episode II attraction for Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City & Manchester. - Creating Documentation: - Regulary updating a unified Model Information Card template for global LEGO Production. - Created 95% of the steel interface drawings for Legoland Dubai parkwide models. [Rhino, Acrobat] - Produced Model Identification Cards for the model inventory in Florida. [MS Word/Excel, Photoshop] - Made Diagrams on how to install models in Legoland Florida and Malaysia. [Photoshop] - Wrote Install & O&M manuals for the Malaysian model shop. [MS Word] - Wrote User Guidelines for using Spray-on Frosting on LEGO bricks. [Google Docs] - Production Skills: - Basic shop machinery (Belt sander, drill press, hand drill) - Assembly of mechanical designs - Soldering - Safe handling of chemicals - Software Skills: - Design: - AutoCAD - Rhino 3D - BrickBuilder (Proprietary LEGO Software) - LEGO Digital Designer - Documentation: - MS Word, Excel, Outlook - Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign - Windows XP/7/10 (Organizing files and archiving copies) - Interpersonal Skills: - Updates team regularly on projects as needed. - Leads team meetings, ensures information gets to everyone in a timely manner. - Communicates with team members from all departments with relevant information. - Helped with a Marketing event at Legoland Florida, entertaining guests and speaking to crowds. - Project Lead on several projects with one or more team members; delegated tasks accordingly. - Travel: Went to Shanghai for a research trip for a LEGO Discovery Center. (July 2015) - Travel: Went to Florida for a marketing event as a guest star. (March 2012) - Soldered and installed lighting for two iconic models in Legoland Malaysia. [Soldering/Electronics] - Assisted in the production of key iconic models for Legoland Resorts in Malaysia, Florida, Dubai, and Japan. - Awarded STAR Runner-Up of the Month (May 2012) for the category “We Are Innovative and Fast Moving.” - Awarded Employee of the Year (December 2013) for the category “We Are Innovative and Fast Moving.” - Awarded STAR Runner-Up of the Month (June 2014) for the category “We Take Ownership.” - Awarded STAR of the Month (September 2014) for the category “We Take Ownership.” - Awarded STAR Runner-Up of the Month (February 2016) for the category “We Care.” 1 7/ 2009 – 5/2010: Crestview Elementary School, Vista, CA Instructor - After School Program - Facilitated 5th graders, tutoring homework, and organizing activities 3/ 2009 – 6/2009: UCLA - AUD Dept., Los Angeles, CA Teaching Assistant for Professor Mark Mack - Intro to Construction Methods - Communicated with students for assignments and classes. 9/ 2007 – 12/2007: UCLA - AUD Dept., Los Angeles, CA Teaching Assistant for Professor George Rand - Intro to Professional Practice - Arranged guest speakers through phone & email. - Kept students on track with assignments via email and in person communication. 6/2007 - 9/2007, 6/2008 - 9/2008: Palomar College, San Marcos, CA Tutor/Mentor - Tutored 9th & 10th graders in algebra, geometry, and English. - Created lessons plans for Summer Test Prep program. 1/2007 - 3/2009: LuValle Commons, UCLA, CA Supervisor - Trained new hires while maintaining workload. - Promoted within two months for fast learning and leadership skills. Education 9/2006 - 6/2009: University of California, Los Angeles Masters of Architecture - 3-year professional M.Arch I program. - Learned file set-up and operation for laser cutter. 8/2002 - 12/2005: University of California, Berkeley B.A./Architecture with Highest Honors - Learned basic wood shop machinery. - Used plotter and printing methods to create presentation boards. - Achievements: - Co-founded and helped run a student magazine (Student Art Publishing). - Created and facilitated a student-run class. Technical Skills Software: Physical: - Adobe PhotoShop - Laser Cutter (Advanced) - Adobe llustrator - Digital Photography (Advanced) - Adobe InDesign - Scanner, Printing, Inkjet Plotter (Advanced) - Adobe Dreamweaver - Soldering (Basic) - Adobe Acrobat - Belt sander, drill press, other shop machines (Basic) - SketchUp 8 - AutoCAD Other: - Rhino 3D + VRay - Detail-oriented - MS PowerPoint - Leadership - MS Word - Highly Organized - MS Excel - Effective & Efficient Communication (Visual & Verbal) - HTML Publications LifeHacker - Career Spotlight: What I Do as a LEGO Model Designer (Feb 17, 2015) http://lifehacker.com/career-spotlight-what-i-do-as-a-lego-model-designer-1686123935 Archinect - Working out of the Box: Adora Lo, Architect turned Pro LEGO Builder (Sept 24, 2014) http://archinect.com/features/article/109650817/working-out-of-the-box-adora-lo-architect-turned-pro-lego-bu ilder 2.