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Business Development | Design Professional

Cushing Terrell

Univeristy of San Diego

Blake Cronin, has over 5 years of experience in Architectural production and Business Development across industries including architectural design, construction, and communications/marketing.
Architecture, Construction & Design
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Creative
Architecture, Interior Design

Q1Career path

Business Development

Architecture

Project Management

1:47

"I was able to learn a ton just working directly under the main principal."

Q2Main responsibilities

Client Relations

Architectural Design

Business Development

2:04

"You know, it's those little half inches here and there that make or break a project."

Q3Day in the life

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Project Coordination

1:40

"It's kinda just a constant back and forth with our whole team... just always making sure we got all of our bases covered."

Q4Most important skills - role

Design Software

3D Modeling

Communication

1:25

"We're practically building video games. You just don't play them. We just look at them."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Communication

Business Development

Sales

0:59

"Being able to be the face of that is an honor and it's a privilege and being able to deliver on it feels good."

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Industry Learning Curve

Technical Skills

Internships

1:28

"So, I mean, it's tough, but love the game, you know?"

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Tangible Results

Project Planning

Architecture

0:47

"It's a very tangible end result with architecture...you get to walk into the thing you've been working on."

Q8Who thrives in industry

Dedication

Sustainability

Passion

1:08

"I'm here to learn. I'm not here to make money. I'm here to be under the best."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Firm Specialization

Salary Expectations

Career Advancement

1:22

"If you wanna make it to the top, you've really gotta stick around."

Q10Entry-level positions

Architecture

Design

Entry-Level

0:44

"You're constantly just collecting information that you can then implement once you're one step above calling the shots."

Q11Significant lesson - career

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Reviewing Work

0:59

"Stop, review, send."

Q12College ideas for success

Extracurricular Activities

Hands-on Experience

Real-World Application

1:08

"just getting involved in those extracurricular things that are aligned with your focuses and studies really are just, will take you that much further"

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