Crystal Doan, LEED Green Associate

Architecture @ Cal Poly SLO

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

About

Hey there! I'm Crystal, and I'm an architecture student heavily interested in sustainable practices and affordable housing! As a designer, I'm particularly skilled at understanding how people move through microspaces which leads my extremely detailed designs on the uses of each shelf, hallway, and room. I also have years of CAD experience under my belt thanks to my early start 6 years ago when I first dipped my feet into SketchUp and SolidWorks. Since then, I've expanded my knowledge through school and self-learning opportunities, and I'm ready to keep learning now :)

Experience

  • Architectural Intern at John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects (JFAK)
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Architectural Intern at LDA Partners, Inc.
    Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 · 4 mos

  • United in Movement (San Luis Obispo, California, United States)
    • Co President
      May 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Coordinate logistics of dance group of 100+ members

    • Illuminate Director
      May 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Primary contact with SLO Performing Arts Center & club committee, stage manager on event day

    • Logistics Committee
      Nov 2022 - Apr 2023 · 6 mos

      Mediate communications between performing groups and venue

  • ARCE 212 (Structures) Instructional Student Aid at Cal Poly College of Architecture & Environmental Design
    Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 · 4 mos

  • Cashier at Kazu Mori
    Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

    2022 Yelp, DoorDash, & UberEats Top Places to Eat Winner - worked 13-15 hours per week - manage inventory - train new employees - resolve customer issues/disputes