Curriculum Vitae

I am Elias Tonias. I graduated from the School of Architecture with proficiency in both digital/traditional platforms and an additional expertise in two- and three-dimensional art. My experiences include graphic design work for advertisements, mapping, and presentations. I have experience leading teams in concept and design.

Software

  • Adobe Suite: Degree Focus
  • Arc GIS: Professional Experience 
  • Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper: Degree Focus
  • Revit: College Trained
  • Maya + Blender: College Trained
  • Visual Basic: College Trained

Certificates

  • Google Analytics: 2024
  • Google Ads Video: 2024
  • RPI Laser Safety Training
  • RPI Human Subjects Research
  • RPI IACUC Animal Care and Use: Basic

Art Experience

Digital  

Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Premiere | Adobe After Effects   Maya | Blender | Rhino | Sketchup | Lidar Scanning | Laser-cutting | Milling 

Traditional  

Pencil + Crayon | Ink Wash Painting | Acrylic Painting | Oil Painting Life 

Drawing | Maquette Sculpting | Architectural Modeling  

Professional Experience

The CEDRA Corporation  

Senior Graphic Designer (2018 – Current)

  • Prepare floor plans to be utilized in the Nuvolo Asset Management  
  • Use Esri’s ArcGIS and AGsuite software packages  
  • Employ CAD editing and geometric construction tools  
  • Create AutoCAD DXF files that are Nuvolo-compliant  
  • Design graphics and visuals for clients and presentations  

Byzantine Artworks LLC  

Intern (2013)

  • Assisted with icon renders, tracings, and installations

Taxiarche Greek Orthodox Church  

Volunteer (2008 – 2014)

  • Served in the altar during liturgical services  
  • Assisted with church fundraisers  
  • Assisted with memorials and hospital visits  

Education  

Master of Architecture (2024)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Arts, Specialization in Visual Arts & Animation (2017)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Volunteer Work

Greek Orthodox altar server/volunteer (13 years)

Event poster designer, Extra Life (2016)

Additional Languages

Chinese: 2 college level courses (RPI + Boston University)

Italian: 3 high school level courses (Wakefield Memorial High school)