Objective
- To continue gaining experience as a junior or intermediate architect where I can combine my software skills, design and technical knowledge with my professional and leadership experience as a valued member of a creative design team. I also seek to continue my IDP training and ARE testing in preparation for becoming a licensed architect.
Education
- Master of Architecture
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 2010 - Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI December 2007
Honors Degree; Magna cum-laude
Skills
- Highly skilled with Autodesk Revit Architecture and AutoCAD; Bentley MicroStation; Microsoft Office; Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat and Premiere.
- Familiar with SketchUp, Rhinoceros, Maya, 3D Studio Max and Ecotect Analysis.
- Also knowledgeable with rapid prototyping techniques, generative scripting, building information modeling, physical model building, material exploration, detailing, sustainable design methods, graphic design, web design and photography.
Design Awards
- Finalist - DeKalb Market
Open Competition - New York City – Spring 2011
"Shipping Container-turned-Produce Stand" - Second Place - SARUP Design Competition 2010
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Spring 2010
"Milwaukee Innovation Center" - Second Place - SARUP Design Competition 2010
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Spring 2010
"Screen Wall Prototypes" - Valerio Dewalt Train Scholarship
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Fall 2009 - Richard Hunzinger Memorial Scholarship
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Fall 2009
Experience
- Junior Architect
BRB Architects, PC (formerly Butler Rogers Baskett)
New York, NY August 2010 - present
Currently creating the majority of drawings and details for a large office, production and warehouse project in preparation for bidding. Previously worked on programming, renderings, material and product selections in previous phases.
Coordinating Autodesk Revit standards for integration firm-wide into all future projects. Assembled project templates, component and annotation families, work-sharing procedures and file management methods to allow for multiple people to easily work on a project efficiently and simultaneously. - Junior Architect
Pfaller Architectural Associates, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI April 2006 - May 2010
Served as the primary drafter, renderer and coordinator at a firm focusing on medium commercial and residential projects. Began as an intern, ended as project manager with a small team on two projects. Gained experience with construction documents; code research; preparing renderings, presentations and proposals; field documentation; correspondence with clients and contractors; basic project management; and bidding and negotiating. - Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010
Led discussion groups, provided students with design and technical feedback and assisted instructors with classroom management, lectures, critiques and grading.
Publications and Exhibitions
- Calibrations 3: "Positions"
Multiple Projects
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Fall 2009 - Rapid Prototyping Exhibition
Continuum Architects + Planners
Milwaukee, WI – Spring 2007 - Studies in Computation & Craft
Eppstein Uhen Architects
Milwaukee, WI – Spring 2008 - Present Music: The Sound of Art
Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee, WI – January 2008