Alex M. Fortney
Professional and Academic Resume - Last updated May 3, 2008
Education
Master of Architecture 2010 (In Progress)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies 2007 (High Honors, Magnum cum Laude)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rome/Paris Field Study Fall 2006 (Study Abroad)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Rome, Italy/Paris, France
Honors Degree 2007 (Additional distinction for Bachelor degree)
Honors College | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Academic Honors
Dean’s Honors 2007 (awarded to students with the top two GPAs in graduating class)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honors in the Major 2007 (awarded to the students whose GPA is above 3.5)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dean’s Honors for Academic Achievement within Major Five Semesters (3.5 GPA+)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Commencement Honors 2007 (awarded to Graduates whose GPA is above 3.5)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sophomore Honors 2005 (awarded to Sophomores whose GPA is above 3.5)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Publications and Exhibitions
Studio 2131: Biannual Student Design Magazine Edition 2005 / 2006 (Studio Project)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Studio 2131: Biannual Student Design Magazine Edition 2007 / 2008 (BIM Article)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rapid Prototyping Exhibition Spring 2007 Gallery Night (City-wide Art Gallery Open House)
Continuum Architects + Planners | School of Architecture and Urban Planning | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Design Awards
Third Place Award: “Freshman Arch 100 Chairs” 2003 (Student Design Competition)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honorable Mention: “UWM GIS Façade Project” 2005 (Student Design Competition)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honorable Mention: “Phone Booth Group Competition” 2005 (Student Design Competition)
School of Architecture and Urban Planning | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honorable Mention: “Student Photo Competition” Spring 2006 (Photo selected for display)
Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honorable Mention: “I Love the Eisner” Spring 2008 (Student Graphic Design Competition)
Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Experience
Intern Architect, Pfaller Architectural Associates Inc. 2005 - Present | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Worked on Residential and Commercial Renovation and New Construction, worked on Design, Documentation, Projects Manageent, Construction Documents
Computer Software/Languages
Highly Skilled with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, FrontPage; Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks; Autodesk AutoCAD (2004-2008), Revit 2008; Bentley MicroStation
Familiar with Adobe Illustrator, SoundBooth, Encore, LightRoom; Google SketchUp; Rhinoceros; Autodesk 3D Studio Max 2008, VIZ
Fluent in HTML, CSS, PHP and familiar with ASP, ColdFusion and Visual Basic
Knowledgeable in 3D printing, laser cutting and other rapid prototyping techniques as well as producing documents for print
Additional Education
American Institute of Architecture Students University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 2005-2006
AIAS Quad Conference Iowa State University | Fall 2005
AIAS Forum Conference Cincinnati, Ohio | Winter 2006
Other Skills
Freelance Web Designer 2007 - Present | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Independent web designer for local businesses and personal clients, online portfolio at http://www.alexfortneydesign.com
Amateur Photographer 2006 – Present | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provide photography for personal and for web clients, including one self-published book The Gardens of Europe, 2008.
Website and Portfolio
Portfolio Available upon Request
References Available upon Request
Online Portfolio of all projects available at http://www.alexfortney.com/architecture/