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Summary

 Architect And Exterior Designer - Architectural Excellence, Meticulous Creator, Skilled Designer

  • 3D Modeling                                       
  • Drafting
  • On Job Production                               
  • Small Project Management
  • Auto CAD Authoring
  • Expert in local and government Code

Education

San Jose State University

San José, CA, United States
Sep 2005 - Present
M.A., Community Planning/Urban Design

Studio coursework exploring contemporary urban design issues, practice-based in real world settings.  Participated with honors in studios conducted within the Master of Architecture Program, Urban Design Workshops and Community Planning Program.  Recent studios investigated neighborhood rebuilding and affordable urban housing and urban design strategies for growth management.

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN, United States
Sep 2001 - May 2005
B.A., Interior Design

Core curriculum focused on exploration of means, methods, and materials used by architects and interior designers in the graphic study of material and spatial conditions.  Gained experience in orthographic and isometric projection, section, and perspective through analytical, representational, and transformative drawing techniques.

Work History

Northwest Architectural Company

Seattle, WA, United States
May 2006 - Present
Intern 
  • Drafting and rendering concept art for project proposals. 
  • Assist in the development of design or design development drawings. 
  • Support and assist lead architects in all phases of a project.

Toll Brothers Inc.

Horsham, PA, United States
Jun 2003 - May 2006
Associate 
  • Worked in the Modeling department aiding in the development of 3D models and real time rendering.
  • Responsible for the organization and filing of all contract agreements as well as local and city code ordinance related paperwork.

Related Experience

Habitat For Humanity - Gardena Branch
Coordinated university group builds on over 25 sites annually. Founded the now annual Habitat for Humanity Children's Olympics to aid the children of low-income families.

 

Design Sciences Study Program
A program involving trips to 5 major cities to study local architecture and historical trends contusive to the regions. Cities included were New York, Savannah, Boston, Washington D.C., and San Diego.

Skills

3D Modeling & Design

(Advanced)
5-6 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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3D Studio Max, Auto CAD, Microsoft Office Products, Mac iLife Suite

Graphics & Web Development

(Intermediate)
1-2 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Dreamweaver, Flash

Honors & Awards

IAHH Urban Renewal Design Competition, 2007 - First Place

  • International Association for Humane Habitat (IAHH) annual student design competition.  Winning design selected from more than 150 student entries from 15 different countries.

Helsinki Sustainable Designs, 2005 - Special Mention

  • International competition honoring excellence in sustainable design processes.

Award of Excellence

  • Four time honor student recognized for academic excellence.

Award of Distinction, 2005- Second Place

  • Student Design Contest.

3D Cutaway

3d - cutaway

Design model showing plan for high-density unit.

Plan-view Cutaway

Cutaway Detail

Plan-view isometric rendering displays detail (highlighted), model indicating placement of high-density unit.

BluePrints

Blueprint Detail

Blueprint Detail

Blueprint detail – Savannah Project, March 2006

3-D Facade Rendering

3d - Facade

Elevation of high-density dwelling.

References

Bob Crawford

(Peer)
Regional Director Habitat for Humanity 555-555-5555

I kept close contact with Bob while I participated in numerous group builds and organized the Annual Children's Olympics event.  He will gladly provide a positive reference.

Bob Kweller

(Peer)
Dean, College of Design University of Tennessee (111) 222-4444

Dr. Kweller has recognized me with numerous academic achievement awards.  He will be happy to give a reference.