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Laken Thomas

Laken Thomas

Raleigh, NC, US

 

About 

I am a hard worker who is excited to be apart of the work force. I love to be challenged and to learn new things. I have a great attention to detail and am very organized. My natural leadership skills and positive attitude make it easy for collaborative work with peers.

Employment 

Cianbro Corporation, Pittsfield, ME, US, Project Management / Engineering Intern

- Worked first-hand with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Estimators and Steel Fabricators.

- Worked hands-on with customers, fabrication shop, and other companies throughout the project process.

- Dissected Construction and Design drawings for multiple bridges, roadways, and building.

-Main focus in steel design and fabrication.

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
 

Keene Housing Authority, Keene, NH, US, Sustainable Energy Intern

- Converted paper blueprints to Sketch Up files

- Worked with InCharge Electrical Company in Massachusetts to gather data on building utility bills.

- Transferred that information into an energy efficiency program to analyze the proficiency of Keene
Housing Authority’s buildings.

- Worked hands-on with residents to gather information on their utility usage.

Jan 2014 - May 2014
 

Education 

Keene State College, Keene, NH, US, Bachelors, Architecture

The Keene State College Architecture Department emphasizes the art of hand sketching and drafting, once that is achieved in Introduction to Architecture the continuation of the program is done in AutoCad, SketchUp, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. The Design Studio classes offer a wide variety of theoretical and realistic projects in Residential and Commercial design; allowing students to work hands on with clients and the community. Another emphasis on Building Science and Sustainability is pushed in the Department.

Architecture Classes Taken:
Introduction to Architecture - studio
Model Making- studio
AutoCad I
Construction Management
Architecture History I
Architecture History II
Sustainable Design
Collaborative Design - studio
Design I - studio
Commercial Construction
Design III - studio

Extra Curricular Activities:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Association
- Keene State College Honors Program
- Keene State College Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honors Society
- Keene State College Architecture Club
- First place winner of 2013-2014 NESEA Net Zero Student Design Competition
- Semester Abroad Fall 2014 - Florence, Italy
- Global Engagement Architecture/Construction Research Spring 2014 - Nepal
- Presenter at 2015 Academic Excellence Conference
- AIAS Northeast Chapter Member
- First place winner of 2014-2015 Marvin Windows Student Design Competition

Aug 2012 - current
 

Awards 

Marvin Windows Student Design Competition, 1st Place

Creating a multi-purpose Student Success Center that will be attached to an existing campus Library. The design must be compatible with current campus, have all the components of demanding office needs, and encompass the culture of the campus.

2015
 

NESEA Net Zero Student Design Competition, 1st Place

Renovation on an existing multi-story building, designing it to be entirely Net-Zero.

2014
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills