I am in my fifth year of architecture at Kansas State University and will graduate in May 2013 with a Masters in Architecture. Whether it’s teaching a stranger how to polka, mentoring a child in sports, or simply starting up conversations, I enjoy collaborative opportunities. Throughout my academic career and internship, I have been recognized for my outstanding communication skills and abilities to benefit the design process through collaboration.
My studies in the Architecture Department at Kansas State University have expanded my creative and critical thinking skills. Through my five years of schooling I have cultivated my ability to communicate through visual representation. I am comfortable working in Revit, Auto-CAD, Sketch-up, the Adobe Suite, Photoshop and Illustrator. I have also worked with Rhinoceros 3-D Modeling Software and Grasshopper.
During my fifth year at Kansas State, I have had the privilege of working in a design build studio for the Girl Scouts of Kansas. I have enjoyed taking a design from conception through creation. Working with real clients has mandated that my time-management methods become even more efficient and even more flexible than that of a regular architecture student. I have enjoyed working closely with classmates, professors, contractors and different suppliers throughout the process, trying to learn as much as possible. Moving forward I hope to continue learning as much as I can about architecture while contributing my skills and ideas to a firm.
South County YMCA, Saint Louis, MO, US, Sports Specialist
Coach, referee and mentor children from ages 3 through 13 in various sports activities including soccer, t-ball, flag football and basketball.
OWH architects, Clayton, MO, US, Intern
Produced CD sets for various projects in both AutoCad and Revit. Prepared a PowerPoint presentation for a modular hospital concept, attended construction meetings, assisted in the design of a bathroom, organized and archived projects.
South County YMCA, Saint Louis, MO, US, Sports Camp Director
Manage all aspects of youth summer sports camp including staffing, daily program activities for 40 plus campers, off-premise field trips, staff schedules and parent communications.
St. Louis AIA Scholarship Recipient . AIA St. Louis Chapter Award, Scholarship
Offered to third, fourth and fifth year of undergraduate or graduate studies. Offered to St. Louis metropolitan residents attending any accredited school of architecture.
St. Louis AIA Scholarship Recipient . Wischmeyer Scholarship, Scholarship
Named in honor of AIA St. Louis architect, Kenneth E. Wischmeyer, funded for fourth and fifth year students at the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Drury College, on a rotating basis.
Bowman Design Forum Competition. Wildcat Winery, Honorable Mention
Edwin S. “Bud” Persons Prize . University Museum, Honorable Mention
Employee of the Month . South County YMCA of Greater St. Louis, 1st Place
Recognized for outstanding leadership, communication and organizational skills.
