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Michael Schafer

Michael Schafer

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

I am a recent graduate of architecture and real estate programs. I have been introduced to numerous experiences and challenges that come with architecture and the development field at large to get a true 360 degree understanding of how a building happens. I have pursued my coursework to learn more about real world design and development, digital design, and also had an opportunity to travel the world with the Paris Program. I am proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, several Autodesk programs including AutoCad, Revit, and 3DS Max. Additionally, I am LEED certified as a green associate

Employment 

Avis Budget Group, Corporate Design and Construction Intern

Intern for corporate design office for Avis and Budget car rental facilities. Duties include preparation of drawings for corporate approval, analysis of working drawings for corrections and/or changes, conceptual planning of new facilities, 3d renderings, development of automatic generation of lot signage via autolisp and Autocad.

May 2011 - Sep 2011
 

Marcus & Millichap, Agent Assistant

Assistant to commercial office/industrial real estate broker in South Florida area. Duties included comparable sales research, posting properties, re-formatting and updating client property information.

Sep 2010 - Oct 2010
 

Linear Community Development, Intern

Interned for the partner of a real estate developer in Chicago. Duties included graphic design, editing of development proposals, due diligence on potential properties, research of comparable properties, and site/property photography. Resigned to pursue master's degree.

May 2010 - Aug 2010
 

IIT Energy Corps, Co-Founder

Worked with other students on campus to found a service organization to provide energy efficient upgrades to local churches and other not for profit organizations. Organized and planned volunteer trainings and site audits, as well as lead teams during service work days.

Sep 2009 - May 2010
 

Education 

University of Miami, Masters, Master of Real Estate Development & Urbanism

Interdisciplinary program in UM's School of Architecture focusing on taking concepts from good architecture and urban design and applying them to real estate development. Graduated with a 3.84 gpa.

Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), BArch, Architecture

5 year bachelor of architecture program based in Chicago. Participated in College of Architecture's study abroad Paris Program as a Spies Droste travel scholar. Graduated with honors with a 3.63 gpa with Dean's list honors Fall '08, Spring '09 and Spring '10.

Aug 2005 - May 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

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