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A Project Architect proficient in residential, higher education and auditorium projects, I have experience in all facets of the architectural process from schematic design through construction administration. This experience is supported by skills in 3D modeling, graphic design, and illustration. I am currently looking for a position that encompasses and challenges these talents and expertise.
Cordogan Clark & Associates, Intern Architect
Summary: Responsible for all phases of design from schematic design through construction administration. Responsibility included client contact as well as direct communication with contractors and construction management.
Led construction administration of the Institute of Collaboration/Crimi Auditorium at Aurora University, Aurora, IL: a 68,000 square foot facility consisting of 29 university classrooms, 60+ office spaces and resource centers, a 500 seat auditorium, and the ‘Cyber Lab’ a tech lab donated by the Caterpillar Company – for more detailed information on this multi-million dollar project, check: cordoganclark.com/projects_educational_aurora_university_institute.html
Collaborated with City Five Design Group to design and develop construction drawings for MLK Boulevard Condominiums, a 4-story, 4-unit (1,700 square foot each) cast stone and steel Romanesque style condo on Chicago’s south side
As part of a campus master plan, originated and developed schematic design concepts for the addition of lobby and chapel facilities for Benkert Hall, the existing residence hall of Marmion Academy, a Catholic and Benedictine College Preparatory High School for Boys located in Aurora, IL
Worked with the Downers Grove Park District from bid through construction administration to implement water protection and renovation of the 1892 Blodgett House, home of the Downers Grove Park District Museum
Tutored colleagues in the use and implementation of office software, in particular Photoshop and Google SketchUp
Designed graphic and marketing materials for firm presentation and promotion using Adobe Creative Suite and Google SketchUp
Updated design of firm website
Raymond Professional Group, Student intern
Supported the firm’s architects with the updating, maintenance and organization of construction drawings (AutoCAD 14, 2000)
Designed and incorporated firm’s manual of design standards
Kane County Development Dept, Student intern, graphic designer
Designed, developed, and produced the county’s Rustic Roads program promotional materials and signage - a program that was initiated to protect the County's rural corridors
Documented ongoing rehabilitation work of county grant projects
CBInternational, Senior graphic designer
Summary: Responsible for the design and production of all in-house graphics and special projects as well as graphic support of the firm’s hundreds of international missionary clients.
Updated design of firm graphic materials including newsletters, brochures, bookmarks and promotional t-shirts
Designed and initiated multiple ad campaigns including 'What About You …' trade campaign
Developed The Edge newsletter highlighting the firm's missionary focus for the new millennium
Cook Communications, Graphic designer
Responsible for the management, design and production of multiple four-color curriculum product from concept to finish
Managed monthly product budgets including the research and hiring of creative talent
Served as Art Director for Accent Publications and acquired imprint line of four-color curriculum
Andersen Perlstein, Graphic designer
Summary: Responsible for the creation and production of business-to-business ad campaigns.
University of Illinois Chicago, BArch, Architectural studies
graduated with highest distinction
UIC School of Architecture Faculty Traveling Fellowship, Award
Fourth Year Project Award, AIA, Chicago Chapter, Award
UIC Undergraduate Best of Show Prize, 1st Place
A jury-awarded best undergraduate project at the school’s end-of-year exhibit
Professor John E. Walley Memorial Scholarship, Scholarship
Recipients are selected by faculty
Scholarship, AIA, Northeast Illinois Chapter, Scholarship
