I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Master's degree in architecture. I am a generalist with great personal skills. I enjoy working on all stages of projects with various tools. I am currently a private contractor with a local firm in Minneapolis and am always looking for new ventures. I am an ambitious individual with high goals.
U+B Architecture and Design, Minneapolis, MN, US, Intern/Designer
Assist with field verification of existing buildings, completion of drawings for pricing, permitting, construction and shops. Digital modeling for client meetings. Participation in client meetings. Also in charge of office supplies, maintenance and installation of various upgrades.
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US, Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for two courses: undergraduate structures in architecture (Fall 2010, Fall 2011) and undergraduate technology I: Environmental Design (Spring 2012). Held office hours, graded homework and assisted students inside and outside of the classroom.
Architecture For Humanity, Port-au-Prince, HT, Volunteer
Designed schools as a part of a team associated with the University of Minnesota. Worked in conjunction with J/P HRO in Delmas 32 for documentation of existing school structures.
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, US, Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant for undergraduate structures I and II courses under David Thaddeus FAIA. Graded homework, exams and assisted with course instruction.
Roger Layman Architecture, Davidson, NC, US, Design Intern
Designed residential and commercial projects. Participated in client meetings with principal architect. Focused on schematic and design development phases. Worked with construction documents as well.
RAM Construction, Mooresville, NC, US, Cost Estimator/General Laborer
Estimated cost of construction projects for site work. Also worked on site and ran machinery.
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US, MArch, Architecture
Heavy emphasis in theoretical understanding of public/urban space. Studios focused largely on adaptive reuse of existing structures. Thesis project will center around the issue of the suburban mall and how it can become a cultural and public space.
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, US, Bachelors, Architecture
Technically rigorous studies included developing of wall systems, structural integrity, connections, joints, etc. Digital design methods developed by use of Rhino, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD and a heavy emphasis on crafting physical models.
