Olen Oliver
3001 Echodale Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21214
443-208-1819
Olen_Oliver@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in architecture, design or related field; where one can apply their architectural knowledge at a growth oriented organization.

EDUCATION
Hampton University       B.A. Architecture                                May 2004
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute  MD Poly Diploma, Engineering Curriculum        June 1999
 

EMPLOYMENT 

Baltimore City Public Schools               August 2010-Present

Teacher & Mentor
 Informed, Managed and taught technical skill, 11th and 12th grade levels
 Instructor: Applications of Technology, a course that teaches process and critical
thinking by the medium of Architecture.
 Instructor: Engineering Practicum, an engineering course

Total Site Solutions                                                        April 2008-April 2009
Architect I/Junior Architect
 Assisted project managers on a variety of architectural assignments.
 Performed project coordination with engineering disciples and clients.
 Prepare architectural plans, details on CADD
 Code analysis and research

Cannon Design                                                          July 2005-April 2008
Architect I/Junior Architect
 Support project managers on a variety of architectural assignments.
 Prepare architectural plans, details, renderings, on CADD
 Coordinate with engineering disciplines
 Write architectural specifications, select building materials and products
 Perform design related services such as shop drawing review, answer request for information and construction observations.    

J.V. Lee Architects              2004-2005
Architecture Intern/Architectural CADD Consulting Technician
 Gained experience practicing Architecture, Urban Planning, Interior design and Construction management.
 Participated in design studio collaboration through various project phases.
 Implemented concepts and CAD based design development drawings.
 Integrated the overall design objectives with production and execution.
 Developed research initiatives in new materials, systems and processes.
 Assist in maintaining the overall operations of an efficient, productive studio.

United States Dept of the Interior: Fort McHenry            2000-2002
Motor Vehicle Operator, Historical Preservation and Maintenance
 Assisted with various cyclic projects: Construction of maintenance building
 Assisted with a variety of building and utility projects: Application of dry wall, painting, sanding, etc.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
County of Isle Wright Graphic Scribe        2002
 Illustrated ideas for a potential shopping mall, residential housing, and elementary school
 Gained experience in site application

City of Hampton Convention City Model                      2002
 Construction of a 1:40 scale model of the city of Hampton
 Construction of small detailed buildings proposed for the construction site

SKILLS / EXPERIENCES

 Designed various departmental projects: pool house, floating theater, cubist playhouse, alley house, Wilshire Magnet School and The News Emporium
 Sketching and Rendering Skill
 Model-Making experience
 Building Design Experience
 Auto CAD 2000-2008 Sketch-up
 Mcolor