I am a young architectural professional pursuing my licensure. I am interested in all forms of architecture, but currently have my eye on residential and sustainable design. I came to the profession because of an attraction to beautiful things and a curiosity about how they got to be that way, but the intersection of design and construction is what has kept me here. Exploring how to most effectively combine intent and craft will surely be career-long pursuit. I get to explore this fascination, in small part, through my woodworking and furniture design projects.
Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects, Rockville, MD, US, Project Architect
• Lead the design and production of building sets for public schools in MD
• Crafted graphics and design stories for client and community presentations
• Coordinated with clients, construction teams, and manufacturers to find solutions and accomplish our design vision for educational environments
• Helped to craft office policy for new and emerging employees
U.S. Army Reserves, Indiana, PA, US, Sergeant
• Served as a Combat Engineer with the 365th Batt. Comand and the 420th Co.
• Managed battalion movements for Operation Broadening Horizons
• Lead rear detatchment platoon through training exercises
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, US, Co-Teacher
• Founded a service-based, public impact design student organization
• Helped lead a research seminar and a design studio, exploring the feasibility
and design of a community center in Leogane, Haiti
Maryland Surfacing Inc., Frederick, MD, Manufacturer
• Manufactured and installed commercial-grade cabinetry and countertops
• Drafted shop drawings for review and production
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, US, Bachelors, Architecture
• Educated in the theory and practice of architectural design
• Explored techniques of production and spacial problem solving through lectures, studios, and critiques
• Awarded Achievement in Design for Undergraduate Level
