OBJECTIVE
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To use my strong analytical and communication skills and educational background combined with field experience and knowledge of site development to obtain an internship that will offer valuable experience in the realm of architecture and design.

EDUCATION
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The Ohio State University, Knowlton School of Architecture, Columbus, OH, May 2013 (B.S. Architecture, with honors-stand and research distinction)
Chardon High School, Chardon, OH, June 2009 (Co-Valedictorian, Honors Diploma, National Honors Society)

EXPERIENCE
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June-July 2012 – OSU Sponsored Study Abroad Program in Northern Europe
Knowlton School of Architecture summer Paris 2012 travel program; Finland, Sweden, Denmark, England, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Germany--emphasis on research and sketching.

March 2012 – OSU Sponsored Study Abroad Program in England. 9-day trip focused on significant sites of architecture in London, Salisbury, and Stourhead

March 2011 – OSU Sponsored Study Abroad Program in the Netherlands. 10-day trip focused on significant sites of architecture in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Den Haag

2006 – Present (seasonal work) – Thomas A. Hall Excavating & Contracting, Inc., site work contracting company, Chardon, OH:
Evaluate site plans and conduct field visits for bidding purposes.
Office experience includes: accounts payable, payroll, applying for permits.
Engineering comprehension of and experience in sanitary, water lines, storm and SWP3.
Labor in field as top-man for sewer crew, set grades and perform layout for earthwork.
Operate heavy equipment: loaders, compactors, skid-steers, mini-excavators and off-road dump trucks.

August 2011 – December 2011 -- Nitelite Productions, LLC, Columbus, OH. Miscellaneous graphic design work, including logo(s), and membership card design.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Experienced in MS Office, AutoCAD, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign.
Some experience with 3DS Max, Grasshopper.
Knowlton School of Architecture Section Award: Winter Quarter 2011, Winter Quarter 2012
Dean's List: Winter 2010, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Winter 2011, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2012
Participant in “MODELRAMA” workshop instructed by Ellie Abrons, during February 2013 “Possible Mediums” conference at Knowlton School of Architecture curated by Kristy Balliet.
Installation (HelioHut--a Helium filled inflatable canopy/shelter) chosen as one of four (from a field of 15) installations built by studio section--Spring 2011.
Fall 2012: Participant in ARCH 5590—The Appearance of Performance Seminar led by Stephen Turk.
Drawing selected for Banvard Gallery Exhibition at The Ohio State University's Knowlton School of Architecture, entitled: Succulent Section Exhibition. Fall 2011-Winter 2012.
Work selected for accreditation:  Winter Quarter 2009.
Chardon HS Yearbook staff:  Design & layout.
Chardon HS Varsity Baseball and Cleveland Adult Baseball League.
Chardon HS Physics Club & Competitions.
Volunteer at Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, Chagrin Falls, OH.
Interact Club.
Green Club.