Firefighter/EMT turned student of architecture by way of a severe back injury. It was always my plan to become an architect, my injury put that dream into overdrive, though, as I could no longer perform my duties as a firefighter.
Sillman Wright Architects, San Diego, CA, US, Intern/Office Assistant
Assist project architects with drafting of plans for military projects, as well as schools, and some residential. Assist with general office duties (i.e. answering phones, cleaning the file room, and setting up/breaking down the conference room(s))
Pacific Ambulance, San Diego, CA, US, Field Training Officer/EMT-B
Train newly hired EMT's on how to effectively be an EMT with Pacific Ambulance. Also run emergency and non-emergency calls - transporting patients to and from their respective homes/nursing facilities to hospitals and doctor's offices, while providing basic life support care.
NewSchool of Architecture & Design, San Diego, CA, US, BA Arch
Learn how to effectively be a designer in the architecture industry through vigorous studio course work, supplemented with required structural and other design courses, and critiques.
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA, US, Fire Technology
Learn the necessary skills to effectively operate as a firefighter/EMT