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Academic Accomplishments  

Portland State University                    Master of Architecture                                  2014 – 2016
University of Illinois at Chicago          Bachelor of Science in Architecture             2009 – 2013
Elgin Community College                   Art Associate Degree                                   2007 – 2009 

Career Goals  

Develop practice knowledge, design beautiful-responsible architecture, licensure, and world domination…

Design Practice

Bora Architects                                               Portland | Graduate Research          Sep 2014 – May 2015
+Evaluated and identified successful Sefaira Architecture strategies, settings, and limitations in early energy analysis.

Juan D Tellez Architecture                            Chicago | Freelance Designer           Sep 2013 – May 2014
+Introduced Revit Architecture software as a new draft tool to expedite drawing submission for City of Chicago revision.
+Designed space layout for various renovation projects; worked with local renovation contractor: Serrano Brothers Inc. 

Clare Lyster Urbanism & Architecture          Chicago | Summer Internship           May 2013 – Aug 2013
+Conceptualized 22-acre park for community organization advocating for an urban green space:  cluaa.com/Barcode-Park

Volunteer Opportunities 

ILFI                         Int’l Living Future Institute | Emerging Professionals Liaison | August 2015 – Current
Pickathon               2015 Treeline Stage design-build | Summer Construction | July 2015 – Aug 2015
Pilsen Alliance         Pilsen Community Organization | Community Designer  | June 2010 – Aug 2014
Das Haus Tour         Chicago Passive House Exhibition | Exhibition Docent | September 21 – 30, 2013
AIAS                            UIC Chapter Member 2010 – 12 | PSU Chapter Member | Oct 2014 – Jan 2016 
Possible Mediums       Ohio State Univ. Arch Design Conf  | Tactile Objects Wkshp. | Feb 7 – 10, 2013
Extension Gallery        Exhibition Intern | Marc Fornes | Lateral Office | Easton + Combs | 2010 – 2012

Employment Integrity

Hennes & Mauritz     Chicago | HQ Bilingual Customer Service Representative | Jan 2014 – Sep 2014
Su Casa Restaurant      Chicago | Server | Bartender | Service and Hospitality | Apr 2012 – Feb 2014
Rehab Institute (RIC)     Chicago | On-Call Food Srv | Catering-Dietary Assist. | Nov 2009 – Mar 2012

References

Margarette Leite    PSU SoA Assistant Professor | CPID Fellow  |  [email protected]  | 503.725.5823
Mike Manzi            Bora Architects | Spec Mgr, Assoc Principal |  [email protected]  | 503.226.1575
Juan D. Tellez        Modulus Architects | Licensed Architect | [email protected]  | 773.502.2910 

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