Michael Bassen, Jr.

525 Route 17K

Bloomingburg, NY 12721

(845) 800 – 2285

[email protected]

 June 1, 2015

Re: Entry Level Employment

To whom it may concern:

I am currently seeking an entry level design position in architecture or the related field, where I can become part of a firm, where I can contribute my ideas and work with others to accomplish everyday tasks in this field.

I have recently graduated with my Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology. I have also received my Associate in Applied Science in Architectural Technology from SUNY Delhi.

A highlight from my school projects would be my latest thesis project. Designing a facility for military veterans, that will provide them with transitional housing and services they need, to assist with the transition from military to civilian lifestyle.

Enclosed, please find my resume, including my education and experience. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Michael Bassen, Jr.

Enc. 

Michael Bassen, Jr.

525 Route 17K Bloomingburg, NY 12721 (845) 800-2285 [email protected]

Objective:     To obtain an entry level design position at an architectural firm

Education:  

New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY

                        Bachelor of Architecture                                                                                           2010 – 2015

                        State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi, Delhi, NY

                        A.A.S in Architectural Technology                                                                           2008 – 2010

                        Orange Ulster BOCES, Goshen, NY                                                                    2006 – 2008

• Completed National Occupational Competency Testing Institute test for Rochester Institute of Technology
• Certificate of Technical Proficiency in Computer Assisted Design Program

Pine Bush High School, Pine Bush, NY

Regents Diploma                                                                                                       2004 – 2008

• Pine Bush Leadership and Law Academy Certificate of Completion – 2005

Academic Projects:

                        Fall 2013, Design III, Designed a residential building with commercial spaces, in Red Hook

• Researched the effect of hurricane Sandy on residential buildings in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
• Generated a concept surrounding the idea of embracing water into the design.

Fall 2014, Design IV, Redesigned a portion of the Lower East Side of Manhattan post Sandy

• Researched the causes and effects of flooding, and how to manage water to benefit a site.
• Designed a connection between the waterfront and the neighborhood, to assist with possible future floods, and everyday community interaction.

Fall 2014 - Spring 15, Thesis, Designing a facility for military veterans, made up of transitional housing and services.

• Researched the issues veterans face with the military to civilian lifestyle

• Designing a building that will assist with the reduction of the veteran homeless population.

Experience:

Volunteered with the construction of a house with Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Summer 2011

• Simple framing
• Sheet rocked
• Applied hardware
• Site clean up

Work Experience:  BLDG Management Co Inc., New York, NY                                        

2012 – 2014 (Part time / Full time)

Position: Intern

                                    Duties:

• Revise floor plans, and section details on Auto CAD
• Survey as built conditions of apartments
• Deliver drawings to clients

Computer Skills:

Auto CAD, Auto CAD Architecture, produce floor plans, sections, elevations, and axons, Sketch up, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, basic Photoshop.