A bit about me - I grew up in Indianapolis, frequenting my family's screen-printing and embroidery business. I was fortunate enough to live on a half-developed cul-de-sac where I spent as much time in the forest as I did on the pavement.
From 2015-2021 I studied architecture at Syracuse University.
Buro Koray Duman Architects, New York, NY, US, Intern
In this short internship, I was responsible for:
Troubleshooting and repairing a ULS laser cutter.
Designing, cutting, building a 1/8" model for a client presentation - with interchangeable parts which were added as more options were considered.
Editing/updating drawings for client presentations.
Picking up / delivering material samples and drawings across Manhattan.
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Architectural Theory with Britt Eversole)
For this position I:
Facilitated student conversations in response to class readings/lectures.
Ensured students maintained an engaging and healthy relationship with the coursework amidst the pandemic and online learning.
Regularly reported attendance to graduate teaching assistant and professor.
Coordinated a more organized spreadsheet amongst the TAs for easier attendance-keeping.
Syracuse University School of Architecture- Fisher Center NYC, New York, NY, US, Lab Technician and Faculty Assistant
For this position I:
Advised students on the safe and permissible use of lab and print-room equipment.
Maintained plotters and periodically replaced ink cartridges and paper.
Coordinated any necessary repairs with appropriate faculty.
Ensured the safe admission of patrons to the center during extracurricular events.
Operated the NYC Syracuse Architecture program's social media accounts.
Syracuse University School of Architecture- Digital Fabrication Lab, Syracuse, NY, US, Shop Supervisor
For this position I:
Advised students on the safe and permissible use of woodshop machinery.
Opened the digital fabrication lab, ensuring ventilation and machines were functioning safely.
Closed and cleaned digital fabrication and/or woodshop spaces.
Managed 3D printers and incoming print-requests, ensuring machines were functioning properly.
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, Architecture
The school gained acclaim decades ago through the integration of (to be rather reductive) both east-coast and west-coast schools of thought within their faculty.
While that pedagogical divide isn't as clearly defined today, my experience at this program certainly engaged a variety of methods, interests, and generations.
While disorienting at times, this program gave me perhaps a privileged awareness of our cacophonous discourse, as well as the loud rhetoric and warm attention it warrants.
Dean's List Spring 2020, Award
Dean's List Fall 2019 Semester, Award
Full Tuition Scholarship, Scholarship
Syracuse School of Architecture
