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Shawn Locus

Shawn Locus

Goodyear, AZ, US

 
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About 

I am a recent ASU graduate who worked to maintain the highest standards in my academic work, and many other aspects of life. I graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture. I have had a lifelong interest in a variety of artistic endeavors and am looking to apply these diverse skills to the field of design. 

I am stepping into the professional realm of architecture for the first time. I would like to experience all aspects of the process, from the office to the construction site. My goal is to apply the knowledge I have learned, and put theory into practice while collaborating with a hard working and innovative team.

During my academic studies I worked on projects related to residential housing, educational environments, airports, and retirement communities. I am always seeking new challenges and believe I will be a valuable contributor to the work that your company provides to the built environment.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Self Employed, Goodyear, AZ, US, Musician & Sound Engineer

• Working as a professional musician releasing works on a prestigious electronic music label, which promotes a collective of highly accomplished artists and sound engineers from around the world.

• Studied Music Theory in a multitude of compositional styles including, classical piano, electronica, jazz, funk, rock, and environmental sound design.

• Adept at integration of both analog instrumentation and digital audio workstation programming.

Jun 2000 - current
 

Amazon Logistics, Phoenix, AZ, US, Process Coordinator

• Led a team of instructors that trained both new and current employee in all processes that occurred within a work site of approximately 2500 people.

• Worked in close coordination with other departments and upper level management to allocate the appropriate resources to meet rigorous deadlines and business needs.

Jun 2014 - Mar 2023
 

Locus Rehabilitation Specialist, Rochester, NY, US, Carpenter

• Assisted in the demolition and construction of residential rehabilitation projects.

• Hands on experience with foundation groundwork, framing , roofing, exterior siding, interior finishing, and landscaping irrigation systems.

Jan 2000 - Dec 2022
 

Education 

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, US, BArch, Architecture

ARCHITECTURE

• Created a multitude of refined floor plans, sections, elevations, and site designs guided by a particular program’s distinct design objectives.

• Accentuated exterior architectural aesthetics with interior design utilizing materiality, furnishings, and harmonious spatial relationships and orientations.

• Built a fundamental understanding of environmental factors such as Climate, Solar Orientation, Nature, and Topography to take advantage of each site’s unique opportunities and constraints.

• Developed a comprehension of engineering properties and calculations pertaining to tectonics and architectural mechanical systems.

DESIGN PROCESS

• All Design starts by recognizing a necessity, only then is it possible to begin the process of devising a solution.

• It is rare that a truly original idea independent of outside influence can be created. Instead, most great design begins with exposure to masters and masterworks. Understand that ingenuity is derived from personal expertise complemented by extensive research, problem solving, amalgamation, and refinement both modest and monumental.

Aug 2018 - Dec 2022
 

Awards 

Summa Cum Laude / 4.04 GPA, Award

2023
 

Design Innovation Award, Award

Student Design Competition from Harbinger School of Architecture in collaboration with ASU School of Fashion Design.

2019
 

Skills