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Cristopher Hopkins

Cristopher Hopkins

Depew, NY, US

 
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About 

Architectural Technician with a Passion for Sustainable Architecture and Education

I am an experienced architectural technician with a passion for sustainable architecture and education. I have a strong background in design, construction, and client management, and I am committed to creating innovative and sustainable solutions for the built environment. My experience includes working on a variety of projects, from small-scale residential renovations to large multifamily housing developments. I am skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, and I am always eager to learn new software and technologies. I am also passionate about education and have experience teaching architecture and design to university students. I also spearheaded and managed regular Lunch and Learn sessions to promote continuing education in my workplace. I am committed to promoting sustainable design practices and am always looking for new ways to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment. If you are looking for an architectural technician with a passion for sustainable architecture and education, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Employment 

LaBella Associates, PC, Buffalo, NY, US, Architectural Technician

-Participate in all phases of planning and design for multi-family housing, business restoration, cultural centers, and municipality facilities
-Produce presentation drawings, program layouts and renderings
-Create construction documents, BIM models, and code analysis
-Created and lead Revit trainings on advanced techniques and standards
-Assist and manage clients throughout the bid and design process
-Member of Architectural Design Tech committee with a goal to set standards for company Revit and BIM software standards and implement new software
-Spearheaded and manage continuing education sessions with local sales representatives and company owners

Jun 2022 - current
 

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Buffalo, NY, US, University at Buffalo

-Directly lead students with projects in Design Studio
-Provided student support in Sketching and Structures courses
-Provided constructive critique on student work to promote independent learning and encourage research
-Assisted with grading and assignment creation

Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
 

Holt Architects, Ithaca, NY, US, Architectural Designer

-Designed architectural construction drawings
-Produced drawings and models in all phases of design
-Submitted applications for future projects
-Field research and site visits

Dec 2017 - Jun 2021
 

312 College Ave Management, Ithaca, NY, US, Maintenance Assistant

-Minor repairs of Cornell University apartments
-Cleaning and assistance on student move-in days

Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
 

Education 

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
 

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
 

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