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Riverside, IL, US

 

About 

Employment 

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Digital Fabrication Lab Technician

Trained and over sought fellow students using laser cutters including fixing files and choosing correct settings for the machines. Aided students in physical model construction techniques, corrected digital models and operated 3D printer. Performed basic mechanical services and cleanings for each machine, as well as keeping the work environment clean.

Aug 2011 - May 2012
 

IntraAction Corp., Bellwood, IL, US, Design Engineer

Designed & fabricated prototypes for various electronic and optical modulator devices. Metal Shop experience including hand milling. Redesigned housing units to meet current technological standards and fabrication techniques. Solid modeled existing projects in Autodesk Inventor.

May 2011 - Sep 2011
 

IntraAction Corp., Bellwood, IL, US, Design Engineer

Designed & fabricated prototypes for various electronic and optical modulator devices. Metal Shop experience including hand milling. Redesigned housing units to meet current technological standards and fabrication techniques. Solid modeled existing projects in Autodesk Inventor.

May 2010 - Aug 2010
 

IntraAction Corp., Bellwood, IL, US, Design Engineer

Designed & fabricated prototypes for various electronic and optical modulator devices. Metal Shop experience including hand milling. Redesigned housing units to meet current technological standards and fabrication techniques. Solid modeled existing projects in Autodesk Inventor.

May 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Ocean Classroom Foundation, Boothbay Harbor, ME, US, Deckhand

While maintaining a wooden sailing vessel learned different materials and fabrication techniques, including knot tying. Taught high school children how to sail, ecology, and whaling history. Filled in as cook for a week. Sailed from Nova Scotia to Florida encountering many people and having great adventures. Certified for basic safety training, first aid and CPR.

May 2008 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, MArch, Architecture

A theoretical program under the direction of Bob Somol. Studied directly under Penelope Dean for 3 semesters.

Aug 2009 - May 2012
 

Triton College, River Grove, IL, US, architecture

Took miscellaneous prerequisites for M.Arch program, as well as other architectural courses

Jan 2009 - May 2009
 

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US, Bachelors, studio art

B.A. major in Sculpture under Craig Wedderspoon, minor in Blount Undergraduate Initiative.

Aug 2004 - May 2008
 

Skills