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I am passionate about design and am constantly searching for opportunities to learn and improve my physical and theoretical abilities within the field. I feel that my determination and dedication to work, as well as my enthusiasm to learn are my strongest attributes within this profession. I enjoy both developing and progressing with the new technologies available in the architectural profession while not forgetting the fundamentals. My interests in architecture are inspired by space, light, shadow, details, craft, and relationships. I believe a successful building is one that is pure and one that evokes emotion.
While pursuing my studies at Temple University, I was fortunate to work and learn from the architecture program’s esteemed faculty. Beyond the conventional classroom, I have had numerous opportunities to apply my abilities within the professional setting. In the summer of 2008, I participated in a design/build research project in Mumbai, India, where we worked collectively with D. Y. Patil University, and two nonprofit organizations, analyzing existing schools located on construction sites and their functionality within this environment. The following spring I traveled to Rome, Italy, where I studied architecture at the epicenter of its origin. Upon completing this term, I was recruited by a faculty member to work for his firm located near Naples, where I designed a structural glass vestibule entrance and interior lighting for the Ruspoli Palazzo restoration in Cerveteri, Italy. I have also participated in extracurricular professional opportunities closer to home, working at Jibe Design, Interface Studio Architects and A.K. Architecture in Philadelphia.
Jibe Design, Architectural Designer
o Produce design development, technical drawings, models and renderings, presentation boards, and presentations with clients
o Designed and developed the new office/gallery/retail location for the largest urban mural arts program in the country
Unaffiliated Construction in Philadelphia, Carpenter
o Rehabbing a house in Philadelphia, with work ranging from gutting, rough carpentry, finishing carpentry, tiling, mason work, plumbing and electrical
NxGen Technologies & Nex Gen Lighting Ireland Ltd., Graphic Designer
o Graphic overhaul of the company (i.e. logos, spec sheet, web layout)
MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY, Assembler
o Assisted with the construction of their 2010 Sukkah City Competition Winner
Possemato Studio Architetti, Designer
o Designed projects for the renovation of the Ruspoli Palazzo in Cerveteri, Italy
o Completed physical study models, 3D rendered models, Illustrator, Photoshop and CAD work, attended meetings with clients and fabricators
The Home Depot, Sales Associate
o Worked in the Lumber and Building Materials departments, cutting wood, driving fork lifts and working with customers
o Received a biannual tuition reimbursement scholarship from the company
Temple University in Association with D.Y. Patil University in Mumbai, India, Designer and Builder
o Worked actively with two non profits and the students of D.Y. Patil University completing design work for Mobile Creches
ISA, Model Builder
o Built extensive site model for the proposal of a midrise residential project
A.K. Architecture, Drafter
o Surveyed properties and completed construction documents
Ponist Construction, Carpenter's Appentice
o Worked with a contractor on carpentry, plumbing and electrical
Temple University, Architectural Studies in Rome
o Attended a semester at Temple’s Rome campus where the architecture classes were closely associated with the city’s surrounding physical history
Temple University, Summer Semester in India
o Worked actively with two non profits and the students of D.Y. Patil University completing design/build work for Mobile Creches
University of Pittsburgh, Study Abroad
o Academic program fostering education while circumnavigating the globe including the following ports of call: China, Vietnam, India, Kenya, South Africa, Brazil, Venezuela
Selected submission in the 2010 John Stewardson Memorial Competition, Other
Pennsylvania competition open to all architecture programs of the state
Dean's List Recognition, Other
Was named Dean's list multiple times at Temple University
Academic Scholarship Recipient, Scholarship
Received an Academic Scholarship to attend Temple University
