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Ntchwaidumela Thomas

Ntchwaidumela Thomas

Atlanta, GA, US

 

About 

My name is Ntchwaidumela Thomas (Dumela for short), and I am a current Senior year architecture student at the North Carolina State University, College of Design. Originally I am a native of Atlanta, Georgia, where I have lived for 18 years. Previous Education consisted of enrollment at the Atlanta International School, where I was emersed in a highly ethnic oriented environment. This allowed me to explore other cultures and histories which were different from my own. Growing up I played soccer at an intense level, playing both club and school soccer since the age of four. As a current Design student, I desire that one day I will own an architecture firm that will lead the world to a more sustainable mindset in design. A firm which prioritizes the integration of sustainable technologies (wind, solar etc.), in order that households that use hard earned money towards other responsibilities such as putting kids through school. The other side to this firm would be to integrate these technologies in such a way that it is aesthetically pleasing towards the concept of a home. A home is to be warming and welcoming, a place of rest as supposed to a hub of energy.

During my current fourth year in architecture, I have had the opportunity to study abroad at the Prague Institute, in the Czech Republic. I have gained an invaluable experience and global view of the world, both personally and architecturally. 

Employment 

Goode Van Slyke Architecture, Atlanta, GA, US, Summer Internship

May 2014 - current
 

Spoke City Apparel, Raleigh, NC, US, Logo Designer

- Responsible for logo design, clothing selection and design, marketing.
- Specialized in T shirt design, expanded to glasses, stickers, posters and artwork

Jan 2012 - current
 

Ben Hill UMC, Atlanta, NC, US, Logo Designer

- Created several iterations of logo for 40th Gala Anniversary event.
- Designed a more dimensional image compared to previous logos for the event which were very flat.
- Logo appeared in church bulletin and service programs.

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
 

NCSU World Cup, Raleigh, NC, US, Advertisement Designer

- Designed Posters, pamphlets, and brochures used to advertise the event.
- Worked in coordination with an NCSU Graphic design student.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Education 

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, US, BArch, Environmental Design of Architecture

I am a recent Graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelors of Environmental Design in Architecture. I am now a graduate student pursuing my Masters of Architecture

Aug 2010 - current
 

Prague Institute, Prague, CZ, Study Abroad

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
 

Atlanta International School, Atlanta, GA, US, High School, International Baccalaureate

Aug 1996 - May 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

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