OBJECTIVE:
Architectural Intern position to develop my skills and an understanding of architectural practice. I bring a wide ranging skill-set within the design and making professions, a broad range of work experience, persistent work ethic, and fun personality to each project.
EDUCATION:
Master of Architecture
2005-2009 University of Washington; Seattle, Washington
B.A. Environmental Studies/Geography
1998-2002 Middlebury College; Middlebury, Vermont
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Winner: Best student design and Best functional design, IDI Chair Affair Boise, Idaho. 2008
Winner: Seattle homeless memorial. Design Build Challenge Seattle, Washington. 2008
Deception Pass State Park Interpretive Center: UW independent studio, construction in 2009
Studio Tschlin: summer spent analyzing traditional, rural, & modern Swiss architecture. 2007
Danny Woo Gardens: design/build project featured in Architectural Record 10/2008
Rainforest House: complete design; construction consultation; Mastatal, Costa Rica. 2007
EXPERIENCE:
2009-Present
Instructional Technician in UW Built Environments wood/metal shop
2008
Teaching Assistant for Steve Badanes’ neighborhood design/build studio
2006-2009
Graduate Student Assistant in UW Built Environments wood/metal shop
2005-Present
Design and Construction Services in Seattle, Washington; Portland, Maine; New York, New York, constructing cabinets, interior & exterior finishes, office and home renovation, decks, gates, concrete structures for UW Architecture; UW Landscape Architecture; Shed Building Design; Envirotecture; Cornerstone Restoration; Private Individuals.
2004-2005
Carpenter with New England Build & Design, Freeport, Maine. Worked one-on-one with master builder developing deeper understanding of craft. Major residental renovation, new construction, framing to finish carpentry.
2004
Project Manager at Rancho Mastatal Sustainable Living Center, Mastatal, Costa Rica. Built structures with site-milled wood, bamboo, river stones and other natural materials. Projects included outdoor bamboo solar shower, an innovative bamboo treehouse, bamboo barn. Managed volunteers and projects, operated the ranch in owner’s absence. Worked daily with locals in rural community, while learning Spanish language and Latino culture.
2002-2003
Carpenter with Richard G. Beller Architect and Construction, San Luis Obispo, California. Worked closely with architect/contractor, and master carpenters, building environmentally-conscious high-end custom houses.
2001
Intern at Yestermorrow Design/Build School, Warren, Vermont. Learned about alternative materials, design philosophies, and renewable energy technology. Performed renovation of campus buildings and assisted classes.
SKILLS:
• Strong design and building capability, with sharp eye for material details and assemblies.
• Proficient: Sketchup, Adobe CS4 (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office
• Familiar: AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Vectorworks, GIS
• Avid photographer
• Enthusiastic worker in individual or group settings, self-motivated with a curiousity to find
innovative and effective solutions.
