resume [download pdf version] objective to synthesize programmatic elements into a coherent architectural language in an environment that promotes progressive design and individual growth. education » master of architecture (2008) university of illinois at chicago » bachelor of arts in architectural studies (2006) cum laude university of illinois at chicago experience » freelance designer january 2010–present chicago, il weathering the great recession by taking on small design commissions in illinois and southeast wisconsin. building projects have consisted of multiple bathroom renovations, home additions, corporate interiors and restaurants. other projects include graphic design for a pbs documentary in addition to architectural and fine art photography. » junior architect, james d jordan architects may 2006–december 2009 chicago, il office interior design, starting from initial programming and space planning to design development, finish selection, and construction documents for projects ranging from 1,000–20,000 square feet. other responsibilies included library maintenance, creation of marketing materials and interior architectural photography. » intern, rada architects summer 2005 chicago, il prepared construction documents for sound abatement in homes near chicago’s midway and o’hare airports as part of the residential sound insulation program. qualifications » intelligent, easy-going individual who enjoys working in teams of motivated individuals » a passion for learning and the ability to acquire new skills quickly » has a working knowledge of the architectural process and can efficiently produce full sets of both working and presentation drawings/documents at all phases of a project » comfortable with the following software: revit, autocad, sketchup, rhino, photoshop, illustrator, indesign, ms office » capable of freehand perspective and orthogonal sketching in addition to physical modeling with various materials work eligibility » legally entitled to live and work in the united states and united kingdom + european union honors » 2008, schiff hardin scholarship recipient » 2005–2006, undergraduate art & architecture talent tuition waiver award recipient » 2003–2006, university of illinois at chicago dean’s list other » tech savvy; able to use, maintain and learn all types of hardware and software from professional digital camera equipment to running unix servers on antiquated computers » capable of producing high-quality interior and exterior architectural photography » well-traveled, having visited places throughout north america, the caribbean, europe and africa » references available upon request