Academic Accomplishments
Portland State University Master of Architecture 2014 – 2016
University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2009 – 2013
Elgin Community College Art Associate Degree 2007 – 2009
Career Goals
Develop practice knowledge, design beautiful-responsible architecture, licensure, and world domination…
Design Practice
Bora Architects Portland | Graduate Research Sep 2014 – May 2015
+Evaluated and identified successful Sefaira Architecture strategies, settings, and limitations in early energy analysis.
Juan D Tellez Architecture Chicago | Freelance Designer Sep 2013 – May 2014
+Introduced Revit Architecture software as a new draft tool to expedite drawing submission for City of Chicago revision.
+Designed space layout for various renovation projects; worked with local renovation contractor: Serrano Brothers Inc.
Clare Lyster Urbanism & Architecture Chicago | Summer Internship May 2013 – Aug 2013
+Conceptualized 22-acre park for community organization advocating for an urban green space: cluaa.com/Barcode-Park
Volunteer Opportunities
ILFI Int’l Living Future Institute | Emerging Professionals Liaison | August 2015 – Current
Pickathon 2015 Treeline Stage design-build | Summer Construction | July 2015 – Aug 2015
Pilsen Alliance Pilsen Community Organization | Community Designer | June 2010 – Aug 2014
Das Haus Tour Chicago Passive House Exhibition | Exhibition Docent | September 21 – 30, 2013
AIAS UIC Chapter Member 2010 – 12 | PSU Chapter Member | Oct 2014 – Jan 2016
Possible Mediums Ohio State Univ. Arch Design Conf | Tactile Objects Wkshp. | Feb 7 – 10, 2013
Extension Gallery Exhibition Intern | Marc Fornes | Lateral Office | Easton + Combs | 2010 – 2012
Employment Integrity
Hennes & Mauritz Chicago | HQ Bilingual Customer Service Representative | Jan 2014 – Sep 2014
Su Casa Restaurant Chicago | Server | Bartender | Service and Hospitality | Apr 2012 – Feb 2014
Rehab Institute (RIC) Chicago | On-Call Food Srv | Catering-Dietary Assist. | Nov 2009 – Mar 2012
References
Margarette Leite PSU SoA Assistant Professor | CPID Fellow | mleite@pdx.edu | 503.725.5823
Mike Manzi Bora Architects | Spec Mgr, Assoc Principal | manzi@bora.co | 503.226.1575
Juan D. Tellez Modulus Architects | Licensed Architect | juandtellez@gmail.com | 773.502.2910
Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL, US, Art Associate Degree