Reason can answer questions, but imagination has to ask them. -- Dr. Ralph Gerard

Education

  • Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
  • Majoring in Architecture - thesis student
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.2

Work and Volunteer Experience

  • 2006 - 2007
    • Daley + Jalboot Architects - Surveyed and worked on design development, construction documents and construction administration for various church and school projects. Predominantly involved with working under a project architect on the Overbrook School for the Blind Aquatic Center in Philadelphia.
  • 2007
    • LiveSTRONG Challenge - Philadelphia Volunteer - SAG driver providing assistance and aid to riders
  • 2004 - 2006
    • Kise, Straw, and Kolodner Architects - Surveyed and worked on design development and construction documents for public housing rehabs and new construction in North and West Philadelphia; working knowledge of the ADA handbook; familiar with Philadelphia’s Licenses and Inspections Office for zoning and construction permits as well as related offices like Streets, Water and Historical Society
  • 2002 -2004
    • Freelance Miniature Painter - professionally painted fantasy and sci-fi miniatures for clients - see Painting Page for examples
  • 2002
    • Junior Achievement Volunteer - taught a Philadelphia public school class about how a community functions

Relevant Computer Skills

  • Autodesk Products - AutoCAD 2004, LT 2006, LT 2000, Map 5
  • Bentley Microstation v8
  • Adobe Photoshop 7.0 and CS
  • some Adobe Illustrator use
  • GIMP 2.11 (full featured cross platform GPL open source photo editing/manipulation program)
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver MX and Microsoft Frontpage 2003 (used to create this website)
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and various Windows operating system
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft operating systems (3.1, 95, 98, 2000, XP Home and Pro)
  • In-depth knowledge of current and legacy computer hardware including specifications, performance and value (Intel and AMD processors, Nvidia and ATI GPUs, memory, hard drives, etc)

Coursework

  • 15 semesters of Studio
  • 3 semesters of Mechanical Systems
  • 3 semesters of Structural Systems
  • 2 semesters of CAD and Photoshop
  • 2 semesters of Architectural Drafting
  • 2 semesters of Construction Management
  • 2 semesters of Building Materials and Methods
  • 2 semesters of Construction Law
  • 1 semester of Real Estate
  • 1 semester of Understanding Construction Drawings
  • 1 semester of Design Build

Awards and Achievements

  • Men's Crew Rower of the Year (2005-2006 season)
  • Men's Crew Team Rookie of the Year (2002-2003 season)
  • Member of the Drexel Honors Program (2002-2006)
  • Recipient of the Drexel Presidential Scholarship (2002)
  • Valedictorian of high school class - 4.3 GPA; 417 graduates (2002)