CONTACT
@cmaker21
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
2016 - 2021
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Summa Cum Laude
High School Diploma
2012 - 2016
Bethel Park High School, Bethel Park, PA
Graduated with Honors and a 4.47 GPA
EXPERIENCE
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL
July 2021 - Present
Opsis Architecture, Portland, Oregon
Upon graduating, I packed up and moved across the country to learn the ways of design on the west coast. During my time at Opsis, I've had the opportunity to work on pieces of many local projects with an imperative focus on sustainable design principles. At Opsis I joined the Green Team, Design Culture Committee, and Emerging Professionals Group. Along with the projects and initiatives, I am studying for my third Architect Registration Exam.
STAFF 1
January - August 2020
Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, Pittsburgh, PA
During the Spring semester of my fourth year, I had the opportunity to gain some work experience whilst being immersed in the city of Pittsburgh. All of the projects I had the chance to work on were local. The experience at RDCollab informed and prepared me for my upcoming thesis. At the end of my time at RDCollab, I was placed on a team leading the designs for an award package that was recently honored with a Design PGH merit certificate.
EUROPEAN FALL TRAVEL STUDENT
Fall 2019
VT College of Architecture and Urban Studies
While traveling to 10 different countries in the course of three months, I had the chance to sketch and photograph in some of the most incredible spaces. My research included an immersion in the rational yet romantic Bibliotheque St Genevieve by Henri Labrouste.
SAN FRANCISCO INTEGRATED SUMMER STUDIO
Summer 2019
The Shalleck Collaborative Inc., San Francisco, CA
This integrated design studio program was hosted by a firm that serves as a theater consultant on projects in San Francisco and all over the world. I had the opportunity to spearhead the program and be immersed in a new city with nine other interns.
AMERICORPS SUMMER STUDIO PARTICIPANT
Summer 2018
100 FOLD Studio, Lakeside, MT
As one of nine interns from all over the globe at a design-build firm, I had the opportunity to influence our stair tower project from concept designs through documentation and into construction. The community of architects at the firm challenged us and guided us to the completion of the stair tower.
CAMP COUNSELOR
Summer 2017
Summer's Best Two Weeks, Boswell, PA
For 5, two-week terms, I co-led a group of ten girls through all the experiences summer camp offers. I worked with other peers in facilitating wilderness trips, crafts, activities, and bible study. I became American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid certified to lead the mountain biking overnight trip during each term.
SERVICE LEARNING ANALYST
Spring 2017
Montgomery County Museum of History and Lewis Miller Arts Center
I led a group of four peers in the analysis of problems facing a local nonprofit. I worked closely with the director and presented our research and problem solving strategies.
ARCHITECTURE APPRENTICE
Summer 2014
Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Pittsburgh, PA
This program afforded me the opportunity to dive into the field of architecture in Pittsburgh as a high school student. I had the pleasure of proposing plans for a vacant lot in Homestead.
AWARDS
FINALIST, ARCHITECTURE 5TH YEAR PELLA PRIZE
The Pella committee chooses 8, 5th year thesis students to present their work in front of the school. I was honored to be nominated by my fellow students and professors.
CLARK NEXON 3RD YEAR AWARD
This highly selective scholarship was given to two third year students to support their research and travel during fourth year. I was nominated by various faculty members.
FIRST YEAR AWARD FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC ARTS FINALIST
My first year professor nominated me for this award to honor my representations in photography and graphic art.
DEAN’S LIST
Fall 2016 to Spring 2021
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD
An award given to ten high school seniors in the Pittsburgh area. I was nominated by the Pittsburgh East Rotary Club.
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
VT ENGAGE
Living in the SERVE community afforded me the opportunity to volunteer with organizations like Campus Kitchens, Micah’s Backpack, and the Christmas Store while starting conversations surrounding service and wicked problems.
AIAS, FREEDOM BY DESIGN
I’ve been an active member 2016-present and a frequent volunteer with Freedom by Design.
RUF, CRU, BRADLEY STUDY CENTER
I have been actively involved in many campus ministries at Virginia Tech. At the Bradley Study Center, I have been a participant in their fellows program for the Fall of 2020 while volunteering weekly to open up the building and greet students.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
I have volunteered at Habitat in Pittsburgh, Charlotte, and Blacksburg.
GIRL SCOUTS
From Brownies through Ambassadors to Lifelong Girl Scouts, I sold cookies, volunteered, and earned my Silver Award.
SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL:
AutoCAD
Revit
SketchUp
Rhino
Micrsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Enscape
Sefaira
Google Suite
3D Printing
Hand Drafting
LANGUAGE:
English - Native
French - Intermediate, Reading proficiency
PERSONALITY
MYERS-BRIGGS:
INFJ-T
GALLUP STRENGTHS QUEST:
1. Responsibility
2. Connectedness
3. Learner
4. Discipline
5. Restorative
KOLBE:
Fact Finder - 7
Follow Through - 8
Quick Start - 2
Implementor - 3
ENNEAGRAM
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PI BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT:
Operator