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Junior Architect ZGF Architects, Washington, DC
• BIM Coordinator on a state of the art 370k sf Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center (DD-100%CDs) • Detailed
exterior and public spaces of 75k sf SUNY Science building (DD-100%CDS) • Led the Revit model development of an
Akridge Class A office builidng (SD-DD) • Contributed toward Revit documentation for the DD phase of the University
of Pittsburg Center for Innovative Science, US Army Corps of Engineers Public Health Command, and University of
Iowa Pediatric Hospital fit out • Constructed physical models, produced 3D models and diagrams for competitions
Job Captain
MASS Design Group, Kigali, Rwanda
• Led Design Development and Construction Administration phases of the Girubuntu Primary School • Coordinated
designs with in-field measurements and redesigned on site as necessary • Developed master plan proposal for the water-
front development of a tourist destination in Rubavu
Visiting Lecturer - Advanced Topics in Computer Design Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, Kigali, Rwanda
• Initiated digital media curriculum • Taught representation and documentation methods in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD,
Sketchup, Illustrator, Indesign, and Rhino to B. Arch students • Installed Software and maintained computer lab
Teaching Assistant - Drawing III: Digital Media Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Conducted classes on Rhino, Grasshopper and V-Ray rendering • Produced a compendium of Grasshopper tutorials
highlighting various methods of working • Taught fabrication techniques such as laser cutting, milling and 3D printing
Architecture Intern KPF, Manhattan, NY
• Conducted program distribution studies • Developed models of potential building organization • Produced square
footage tables and diagrammed programmatic relationships • Helped design and organize master plan presentation of
UCLA medical facilities
Architecture Intern ESE Design, Manhattan, NY
• Implemented design ideas into construction drawings • Constructed physical and digital models of residential projects •
Diagrammed structural systems • Rendered material options • Took on-site measurements
Special Education Teacher NYCDOE, Brooklyn, NY • Engineered the integration of special education theory with the New York State curriculum • Facilitated small group study
by organizing Teaching Assistants and adapting curriculum around learning centers
• Revit • AutoCAD • Rhino 5 • SketchUp 8 • Illustrator • Photoshop • InDesign • Flash • ArchiCAD • Maya • Microsoft Office
• BIMLink • Grasshopper • Generative Components • Ecotect • LEED process • Laser Cutter • Foam Cutter • Model Shop
• AIA+2030 Professional Series (2012-2013) • Global Health Corps Fellowship (2010-2011)
• Cornell University Solar Decathlon (2006-2009) • Americorps Education Award (2005-2006)
• New York Teaching Fellowship (2003-2005)
Cornell University, College of Architecture Art & PlanningM. Arch I, Ithaca, NY
Hampshire College B.A., Fine Arts, Sculpture and Digital Animation, Amherst, MA
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
SKILLS
782 Bucknell Rd Philadelphia, PA 19130
2003
2011-2014
+2009
2010-2011
2010-2011
2008-2009
2007-2008
2003-2006
2009
2008-2009
Branden Collins, Assoc. AIA, LEED BD+C