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BALKEMA
ARCH I T EC T UR E
C O N T A C T
A D D R E S S
E D U C A T I O N M A S TE R S D E G R E E Fi f th Year - 3.81 GPA
U ni ve r s i t y of Ka nsa s, 2 0 1 8 -2 0 2 3
Gener a l E d uca ti on
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P R O F I L E University of Kansas student seeking internship opportunities in Architecture or related field. Uses creativity and innovative thinking to overcome challenges while maintaining focus and strong work ethic. Work is consistent and high quality. I am always looking for opportunities to grow and help push me along in my career.
4 y e ar Honor Rol l - 3.67 GPA
E X P E R I E N C E
H e r i t a g e H ig h S chool , 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 8
Program Leader in Child Care
S K I L L S Re v it Au t o Cad S ke t c h U p Ado be S u it e Lu mio n
2014 - 2021
Foothills Parks and Recreation Littleton, Colorado
Assist with daily preparations and implementations of program activities, supervision of children. Job was to demonstrate leadership skills with effective communication and being a positive role model for children.
Architecture Intern
2 0 2 1 - P re s e n t
Larsen Development Denver, Colorado
C a p a b l e o f thinking critica l l y a nd a n a l y t i c a l l y.
Luxury Design Build Firm and custom home builder. Assist Architectural Design team with the production of all design documents, permit drawings, and design presentations.
A b l e t o s t r i c tl y fol l ow instructions a n d a d he r e to d ea d l ines.
Architecture Intern
O ut s t a nd i n g d esig n a nd p rob l emsolving. E x c e l l e n t tea m a n d l e a d e r.
work
fa cil ita tor
A W A R D S F a l l 2015 - F a l l 2019
Girls Soccer Heritage High School
Heritage High School Soccer Team (4 yrs). Received defensive player of the year (2015) and prestigious Eagle Award given to the player that best demonstrates Heritage Soccer all four years.
Artistic Achievements Heritage High School/ University of Kansas 2021 Mame Award Winner (On the boards) for Residential renders done at Larsen Development. 2022 Renders featured in Architectural Digest Magazine (Link provided in QR code) 2018 Centennial Citizens News Paper, Colorado Community Media: Designed a synthetic ice-rink for High School Hockey, project qualified for state in Future Business Leaders of America 2018 Paintings displayed at Arapahoe Community College
M a y 20 2 2 - Au gu s t 2 0 2 2
OZ Architecture Denver, Colorado
Worked with Denver Housing Association to Design a set of Town homes. Designed and presented work to clients. Approved Schematic Design set completed before departure.
Design Associate
M a y 20 2 0 - Au gu s t 2 0 2 0
Matthews Design Association Littleton, Colorado
Created technical drawings and renderings for client presentation throughout schematic design and design development.
Co-Chair of Student Mentorship Program
2020 - 2022
University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas
Advertise and help connect students and faculty interested in the mentorship program, create events to welcome incoming architecture students. Maintain connection with peers, students in the department, and faculty to create a successful mentorship Program.
Architecture Student Mentor
2019 - 2022
University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas
Worked with Underclassman students joining the architecture department at the University of Kansas to help aid and admit students throughout the academic process. 3