Alexander J. Hokkanen E D U C AT I O N
1630 Cram Circle, Apt. 16, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Hokkanen@umich.edu
University of Michigan Taubman College Master of Architecture Cumulative GPA: 3.56/4.00 Brazil: Rio+Detroit
University of Michigan Spring Term
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Ann Arbor, MI Expected Graduation May 2017 Detroit MI; Rio-São Paulo, Brazil
May-June 2017
Eastern Europe: Bizarre Bazaar
Ukraine; Poland
University of Michigan Spring Term
May-June 2016
University of Minnesota College of Design Bachelor of Science in Architecture Minor: Sustainability Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.64/4.00 Dean’s List: Six Semesters
Minneapolis, MN May 2015
CEA Global Campus
Florence, Italy
“Architecture in Florence”: University of Minnesota May Term
EXPERIENCE
763.234.1962
May-June 2013
Student Intern: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates
Boston, MA
Taubman College Externship Program
February 27-March 2016
- Participated in on-site diagnostic testing, project follow ups, and safety training - Shadowed architects and engineers in client/project meetings in and out of the office
Graduate Student Instructor: Architecture History II
Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College
January-Present
- Conducted section lectures and led discussions with a 12 student class - Managed course logistics including attendance and grading
Editorial Curator: Detroit Grand Mosque and Medina Project
Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College and the Dearborn Islamic Center of America
April-August 2016
- Co-authored a monograph and documented designs completed for the City of Detroit and congregants of the Islamic Center of America
Research Assistant to the Associate Dean
Ann Arbor, MI
Taubman College Dean’s Office
July 2015-January 2017
- Managed academic course websites for graduate-level seminar classes - Provided logistical support for the Michigan-Mellon and Michigan Architecture Prep projects
Student Intern: Michigan Medicine Facilities Planning & Development Taubman College Externsip Program
Ann Arbor, MI
February 29-March 2016
- Conducted VFA research for asset replacement projection and budgeting - Shadowed architects on site visits, in project meetings, and assisted in mock-up construction
Teaching Assistant/Assistant Program Leader Abroad
Courses: “Design in England and Scotland”, “GMOs in Europe & the US”
UK; Germany; Switzerland October 2013-May 2015
- Drafted and executed lesson plans related to architecture and sustainability - Researched, synthesized, and deconstructed complex material into organized presentations
ACTIVITIES
Community Living Center Redesign: Veterans Affairs Hospital
September-December 2016
- Produced schematic design drawings for a renovation and addition to the VA Ann Arbor campus - Engaged with patients, staff, physicians and nurses to deliver a complete report to VA Executive Team
Sustainability Advocate Coordinator
September 2012-May 2015
American Institute of Architecture Students: Member
September 2012-May 2015
- Achieved first place in an university wide energy, waste and water reduction competition - Active member, attended meetings, networking and professional development conferences - Construction site tours and guest lectures from practicing architects
SKILLS
Proficient: Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCad, Microsoft Office Suite, Public Speaking, Int’l Travel Experienced: Rhinoceros, SketchUp, Revit, Model Building Learning: Polish(Beginner Level), Portuguese (Beginner Level)