ALICIA OLUSHOLA AJAYI
610 Flatbush Ave. 1B New York, NY 11225
PERS ON AL S TA TE M E N T
EDUCATION
I am pursuing the opportunity for a unique design experience
2011-2015
that values the exploration of architectural thought and practice in creative and robust ways. Every experience listed activist within the practice of architecture. 2014 2004-2008
EXPE RI EN CE
2013-2014
Washington University in St. Louis | Independent Research Advisor: Jesse Vogler
Washington University in St. Louis | Teaching Assistant Professor: Elisa Kim
APPROACH Publication Recognition for YES Exhibition for School Publication
H3 Studio | Practicum Student
2014
End of the Year Show Design Competition (YES) Winner of Design+Build Competition Team Member: Lynn Sitachitt
2012
AIA Scholarship Masonry Institute (St. Louis Chapter) Scholarship Recipient
2012
Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts Scholarship Recipient
2011
Elna A. Larson Education Fund Scholarship Recipient
2011
Brown School of Social Work Scholarship Scholarship Recipient
The Commonist | Editor & Co-Founder
Washington University in St. Louis Facilities & Maintenance Department| Summer Intern Helped manage numerous renovation and retrofit projects on the main Danforth campus.
2012
WORKSHOP8 (formerly VaST Architecture) | Intern Architect Managed RFP and RFQ applications for various job types. Assisted in projects from schematic design to construction administration phase and provided design support for custom homes, retail and residential remodels.
2008-2011
2004-2006
Washington University in St. Louis | Teaching Assistant Assist students in learning application of GIS software in relation to social work and public health issues.
2011
ACHIEVEMENTS 2015
Member of the editorial team for a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and peer-led on line zine. The publication explored the intersection of social issues and design. 2013
University of Colorado at Boulder Bachelors of Environmental Design
Assist undergraduate students in their final semester develop and execute a thesis-light architectural project.
Developed a case study of community engagement strategies in order to pursue community revitalization implementation funding for a the Wellston area. 2013
Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Rhinoceros HTML & CSS AutoCAD Revit GIS Microsoft Office Vectorworks VRAY
Developed and conducted research in relation to thesis project for Architecture degree.
2014
Washington University in St. Louis Masters of Social Work Brown School of Social Work
DESIGN SKILLS
Kemper Art Museum | Internship to Promote and Encourage in the Museum Profession Engaged in a multi-faceted internship that explores the different roles in a teaching art museum.
CURRENT
@aliciaoajayi
Master of Architecture Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts
below has allowed for my growth as a thoughtful and strong
CURRENT
a.ajayi@wustl.edu 720.933.4891
President’s Leadership Class (PLC) Scholar
STUDENT & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS CURRENT
National Organization of Minority Architect Students Member
CURRENT
Society of Black Student Social Workers Member
2011
Community Arts Initiative Co-Chair & Member
University of Colorado | Teaching Assistant Professor: Joe Juhasz Class: Introduction to Social Factors in Architecture Class engaged the understanding of psychological aspects of space through varied mediums (film, literature, music, etc.)
Portfolio and references available upon request.