Hadi Ataei
16155 Lea Oak Ct. Chesterfield. MO. 63017 1.314.578.7871 ataeii@gmail.com http://issuu.com/archiran/docs/portfolio_nf_0522
Objective
Entry-level architectural position where I can work in a dedicated team to effectively use my drafting and design skills to help the organization achieve its goals in the challenging field of architecture and be able to enhance my learning.
Education
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, Fall 2008 - May 2013 Five-year professional Master of Architecture. GPA: 3.4
Experience
Aedas Architects. Beijing, China Architectural Intern
Aug. 2012 - Dec. 2012 Core technologies: Rhino 3D | Grasshopper | AutoCAD | Revit | Maxwell | Adobe Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | 3dsMax | MS Excel | MS Office | Designing the winning proposal for the 300-meter Zhouhai Financial Center in a team of 5, under the head architect Yue Feng, submitted proposal for the schematic design and design development of the project, designed the plan layout for the different floors. Assisting the senior architect of Taipei Nangang office tower; used Grasshopper in optimizing the facade of the office tower to minimize structure and maximize daylight and ventilation as well as optimizing the green facade. Working on a SoHo retail center project; helped with site design.
Department of Architecture, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Graduate Teaching Assistant, Course: Principles of Modern Architecture
Jan. 2013 - May 2013 Core skills: Leadership | Management | Teaching | Theoretical Knowledge | Leading the discussion session. Divided the class in groups of two and helped them lead the discussion every week. Prepared materials related to the coursework and brought it to class and helped the students to discuss it amongst themselves. Designed an architectural assignment. Summarized each lecture and uploaded it online for students’ access. Graded exams and homework.
University Daily Kansan, Lawrence, KS Cartoonist
Aug. 2011 - May 2012
Core skills: Ink Drawing | Wit | Humor |Writing | Communication | Drawing cartoons for editorials published in the paper: Read the editorial, discussed it with the writer and drew a cartoon that would carry the point across when printed along with the article.
Department of Design, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Undergraduate Research Assistant
Aug. 2010 - Dec. 2010 Core technology: Final Cut Pro | Assisting professor Shelhorn in his research on the graphic design firms in the state of Kansas. Helped him in filming and editing the footage using Final Cut Pro.
Other Work Experiences
Engineering Library, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Student Assistant International Admission Office, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Student Assistant New Student Orientation Leader
June 2011 - July 2013 June 2011 - May 2012
Skills
V-Ray | Maxwell | Revit Architecture.Structure. MEP | AutoCAD | Rhino | Grasshopper | SketchUp | Adobe Photoshop | InDesign | Illustrator | LEED | Hand drawing | Ink | Marker | Pencil | Watercolor | Physical Model Building | RISA 3D Structural Design Analysis | Primavera | Leadership | Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power Point
Ex-Curricular Courses
Transportation Engineering, CE 350 Structural Analysis, CE 461 | Construction Management, CE 500 - Primavera | Design of Steel Structure, CE 562 - Designing the steel structure of a three-storey university building. Calculated the loading, designed the structure and connections using hand calculations and RISA, calculated the cost of the structure.
Awards
Two-time recipient of AIA-Saint Louis Scholarship Award Honor Society, University of Kansas Member of the Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall 2008-2009 Recipient of the department of architecture GTA position