WORK EXPERIENCE
brian.helfer.jr@gmail.com
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
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Morgan State University - Dean’s List 2016 - 2020 IVSA Conference - Panelist - Dublin, Ireland Summer 2020 (Postponed) Intend to present my research project apart of a recent study abroad journey to Brasilia, Brazil. The project focused on the architectural masterpieces in the nation’s capitol. Themes of shifting social dynamics, UNESCO as a global agent of change, and the use of photo documentation methodologies will be discussed. Morgan State University - Academic Trailblazers Award 2019 IVSA Conference - Panelist - New York, USA 2019 Presented a research project titled, “Gujarathi Street”, after the conclusion of a study abroad in Southern India. The project focused on the opposing social dynamics facing the area, themes of gentrification, and the use of photo documentation as a way to catalog, code, and compare the present conditions of the community. BAF/AIA - International Research Scholarship 2019 Applicants were to plan and budget for a short international research expedition and then present this proposal to the selection committee for consideration. The final awarded research grant was used to focus on Oscar Niemeyer’s modernist architecture in Brasilia, Brazil along the Monumental Axis in order to better understand how the buildings connect to the landscape and meet the ground. A final presentation was then presented to the City of Baltimore. 2nd Place - CCCAP Design Competition 2018 Competition to program and design a visitor’s center for a site located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. The project took on a sustainable design approach to limit the building’s impact on the delicate environment of the unique ecosystem of the National Park. Morgan State University - Best in Second Year Studio Award Spring 2018 Morgan State University - Best in First Year Studio Award Spring 2017 BAF/AIA - Fellows Leadership Award Recipient 2017 Candidates for this award are individually selected for the application process and are expected to be among the best students in their undergraduate program as well as demonstrate early leadership and service in their program. Candidates are to then pass a two stage interview.
SERVICE
Assoc. AIA, NOMA
RESUME
Brian Helfer, Jr.
Graduate Student Instructor - Washington University - 2021-Present Assisting multiple professors in improving and teaching all outlined environmental design technology to undergraduate and graduate students at Washington University in St. Louis. Trivers Associates - Architectural Intern - Summer 2021 Worked on adaptive resuse mixed-use housing in DD phase. Additionally took on numerous workflow efficiency iniatives to streamline project modeling and documentation efforts. All experience was recorded for the AXP. Hord | Coplan | Macht - Architectural Intern - 2019-2020 (1 Year) Worked in the housing mixed use studio on projects starting with schematic design through to IFC documents. Primary work focus was interior architecture. Hours included both full time and part time avalibility. All experience was recored for the AXP. Hilton Garden Inn - Event Assistant - 2016-2020 (3.5 Years) Assisted with the creation and execution of various ballroom/wedding events up to 275 people.
Washington University in St Louis - Graduate Architecture Council Vice President of Professional Development 2021 - Present National Organization of Minority Architects - National Organization Associate Member 2020 - Present American Institute of Architecture Students - Morgan State University Chapter President 2019-2020 | Vice President 2018-2019 American Institute of Architects - Various Affiliations AIA National - Associate Member 2019 - Present AIA Maryland Board of Directors - Student Affiliate 2019-2020 AIA Baltimore Board of Directors - Student Liaison 2018-2020 Baltimore Architecture Foundation - Doors Open Baltimore Citywide Open House Volunteer 2016 - 2019 Morgan State University - Boost Mentor Program Senior Mentor for First-Year Students 2018-2019 National Organization of Minority Architects - Morgan State University Chapter 2018-2020 Morgan State University - National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2018-2020 Morgan State University - SA+P Dean’s Student Advisory Work Group 2018-2019 Morgan State University - Clara I. Adams Honors College Student 2016-2020
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Washington University in St.Louis, M.ARCH masters of architecture candidate, expected graduation date is may 2022 Morgan State University, SA+P, BSAED graduated summa cum laude in may 2020 with bachelors of science in architecture and environmental design, 3.96 GPA
AIA/BAF Research Expedition expidition took place in the summer of 2019 to brasilia, brazil to study oscar neimeyer Southern India Study Abroad study abroad took place the winter of 2017 to study recent urban developments in kerala and tamil nadu in southern india Central Europe Art and Architecture educational tour explored art and architecture in germany, austria, hungary, czech republic, and switzerland
Intermediate Skills Grasshopper Computing GIS Methodologies Autodesk 3DS Max Rhino 3D Modeling Adobe Photoshop Vray Rendering Virtual Reality
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Advanced Skills Microsoft Office Suite Enscape Rendering Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Autodesk Revit Sketchup Pro Mac/PC