CHAY R. PHELPS
E-mail: Crphelps@Syr.edu Mobile: 1+ (207) 649-4767
STUDENT ARCHITECT
A highly creative architecture student with strong skills in model fabrication and visual representation. I seek to communicate complex design strategies with a vibrant and clear visual style, while remaining a cooperative team player when in group projects. I am dedicated to integrating nature, the arts and emotion into the built environment and aim to achieve a personal, yet sustainable architecture . for all to experience and enjoy
King + King Architectural Library
Fall 2019-present
(Syracuse, NY) -Aid faculty and students in scanning, book search, and other needs -Design and curate graphics for the university and library events -Catalog and refurbish bindings of old architecture documents Fall 2019-present
Faculté de Travail Social et de Justice Sociale
(Waterville, ME) -Designed, maintain, and update the website of a growing Haitian University -Design and curate graphics for the school’s newsletter and events -Participate in board meetings and fundraising initiatives
The Home Depot
Spring 2020-Fall 2020 (Portland, ME) -Cut wood to specific shapes/dimensions for a variety of customer projects -Worked with local contractors and homeowners with everyday building needs -Learned current building practices and materials to better aid customers Wood/Construction Department
Architecture at Zero
Fall 2019-Spring 2020 (Syracuse, NY) -Lead the research team in site analysis, context, weather and materiality -Aided in design and net-zero system development as well as modeling -Team spokesman; presented team’s work to advisor and consultants
Arbor Technologies
Design Competition
Spring 2017-Fall2019
Aborist and Construction
(Waterville, ME) -Felled nearly 100 trees that increased property value and light exposure -Aided in basic construction and lawn care to ensure client satisfaction -Saved many homes from fallen trees and made necessary repairs
EXTRACURRICULAR
B. Arch-
expected May 2022
Waterville Senior High School Diploma- 2013 - 2017
(American Institute of Architecture Students) Board of Design
AIAS UASC
(Unmanned Aeronautical Systems Club) Member
AMA
(Academy of Model Aeronautics) Member
SKILLS Software Photoshop Premiere Pro V-ray
Model Construction Detail oriented with excellent craft. Patient and prepared to commit the attention a model deserves
Graphic Representation
Colorful and exciting. Experimental in new techniques to arrange a unique visual experience
Design Development
Seeking to form organic and unique compositions through iterative models, drawings, and diagrams
Team Leadership A strong voice that looks to fairly represent everyone’s ideas and leave no one behind
Problem Solving Skilled in trouble shooting and problem resolution in a timely fashion.
ACHIEVEMENTS (National Organization of Minority Architecture Students) Co-chair of Programming
NOMAS
Maxwell Rhino 7 Revit Climate Consultant
Syracuse University School of Architecture
SPECIALTIES
EXPERIENCE
Education Haiti
EDUCATION
Fabrication
Interests
Wood Foam Laser
Music production Model Aeronautics Athletics
Concrete Resin Paint
Class of 2022 Representative
Represent class of 2022 to administration (2019, Syracuse University)
Myron Jordan Scholarship Awarded on needs and merit (2018, Syracuse University)
Syracuse Portfolio Scholarship Awarded on artistic creativity (2017, Waterville Highschool)
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