Nathan Galvez
Masters of Architecture Candidate at The University of Pennsylvania (202) 412-9045 ngalv@design.upenn.edu
GRADUATE EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA Master Of Architecture (graduation: June 2015) Completion of 3-year intensive full-time program of Architecture at Penn – one of the most competitive architectural programs in the United States
Architect Designed the floor plan for Massage Fairmont Ave August 2013 – November 2010 Revit Modeling Measured out space to renovated and determined most efficent design according to code specifications
Modern Architecture, Independent Research (The relationship of Christian architecture to its Religious teachings), Design & Society Denmark, Independent Study (sculptural Ceramics), Concepts & Clay: Contemporary Forms, DRAWING I, CERAMICS I, History of Western Art, Drawing & Composition II, Photography, 19th C. European Art, Video Art, Senior Show/Contemporary Practice, Christian/Byzantine Art, Expressionist to Mid-20th C, Roman Civilization, Talent Management & Organizational Fit, Survey of Entrepreneurship, Systematic Inquiry, Public Policy, Understanding Organizations, Introduction to probability and Statics, Contemporary Political systems, Principles of Economics
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Bachelor of Arts May 2011 Major: Studio Art with a Sculptural Ceramics concentration OTHER UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Catholic University, Washington, D.C. Graduate School Class, June 2011-August 2011 Computer Aided design and Fabrication Arch 206 Danish Institute For Study Abroad, Copenhagen, Denmark Summer Program, June 2010-July 2010 Understanding the relationship between Danish society and its architectural designs University Of Texas Architecture, Austin, Texas Summer Academy in Architecture, June 2009 – August 2009 Introduction to the field of architecture
The Model Shop, Los Angeles, CA Model Builder, September 2011- February 2012 Physical and computer model building, responsibilities include running AutoCAD, Rhino, operating a laser cutting machine, and all shop machines involved in creating 3D models. FOREIGN LANGUAGE Vanderbilt University Managerial Studies, Nashville, TN Teachers Assistant under Gary Kimball, August 2010 – December 2010 Graded papers and quizzes Available to help students in a faculty office Vanderbilt University Wellness Center, Nashville, TN Held private tutoring sessions Creative Ceramics Summer Program, Washington, DC Class Instructor and Internship, June-August 2005-2008 Instructed students in basic ceramic skills and theory Learned from award winning artist Maia Haye LEADERSHIP
OTHER EDUCATION Woodrow Wilson SHS High School, Washington, DC COMPUTER SKILLS Revit Rhino Grasshopper VRay AutoCAD AutoDesk 3ds Max Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Mac, Snow Leopard Windows Microsoft Office
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School Varsity Athletics, Washington, DC Crew Team Member 2002-2006 1st Varsity Boat Captain, 2005-2007 2006 placed at Stotesbury Cup, Regional Championships (junior 4) 2006 4th placed at National Championships (junior 8) Ski Team Captain, Pennsylvania Ski Association, Whitetail Ski Team,2005-2007 Golf Team Captain, 2006-2007 ACADEMIC HONORS
French Travel Switzerland ( June 1996- August 1997) Denmark (two months, 2010) Italy (six trips ranging from three days to three weeks) Spain (four trips ranging from three days to two weeks) France ( two trips ranging from from three days to two weeks) Germany (one week) England ( a couple three day trips) Netherlands ( a couple one day trips) Austria ( a couple one day trips) Czech Republic ( a couple days) Portugal ( a couple days) Luxembourg (one day) Puerto Rico ( two weeks) HOBBIES Woodworking, Skiing, golf, rowing, soccer, travel, mountain biking, camping, hiking, ceramics COMMUNITY SERVICE
Vanderbilt University Studio Arts, “Most original Ceramics work of 2010” 1st Habitat For Humanity, New Orleans, LA place out of over 240 submitted pieces Construction Work, June-August 2007-2008 Vanderbilt University, Studio Art department, “Exceptional Critiques” from visiting Helped build homes for Hurricane Victims scholars/judges Example – Judge Barry McGee: “keep doing what you’re doing, and I expect you to one day be famous”