WORK EXPERIENCE
Becker Morgan Group - Salisbury, Maryland (July 2016 - Current) During my time at BMG I have helped design a number of schools, YMCA, and fitness center on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. BMG is a full service design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, surveying, land planning and interior design that brings a holistic approach that encompasses the entire design process, from concept to occupancy. SEA Studio Architects, LLC. - Bethany Beach, Delaware (May 2015 - August 2015) Worked under Scott Edmonston on 12 different residential projects through all phases of completion. SEA Studio is a full service architecture firm with expertise in residential and light commercial projects who are committed to designing green spaces by significantly reducing the environmental impact, carbon footprint and life cycle cost of every building.
John-Edward Porter LEED Green Associate | Associate AIA Miami University | Fairmont State University
PROFILE Hometown: Westminster, Maryland Current: Delmar, Maryland I am a very enthusiastic fan of baseball (Baltimore Orioles) and football (Baltimore Ravens). With that enthusiasm I have traveled to see 17 MLB stadiums, including over 30 minor league stadiums.
CONTACT ME Address: 8733 Barbara Ann Way #204 Email: jeaporter@yahoo.com Phone: 410.596.2640
EDUCATION Miami University M. Arch. GPA: 3.70 Oxford, Ohio Aug 2014 - May 2016
Fairmont State University B.S. in Arch. Cum Laude, GPA: 3.46 Fairmont, West Virginia Aug. 2010 - May 2014
SKILLS Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Sketchup, Rhino (Working Knowledge), RhinoCAM, Kerkythea, Hand Drawing and Drafting, Model Making, Woodworking - CNC, Pottery, Cast Iron and Process, The Microsoft Office Suite, Residential Electric (Working Knowledge), and Tiling floors.
TRAVEL San Degio, CA: NCARB’s Licensing Advisors Summit 2015, Attended as Licensing Advisor. Spain: Honors Study Abroad Program 2014, Made stops in Barcelona and Tarragona. Chicago, IL: AIAS Summer Architectural Travel Trip 2013. France: Honors Study Abroad Program 2013, Made stops in Paris, Ronchomp, Poissy, and Chartes. Belgium & Netherlands: Honors Study Abroad Program 2012, Made stops to Bruges, Ghent, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
Miami University Graduate Assistant - Oxford, Ohio (August 2014 - May 2016) I was awarded a GA position in the Architecture and Interior Design’s wood shop with a focus on the CNC Machine. I also worked as an office assistant in the graduate architecture department. BuildingLAB INC. - Fairmont, WV (September 2013 - May 2014) Worked under Designers Robert Lindsey and Mark Tennant aiding in the construction and design of the BuilidingLAB inc. office and workshop. I had hands on experience with rebar framing for concrete walls and radiant tubing. BuildingLAB inc. is a design build firm that brings together designers, artisans, and builders into one company. Community Design Assistance Center - Fairmont, WV (2012 - 2014) I was selected along with three other students to assist West Virginia’s local communities, low income neighborhoods, and non-profit organizations in improving the natural and built environment by implementing development through design.
ACCOLADES Thesis Accepted and Presented: Miami University Graduate Research Forum October 2015 Thesis Accepted: International Conference on Humanities and Educational Research 2015 Thesis Accepted: Sixth International Conference on Sport & Society: Hawaii, Manoa 2015 Became a LEED Green Associate - Summer 2015 Awarded The C & E Stousland Scholarship - Spring Semester 2015 Presidents List - Spring Semester 2013 and Fall Semester 2013 Deans List - Fall Semester 2010 and Spring Semester 2011 College of Science and Technology Superior Achievement Award in Architecture 2014 AIAWest Virginia Jeffery Mayfield Design Award - School of Tomorrow Competition 2014 Fairmont State AIAS Bachelor’s Design Award Winner - Interfaith Center Competition 2013 Associate Design Award Winner - Portfolio Competition May 2012 Presenter at the Celebration of Student Scholarship March 2012 and 2013
ACTIVITIES Miami University Symposium Committee Chair I was selected along with three other students to coordinate and organize the Inaugural Miami University Architecture Dwelling Symposium: Design + Space for the 2016 class. National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Appointed to Student Architect Licensing Advisors Community for Miami University 2014 - 16 American Institute of Architects Associate Member of AIA 2015 - Present American Institute of Architecture Students Member of the Miami University Chapter 2014 - 2015 Elected Chapter President 2013 - 2014 Elected National AIAS Financial Committee 2013 - 2014 Elected Chapter Vice President 2012 - 2013 Elected National AIAS Financial Assistance Research Task Force 2012 - 2013 Elected Chapter Sophomore Representative 2011 - 2012 Attended Grassroots Conference in Alexandria, Virginia 2012 and 2013
PUBLICATIONS Effusions: Volume 20 (2015) Art and Architecture Journal Black On White With A Little Smoke (Pottery), Architectural Intervention (Landscaping) Whetstone: Issue 32 (2013) & 33 (2014) Art and Literary Journal of FSU Volumetric Simplicity (Sculpture), Transformation (Sculpture), DC National Gallery (Photo), Atomium (Photo) Tracks: Vol. 9-2 (2013) A Journal of Student Scholarship A Trip To The Low Countries