Andrew Michael Kennedy 4312 17th Street Apt. 21 Lubbock, Texas 79416 806-570-4926 andrewmkennedy@hotmail.com
December 21, 2010
website: www.webpages.ttu.edu/andkenne/
To Whom it May Concern: My name is Andrew Kennedy. I am a graduate of the College of Architecture at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. I earned my Masters in Architecture Proffessional Degree in December 2008. I am currently searching for a full time Architecture position. My goal is to gain new experiences and insight in the field of Architecture and to become a licensed Architect. My desire is to work at a firm where I can be surrounded by talented designers who I can learn from and develop my own design skills. I believe my credentials based on my architectural job experience, teaching, and academic record would be an asset to your practice and a wonderful professional experience for me. Attached is my qualification brief outlining my education and experience to date. My phone number and email are also included to assist you in contacting me for an interview. My Portfolio is available for viewing online at: http://www.webpages.ttu.edu/andkenne/ Thank you so much for your thoughtful consideration. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing employment opportunities.
Sincerely,
Andrew M. Kennedy
Andrew M. Kennedy COLLEGE: 4312 17th Street Apt. 21 Lubbock, Texas 79416 806-570-4926 andrewmkennedy@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
Full time Architecture position. Bachelor of Science in Architecture Texas Tech University Graduation: May 2006 Final GPA: 4.0
Masters of Architecture Texas Tech University Graduation: December 2008 Final GPA: 4.0
Architectural Intern, December 2008 – December 2010 Anderson Mason Dale Architects, Denver, Colorado • Worked with concept and schematic teams to develop graphic presentations. • Prepared marketing proposals and presentation materials for potential jobs. • Created Architectural documents in all phases (SD,DD,CD). • Reviewed Submitals in CA process. Graduate Part-time Instructor, Fall 2007-2008 (3 semesters) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX • Taught drawing/modeling skills in: AutoCad, Sketchup, Form-Z, and 3ds Max • Graded, prepared, and lectured undergraduate architecture students Architecture Internship, Summer 2006, 2007, 2008 Anderson Mason Dale Architects, Denver, Colorado • Worked with concept and schematic teams to develop graphic presentations • Created Architectural documents in all phases (SD,DD, CD) Architecture Internship, May 2005- August 2005 Cleveland Turner, AIA Landscape Architect, Amarillo, Texas • Created presentation documents and booklets • Executed site research and documentation • Created construction documents Architecture Internship, Summer/Christmas Breaks 2002, 2003, 2004 Charles R. Lynch, AIA Architect, Amarillo, Texas • Executed site research and documentation • Completed existing building documentation • Created construction documents
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: • 2009 Colorado A.I.A. Young Architects Gala: Best Portfolio • 2009 Colorado A.I.A. Young Architects Gala: Best Unbuilt Architecture • Fall 2008 Best MDS2(Thesis) Project at the TTU College of Architecture • FKP Architects Inc. Scholarship: for civic interest and leadership skills • Samuel Thomas Ritter Scholarship: for exhibiting creative abilities • Nolan E. Barrick Scholarship: for superior design skills • Humphreys and Partners Scholarship: for superior design capabilities • William Timothy Terry Memorial Scholarship: for excellence of portfolio • 2006 Architecture Graduating Class Valedictorian
COMMUNITY SERVICE: • Project Well (organized, created graphics to raise funds to build well in Africa) • Carpenter’s Church Dinner (serve homeless of Lubbock meals) COMPUTER SKILLS: Drafting, modeling, rendering, web design • AutoCAD • Adobe In Design • Architectural Viz • Form-Z Modeling • 3DS Max Design • Front Page • Adobe Photoshop • Sketchup • Adobe Illustrator • Revit SUMMARY:
Fast learner…like diversity and challenge…good analytical abilities… teachable…good time manager…sociable…persevering attitude…solution oriented…motivator, communicator, and negotiator…honest…optimistic outlook on business and life…Truly believe my talents can be an asset to your firm.
ACADEMIC REFERENCES: James E. White, AIA Professor, Thesis Instructor, Texas Tech University • Email: james.white@ttu.edu • Phone: 806-742-3169 x273 Clifton Ellis PhD Associate Professor, Thesis Advisor, Texas Tech University • Email: clifton.ellis@ttu.edu • Phone: 806-742- 3169 x244 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: David Pfeifer AIA Principal, Anderson Mason Dale Architects • Email: dpfeifer@amdarchitects.com • Phone: 303-294-9448 Joey Carrasquillo, AIA, LEED AP Principal, Anderson Mason Dale Architects • Email: jcarrasquillo@amdarchitects.com • Phone: 303-294-9448 Doug Reisbeck AIA Senior Associate, Project Manager, Anderson Mason Dale Architects • Email: dpfeifer@amdarchitects.com • Phone: 303-294-9448 Charles R. Lynch AIA Principal, Charles Lynch AIA Architect • Phone: (806) 374-0676