kristinsouther02@gmail.com 404-719-7728
*OBJECTIVE *EDUCATION *SKILLS *RECOGNITIONS
KRISTINSOUTHER kristinsouther.portfoliobox.me
Seeking a full-time position to gain industry experience and further a career with a dynamic company Bachelors in Architecture, Minor in Technical Communication Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA [2007-2014] GPA: 3.71, Dean's List Autocad, Revit, Google SketchUp, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Suite Dreamweaver, HTML/CSS/jQuery Diagramming, Physical architectural modeling Thesis Competition, First place and Faculty Choice Award | 2014 Transforming Slums Through Architectural Empowerment
Lighting Design Competition, Third place | 2014 collaboration
Living Aleutian Home Design Competition | 2012 Published in Trim Tab Digital Magazine, Spring 2012 issue, pp. 34-41
Co-wrote article featuring the student-based collaborative design of a single family home in Atka, Alaska that focused on sustainable solutions following the Living Building Challenge Guidelines collaboration
Urban Studio Design Competition, Third place | 2012 collaboration
Studio Competition, Finalist | 2010 Pavilion at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Studio Competition, Finalist | 2010 Research facility at Arabia Mountain Park
Studio Competition, Finalist | 2009 Transform[ation] of Space
*ORGANIZATIONS
SPSU American Institute of Architecture Students Internal Affairs | 2013-2014 Secretary | 2012-2013 Historian | 2011-2012 SPSU Sustainability Club Member | 2012-2014 SPSU Architecture Mentoring Program Committee Member | 2012-2013
*INVOLVEMENT
CANstruction, Student design+build team member | 2011-2013 Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer | 2013 Youth Architecture Fair, AIAS Representative | 2012 Georgia Future City Regional Competition, Volunteer | 2011-2014
*EXPERIENCE
Freelance designer and website consultant | 2012-present Math tutor | 2008-2010 Teaching assistant, Kumon Math and Reading Program | 2007-2010
Worked one-on-one and in groups with students, discussed student progress with parents, recorded and assisted in planning student work
*ENTHUSIASMS
sustainable living, public interest design, urban design, web design, graphic design, painting, drawing, photography, cooking, training my dogs, tennis, raquetball, culture and diversity, travel, charity work, DIYs