Walt Disney Imagineering Themed Entertainment Glendale, CA August 2019 - December 2019
IA Interior Architects Corporate | Government Washington, DC January 2019 - May 2019
Champlin Architecture Healthcare | Higher Edu. Cincinnati and Dayton, OH June 2015 - December 2018
WiFIVE architects Residential
West Chester, OH May 2014 - July 2014
Turner Construction Higher Edu. Construction
Design Portfolio: https://issuu.com/laurenmeister
PDD 3084
Planned and organized digital events that support student engagement and participation within the architecture program at UC.
Volunteer at schools to assist students in semester-long design projects culminating with scaled models and presentations. Member of the Action Committee through the AFC, planning themes, editing resource guides, and brainstorming fundraising programs. Awarded Volunteer of the Year in 2017.
High School Lacrosse JV and Goalkeeper Coach October 2015 - May 2018
Taught high school goalkeepers the skills and mindset needed to be stronger and more confident players on the field. Coordinated with other coaches to plan practices and game play strategies.
Facilities and Grounds Committee September 2016 - January 2017
Representative alumni member of committee at Mercy Montessori Center to discuss design and functional improvements for the grade school.
Intercultural Leadership Essay Achievement December 2013
Award based on reflections of DIS study abroad experiences, education, and travels in extended essays. This was also based on my participation in the Leadership Learning Living Community throughout the semester.
Over-the-Rhine Design/Build Studio
CE 482
May 2013 - June 2013
Perfected and modified designs of previous drawings and models for an urban commercial space through Miami. Completed on-site construction renovations.
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
University of Cincinnati
May 2020 - Present
December 2014 - Present
Assisted the general contractor throughout construction. Photographed, documented, and prepared reports to capture on-site renovation progress (e.g., exterior wall reinsulation, green roof, facade update) of the DAAP building at the University of Cincinnati.
PPD 1081
Graduate Student Association Event Coordinator
Design LAB: Learn and Build - Architecture by Children
Modified designs in AutoCAD including Aging-in-Place accessibility, home renovations, room designs, and varying residential projects. Completed site research and analysis during initial design process. Rendered Sketch-up models and hand drawn perspectives for client presentations.
PA 260
Supported the Executive Director with event programming, social media, and outreach at the Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati (AFC).
Assisted undergraduate students in Digital Media Skills, Design Science 1, and Design Science 3 courses at UC.
As a Project Manager, created and adjusted construction document sets in Revit for children’s hospital renovations and new university building designs. Coordinated drawings and equipment with consultants and project engineers. Recorded on-site existing conditions and furnishings for integration with new interior fit-out design. Construction administration roles included work from bidding, design development, submittal reviews, and punch-out lists.
PjM 262
October 2020 - Present
May - August 2019; January - May 2020; January 2021 - Present
Developed preliminary space plans based on utilization rates and conversations with the users. Created schematic layouts in Revit and enhanced interior design layouts, with applied finishes and furnishings to embody the clients’ brands.
PCM 164
Architecture Administrative Assistant
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Miami University
Architecture & Design
B.A. in Architecture, Honors with Distinction; miniMBA Professional Credential (2020)
Cincinnati, Ohio 2018 - 2021 (GPA: 3.7)
Copenhagen, Denmark Fall 2013
Oxford, Ohio 2011 - 2015 (GPA: 3.6)
Australia | Belgium | Brazil | Canada Denmark | England | France | Germany Greece | Holland | Israel | Italy | Mexico Scotland | Spain | Sweden | Wales
Revit | Adobe Suite | AutoCAD | Sketch-up Hand Rendering | Drafting | Model Building Screen Printing | Letterpress | Microsoft Office Woodshop | Construction | Basic Metalwork | Rhino
TEDx Volunteer: OH, DC, CA | Member of American Alliance of Museums Habitat for Humanity Builder | Let’s Talk Diversity Dialogue Facilitator Canstruction Designer | LeaderShape Institute Site Coordinator Lacrosse Goalkeeper and Captain | Broomball | Ultimate Frisbee | Kickball
Master of Architecture, Museum Studies Certificate
EXTRA
TRAVEL EDUCATION INFO
Cincinnati, OH May 2012 - August 2012
Produced design development drawings for Tokyo Portfolio rides, restaurants, and other theme park attractions based on Intellectual Property for future expansion. Coordinated BIM files with engineers, show set designers, lighting, area development, rockwork, and creative leads. Delivered technical drawings for cost estimating concept phase packages.
LEADERSHIP
Chicago, IL May 2020 - June 2020
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenlydonmeister (513) 300-9005 | lauren.lydon.meister@gmail.com
Facilitated further development of construction drawings in a remote work format for a multi-family residential living and training center. Co-managed the interior design resource library, coordinating products and presentations with vendors in the industry.
AXP
Wright Heerema Architects Commercial | Nonprofit
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Lauren Meister