WORK EXPERIENCE INSITE ARCHITECTS St Paul, Minnesota Architectural Designer October 2015 - Present Producing project design concepts, construction documents, details, and representational images using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD CHARLIE & CO. DESIGN Minneapolis, Minnesota Architecture Intern February 2013 - October 2015 Introducing and implementing a 3D component to the initial workflow, creating rendered visualizations for client communication and marketing purposes, producing design and construction documents, designing building components and details, creating advertisements, signs, and a new website
ASSOCIATE AIA
RIVER ARCHITECTS La Crosse, Wisconsin Architecture Intern October 2012 - December 2012 Working multiple roles as a member of project teams in the areas of design concept development, site visits and field work, drafting and documentation, and visualization and presentation
224 12th Avenue NE #1 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 715-225-0758 ngchristianson@gmail.com
FEYEREISEN STUDIOS Minneapolis, Minnesota Model Builder August 2012 - September 2012 Utilizing woodworking tools, laser cutters, AutoCAD and other tools to build architectural models and other products for firms and other clients
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PRESS Minneapolis, Minnesota Independent Contractor July 2012-February 2013 Researching for, designing, drafting, stylizing and diagramming architectural illustrations of buildings and cities for the architecture history book Architecture Since 1400, published in the fall of 2013
NEIL G. CHRISTIANSON
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, COLLEGE OF DESIGN Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455 Bachelor of Science in Architecture, May 2012 Minor in Landscape Design and Planning, May 2012 DANISH INSTITUTE OF STUDY ABROAD Vestergade 7, 1456 Copenhagen, Denmark Architecture and Design, Spring 2011
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong verbal and written communication skills and proofreading ability COMPUTING AND SOFTWARE Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and 3DS Max, Bentley Microstation, Rhinoceros, Sketchup, V-Ray and Kerkythea, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, and IT support software. Advanced computing proficiency on Mac and PC OS. MODELING AND REPRESENTATION Training and experience in physical and digital modeling, hand and computer drafting, hand drawing, concept development, using laser cutters, routers, and other fabrication tools, woodworking, photography, presentation layout and board design GRAPHIC DESIGN Formal and independent education in graphic and web design, Adobe CS, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP languages, photography, and physical media. Experience in the development of company identity including logos, web presence, promotional and presentational materials and merchandise
Digital Technologies Assistant June 2010-May 2012 Serving technology needs of a staff of 40+, including day-to-day troubleshooting and maintenance, hardware and software installation, database and server management, network administration, media development, and additional tasks according to the needs of authors and staff members
EXTRACURRICULARS AND ACHIEVEMENTS American Institute Of Architects Associate Member, 2012-present Ralph Rapson Traveling Study Competition Entrant, Spring 2015 Designing Action - Nashville, Ideas Competition Entrant, Summer 2012 Homes By Architects Tour Volunteer, Fall 2012 College Of Design Dean’s List Spring 2012 American Institute Of Architecture Students Member, Fall 2008 - Spring 2012 College Of Design Mentor Program Mentee, Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 Beyond Coal: University Of Minnesota Chapter Volunteer, 2009 - 2012