PATRICK WITTHAUS 2+ Years of Experience patwitthaus@gmail.com 636.368.5525 SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Client Relations
DRAW Architecture & Urban Design
Architectural Detailing
Architectural Designer March 2017 - Present // Kansas City, MO
3D Modeling Competitions / Project Pursuits Digital / Manual Fabrication Model Making Effective Collaboration In-House Photography Publication Design Rendering Hand / Digital Sketching SOFTWARE Revit Rhinoceros Grasshopper SketchUp VRay
_Contributed to all phases of projects within a diverse array of building types and scales _Developed and implemented firm-wide adaptable BIM management and modeling strategies to increase efficiency, accuracy, and standardization _Produced renderings and graphics for a competition that were “deciding factors” for a $1,000,000 contract win, 66% of a typical year’s billings _Spearheaded new business development, office culture, and marketing efforts developed a process and produced a book that presents the firm’s work and value _Created role as on-staff photographer, architecturally photographing finished projects and miscellaneous events, reducing overhead costs for the firm Morphosis Architects Architectural Intern June 2016 - January 2017 // Los Angeles, CA _Collaboration, preparation, and fabrication (digital and analog) of architectural models, full scale mock-ups, and client presentation materials _Innovated solutions to complex constructibility issues at the leading edge of the profession through drawing, 3D modeling, mock-up fabrication, and on-site coordination _Select Projects: Thom Mayne Residence, South Sea Pearl Island, US Embassy Beirut, Orange County Museum of Art, Aalto University Helsinki Competition
AutoCAD
University of Kansas, SADP
NavisWorks
Digital Technology Lecturer August 2015 - December 2015 // Lawrence, KS
Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Lightroom Kerkythea Podium Keyshot
_Developed lesson plans and prepared and presented tutorials on foundational and contemporary architectural skills (3D modeling software, graphic design, photography, model-making, digital fabrication) American Institute of Architecture Students President, University of Kansas May 2014 - May 2015 // Lawrence, KS
RhinoCAM
_Led the team in the creation of committees to advocate for student needs, the design of supplemental programming, and the provision of professional development opportunities
Bluebeam Revu
_Directed fundraising efforts, left office with an increased financial capability of 2400%
Microsoft Office INVOLVEMENT AIA Kansas City Brush Creek Steering Committee, Kansas City, Missouri USGBC Central Plains AIAS Unviersity of Kansas: Graduate Student Advisor (2017) President (2014-2015) Social Media Chair (2013-2014)
_Managed a team of students through the entirety of a schematic pro bono bond-issue proposal project for renovations to a local high school in Lawrence, Kansas Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member May 2012 - August 2012 // Orlando, FL _Front-of-house cast member at 3rd busiest restaurant on earth at time of employment _Demonstrated efficient, effective, and flexible work ethic as part of a dynamic team EDUCATION University of Kansas, SADP Master of Architecture May 2017 // Lawrence, KS _Accredited 5 - year professional degree _Studied internationally: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Basel, Zürich