Academic + Professional Resume
SIMON DEGRACE ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
ACADEMIC Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Aug 2018 – Present
Graduation May 2023 Master of Architecture Study Abroad Italy - Spring 2022
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , IL June 2018 – July 2018
Discover Architecture Participated in a program designed as a catalyst for young architectural minds to build momentum into their collegiate studies.
York Community HS Elmhurst, IL
Graduation May 2018 High school Diploma
EXPERIENCE
STRENGTHS Restorative Competition Strategic Developer Empathy
SKILLS Rhino Enscape Adobe Photoshop
APDesign 3D Print Kansas State University Manhattan Kansas September 2020 – Present
Technician Member of a small team of individuals in charge of manifesting all 3D prints desired by other students. Responsibilities include printing and repair of machinery.
Northport Building Supply Northport, MI May 2021 – Present
Warehousing, Material Delivery, & Hardware Assistant Responsible for material delivery to construction sites and managing wood stock at the yard. Alternately worked the floor in the hardware department.
Northport Youth Sailing School Northport, MI 2016 – 2020
Sailing Instructor Started as a senior counselor and became licensed level 1 sailing instructor. Responsibilities included class organization and management of peers.
INVOLVEMENT Digital Fabrication Club Kansas State University September 2019 – Present
Representative Member of a service group that provides resource to all students in assisting physical model making.
Net + Studio Manhattan, KS Aug 2021 – Dec 2021
Design Studio Designed sustainable and affordable housing for low income families in the Kansas City area which will be built in 2022.
3DS Max
APDesign Ambassador Kansas State University September 2019 – Dec 2020
Ambassador / Representative Provided a point of contact for current and prospective design students.
PASSIONS
Peer Educator Kansas State University September 2019 – Dec 2019
Ambassador / Representative Provided guidance, motivation and support to freshman architecture students, while modeling characteristics of a positive and successful student.
Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Revit Vray Lumion Adobe Premiere
Backpacking Sustainability Photography Motorcycles Fitness
DISTINCTIONS Heinz Family Scholarship October 2021 – present
Study Abroad Scholarship
Midwest Tuition Exchange September 2018 – present
APDesign Scholarship
AIA CSR Design Charrette Design Competition September 2021
Honorary Mention Selected to competed on a team of four, representing Kansas State University in a twelve hour design charrette, competing against other Midwestern schools.
Academic Dean’s list 2020
Academic Award
CONTACT Simonkdegrace@gmail.com (630) 842-5305 LI: Simon.DeGrace