Christine English's Resume and Cover Letter
RESUME______________________________________
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Organized and Enthusiastic: able to prioritize properly to accomplish multiple tasks
and projects under pressure while grasping the overall and the details
Skilled in cultivating relationships with both clients and colleagues
Knowledge of building design and construction means, methods, and techniques
Have completed multiple Architectural sets autonomously and as a team
Excellent at maintaining communication with all trades throughout the projects
Strong desire to learn how things run, operate and are maintained
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both verbally and in writing
Excellent reputation with customers as a competent, knowledgeable and helpful professional
Interested in the involvement of all phases of the project development
Quick to learn new programs and tasks
EDUCATION:
Master of Architecture / Design Build Certificate - 2013
University of Colorado at Denver - Current GPA - 3.9/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Architecture - 2010
Catholic University of America - GPA- 3.5/4.0
Tau Sigma Delta (Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Art)
CUA Scholarship (Grade Based) $10,000
PAST PROJECTS (non-work related):
Private Residence- Basement Expansion
Falls Church, Virginia
April 2015
Meeting with clients to create a set of drawings for the proposed expansion of the
basement by 600 sf.
Adding foundation support where needed with a new slab on grade along with an
exterior basement door.
Ridgway Performance Stage
Ridgway, Colorado
May 2013 - 4 months of design and 2 build weeks
This project was a collaboration of 15 students in a Design-Build studio. We were
allotted $25,000 budget from start to finish of the project. We were responsible
for the beginning research and design to CD’s and the laying of foundation and
placement of the roof.
EXPERIENCE:
Studio DH Architecture
November 2015- August 2017
Supervisor: Brad Haswell
1300 Jackson St. #200 Golden, Colorado 80401
All work done in Revit 2015 & 2017
- Building site survey Revit Models (new/ as-built)
- Creating 100% CDs for Starbucks projects (primarily solo with occasional
teamwork depending on size)
- Assist other co-workers create/ research details for current projects
- Submittal process for permits (City and Health Department)
Rounds VanDuzer Architects, PC- Intern Architect
June 2014- November 2015
Supervisor: Steve Kenney-------------
467A N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
All work done in AutoCAD
- Responsible for updating drawing sets with current redlines
- Site measurements and LODs for landlord work, tenant fit-outs, canopy/
storefront renovations
- Creating wall finish/ millwork plans, enlarged plans with wall elevations and
details (such as Whole Foods Market)
- Creating as-built, demo and proposed plans (Floor plans, RCP’s and Roof plans)
- Setting up cover sheets and calculating numbers and requirements per IBC
- E-mail correspondence with engineers and clients
Lowes - Department Manager (Outside Lawn and Garden)
April 2012- February 2014
Supervisor: Ben Rust -------------
1625 11th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
Westin Reston Heights - Front Desk
October 2010- July 2011
Supervisor: Ralph Shorter-------------
11750 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA 20191
Turner Construction Company - Internship (Summer) - Plan Clerk
May 2007 - August 2007
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3865 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22203
Smithsonian- Museum of Natural History, public space renovation.
Task: Document Control including plan review, RFI’s and submittal process.
PROGRAM EXPERIENCE:
Revit ‘15 & ‘17
Auto CAD ‘04 - ‘13
Sketch Up
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Microsoft Office and Suite
Mac/ Window Systems
COVER LETTER______________________________
Hello,
I would like to just tell you a bit about myself so you can get a feel of who I am and a bit of what I have done. I do have many passions in life, of which include animals, the preservation of history in all its forms and the enjoyment of life itself in all that it has to offer. I also have the passion for architecture in all the variety and forms that it comes in. I love the fact that there can be detailing on a large scale as well as the small. I am a personality that can get bored of the mundane and love to seek out variety and the changes in things whether its through techniques or design. Honestly that is one of the beauties of architecture, every project throws out a new challenge or opportunity for learning.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to work for Turner Construction through an internship program during school as well as being a part of the design build program at the University of Colorado at Denver. I love knowing all aspects of the project at hand, it allows me to feel as though I am working as part of a team on something so much larger which allows for more care and purpose; as compared to being a hand on an assembly line.
I started off my career by working at Rounds VanDuzer in Washington D.C. where I had great experience working with a wonderful and well experienced team doing canopy and storefront renovations (with many hours of site visits). I then had the opportunity to work at Studio DH in Golden, Co. where my primary projects were creating full CD sets for new/ renovated Starbucks throughout the area. I handled the projects from the initial site dimensions all the way through permit.
I am determined to succeed in this profession and resourceful and quick to learn new techniques/ programs. If you choose to move forward with my application I would love the opportunity, and would be extremely lucky to be able to prove that I am a great addition to any team. In addition I have been a stay at home mother for the last year and I am itching to get back into the field!
Thank you for your time to read my letter and resume. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information.
Sincerely,
Christine English
RESUME______________________________________
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Organized and Enthusiastic: able to prioritize properly to accomplish multiple tasks
and projects under pressure while grasping the overall and the details
Skilled in cultivating relationships with both clients and colleagues
Knowledge of building design and construction means, methods, and techniques
Have completed multiple Architectural sets autonomously and as a team
Excellent at maintaining communication with all trades throughout the projects
Strong desire to learn how things run, operate and are maintained
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both verbally and in writing
Excellent reputation with customers as a competent, knowledgeable and helpful professional
Interested in the involvement of all phases of the project development
Quick to learn new programs and tasks
EDUCATION:
Master of Architecture / Design Build Certificate - 2013
University of Colorado at Denver - Current GPA - 3.9/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Architecture - 2010
Catholic University of America - GPA- 3.5/4.0
Tau Sigma Delta (Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Art)
CUA Scholarship (Grade Based) $10,000
PAST PROJECTS (non-work related):
Private Residence- Basement Expansion
Falls Church, Virginia
April 2015
Meeting with clients to create a set of drawings for the proposed expansion of the
basement by 600 sf.
Adding foundation support where needed with a new slab on grade along with an
exterior basement door.
Ridgway Performance Stage
Ridgway, Colorado
May 2013 - 4 months of design and 2 build weeks
This project was a collaboration of 15 students in a Design-Build studio. We were
allotted $25,000 budget from start to finish of the project. We were responsible
for the beginning research and design to CD’s and the laying of foundation and
placement of the roof.
EXPERIENCE:
Studio DH Architecture
November 2015- August 2017
Supervisor: Brad Haswell
1300 Jackson St. #200 Golden, Colorado 80401
All work done in Revit 2015 & 2017
- Building site survey Revit Models (new/ as-built)
- Creating 100% CDs for Starbucks projects (primarily solo with occasional
teamwork depending on size)
- Assist other co-workers create/ research details for current projects
- Submittal process for permits (City and Health Department)
Rounds VanDuzer Architects, PC- Intern Architect
June 2014- November 2015
Supervisor: Steve Kenney-------------
467A N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
All work done in AutoCAD
- Responsible for updating drawing sets with current redlines
- Site measurements and LODs for landlord work, tenant fit-outs, canopy/
storefront renovations
- Creating wall finish/ millwork plans, enlarged plans with wall elevations and
details (such as Whole Foods Market)
- Creating as-built, demo and proposed plans (Floor plans, RCP’s and Roof plans)
- Setting up cover sheets and calculating numbers and requirements per IBC
- E-mail correspondence with engineers and clients
Lowes - Department Manager (Outside Lawn and Garden)
April 2012- February 2014
Supervisor: Ben Rust -------------
1625 11th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
Westin Reston Heights - Front Desk
October 2010- July 2011
Supervisor: Ralph Shorter-------------
11750 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston, VA 20191
Turner Construction Company - Internship (Summer) - Plan Clerk
May 2007 - August 2007
------------
3865 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22203
Smithsonian- Museum of Natural History, public space renovation.
Task: Document Control including plan review, RFI’s and submittal process.
PROGRAM EXPERIENCE:
Revit ‘15 & ‘17
Auto CAD ‘04 - ‘13
Sketch Up
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Microsoft Office and Suite
Mac/ Window Systems
COVER LETTER______________________________
Hello,
I would like to just tell you a bit about myself so you can get a feel of who I am and a bit of what I have done. I do have many passions in life, of which include animals, the preservation of history in all its forms and the enjoyment of life itself in all that it has to offer. I also have the passion for architecture in all the variety and forms that it comes in. I love the fact that there can be detailing on a large scale as well as the small. I am a personality that can get bored of the mundane and love to seek out variety and the changes in things whether its through techniques or design. Honestly that is one of the beauties of architecture, every project throws out a new challenge or opportunity for learning.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to work for Turner Construction through an internship program during school as well as being a part of the design build program at the University of Colorado at Denver. I love knowing all aspects of the project at hand, it allows me to feel as though I am working as part of a team on something so much larger which allows for more care and purpose; as compared to being a hand on an assembly line.
I started off my career by working at Rounds VanDuzer in Washington D.C. where I had great experience working with a wonderful and well experienced team doing canopy and storefront renovations (with many hours of site visits). I then had the opportunity to work at Studio DH in Golden, Co. where my primary projects were creating full CD sets for new/ renovated Starbucks throughout the area. I handled the projects from the initial site dimensions all the way through permit.
I am determined to succeed in this profession and resourceful and quick to learn new techniques/ programs. If you choose to move forward with my application I would love the opportunity, and would be extremely lucky to be able to prove that I am a great addition to any team. In addition I have been a stay at home mother for the last year and I am itching to get back into the field!
Thank you for your time to read my letter and resume. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information.
Sincerely,
Christine English