J. Maguire Curran
**** **** **** *** # ***, Arvada, CO 80003 ( 970-***-**** (
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EDUCATION
University of Colorado -Boulder, Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, December 2008
Honors/Activities:
Finished at the top of all four studio classes, overall GPA 3.2
Dean's list: Fall '07; Spring '07; Fall '08
Member of the National Technical Honor's Society, and involved with
AIAS
University Hill Neighborhood Association
Studio 3&4 work has been on display in the "Exhibition of CU
Admitted Day" at the Boulder Campus
April 10th, 2010, as well as in 2009, and during the graduation
ceremony in 2008
After four years in the College of Architecture and Planning at CU Boulder,
I am motivated to be the best. Through a mastered use of time management
and a dedicated work ethic, I constantly produce quality work and always
exceed expectations.
KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTER PROGRAMS & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
( AutoCAD/ArchiCAD 04-09 ( All of Adobe CS 3,4,5 (Illustrator,
InDesign, Photoshop
( Rhino4.0 with VRay Rendering ( Currently learning Revit (
Artlantis
( SketchUP Pro ( Microsoft Office ( Some
3DS Max experience
( Analog Drafting and Physical Modeling ( Public Presentational Skills
( Team Leadership Qualities
( Color in Presentation Layout ( Excel in Writing/Editing
( Fast Learner
( Understanding of Space, Form, and Function within Design (
Motivated and Driven
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant to Doctor Ping Xu
May 2008 - December 2008
Architectural Studio Three
. Earned the position for exceeding Dr. Ping's expectations while in her
Studio 3 class, finishing with the best design idea, execution, and
solution to her spatial organization and design problem
. Worked with Dr. Ping and the students during desk critiques, and
solely with Dr. Ping during evaluations
. I taught 2 CAD and 2 BIM seminars, as well as a layout & parti seminar
in Dr. Pings absence
. With professional architects, I critiqued the work of students during
their midterm and final critique
Sunflower Farmers Market, Arvada, CO
January 2011 - Present
Grocery, Dairy, & Bulk Supervisor
. I make sure to provide great customer service and sales expertise
. I make organization, presentation, and cleanliness a high priority
. I order for the bulk, dairy, and grocery department
. I always keep everything stocked, rotated, and presentable
Turf Cuts, Erie, CO
May 2010 - September 2010
Crew Leader
May 2009 - October 2009
May 2007 -
August 2007
. As a crew leader, I took full responsibility for every finished
product
. Worked landscaping with a team of others- mowing, trimming, and edging
up to 190 lots per week
. Maintain and take care of all equipment
. Document and report all completed work
Whole Foods, Boulder, CO
November 2009 - May 2010
Bakery Specialist
. Managed the bakery section of the store along with one other person
. We were responsible for all ordering
. Set up tables and displays in accordance to movement and sales reports
. Managed all special orders including but not limited to cakes,
cookies, pies...
Wild Oats, Boulder, CO
October 2006 - May 2007
Grocery Clerk
. Provided excellent customer service
. Kept the grocery shelves and back room full, faced, and tidy
. Managed the bulk inventory
. Cashiered and covered the meat department and deli when asked
King Soopers, Boulder, CO
September 2005 - October 2006
Deli, Meat, & Grocery Clerk
. I was put in charge of the dairy department (keeping it stocked,
filling and submitting the dairy order), along with the same duties
that I was given at Wild Oats.
. I was put in charge of the dairy department (keeping it stocked,
filling and submitting the dairy order), along with the same duties
that I was given at Wild Oats.
. I left King Soopers to work for Wild Oats, an all-around friendlier
environment.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, Boulder, CO
Fall of 2006
Volunteer
. Gathered, cleaned, and organized clothes that had been donated
. Drove to different restaurants and community organizations to pick up
donated food
. Helped in the kitchen with cooking and cleaning
. Was able to talk with those down on their luck, and provide them with
encouragement and advice
"I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting
devotion to the things you want to see happen"
-Frank Lloyd Wright