Peter F. Smith
Intern Residential Architect, Drafting & Design
advb7d@r.postjobfree.com • 616-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Summary
Innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced design professional with strong understanding of residential construction and significant experience supporting design processes for a variety of projects. Education
Master of Science,
Architectural Studies
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, MI
Certifications
Presentation Techniques
Getting Published
Harvard University
Graduate School of Design
Technical Proficiency
Revit Architectural Software
AutoCAD
3s Studio Viz
3d Studio Max
Sketch-up Pro
Adobe Premiere & Photoshop
MS Office Suite
Model Building
Affiliations
American Society of Architectural
Perspectivists (ASAP), Member
National Council of Architectural
Registration Board (NCARB), Member
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Intern, Member
Publications
EDRA, Restorative Environments
Qualifications Summary
• Demonstrated ability to generate pragmatic and compelling designs for residences of a variety of sizes and budgets.
• Talent for leveraging strengths of home’s location through keen attention to internal spatial relationships, exterior proportions, and style.
• Interpersonal and communications skills needed to build productive relationships with clients and project stakeholders alike.
Career Experience
Meijers – Wauwatosa Wisconsin – Cashier
Drafting & Design Services, Milwaukee/Minneapolis/Grand Rapids 2013 – Present Residential Intern Architect
Providing freelance residential architecture drafting and design services for a variety of projects while simultaneously pursuing a number of professional development activities to increase knowledge and expertise in the field.
• Created the design and working drawings for Schnoonbeck Lighthouse in Beaver Island, Michigan.
• Completed remodel designs for David Speer’s home in Minneapolis.
• Designed the 11K sq. ft. home of Gary Henin in West Lynn, Oregon.
• Provided home design drawings for David and Darlene Howard’s 12K sq. ft. West Lynn home.
• Oversaw end-to-end design processes for AT&T tower for the Wayzata Country Club Addition.
• Awarded best kitchen design by HOA in Lake Oswego, Oregon, design and working drawings for Paula and Edward Israel.
• Succeeded in completing a number of courses to prepare for the ARE-5 Architectural Licensing Exam.
• Refreshed key skills in USGBC LEED sustainability, Revit Software, AutoCAD, College Algebra, algebra, trigonometry, and construction specifications. Skylight Homebuilders, Portland/Lake Oswego/Bend, OR 2006 – 2012 Drafting & Design Drawings, Intern Architect
Owned responsibility for producing both hand and AutoCAD working drawings for primarily residential projects. Coordinate face-to-face meetings with clients and contractors to determine project requirements. Maintained open lines of communication with project stakeholders to avoid variance.
• Received favorable feedback for design work on 2.8K sq. ft. Sally Brown Benton and 3.2K Pfeiffer home.
• Entrusted to provide working drawing for the Stations of the Cross design at Our Family Monastery in Portland.
• Orchestrated design of six model homes for Skylight Homebuilders Portland, Lake Oswego, and Bend, Oregon.