technical skills

software:

Office:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint / AutoCAD / SketchUp / Photoshop / Illustrator / Fireworks / Flash / Dreamweaver / Acrobat / Vegas / Sound Forge

code:

XHTML / CSS / JavaScript / ActionScript

framework libraries:

Spry / jQuery

education

Kansas State University [Manhattan, KS]
Czech Technical University [Prague, CZ]

Bachelor of Architecture [2002]
Minor in Urban Planning [2002]

Lynda.com Online Training Library® course Certificates of Completion awarded:
XHTML and HTML Essential Training / Creating Dynamic Menus / JavaScript Essential Training / jQuery Essential Training / Dreamweaver CS4 Getting Started / Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training / Fireworks CS4 Getting Started / Acrobat 9 Pro Getting Started / Acrobat 9 Pro Essential Training / Bridge CS4: 10 Things Designers Need to Know

work experience

Slaggie Architects, Inc. [Kansas City, MO]

position:  architect  [2006-2009]
roles:  design / drafting / project coordination / graphics / web design, development and maintenance

Involved in design discussion and decision making process on multiple projects.
Worked with SketchUp and Photoshop to create 3D models, plan and elevation color renderings and various other graphic elements for marketing purposes.
Designed, developed and maintained the company's website.  This was my first experience creating a dynamic menu (purely CSS-based) and working with floating iframe elements, giving the site Ajax-like functionality.
Developed construction documents in AutoCAD for several retail and office projects.
Coordinated drawing sets among all consultants, including Landscape Architects, Structural, MEP and Civil Engineers.
Participated in the Construction Administration process for many projects, answering questions from the field and generating ASI / ASD / RFI responses as required, as well as reviewing shop drawings and other project submittals.

Gould Evans Associates [Kansas City, MO]

position:  architect  [2000-2003, 2004-2006]
roles:  design / drafting / graphics

Worked within a small design team generating schematic project proposals for client submittal.
Used AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop and Illustrator to create Architectural renderings as part of the design process.
Developed construction documents in AutoCAD and MicroStation for several retail, tenant improvement and mixed use projects.
Coordinated drawing sets among all consultants, including Structural, MEP and Civil Engineers.
Participated in the Construction Administration process for many projects, answering questions from the field and generating ASI / ASD / RFI responses as required, as well as reviewing shop drawings and other project submittals.

A. Zahner Co. [Kansas City, MO]

position:  technician [2003-2004]
roles:  design / drafting / quality control

Worked as part of a small team responsible for the technical aspects of high profile art museum projects.
Worked in AutoCAD to develop construction drawing sets of architectural details for custom metal panel cladding systems.
Coordinated with Architecture firms to ensure design intent was being met and to incorporate necessary modifications due to change in design, field conditions, etc.
Operated a Linux machine with a Perl shell to run custom scripts that generated shop tickets used to instruct panel fabrication.
Visually inspected panels throughout the fabrication process for quality control.

professional activities

KCWebCore Adobe® User Group
KCDesignCore Adobe® User Group