ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Architectural research and projects affecting aerospace initiatives at the local, state, and national levels. Construction of high-quality architectural models for architectural firms and the Kingsville Heritage Foundation to promote fund raising projects. Accomplishments while teaching at Texas A&M University -Kingsville include writing an architecturally based introductory AutoCAD text. Recently appointed to serve on the Historical Development Board of Kingsville.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

    Master of Architecture (2003)
    UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - Houston, Texas
    Bachelor of Architecture (2002)
    GERALD D. HINES SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON -Houston, Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-Kingsville, TX
    8/2005 to Present
    Architectural Lecturer
    Teaching the architectural component new Architectural Engineering degree at the Dotterweich College of Engineering. Courses include Computer Based Graphics and Architectural Design studios. Duties have encompassed curriculum development, new studio lab set up, recruitment and text book author.
    GOREE ARCHITECTS,INC.-Bellaire, TX
    summer 2006

    Architectural Intern
    Technical skills include proficiency with Auto CAD, 3D VIZ, 3D Studio Max 5, Light Scape, Photoshop, Word, Outlook, Netscape, Explorer, Adobe Illustrator and PowerPoint.
    Summer intern involving continuing education as part of the Intern Development Program in pursuit of professional licensure.

    GLUSING DRAFTING & DESIGN-Kingsville,TX
    1/2005 to Present
    Design, Drafting & Rendering Services
    Provide construction documentation and imagery services for clients on a contract basis. Continue to work with clientele established while in California with a growing base of local clients. Responsible for all aspects of the business, consulting with client and developing images to express their ideas. Coordinate the preparation of construction documents for submission to approving agencies and the bidding process.

    DYNAMIC DRAFTING-Redlands, CA
    1/2004 to 12/2004
    Senior Designer

    Serve as point-person for initial contact with client and project marketing.

    Oversee drafting department, ensuring quality control on all projects. Advise clients on transforming ideas into finished projects. Research construction options and design project plans using combination of traditional and computer rendering techniques. Establish scope of work and contract payment schedules. Track hours and expenses; administer client invoicing. Submit proposals to local planning department on behalf of client. Interpret redline to implement design corrections. Maintained relations with industry professionals to ensure continuous project flow. Participate in developing client policies until departure at company buyout.

    Successfully introduced company to high-resolution 3D rendering, implementing new presentation standards that allowed for expansion into larger-scale projects.

    Established working relations with contractors to serve as sole provider of construction documents, in a business that now generates 80% of the companyÕs revenues.

    UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (UOFH) -Houston, TX
    2002 to 12/2003
    Master of Architecture Candidate / Teaching Assistant

    Researched and generated proposals for master planning. Provided extensive planning and dynamic presentations on all three proposed commercial spaceport sites for International Space Congress (2002). Developed animation, kinematic animation, and robotic skills. As Teaching Assistant, mentored and instructed undergraduate students, developed and assigned coursework, and evaluated student performance for graded work.

    Taught special projects class involving damage analysis construction exercises for developing student aptitude with construction tools and techniques. Built reputation for first-class design contributions with innovative work featured in Popular Mechanics (02/2003) and Architectural Record (12/2002).

    Key contributor to viability studies on commercial space ports in Texas to include presenting at International Space Congress.

    Accomplished Teaching Assistant, guiding team of students to national finals of Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) contest.

    Primary developer to Sasakawa International Center for Space Architecture publication, "Spaceport Sarita, a Development Scenario.

    GERALD D. HINES SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (UOFH) -HOUSTON, TX
    2000 to 2002
    Student, Architectural Studies

    Successfully increased knowledge while gaining solid command of current, cutting-edge architectural techniques and methodologies. Extensive training ranged from traditional design methods to 3D computer modeling and presentation. Exposed to several information management systems, their components, and related quality assurance practices. Significantly involved with full lifecycle development project to include requirements gathering, interfacing with collaborative agencies, and designing master plan.

    Received "Best ProjectÓ Award (May 2001) and recognition for work featured in The Angleton Times (09/01/2001).

    Conceived and presented revolutionary Spaceport Sarita project, winning financial backing from university and local groups.

    Key member of team providing research for the Texas Aerospace Commission and the FAA, generating federal funding for three proposed spaceport sites.
    Initiated and maintained positive rapport with state and local government agencies to facilitate commercial spaceport development.

    PETER BROWN, LLC -HOUSTON, TX 2000
    Presentation Modeler

    Recruited to build presentation model for monument commissioned by Port of Houston. Constructed physical representation to scale utilizing architectural design. Presented sales tool to provide Port Authority administrators with final vision.