Andrew Steves

About

Current undergrad at the University of Notre Dame. On course for a BFA in Industrial Design, and a BA in Romance Languages and Literatures (French and Italian). To graduate in 2010. I am looking for an internship anywhere for the summer of 2009.

Resume

Andrew J Steves


CURRENT ADDRESS:
1836 Irish Way
South Bend, IN 46637

ADDRESS:
9708 Wharf St
Edmonds, WA 98020

asteves@nd.edu 425.876.2544

OBJECTIVE
To harness my creativity by obtaining real-world experience through an
industrial design internship in the Seattle area.

EDUCATION
University of Notre Dame
BFA in Industrial Design & BA in Italian, GPA: 3.333

John Cabot University American University in Rome
Through Notre Dame's Study Abroad program

CulturaForum Language Institute
Independently sought an immersion language program

EXPERIENCE
Europe Through the Back Door Assistant Tour Guide
-Maximized tour members' satisfaction by coordinating tour logistics like
hotel and dinner reservations ad leading day trips in Venice, the Swiss
Alps, Paris, Stockholm etc.
-Assistant led tours through 8 European Countries, perfecting my
communication skills on 7 separate tours
-Learned how to relate to, work with, and teach people of all ages from all
generations
-27 weeks spent in Europe over the last 3 summers learning and gaining a
truly international perspective on life and the world

The Observer Photographer
-Documented important events like concerts and famous lecturers for the
student newspaper

Self-Employed Piano Teacher
-Developed and adapted my individual teaching skills for each of my 6
pupils with ages ranging from 7 to 65
-Studied and performed piano for 11 years prior with three teachers and
numerous recitals

ACTIVITIES
Irish Guard
-Cultivated my time management skills, working school work around 6 days
per week commitment of practice and game day performance
-10 precision marchers selected on the basis of skill, appearance and
spirit to lead the Irish onto the field

Notre Dame Cycling Team
-My dedication led to 8 individual victories in two seasons, raced at the
Collegiate Nationals in Lawrence, KS

LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE
Appalachia Service Seminar
-Collaboratively lead group of 12 volunteers; coordinating meals, budgeting
and transportation and delegating daily work assignments for best
efficiency and greatest impact in War, West Virginia Spring 2007
-Volunteered at The David School, a ?second chance? for drop-out students
lacking motivation in KY, Spring 2006

S.A.I.N.T.S.
-Tutored 2nd graders in an after-school program teaching them basic math
skills and how to read and write

SKILLS
-PROFICIENT IN ITALIAN & FRENCH ~ PHOTOSHOP-ILLUSTRATOR-RHINO3D ~ METALWORKING-WELDING-WOODWORKING-SCULPTURE ~ DIGITAL & FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

Location

Seattle, WA

Specialties

  • Industrial Design

Experience

1 year

Awards

- 8 collegiate cycling victories, 2 USCF victories -Semi-Finalist Gigot McCloskey Business Plan competition 2008