Christopher Theisen
Architectural Intern — Waterford, MI
About
Recent graduate of the B. S. Architecture program at Lawrence Technological University. Received a certificate in BIM modeling in addition to degree. Currently in pursuit of license to practice architecture; seeking employment in order to fulfill IDP requirements.
- Experience:
- 4 years
- Education:
- Lawrence Technological University
- Affiliations:
- AIAS, National Society of Leadership and Success (Full Member)
- Awards:
- Honors in Integrated Design Studio class
Participated in Freedom by Design program & Habitat for Humanity
Academic Scholarship
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CHRISTOPHER THEISEN
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
265 Leota Blvd. Cell (248) 496-7924
Waterford, MI 48327 Home (248) 698-2833
cptheisen@att.net
Career Goals
Graduate student of architecture currently seeking intern-level position with an architecture firm. Short-term goals are to complete Master of Architecture degree and earn licensure; currently in the process of completing Intern Development Program requirements. Long-term goals are to design innovative buildings that make other people’s lives better at every opportunity.
Strengths and Abilities
Technical
o 6 year user of Revit and AutoCAD, proficient with 3Ds Max; BIM programs a specialty
o Previous experience with Google SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino
o Proficient using MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
o Comfortable with hand-drawings—sketches, details, etc.
o Experience with technical drawings, construction documents
Adjuvant
o Good with people—excellent communication skills; sense of humor; sales experience
o Adaptable—comfortable switching between different roles, learning new skills on the fly
o Trustworthy—experience dealing with large sums of money and sensitive information
o Tenacious—not afraid to take up a challenge; perseveres under adversity
Experience
Graphic Designer for Event—AIAS Spring Quad Committee 1-2012 to 3-2012
Independent Contractor—Design Drawings for Client 3-2012 to 4-2012
Intern—AIA Detroit 3-2012 to Present
Education
Bachelor of Science in Architecture; BIM Certificate December 2011
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Participated in BIM Certificate program in addition to B.S. Architecture; 3.16 GPA; Academic Scholarship
High School Diploma May 2007
Walled Lake Northern, Commerce, MI
National Honor Society member, 3.6 GPA
Accomplishments/ Activities
• Associate Member of AIA and intern with AIA Detroit; active member of AIAS, LTU chapter
• Awarded Honors in Integrated Design class
• Participant in LTU chapter of Habitat for Humanity and Freedom by Design
• Full membership in the National Society of Leadership and Success
• Life Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
• Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
