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I have been involved in architecture since 1993 and I hold licenses in Colorado as well as Wisconsin. I am a creative, organized, inventive person who values integrity who meets challenges in innovative and adaptive ways.

My background is diverse, both in experience and education. I have been involved in projects from schematic design to construction documents, as well as consultation. I completed an internship in a German practice in the summer of 2001.

I’ve worked on projects on two continents and have used AutoCAD and BIM (building information modeling) CAD programs extensively. I can work well independently as well as part of a team.

I completed my master’s studies at the University of Cambridge in England, with a focus of cooperation and coordination between disciplines. I also hold a BA in communications and studied architecture at the University of Minnesota.

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resume de243@dwighteitzen.com 720.381.8995 POSITION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

I help firms bring creative and innovative solutions to building and design challenges, providing perspective and big picture focus to the team and making complex information manageable.

REGISTRATION

Hold current licenses in Colorado (400522) and Wisconsin (9165-5).

WORK EXPERIENCE Architect 2009 - present / Denver, CO Serving as project architect, team support, production management, meeting with clients and coordinating with project teams.

• The lack of production staff to develop working drawings has afforded me the opportunity to work with other architects as a contractor. This has allowed them to market other projects and meet with clients. I have assembled drawing sets with little supervision, providing customer satisfaction and satisfying local building authorities.

• A design scheme was needed for a client who has 35 acres, but not much of an idea of what to do with it. Through a series of client meetings, I developed a program and several schemes, resulting in ideas that met their needs and desires, challenging them to advance the project.

ET design Group

Designer, Consultant, Project Architect 1999 – 2009 / Monument, CO/Müllheim, Germany Consolidated design teams over considerable distances overcoming numerous communication challenges. Worked in cross-cultural settings, on centuries old buildings and new construction in more than eight countries. Functioned as part of the Leadership Team, helping manage a group of ten people.

• The challenge was to move the organization from an entrepreneurial venture to an organized, stable, sustainable model. I led a team that established consistent company standards and a new management system resulting in a clear organizational structure that allowed groups greater autonomy and interdependence.

• The challenge was a deficiency of project standards and consistent design consultants. I helped with the implementation of consistent department standards and participated in software decisions as well as recruiting project consultants. The result was consistency in project standards and increased partnership with other design professionals.

• Although we had a talented staff, there was a lack of

projects. I helped develop a marketing strategy that included networking, newsletters and a web presence. As a result of increased web traffic and networking efforts, our actions increased our project and client base significantly.

• Communicating with clients sufficiently was a significant

challenge. I improved the delivery methods of our project process, insuring ample communication and a steady stream of progress drawings were provided. The result

was consistent, high quality project delivery and our clients recommended us to others in need of design services.

Elness Swenson Graham Architects Intern Architect/Job Captain Minneapolis, MN

• Served as Job Captain on a variety of projects. Gained experience in a number of disciplines from corporate architecture to educational facilities in diverse materials from wood to steel and concrete.

Symmes Maini & McKee Associates Draftsperson/Intern Architect Minneapolis, MN

• Experience gained in advanced technology and commercial architecture. Served as discipline representative on CAD Standards committee.

Miller Dunwiddie Architects Draftsperson Minneapolis, MN

• Worked on a variety of projects including historical restoration, airport sound abatement, and construction on new and existing commercial structures.

EDUCATION University of Cambridge, England

MSt., Interdisciplinary Design, with a focus on project integration, discipline interaction and coordination with the goal of successful project implementation and completion.

Point Loma University, San Diego

B.A., Applied Communications, focusing on various communication theories and methods.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Architecture coursework at the University of Minnesota following technical training at the Minneapolis Drafting School where I received a certificate in Architectural/Structural Drafting.

SELECTED PROJECTS Corporate & Administration:

• Gentle Touch Animal Hospital, Denver, CO (new construction)

• Various in-house projects for Greater Europe Mission’s Home Office, Monument, CO (remodel of original building c. 1980’s)

• International Mission Board Regional Accounting Center office, Lörrach, Germany (tenant improvement)

• Black Forest Christian Fellowship offices, Kandern, Germany (adaptive re-use, original building c. mid-1800’s)

• Greater Europe Mission office renovations, Kandern, Germany (adaptive re-use of original building c. 1970’s) and Müllheim, Germany (adaptive re-use, original building c. 1880’s)

• Imation World Headquarters, Oakdale, MN (new construction “Architecture Minnesota” Nov/Dec 1998)

• Westridge Market, Minneapolis, MN (new construction) • Smith Barney office renovations, various locations

throughout the United States (tenant improvement) Liturgical:

• Grosvenor Road Baptist Church, Dublin, Ireland (remodel and adapt original building c.1865)

• Livjisglaedje Church, Landskrona, Sweden (remodel of 1950’s modern building)

• Baptist Church, Misco Srdica, Croatia (new construction) • Design study for church of 1500; incorporating a school

(grades 1-12), coffee shop and kiosk, Warsaw, Poland Educational:

• Black Forest Academy library, Kandern, Germany (adaptive re-use, original building c. 1700’s)

• Augsburg College library remodel and student housing, Minneapolis, MN

• Hale Elementary School gymnasium and community center addition, Minneapolis, MN

Civic: • Anoka County Airport maintenance building, Anoka Co.

MN (new construction) • Mayor’s office renovation, Minneapolis, MN (historic

preservation, original building c. 1890’s)

• Burnsville Transit Hub, Burnsville, MN (new construction)

Miscellaneous: • Adapted a 19th century stone barn into apartments and

office space, working in conjunction with a German architect, Kandern, Germany (adaptive re-use, original building c.1835)

• Sports Hall, Newcastle, Northern Ireland (new construction)

• Discovery Center, Holsby Brunn, Sweden (adaptive re-use, original building c. late 1800’s)

• Conversion of brick water tower to radio station, Mazury, Poland (adaptive re-use, original building c. 1830’s)

• Drewstown House, County Meath, Ireland. Served as consultant and drew as-built drawings of an 18th century manor house, making design recommendations to satisfy both historical society and meet current fire code regulations.

COMPETENCIES BIM/CAD Competency

• Have worked in Revit, AutoCad, ArchiCad, AllPlan and SketchUp.

Mike Lin Graphic Workshop, Manhattan, KS

• Learned techniques and practiced traditional graphic presentation.

• Used various media including pen, colored pencil and marker.

Juror CU Boulder, Architecture Studio • Offered critical and constructive direction to third year

architecture students. Lindemer Gottschalk Architekten Internship, Lörrach, Germany

• Participated in schematic design and design development for several residences.

• Estimated projects.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Newell Design Studio, Denver, CO

• Responsibilities included project coordination. • CAD drafting. • Supply and material organization and procurement. • Assisted others in all aspects of building one-of-a-kind

high-end custom furniture. Clients included the Trump Taj Mahal and HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates for residence Antillia in Mumbai.

Freiburg Volkshochschule, Freiburg, Germany • Completed intermediate coursework. • Achieved competency certification in mid-level German.

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Adaptive Re-use, Kandern, Germany

The attic space of this building (parts of it dating back to the 1700’s) was slated for storage space. One look at the arc of the beams inspired the imaginations of all who saw the space. It was adapted to be used as a library for a small school in rural Germany. The trick to this project was arranging the spaces so the stacks were over a part of the building that could handle the loads required by numerous books.

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Imation World Headquarters, Oakdale, Minnesota

This was a great project and it was great to be a part of the project team. The building was eventually published in Architecture Minnesota. The schedule was tight and the drawing sets massive, but the end result was very pleasing for everyone involved in the project.

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Entry Addition Study, Croatia

This project was well underway before we came on board. However, there was no distinguishing entry to this small rural church. The goal was to not only give the entry clarity, but also make it inviting. The desire was to keep the scale small and to avoid the traditional iconic feeling that is associated with “church”.

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various hand renderings

These are examples of work done over the past few years. Pen, markers and colored pencils were used.

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Adaptive Re-use of water tower, Poland

This structure started its life in the early 1900s as a water tower, serving a rural town in Poland. As the town grew and water needs change, the tower sat largely abandoned until it was purchased by a radio station. We were approached to develop a scheme whereby the tower could be uses not only for broadcasting, but also have a small apartment for visiting radio hosts, a coffee shop and visitor’s center.