LETTER FROM THE NOMINEE...Jodie Quinter ASSOC. AIA 321 West Congress Street Suite 301 Savannah, GA...
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LETTER FROM THE NOMINEE By the time I accepted my first professional position in architecture, my seven older siblings included a doctor, a civil and structural engineer, a veterinarian, a registered nurse, a graphic designer and a teacher. Vince Lombardi once said “The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” In a passionate, successful family of ten, excellence is a way of being, and my own personal commitment to excellence has given me the opportunity to distinguish myself in my chosen field of endeavor. While genes define my aptitude in math and science, my ancestry, comprised of poets, painters, and artisans, defines my artistic nature. This rare combination is powerful, resulting in work and service that consistently strive for standards of distinction. Thus, I give credit to my beginnings, a culture of excellence and commitment, as well as abundant encouragement, for instilling in me the characteristics that guarantee success in my future. Thomas Moore described: “Finding the right work is like discovering your own soul in the world.” In this spirit, I have systematically spent my infancy in the architecture profession participating in a diverse array of projects, practical experiences, and extracurricular activities, not only to build a broad and solid foundational skill set, but also to freely explore a myriad of paths my career might take. I predicted from the beginning that architecture was the perfect vehicle for combining both my passion for art and my aptitude for math and science. What I did not anticipate is how my experiences outside of essential employment expectations would shape my desired path within the broader field of architecture. As an undergraduate, I participated in a study abroad trip to Austria and Malta with a focus on global sustainability. As students, we were immersed in a conference-learning environment filled with practicing professionals from overseas. This experience exposed me to the value of pursuing opportunities outside of traditional settings, and fostered a greater understanding of how extracurricular activities can be transformational. In this spirit, in addition to the demands of my current employment, I choose to pursue mentorship opportunities at the Savannah College of Art and Design. These opportunities not only allow me to advise young architectural minds on the cusp of professionalism, but also keep me in the fertile ground of new ideas. Mentorship is truly a mutually beneficial activity, allowing me to distinguish myself among my peers by seeking unique and innovative experiences while providing valuable guidance to a new generation of professionals. This exposure has allowed me to realize the worth mentoring can provide not only to colleagues and peers, but also to clients through the application in the workplace of practical knowledge obtained through these experiences. In 2016, I began service as President of the Savannah chapter of Young Architects Forum with the sole purpose of reigniting an organization whose professional value was not being seen locally due to lack of participation. In doing so, I realized quickly my capabilities as a leader and have found immediate success in recharging what was previously a dwindling organization in our community. These “extracurricular” experiences within the broader field of architecture have transformed a college student who picked a major that best fit her basic skill set into a young professional who has determinedly and uniquely discovered “her own soul in the world.” I have developed a clear vision of precisely how I will find success in uniting architectural professionals through organizations in the future, and am certain the next major step in this journey is the pursuit of the role of the South Atlantic Region Associate Regional Director. Throughout the course of my career path, from higher education until now, I have had many professors and mentors tell me that I am among ‘the best’ at what I am doing. Most days, I find this a very daunting label to live up to. Despite this, their words challenge me every day to exemplify the commitment to excellence instilled in me as a child. If elected as South Atlantic Region Associate Regional Director, I will serve the American Institute of Architects with a tenacity and strength of purpose you will not forget. I will not disappoint you. I have read and understand this election and election runoff procedures and will abide by this process. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jodie Quinter ASSOC. AIA
Transcript of LETTER FROM THE NOMINEE...Jodie Quinter ASSOC. AIA 321 West Congress Street Suite 301 Savannah, GA...
LET TER FROM THE NOMINEE
By the time I accepted my �rst professional position in architecture, my seven older siblings included a doctor, a civil and structural engineer, a veterinarian, a registered nurse, a graphic designer and a teacher. Vince Lombardi once said “The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen �eld of endeavor.” In a passionate, successful family of ten, excellence is a way of being, and my own personal commitment to excellence has given me the opportunity to distinguish myself in my chosen �eld of endeavor. While genes de�ne my aptitude in math and science, my ancestry, comprised of poets, painters, and artisans, de�nes my artistic nature. This rare combination is powerful, resulting in work and service that consistently strive for standards of distinction. Thus, I give credit to my beginnings, a culture of excellence and commitment, as well as abundant encouragement, for instilling in me the characteristics that guarantee success in my future.
Thomas Moore described: “Finding the right work is like discovering your own soul in the world.” In this spirit, I have systematically spent my infancy in the architecture profession participating in a diverse array of projects, practical experiences, and extracurricular activities, not only to build a broad and solid foundational skill set, but also to freely explore a myriad of paths my career might take. I predicted from the beginning that architecture was the perfect vehicle for combining both my passion for art and my aptitude for math and science. What I did not anticipate is how my experiences outside of essential employment expectations would shape my desired path within the broader �eld of architecture.
As an undergraduate, I participated in a study abroad trip to Austria and Malta with a focus on global sustainability. As students, we were immersed in a conference-learning environment �lled with practicing professionals from overseas. This experience exposed me to the value of pursuing opportunities outside of traditional settings, and fostered a greater understanding of how extracurricular activities can be transformational. In this spirit, in addition to the demands of my current employment, I choose to pursue mentorship opportunities at the Savannah College of Art and Design. These opportunities not only allow me to advise young architectural minds on the cusp of professionalism, but also keep me in the fertile ground of new ideas. Mentorship is truly a mutually bene�cial activity, allowing me to distinguish myself among my peers by seeking unique and innovative experiences while providing valuable guidance to a new generation of professionals. This exposure has allowed me to realize the worth mentoring can provide not only to colleagues and peers, but also to clients through the application in the workplace of practical knowledge obtained through these experiences.
In 2016, I began service as President of the Savannah chapter of Young Architects Forum with the sole purpose of reigniting an organization whose professional value was not being seen locally due to lack of participation. In doing so, I realized quickly my capabilities as a leader and have found immediate success in recharging what was previously a dwindling organization in our community. These “extracurricular” experiences within the broader �eld of architecture have transformed a college student who picked a major that best �t her basic skill set into a young professional who has determinedly and uniquely discovered “her own soul in the world.” I have developed a clear vision of precisely how I will �nd success in uniting architectural professionals through organizations in the future, and am certain the next major step in this journey is the pursuit of the role of the South Atlantic Region Associate Regional Director.
Throughout the course of my career path, from higher education until now, I have had many professors and mentors tell me that I am among ‘the best’ at what I am doing. Most days, I �nd this a very daunting label to live up to. Despite this, their words challenge me every day to exemplify the commitment to excellence instilled in me as a child. If elected as South Atlantic Region Associate Regional Director, I will serve the American Institute of Architects with a tenacity and strength of purpose you will not forget. I will not disappoint you.
I have read and understand this election and election runo� procedures and will abide by this process. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jodie Quinter ASSOC. AIA
EMPLOYMENT
LS3P AssociatesSavannah, GeorgiaDesignerJuly 2014 - Present
Notable projects:Lapitz Residence—Savannah, GeorgiaSCAD Weston Dyson—Savannah, GeorgiaSCAD Eckburg Hall—Savannah, GeorgiaAloft Hotel—Savannah, GeorgiaCambria Hotel—Savannah, Georgia
RotoDublin, OhioExhibit DesignerJune - September 2013May - September 2012
Notable projects:Peoria Riverfront Museum—Peoria, IllinoisMuseum of Natural Curiosity—Lehi, UtahThe Children’s Museum—Amman, Jordan
EDUC ATION
Savannah College of Art & DesignSavannah, Georgia
Master of Architecture, class of 2014SCAD Honors Graduate ScholarshipSCAD Student Incentive ScholarshipTau Sigma Delta Honor Society
Miami UniversityOxford, Ohio
B.A. in Architecture, class of 2012Architecture, majorInteractive Media Studies, minorCum Laude
Jodie Quinter ASSOC. AIA
321 West Congress StreetSuite 301Savannah, GA 31401
[email protected](912) 298-2123
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of ArchitectsAssociate Member
Young Architects Forum—PresidentSavannah Chapter
Emerging ProfessionalsSavannah Chapter
AWARDS
Preservation AwardHistoric Savannah FoundationLapitz Residence
Best of College PhotographyNikon—Honorable MentionPersonal Photograph
REFERENCES
Neil Dawson AIA
Savannah, GeorgiaLS3P AssociatesPrincipal | O�ce Leader2016 AIA GA President Elect
321 West Congress StreetSuite 301Savannah, Georgia 31401(912) 695-2111
Jerry Lominack FAIA
Savannah, GeorgiaLominack Kolman Smith Architects Principal | O�ce LeaderAIA College of Fellows, 2015
301 West Broughton StreetPost O�ce Box 1587Savannah, Georgia 31402(912) 232-5561
Daniel Brown ASSOC. AIA
Savannah, GeorgiaSavannah College of Art & DesignProfessor of ArchitectureSchool of Building Arts Director, 2016
50 Cornus DriveSavannah, Georgia 31406(912) 507-9186
AC TIVITIES
Wellness CoordinatorLS3P AssociatesSavannah O�ce2016 - Present
Student MentorSavannah College of Art & DesignReview of student works2014 - Present
Adult RecreationSavannah Adult Recreation ClubVolleyball and kickball2014 - Present
David E. Benham, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA011488
Neil A. Dawson, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA009731
James M. Hubbard, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA014155
John T. Hughes, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA013037
Christopher G. Ions, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA012072
Laura L. McLeod, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA011330
David W. Moore, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA013715
Thompson E. Penney, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA006646
Lisa K. Pinyan, Interior Designer Georgia Registration No. ID000516
Todd D. Reichard, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA012626
Grady L. Woods, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA010616
John P. Works, Architect Georgia Registration No. RA010038
November 1, 2016 David Southerland, Executive Director AIA Georgia 100 Edgewood Avenue, Suite 190 Atlanta, GA 30303 RE: Letter of Support for Jodie Quinter, Associate AIA South Atlantic Region – Regional Associate Director Dear David: I’d like to offer this letter as support for the nomination of Jodie Quinter, Associate AIA for the position of South Atlantic Region – Regional Associate Director. Jodie has worked with our firm for over 2 years. In that time she has proven herself as a leader in the firm and in the profession. She has taken the initiative to restart AIA Savannah’s Young Architects Forum (YAF) and has started a bi-weekly industry networking event called Punch List. Punch List is an informal gathering time to allow people, especially younger professionals, in the AEC industry to exchange ideas and network. It continues to grow and assist young professionals in making valuable connections and promote the role of architects. LS3P is committed to the ongoing success of AIA and is committed to allow Jodie the time and resources to serve, if elected. I wholeheartedly support her nomination as our SAR Regional Associate Director from Georgia. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Neil Dawson, AIA, LEED AP Principal |Studio Leader LS3P Associates
