OBJECTIVE

To pursue a career in architectural development with specific interests in computer visualization and virtual reality simulation..

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Architecture, expected May 2000
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor of Architecture, May 1998
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

EXPERIENCE

Virtual Prototyping and Simulation Technologies, Inc, Blacksburg,Va
Virtual Environment Architect, February 1998 - Present

• Designed and implemented Virtual Environment models and simulations.
• Completed eight week training course on Virtual Reality Simulation and modeling.
• Trained employees and clients on the use of VR modeling and simulation packages.
• Consulted on Integrating VR into the architectural practices.
• Converted CAD data for use in virtual environments.

Richard P. Grasso and Associates Architects, Manasquan,NJ
Architectural Intern, May 1996 -January 1998

• Designed and prepared construction documents for residential and light commercial projects.
• Prepared construction specifications for a wide range of projects in the Monmouth County area.
• Trained employees on the use computer aided design and a variety of graphics applications.
• Measured and prepared as-built documents for renovation projects.

SKILLS

Modeling Packages:

• 3D-Studio Max R 2.5 and Viz 2.0
• Multigen Pro/Creator
• Microstation 95
• Autocad R.14
• Beta Tester AutoCad Architectural Desktop

VR Simulation Packages

• Prosolvia-Clarus Oxygen
  
• Prosolvia-Clarus EON
  
• Sense8 World-Up
  
• Multigen-Paradigm's Vega

VR Hardware Devices:

• Ascension Flock of Birds
  
• Virtual Research HMD
  
• Fakespace Pinchgloves
  
• Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE)

Operating Systems:

• Unix / Irix 6.5
  
• Windows 98/NT 4.0

Graphics Programs:

• Adobe Photoshop 5.0
  
• Adobe Pagemaker 6.5
  
• Adobe Illustrator 7.0
  
• Adobe Premiere

Web-Based Presentation applications:

• VRML
  
• Macromedia Director
  
• Macromedia Flash
  
• Macromedia Dreamweaver

INVITED TALKS

Applying Virtual Reality to the Architectural Practice
Architectural Desktop Seminar (August 1998)
Charleston, West Virginia

Creating Virtual Environments for Effective Client Presentations
AIA Building Virginia 98 (November 1998)
Richmond Centre, Richmond Virginia

Creating Virtual Environments for Effective Client Presentation
AIA National Convention (May 1999)
Dallas, Texas

HONORS

• Deans List Fall 1997
• Deans List Spring 1998