curt sparks design portfolio
service
DNK Architects, Cincinnati, OH
2011-2012
I worked as a contract architectural designer. I was brought on to bring a major civic works project from the design development phase through 100% construction drawings. My duties included assisting the project architect with solutions to design challenges, inputting design ideas into Revit, consultant coordination, communicating with engineers to ensure that all parties are aware of design changes and that everyone’s work is consistent and up to date, and creating renderings for client meetings.
Schickel Design, Cincinnati, OH
2011
I performed as both a designer and bookkeeper for this small architectural firm. I utilized both my design skills and my small business experience. While creating the drawing set for a small chapel space, I simultaneously managed all of the accounts payable and receivables as well as coordinating with an accountant to ensure payroll and tax compliance.
Miami University, Oxford, OH
2010
I instructed the Summer 2010 Over-the-Rhine Design Build Studio. In this temporary position, I was tasked with teaching, guiding and supervising six architecture students through the process of conducting client interviews and presentations, architectural designs, permit drawings, contractor coordination, and the actual demolition and construction of space renovations in a low-income housing development.
App Architecture, Englewood, OH
2007
I worked as a summer intern assisting senior architects and designers in multiple areas of the architecture profession. I was involved in: feasibility studies, construction document creation, material sample acquisitions, presentation board development, site measurements, client meetings, construction meetings, contractor supervision, finish material selections.
Ohio Army National Guard, Piqua, OH
1992-present
I am a Staff Sergeant and squad leader charged with the training, supervision and safety of 20 soldiers. As a member of the National Guard, I was deployed to Iraq in 2004-5 and to Afghanistan in 2012-13 with similar responsibilities. As a squad leader I am responsible for: soldier evaluations, operations planning, leading missions, training soldiers, caring for soldiers, and ensuring their readiness for other possible deployments.
All Pro Services, West Chester, OH
1997-2007
I was the owner/operator of this small commercial cleaning and maintenance company. The company focused on cleaning and maintenance contracts with office buildings and retail businesses. Being an owner/operator provided me with vital experience in all areas of running a small business. I managed: employee supervision, finances and payroll, new account development, quality control, insurance and tax compliance, and work plans to ensure maximum productivity.
Created a schematic design for an OTRCH owned property to compete for renovation grants
Developed graphic presentation boards for a day-laborer rights organization
Designed and constructed a coffee bar for the nonprofit "Choices" café
Member of the Northside Community Council
skills
Revit
CAD
BIM
hand drafting
hand rendering
SketchUp
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Climate Consultant 4
Visual Pro Lighting software
marker rendering
mixed-media rendering
physical model creation
energy efficiency evaluation
conceptual thinking
strong work ethic
detail oriented
task driven
teamwork
leadership
secret security clearance
Masters of Architecture
Miami University
2011
Graduated with a 3.8 GPA. My graduate thesis and design project focused on researching strategies to include low-income residents in the evolving community of OTR through new housing solutions.
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
Miami University
2009
Graduated magna cum laude with studios focusing on housing, environmental sustainability, and working with institutional and nonprofit clients.
Associates of Applied Science in Interior Design
Sinclair Community College
2006
Graduated with a 3.8 GPA. Coursework focused on space planning and creation, design aesthetics, 2&3D design, hand drafting and rendering.
curt sparks, LEED GA
resumé
1726 blue rock street unit 5 cincinnati, ohio 45223
awards
Golden Hammer award presented to Miami’s Center for Community Engagement by Over-the-Rhine
Community Housing in recognition of the design-build project I instructed during the summer of 2010
Graduated magna cum laude from Miami University’s bachelor of arts program
Dean’s list every term while enrolled in both Miami and Sinclair
Multiple GPA based scholarships
Multiple military awards and decorations
objective
professional experience
education
I am seeking an architectural intern position with a multidisciplinary firm where I can best utilize my modern design sense, BIM skills, and superior work ethic to assist senior architects and designers while gaining valuable professional experience and working towards completing my IDP requirements.
certifications
LEED GA