education
Philadelphia University | Bachelor of Architecture 2012 | GPA: 3.536
t h e s i s
ACT//REACT This thesis fulfills the requirements for the Bachelor of Architecture, developing a methodology to merge pedestrian and vehicular systems on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA.
recognition
Honorable Mention | 111th John Stewardson Memorial Fellowship in Architecture 2012 Earned one of three honorable mentions chosen from 39 entrants in 10 day competition to design a cinema, an urban park, and landscape proposal for limited sections of the Reading Viaduct and Spring Garden Greenway in Philadelphia, PA.
leadership
AIAS Freedom by Design | Philadelphia University Team Captain/President [September 2011 - Present] Led a team of 15 people to redesign, fund, and construct an accessible kitchen for a wheelchair bound individual in the local Philadelphia community. The kitchen renovation provided a safe, comfortable and dignified living environment for the client.
BONNIE NETEL
University of Arkansas- Rome Center | Study Abroad Fall Term 2010
Project Manager/Vice President [January 2011- May 2011] Organized the design team to form accessible solutions for a client in the community. Designed graphics for membership outreach and involvement.
AIAS Freedom by Design | National Freedom Task Force
Helped design community service initiatives for Freedom by Design programs across the country. [August 2011 - Present]
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Member [September 2007 - Present] Fourth Year Representative [January 2011 - May 2011]
professional involvement
AIA Phila. Young Architect’s Forum “Elevator Pitch” Presenter [March 2012] Communicated thesis project to professionals to be evaluated on the ability to clearly frame an argument verbally and support the argument graphically.
AIAS FORUM Presenter [December 2010 - January 2011] Enabled and inspired new chapters across the nation by presenting the work and progress of the Philadelphia University Freedom by Design chapter at the Freedom by Design seminar.
volunteer
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia [October 2009 - Present] Assisted with the construction and completion of various rowhome projects requiring demolition, installation of insultation and drywall, and finish work.
experience
Office Assistant, Office of Student Development Programs Philadelphia University [May 2011 - August 2011]
Assisted incoming parents and students during campus visits to create a safe and welcoming environement that will ease the life transition. Evaluated candidates for administrative positions in the office that will progress the missions of the office.
Laser Lab TA, College of Architecture and Built Environment Philadelphia University [October 2009 - May 2010]
qualifications
portfolio
Collaborated with students to alter and cut materials in an appropriate manner that achieves the design goal. Adobe Creative Suite CS5.5: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign Autodesk: AutoCAD 2012, 3D Studio Max 2012, Revit Architecture 2012 Rhinoceros + Monkey Editor and Grasshopper Plugins Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel Hand drafting, Sketching, Physical Modeling, Lasercutter
cargocollective.com/bonnienetel
bonnie.b.netel@gmail.com | 570.807.9803
Public Relations Coordinator [September 2008 - May 2009]
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