ABIGAIL THOMPSON
[C ] +1 [864]-377-5637
[ E ] athom159@vols.utk .edu
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
College of Architecture and Design
Bachelor of Architecture, May 2025
Minor in Interior Architecture
University of Arkansas Rome Center, Rome, Italy
Study Abroad, Spring 2024
Student Ambassador, UT CoAD, Center for Student Development, Knoxville, TN
August 2022 - Present | Part-Time
Lead guided tours of the Architecture building, offering a welcoming experience for prospective students. Address questions about curriculum, scholarships, and studio culture. Collaborate with faculty to support Center for Student Development initiatives.
Page Designer, UTK The Daily Beacon, Knoxville, TN
August 2024 - Present Design and format newspaper pages, ensuring visually appealing layouts and cohesive presentation of content.
Architecture Intern, McMillan Pazdan Smith, Asheville, NC
June 2024 - August 2024 | Full-Time
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success, communicated with vendors for programmatic development, and participated in creating presentation proposals. Assisted with construction documents, schematic plans, and presentations for K-12, recreational, and rest stop designs, ensuring code compliance.
Architecture Intern, AKA Project, Rome, Italy
Study Abroad Student Internship
January 2024 - April 2024 | Part-Time
While studying abroad in Rome, Italy, I gained experience working at an architectural studio with a mentor who helped translate both language and design intent. Responsibilities included constructing a physical model, developing digital design concepts, and participating in meetings with engineers and architects to enhance details and assist clients in understanding designs.
Architecture Intern, SGA | NarmourWright Design Company, Charleston, SC
June 2023 - August 2023 | Full-Time
Supported architectural projects, including residential complexes, clubhouses, commercial spaces, and K-12 interior renovations, by assisting with design development, revisions, and documentation. Participated in team meetings, contributed to project planning, and conducted research to align designs with client needs and project goals.
Architecture Intern, SGA | NarmourWright Design Company, Greenville, SC
May 2022 - August 2022 | Full-Time
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Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, UT College of Architecture and Design, Knoxville TN
ARCH102: Visual Design Theory, Associate Professor Brian Ambroziak, Spring 2025
Studio Instructor, UT CoAD, Knoxville, TN UT CoAD Summer Design Camp, Summer 2023
Organizations
Alpha Rho Chi [APX], Theodorus Chapter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Skills
Professional Chair | Member | 2021 - Present Organizes and coordinates professional development events, including networking with local professionals, visits to architecture firms, and design workshops to support future success.
American Institute of Architecture Student [AIAS] University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Member | 2023 - Present
Knoxville Reanimation Coalition, Knoxville, TN
The Odd Fellows Cemetery Volunteer 2022 - Present
Assisted in restoring and maintaining the historic Odd Fellows Cemetery through clean-ups, landscaping, and monument care.
Peer Mentorship Program, UT College of Architecture and Design, Knoxville, TN 2021 - Present
Guided first-year students on academic resources, studio culture, and time management.
Adobe Suite | Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, After Effects Architectural Drafting | Hand Sketching, Painting, Collage Autodesk Software | Revit, AutoCAD, FormIt
Modeling Software | Rhino, Grasshopper, Archicad Office 365| Excel, Word, Powerpoint Rendering Software | Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion
Personal Skills | Leadership, Team Player, Multi-Tasking, Driven, Adaptive, Creative, Detail Oriented
Reference
Julie Beckman
[C] +1 (865)-974-3258
[E] julie.beckman@utk.edu
[E] bcook@mcmillanpazdansmith.com Education
Conducted site visits to monitor the project process and field measurements of an existing building. Organized drawing sets, construction documents, and schematic designs. This included residential apartments and multi-use commercial.
Brian Cook Advisor/Supervisor, UTK CoAD Student Development Director
Principal/Studio Director, McMillan Pazdan
Smith Architecture
[C] +1 (828)-398-5016