Alexander Russo
Objective
Trade Experience
Professional
Experience
484.554.0138 alexanderr@vt.edu
I am a dual degree architecture and construction management graduate student seeking a full time design and/or construction position in the Mid-Atlantic or Northeast regions.
Architectural Metal Fabricator | OSHA 30 Certified Kern / Rockenfield Inc. New York, NY 2015-2018
- Fabricated high-end residential metalwork for renowned architecture firms
- Coordinated site installation in response to GC and architect concerns
- Coordinated with project managers and trade partners on site to execute projects
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Myers-Lawson School of Construction, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 2023-Present
- Trained 80+ students in BIM (Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, etc.)
- Mentored 60+ students on leadership, team building, and conflict management.
Office Assistant
Center for Design Research (CDR), Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 2023
- Planned, designed and reviewed exhibition materials
- Coordinated installation of exhibit at historic Branch Museum in Richmond, VA
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
School of Architecture, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 2020-2023
- Designed and fabricated clay printer for an ABB industrial robot
- Analyzed and reviewed concept design for student led design-build project
- Reviewed student work, responded to inquires, and managed grading for 150+ students
Student Project Co-Leader
Faculty Research, School of Architecture and Design, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 2022
- Managed and coordinated design and fabrication of faculty material research project
- Installed in Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District (CID) LLC Residence Hall
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Myers-Lawson School of Construction, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 2022
- Reviewed student work, responded to inquires, and managed grading for 40+ students
Customer Service Specialist
The Home Depot, Inc. Phoenix, AZ 2020
- Optimized customer experience during peak COVID-19 restrictions
- Reviewed purchase orders and scheduled deliveries
Education
Graduate
MS, Building Construction Science & Management 2023
Myers-Lawson School of Construction, Virginia Tech
Master of Architecture Candidate 2024
School of Architecture, Virginia Tech
- OpenLab Studio, Payette + Center for Design Research (Virginia Tech)
Skills
Undergraduate
BA, Joint Degree - Architecture | Studio Art 2014
Middlebury College
- Magna Cum Laude, Highest Honors
Digital
Technical
Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite, Navisworks, MS Project + Office, Bluebeam
Fabrication + Finishing + Machining: Metal, Wood, Composites, Plastics
Laser Cutting + 3D/FDM Printing + CNC Machining
Installation/Sitework: Metal, Wood, Glass, Composites
Basic Construction Knowledge: Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Finishes