School of Architecture & Interior Design Virtual Career Fair
Zoom
Thursday, March 9, 2023
1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
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School of Architecture and Interior Design 8435 E Campus Circle Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49104 Phone: 269-471-6003 Fax: 269-471-6261 www.andrews.edu architecture@andrews.edu School of Architecture and Interior Design: Lionel Johnson, Chair Welcome to the 2024 Andrews University Architecture and Interior Design Career Fair 2
February 29, 2024
Dear Architecture and Interior Design Professionals:
We are so pleased to welcome you to our 2024 Virtual Career Fair. To our returning participants, we are grateful for your partnership and involvement in the professional development of our students and to our first-time participants, we hope this event will be the start of a growing collaboration.
We are so very proud of our graduates who have gone on to become successes in their careers. This has been possible through connections with firms like yours. We trust that today’s event will provide a meaningful experience for both you and our students.
We welcome your feedback on today’s event and look forward to a continued partnership in positioning our students for success.
Warm regards,
2024 Career Fair Committee
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EMPLOYER WELCOME AND INSTRUCTIONS
We are so excited to welcome you to campus for our 2024 School of Architecture and Interior Design’s Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, February 29 from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm via Zoom.
Please take note of the following information to help you successfully navigate the virtual experience:
Career Fair Access
Please use the link below for access:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://andrews.zoom.us/j/93002869273
Schedule and Format
The career fair will operate in two main parts as outlined below:
Part I: Whole Group Session – 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
All employers and all students will meet in the whole group session. Each employer will be allotted five (5) minutes to provide an introduction of the representatives attending as well as an overview of their company. Please see the order of presentations below. All employers are requested to log in at 12:30 pm for a technical check. Employers are invited to sit in on the entire session or may step away until the next session after making their presentation.
Introduction presentation line-up
• Period Architecture
• Haven Design Workshops
• Nequette Architecture and Design
• Glave & Holmes Architecture
• GTM Architects
• David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc.
• LRK
• Lionakis
Part II: Small group sessions 2:40 pm – 4:15 pm
In part II, students will meet with employers in small groups of three firms in breakout rooms. Employers will be moved by moderators from the main room to their assigned breakout room and two moderators will be available throughout each session to assist with flow and to provide technical assistance. The rotation will flow as follows:
• Session 1: 2:40 pm – 3:05 pm
• Session 2: 3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
• Session 3: 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
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Part III: One-on-one meetings: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Employers may interact with students one-on-one in separate breakout rooms for each employer. A moderator will move employers to their individual breakout room and will assist in managing the queue of students for each employer breakout room.
Resume and Portfolios
Employers will have access to students’ resumes and portfolios this Google Drive. Students are actively uploading their portfolios and resumes to the drive.
Interviews
Upon review of documents and interaction with students, employers are welcome to schedule interviews with students. Employers will be responsible for organizing interviews with students.
Contact
The main contact for the career fair will be Joydel Trail. She may be contacted at joydel@andrews.edu or (407) 451-3313 if any assistance is needed.
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STUDENT WELCOME AND INSTRUCTIONS
Architecture and Interior Design students,
We are pleased that you will be joining us for the 2024 School of Architecture and Interior Design Virtual Career Fair. This year we will host 8 firms with of them several actively recruiting for full-time and part-time positions as well as internships.
Preparing for the career fair
This career fair is being managed on Handshake, the number 1 job searching tool for college students! To provide you with the best experience at the event, we strongly encourage the following ahead of the fair:
1. Claim your Handshake account by simply logging in HERE with your Andrews email and password. All employers have registered for the fair on Handshake. Claiming your account will allow you to see the employers and for employers to see you, your resume, and your portfolio. Follow the instructions in this short video for additional help!
2. Complete your profile and upload your resume and portfolio. Employers who are hiring want to see these documents. Follow the instructions in this short video!
3. Check out the full list of attending employers HERE! Click on the tab, “all employers.” You may then click on each employer to get full company details.
Upload your resume and portfolio to the Career Fair Google Drive
If you have not already done so, upload your resume and portfolio to this Google Drive, so that employers will have access to it on the day of the Career Fair. Employers will be conducting same day interviews. Having access to your resume and portfolio will help in the selection process.
Career Fair schedule and format
The career fair will operate in two main parts as outlined below:
Part I: Whole Group Session – 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Main Lecture Hall
All employers and all students will meet in the whole group session. Each employer will be allotted five (5) minutes to provide an introduction of the representatives attending as well as an overview of their company. Please see the order of presentations below. All employers are requested to log in at 12:30 pm for a technical check. Employers are invited to sit in on the entire session or may step away until the next session after making their presentation.
Introduction presentation line-up
• Period Architecture
• Haven Design Workshops
• Nequette Architecture and Design
• Glave & Holmes Architecture
• GTM Architects
• David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc.
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• LRK
• Lionakis
Part II: Small group sessions 2:40 pm – 4:15 pm, Assigned Rooms
In part II, students will meet with employers in small groups of three firms in breakout rooms. Employers will be moved by moderators from the main room to their assigned breakout room and two moderators will be available throughout each session to assist with flow and to provide technical assistance. The rotation will flow as follows:
• Session 1: 2:40 pm – 3:05 pm
• Session 2: 3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
• Session 3: 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Part III: One-on-one meetings: 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Zoom
Employers may interact with students one-on-one in separate breakout rooms for each employer. A moderator will move employers to their individual breakout room and will assist in managing the queue of students for each employer breakout room.
During the Career Fair
You’ll want to ensure that you make the most of your time during the career fair by engaging employers with questions. This article has a list of useful questions that you can add to your own.
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PARTICIPATING FIRMS
Period Architecture Malvern, PA
Haven Design Workshop Ferndale, WA
Nequette Architecture & Design Bermingham, AL
Glave & Holmes Architecture Richmond, VA
GTM Architects Bethesda, MD
David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc. Washington, DC
LRK Memphis, TN
Lionakis Sacramento, CA
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Participating Firm Descriptions and Vacancies
David M. Schwarz, Inc.
David M. Schwarz Architects is a design firm that sees architecture as both a service and an art. We currently employ an architectural staff of 35 people. We foster the growth of our staff’s design ability through a collaborative and thoughtful design process for all our projects. In architecture as well as planning, we strive to produce the highest and best quality of design appropriate to each project. The central tenet of our work is crafting sustainable, humanistic places in stewardship of the public realm. We are designers of civic, institutional, cultural, commercial, educational, sports, healthcare, and planning projects throughout the US.
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Location: Washington, DC
Website: http://www.dmsas.com/
Job titles: Staff Designer, Job Captain
Job type: Job
Employment Type: Full-time
School Years: Masters, Senior, Junior
Majors: Landscape Architecture, City, Urban, Regional Planning
Work Authorization: US work authorization required
Glavé & Holmes Architecture, PC
Glavé & Holmes Architecture (G&H) is a nationally recognized architecture, interior design and planning firm. The firm’s regionally focused practice has cultivated expertise in several specialty areas: Cultural, Higher Education, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, and Urban Architecture. Each area is supported by a studio structure, allowing the team to provide the expertise necessary for a diverse portfolio. The firm creates a context-specific design that fits seamlessly into the cultural and historical milieu of a given community, while addressing the functional needs of all users. G&H believes that great design is contextual, timeless, and can engage the intellect and elevate the human spirit.
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Location: Richmond, VA
Website: https://www.glaveandholmes.com/
Job titles: Architectural Interns, Project Architect/Managers, Summer interns
Job type: Job, Internship
Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time
School Years: Alumni, Masters, Senior, Junior
Work Authorization: US work authorization required, but employer is willing to sponsor
GTM Architects
GTM Architects Inc. is a full service, award-winning firm offering services in Planning, Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Graphic Design. Established in 1989, we have grown and diversified over the years while maintaining our primary objective - our commitment to excellence in both service and design. GTM serves clients in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area and in 20 states nationwide. With over 60 professionals, GTM offers a depth of design expertise in residential, commercial, retail, mixed-use, and recreational projects. We are guided by a design philosophy that emphasizes client relations and values good design.
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Industry: Architecture and Planning
Location: Bethesda, MD
Website: http://gtmarchitects.com/
Job titles: Architectural Designer (Internship)
Job type: Internship
Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time
Majors: Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Studies
School Years: Alumni, Masters, Senior, Junior, Sophomore, Freshman
Work Authorization: US work authorization required, but employer will accept OPT/CPT
Haven Design Workshop
At Haven Design Workshop we aspire to integrate sustainability, collaborative design, and client budget into every project. Clear and open communication throughout makes you and our client an integral part of the design team, and ensures that their vision becomes the Haven they deserve. With our experience in design and construction, including building our own homes, we can help turn dreams into reality and do it within the framework of our client's budget and project constraints. At Haven, we turn limits into guidelines, aspirations into realities, and help create the Haven of our client's dreams.
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Location: Ferndale, WA
Website: http://www.haven-dw.com/
Job titles: Architectural Design Technician
Job type: Job, Internship
Employment Type: Full-time
School Years: Masters, Senior, Junior
Work Authorization: US work authorization required, but employer will accept OPT/CPT
Lionakis
Whether you’re just beginning your career or you’re an experienced professional, you will find tremendous opportunity at Lionakis to grow your skills and advance your career. Lionakis is a multi-discipline design firm focused on delivering high-quality and inspirational projects across our core markets. As a member of the Lionakis family, you can be an integral part of a passionate and collaborative team that is always Designing a Better Future.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Location: Sacramento, CA
Website: http://www.lionakis.com/
Job titles: Student Intern – Architecture, Student Intern – Interior Design, Student Intern –Structural Engineering
Job type: Internship
Employment Type: Full-time
Majors: Construction Engineering, Civil/Environmental Engineering, City, Urban, Regional Planning, Architecture
School Years: Master’s Senior, Junior, Sophomore
Work Authorization: US work authorization required, but employer will accept OPT/CPT
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LRK
LRK is a team of talented architectural, planning, and interior design professionals with a passion for applying their skills for the greater good. Whatever the project - from a highlydetailed custom home to an NBA stadium to the revitalization of an abandoned warehouse – our expertise is engaging people, nurturing community, and enhancing urban life. In addition to our commitment to our clients and our projects, LRK is committed to cultivating personal relationships within our office. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. From mentorship to end-of-the-week happy hour, holiday celebrations, and lunch outings, LRK understands the importance of connection outside of work.
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Location: Memphis, TN
Website: http://www.lrk.com/
Job titles: Urban Designer
Job Type: Job
Employment Type: Full-time
School Years: Masters, Senior
Work Authorization: No US work authorization required, but employer is willing to sponsor
Nequette Architecture & Design
At Nequette, we are composers of community design. We assemble and lead teams that design walkable mixed-use neighborhoods. Our passion is to inspire people and foster community.
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Location: Birmingham, AL
Website: http://www.nequette.com/
Job titles: Architectural Graduate, Architectural Summer Intern
Job Type: Job, Intern
Employment Type: Full-time
School Years: Masters, Senior, Junior
Work Authorization: No US work authorization required, but employer is willing to sponsor
Period Architecture
Period Architecture is a custom architectural firm pledged to designs rooted in time-honored traditions that also deftly accommodate complex twenty-first century lifestyles. This dual passion and pursuit achieves transcendent, beautiful, and livable architecture that integrates family life, entertaining, and indoor to outdoor living. With offices in Malvern and Doylestown, PA, projects include new residences, additions and renovations, restorations, barns, and property planning.
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Location: Malvern, PA
Website: https://www.periodarchitectureltd.com/
Job Type: Job
Employment Type: Full-time
Major: Architecture
School Years: Masters, Senior, Junior
Work Authorization: No US work authorization required
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USEFUL CONTACTS
Lionel Johnson, Chair, Graduate Program Director, Associate Professor of Practice School of Architecture and Interior Design lionel@andrews.edu
(269) 471-6022
Florida Little Administrative Assistant
School of Architecture and Interior Design florita@andrews.edu
(269) 471-6003
Christopher Perry
Undergraduate Program Director, Associate Professor of Practice School of Architecture and Interior Design pchristo@andrews.edu
(269) 471-3216
Barbara Bende
President, TAU Sigma Delta, Career Fair organizer Andrews University student bende@andrews.edu
Joydel Trail Director, Career Center Andrews University joydel@andrews.edu
(269) 471-6288
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