IAN WILLIS
Architecture major at KSU, focused on building a network and a career. 229-506-2011 | cianwillis01@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
LEARNING ASSISTANT | Kennesaw State University
January 2021 - Winter 2023 | Marietta, Ga
Facilitated class time for previously taken architecture related courses. Tasks included one-on-one tutoring, demonstrations, and lecturing.
CONSTRUCTION LABORER | Chuck Smith & Son Construction
Winter 2022 | Valdosta, GA
Carried out tasks for the leading contractor or sub-contractor, including installing doors, project upkeep, and following architectural blueprints.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | Gladwin Vaughn Architecture
Summer 2021, Summer 2022 | Valdosta, Ga
Edited plans, created models, provided upkeep on specifications of projects, documented historical projects, met with clients.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | IPG, INC.
October 2018 - January 2021 | Valdosta, Ga
Completed red-lined drawings, created elevations, created renders, crafted digital conceptual models for clients.
ORGANIZATIONS
MAC: MENTORING ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION | KSU
Winter 2021 - Spring 2024 | President/Vice Pres.
Led a One-on-One Peer Mentoring Organization on Campus for the College of Architecture and Construction Management. Hosted workshop and networking events to support fellow students.
SAC: STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL | KSU
Fall 2021 - Spring 2023
Serving on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Architecture and Construction Management. Planned large-scale events alongside KSU faculty and serviced the student body.
Hard Skills
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE | Kennesaw State University
August 2019 – May 2024
DESSARC SUMMER PROGRAM | Anhalt University
June - July 2023
A study-abroad opportunity focused on the relevance of Bauhaus Dessau in the history of architecture, providing the opportunity to design a music school.
EVENTS/AWARDS
PRIDE & ART, UNWRAPPED | Atlanta City Hall
Winter 2023
A display and artist showcase of our inclusive design studio works.
ASC DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION | KSU
Fall 2022
A multi-disciplinary competition comprised of both Architecture & Construction Management students, tasked with providing a schedule, cost analysis, and design for a trucking facility.
MARIETTA PRECAST DESIGN COMPETITION | City of Marietta Spring 2022
A structural-focused precast parking design competition, sprouted from the creativity and flexibility of precast design.
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
CARPENTRY | WOOD TURNING | WALKABILITY VIDEO EDITING | COOKING | TRAVEL | HISTORY
Soft Skills
SELF MOTIVATED | EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION NATURAL LEADER | TEAM PLAYER ACTIVE LISTENER