KATE BRASHEAR
6TH-YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
CONTACT
402.609.8513 brashearkate@gmail.com
Lincoln, Nebraska
Issuu Portfolio | @katebrashear
HONORS
- Faculty Achievement Award 2023
- Tau Sigma Delta Treasurer
- UNL Regents Scholar
- College of Architecture Dean’s List
- UCARE Dual Research Grant Recipient
- Alfred & Linda Hartmann Scholarship
- O. & G. Kammerer Scholarship
- Harry Simpson Culpen Scholarship
- Norman Ochsner Scholarship
- Published Designs (The Gallery; v.1, v.2)
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN
- Master of Architecture
- Expected Graduation | May 2025
- Cumulative GPA | 3.96 / 4.0
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN
- Bachelor of Science in Design
- Graduated | May 2023
- Cumulative GPA | 3.94 / 4.0
- High Distinction
- Major | Architecture
- Minor | Environmental Studies
SKILLS
- Rhino 8
- Revit
- SketchUp
- V-Ray
- Enscape - Bluebeam - Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Research & Analysis
- Graphic Design
EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN AUG. 2023 - PRESENT
- Work as a primary instructor for DSGN 123-Computer Applications in Design.
- Direct in-class work, lead critiques, develop class presentations, provide design feedback, and grade assignments.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
ALLEY POYNER MACCHIETTO ARCHITECTURE MAY 2024 - PRESENT
- Develop digital models, presentation drawings, graphic signage, site assessments, and code reviews.
- Engage in consultant coordination and client meetings with design professionals.
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
UNICAMERAL DESIGN MAGAZINE AUG. 2023 - MAY 2024
- Interviewed design professionals and oversaw documentation sourcing.
- Wrote and developed feature articles, design essays, and editorial layouts regarding the state of design in Nebraska.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
SINCLAIR HILLE ARCHITECTS SUMMER 2023
- Developed built and unbuilt projects in collaboration with design professionals.
- Created digital models, drawings, diagrams, graphics, and presentations for clients and in-office design professionals.
UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN AUG. 2022 - MAY 2023
- Worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant for DSGN 110 - Design Thinking and ARCH 232 - Materials and Assemblies.
- Graded assignments, proctored exams, provided design feedback, and assisted students in and outside of class.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN AUG. 2021 - MAY 2023
- Created digital graphics and design modeling for Actual Architecture Company.
- Conducted research, digital modeling, and 3D printing with faculty in an effort to study figure-ground precedents.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
HOLLAND BASHAM ARCHITECTS SUMMER 2021 & 2022
- Completed digital models, construction documents, and client presentations in collaboration with architects and interior designers.
- Conducted market research, precedent analysis, and digital diagramming.
SUSTAINABILITY INTERN
CONSERVATION NEBRASKA DEC. 2021 - MAY 2022
- Collaborated with representatives to develop educational materials regarding sustainability for the cities of Grand Island and Norfolk.
- Designed and released environmental public marketing materials.