NICHOLAS CARRAHER
nicholas.carraher@gmail.com | 308.571.0343 portfolio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SORENSEN ARCHITECTS | BESPOKE DESIGNER & PROJECT LEAD COORDINATOR 2024 - PRESENT | MALIBU, CA | LOS ANGELES, CA Managed multiple concurrent luxury residential design projects, delivering highly tailored design solutions to highprofile clientele. Directed complex architectural design and BIM documentation development across various project phases. Coordinated 10+ consultants and multiple regulatory agencies per project, proactively resolving interdisciplinary, technical, and highly restrictive permitting challenges. Served as a high-profile client-facing representative, translating evolving client objectives into sophisticated design solutions with detailed specification selection and visualization imagery production. Developed detailed project management frameworks for the firm and supported improvements to operational strategies for enhanced experience and efficiency.
SOFTWARE UTILIZED: Archicad | Twinmotion | Adobe Creative Suite | Notion | IOS Productivity Suite | Google Workspace | BIMx | Slack | Various AI Models
UNICAMERAL DESIGN MAGAZINE | EDITOR, WRITER & CREATIVE BRAND STRATEGIST 2024 - 2025 | LINCOLN, NE Developed feature articles for a distinguished publication, delivered to top architectural educational institutions and professional practices. Conducted professional interviews, wrote polished articles, and developed sophisticated graphic layouts for a professional publisher. Developed and executed publicity strategies and social media campaigns that significantly increased audience engagement and publication visibility.
SOFTWARE UTILIZED: Adobe Creative Suite | Miro | Google Workspace | CapCut
WILKINS ADP | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER 2022 - 2023 | KEARNEY, NE Collaborated on the design and execution of multiple large commercial projects, including education centers, athletic and healthcare facilities, and entertainment venues. Responsible for research and development of architectural concepts for presentation to critical project stakeholders. Developed BIM models and documentation, contributing to firm-wide initiatives.
SOFTWARE UTILIZED: Revit | Enscape | Adobe Creative Suite | Microsoft Office | Canvas LiDAR
ENTREPRENEUR | DESIGN & ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES 2019 - PRESENT | SPALDING, NE | LINCOLN, NE | LOS ANGELES, CA Founded and managed a design consultancy specializing in residential design and organizational services. Worked directly with clientele to reimagine their spaces, developing creative, tailored solutions to enhance functionality and aesthetic quality. Developed detailed 3D models, documentation, imagery, and specifications for a wide variety of clients with varying budgets. Collaborated with local contractors and suppliers to realize design solutions while supporting local community economies.
SOFTWARE UTILIZED: Rhino 3D | Twinmotion | Adobe Creative Suite | IOS Productivity Suite | Canva | Google Workspace | Various AI Models
EDUCATION MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (M.ARCH) UNL | HIGH DISTINCTION Award-Winning Top University Thesis Project Additional Specializations Advertising, Marketing, Real Estate Development
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BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE - DESIGN UNL | HIGH DISTINCTION Minor - Landscape Architecture Susan T. Buffett Scholar & First-Generation Scholar Award-winning student design works & exhibitions
ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS LA REBUILDS EXHIBITION 2026 | HELMS DESIGN CENTER, CULVER CITY, CA Developed large-scale, detailed, physical architectural model and high quality prints for exhibition, alongside other top residential architectural firms, to educate the public on resources available to LA Wildfire Victims seeking to rebuild.
THE GALLERY - COA ORGANIZATION 2023 - 2025 | LINCOLN, NE Collaborated to create opportunities for students within the University to showcase their design excellence and connect with industry professionals.
OMAHA BY DESIGN EXHIBITION - OMAHA URBAN CORE DEVELOPMENT 2023 | OMAHA, NE Collaborated with the Omaha Urban Core Development to research and produce design works intended for community development.
WILLIAM H. THOMPSON SCHOLARS LEARNING COMMUNITY & STUDY CAFE 2019 - 2023 | LINCOLN, NE Collaborated with the WHT learning community to provide resources and learning aid to University students.
SPATIAL JUSTICE ZINE EXHIBITION 2021 | LINCOLN, NE Produced a detailed, thought-provoking exhibition in collaboration with University faculty showcasing themes of injustice related to the built environment.
FIRST GENERATION HUSKER FOCUS GROUPS 2021 | LINCOLN, NE Collaborated with other First Generation University Students to produce critical research and provide feedback to University operations for the betterment of the student experience.
HONORS & AWARDS Closing Feature Article in Unicameral Design Magazine 2025 Issue Dana & DLR Group Fellowship Norman Ochsner Scholarship - Academic Design Excellence George E. Clayton Scholarship - Design for Rural Communities Flaherty-Kiernan Family Fund Scholarship Susan T. Buffett Scholarship Esther Freshman Memorial Scholarship Husker Power Scholarship College of Architecture Dean’s List Candidate for The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Candidate for The National Society of Leadership & Success Candidate for The Society of Collegiate Leadership & Achievement Candidate for The Golden Key International Honor Society
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SARAH KARLE FORMER DIRECTOR | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE KALI EKLUND MANAGING PRINCIPAL WILKINS ADP TOM TRENOLONE DESIGN DIRECTOR HDR