TUKESHA HILL Chicago, IL | 3125866775 | tukesha.hill@gmail.com EDUCATION Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Bachelor's of Architecture, Specialization in Architectural History and Theory CERTIFICATIONS
Empowerment, Leadership, and Mentorship (ELM) Certification Restorative Justice (RJ) and Peace Circle Keeping Certification SKILLS
May 2025
April 2021 May 2025
Technology: AutoCAD | QGIS| Revit |Rhino 3D| Enscape | Cura | Adobe Creative Cloud Other: MS Office Suite | Google Suite WORK EXPERIENCE Archie Motley Archival Intern Black Metropolis Research Consortium, Chicago, IL June 2025 – August 2025 ● Analyzed and interpreted historical manuscripts from the Zebina Eastman Papers. ● Enhanced AI-generated transcriptions using Transkribus to ensure textual accuracy and accessibility. ● Created and standardized descriptive metadata to align with archival best practices and CHM’s long-term initiatives for public engagement. Trade and Build Intern Healthy Hood Chicago, Chicago, IL June 2024 - August 2024 ● Collaborated with local youth to plan and execute community construction projects, providing mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and leadership development. ● Worked with teams to construct an outdoor performance stage, supporting cultural events and community engagement initiatives. ● Co-led efforts to revitalize a community garden, integrating sustainable landscaping practices and improving access to green space. ● Executed epoxy flooring installations from start to finish, including surface preparation, priming, mixing and applying epoxy, finishing, and curing, ensuring durable and polished surfaces. Architectural Intern Civic Projects Architecture, Chicago, IL June 2023 - August 2023 ● Developed 10+ design concepts for the Museum of Science and Industry’s Spark Program, creating interactive experiences to engage youth. ● Contributed to design development, drafting, and research for 10+ projects, including the Obama Presidential Center, ensuring alignment with client objectives. ● Produced CAD drawings, 3D models, and physical models for presentations, design reviews, and stakeholder engagement. Trade and Build Intern Healthy Hood Chicago, Chicago, IL June 2023 - August 2023 ● Designed a 20’ x 20’ mobile grocery store installation, serving 100+ families per event across 10+ neighborhoods, improving access to fresh food and essential resources. ● Coordinated planning and execution of mobile grocery initiatives alongside a team of 10 marginalized youth, fostering mentorship, leadership, and collaborative skills. ● Consulted on 10+ architectural improvement projects, including church renovations, hazard mitigation, community revitalization, and historic preservation, providing actionable design recommendations.