Curriculum Vitae OBJECTIVE Educationally diversified, detail focused, and team oriented individual seeking a Junior Architect position with a company offering the opportunity for growth and advancement. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2012 – Current Designer, Tyler Neal Kuenzi Design LLC, Phoenix, AZ Design consulting firm that provides ideas and solutions for residential projects. Services include space and flow planning, FF&E selection and specification, and architectural detail drawings.
Tyler received a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a focus in International Business from Oregon State University. As part of his degree program he studied abroad in Vienna, Austria where he collaborated with other international students that led to an increased awareness of the economic, political, geographical, and sociocultural factors which impact doing business across national boundaries. In 2012 Tyler received a Masters of Architecture as well as a Masters of Urban Design degree from Arizona State University. He collaborated with Darren Petrucci on his Independent Thesis titled Coupled Networks, which won the Independent Thesis Prize Award that is awarded to the most exemplary thesis design project. A diverse educational construct has greatly impacted his design philosophy, which ranges from theory based to rationally based design. His design process includes using an integrative approach or a whole-system perspective to bridge the gap between avantgarde and rationally based architecture, in order to operate in the overlapping zone between the two extremes. He believes that architecture, infrastructure, and technology must learn how to position themselves to confront the issues of energy, inequality, and environmental degradation. The opportunity for our future lies in coupling multiple processes with spatial experiences to declare architecture and infrastructure as open systems that are adaptive and responsive to contextual considerations.
2011 – 2013 Architectural Assistant, Bridgit Inc., Scottsdale, AZ Recruited to stay on staff after completion of summer internship. Assessed and maintained an overview of current projects to ensure on-time completion. Utilized business experience and training to provide exemplary service and project management to clients. Summer 2010 Architecture Intern, Bridgit Inc., Scottsdale, AZ Project: The Phoenician Resort Ballroom Expansion, Phoenix AZ Identified defects and issues during the construction process and assisted in developing solutions to ensure on-time completion. Communicated daily with the owner’s representative, contractor, and consultants to discuss challenges, potential solutions, and schedule. Summer 2009 Architecture Intern, Fitch AAD, Phoenix, AZ Project: True Religion Brand Jeans Store, Scottsdale AZ Participated in meetings with clients to develop design solutions. Thrived in a collaborative and diversified atmosphere that included interior designers, graphic designers, brand specialists, and architects. Conceptualized, designed, and collaborated with clients to produce idea boards that established creative vision. Collaborated with office staff and clients to provide solutions to architectural needs. Created technical details for construction documents. 2007 - 2008 Design Consultant, Kuenzi Construction, Portland, OR Created innovative design solutions for rehabbing existing homes. Worked with general and subcontractors to keep projects on time and on task.