​Education:​
               Certificate of Sign Language - Minnesota State, Moorhead `11​
               Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design - North Dakota State University, Fargo `12​
               Master's of Architecture - North Dakota State University, Fargo `13

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Work Experience:

              Gallaudet University, Washington, DC - University Jr. Architect Intern​
                      Duties- To assist University Architect with campus Master Plan, lead design              ​
                      efforts for mid-size projects, Jr. Project Manager, and Assistant. (2011-current)​
                North Dakotat State University, Fargo, ND - Teaching Assistant (2009-2010)​
                Sears Portrait Studios - Fargo, ND - Manager in Training (2007-2011)​
                T. Specht Photography - Saint Stephen, MN - Small Business Owner (2007-current)

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Projects:

​                Gallaudet University:

                Residence Hall Kitchen Renovation - lead designer
                University Library Archives - lead designer
                Presidential Suite and Pressbox - schematic designer and project manager $500k
                DeafSpace Class Room Redesign - designer and project manager

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​Organizations:
               Delta Tau Delta - North Dakota State University: Founding Father, New Member Educator

               GS+A - North Dakota State University: President
               Graduate Student Association - North Dakota State University: Graduate Student

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Community Service:
               1996 : Salvation Army
               2000 : Fundraiser Organizer - Raised three-thousand pounds of food for area food shelf
               2001 : Fundraiser Organizer - Raised $4500 for families directly effected by 9/11 terrorist attack
               2002 : Boys and Girls Club of America              
               2004 : Fundraiser Organizer - Raised $2000 for familes directly effected by Indian Ocean Tsunami
               2004 : Salvation Army
               2005 : Habitat for Humanity
               2011 : Boys and Girls Club of America
               2012 : Led a fund-raiser - Raised $4000 for four familes of NDSU students killed in a car accident​

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I take pride in my hard working, dedicated and self motivated personality. I am a forward thinking individual that works well on teams to problem solve and create. I enjoy spending time with family and laughing with friends. Giving back and helping others is what drives me.