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    Evan Watson

    Designer & Educator

    Design | Greater Chicago Area, US

    Experience

    • Jan 2013 - Present
      Staff Architect / FitzGerald Associates Architects
    • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
      Temp Architect / Espo Corporation

      Work as a contracted architect for various types of architecture firms. Contracted work includes but limited to plan and design structures such as residential, retail, and other building types. Job duties may include designing and construction of building projects for clients according to their desires and requirements. Often research, plan, and design projects by applying knowledge of construction procedures, zoning and building codes and building materials.

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
      Owner / Evan Alex Design

      As owner I create designs, concepts, and sample layouts for graphic design and architectural projects for clients. Create company graphic standards, newsletter, websites, and logos.Design and implement create preliminary exterior renderings for potential residential, commercial and retail renovation. Consult regularly as a permit expediter and cad specialist for architecture companies; in which I obtain permits and educate on process of permit applications and building codes.

    • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
      Multi-Media Instructor / Options Laboratory School

      Instruct high school students in graphic design and architecture using software such as Adobe programs and SketchUp. Create curriculum maps and lesson plans to meet state standards while collaborating with colleagues. Conduct after-school youth program workshops and lessons on the business of art.

    • May 2011 - Jun 2012
      Design Associate / West Elm

      Sell furniture and interior finishes that fulfill the client’s needs and wishes by applying good design principals within the constraints of budget and taste. Projects range from home to office furnishings. Adhere to company design standards.

    • Sept 2009 - Sept 2011
      Adjunct Professor / ITT Technical Institute

      Instruct the associates and under graduates and graduates in the school of Drafting and Design. Also collaborate and create with colleagues, design curriculum, planned lectures and administered examinations.

    • Mar 2006 - Nov 2008
      Architect Intern / FitzGerald Associates Architects

      Managed preliminary work processes including measuring buildings; conducting site and code analysis; completing working drawings; and designing sketches, presentation drawings, diagrams, and schedules. Maintained accurate project and personnel records of time expended during each workday.

    • Jun 2001 - Mar 2006
      Architect/Intern / Taylor & Associates Architects

      Responsible for designing, construction documents, meeting with clients, constructing models, securing building permits, selecting interior finishes, organizing files, and general fieldwork. Project managed punch list, reviewed contracts, and prepared change orders.

    Education

    • 2004 - 2005
      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
      Master of Architecture in Architecture
      Activities: INOMA, Black Graduate Students
    • 1999 - 2004
      Tuskegee University
      Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture
      Activities: AIAS, Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society, TUBE
    • 1995 - 1999
      Proviso East High School

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