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education	Master of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2010 Concentration in sustainable design Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1998, Summa Cum Laude with Distinction in the Arts
experience	2009-2010, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology, Course: Architecture 1060, Common First Year Lead a weekly class of 50 first year students in an active discussion on the designed, built and lived environment. Develop course lectures, powerpoint presentations, and assignments to activate careful looking, close reading and discussion among students. Meet with students, faculty, and other teaching assistants to promote a robust cross-disciplinary educational experience. 2008-2009, Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology Design of print and digital marketing materials for the College of Architecture. Work closely with the Assistant Director of the College of Architecture on course development, jury selections, and project research focused on sustainable design concepts. Create and facilitate printing of advertisements promoting upcoming lectures and events. 2007, Summer Study Abroad, Georgia Institute of Technology, Greece and Italy “Classical Design, Classical Architecture” tour and related coursework Establish the foundations of an architectural education by participating in coursework designed to create a physical connection between classical and contemporary discourses of architecture and modes of practice. 2004-2007, Graphic Designer, Signs By Tomorrow, Atlanta, GA Design of custom signs and displays including environmental graphics, wayfinding, monument signs, light boxes, window graphics, etc. Manage and facilitate all custom print jobs. Logo creation and reconstruction. Respond quickly and accurately to client design changes. 2000-2004, Design and Marketing Associate, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops, Milwaukee, WI Participate in a creative team environment to generate new marketing and design ideas and directions. Design, layout, and edit monthly newsletter, providing copywriting and spot illustrations. Create and maintain company website. Work closely with printers and publishers to ensure quality. Design all print advertising, logos, in-store signage, and promotional materials.
honors + awards	2010, 1st place, Master’s Project Prize, School of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology 2010, AF Beckum Memorial Architecture Scholarship 2010, Lecture, Kirkwood Community College, “Architecture: Culture + Technology” 2008, 2nd place, City of the Future competition, member of the Georgia Tech Architecture team 2007, Solar Decathlon, member of the Georgia Tech construction seminar and traveled to Washington D.C. as part of the competition crew 2005, Cover and interior illustrations, Keeping House by Clara Sereni, SUNY Press 2002-2004, Exhibiting Artist, Luckystar Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2001, Visiting Artist Lecture, Maine College of Art “Narrative Structures in Contemporary Art” 1999, Visiting Artist Lecture, Maine College of Art “Art After Art School”
knowledge	Autocad, Sketchup, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Powerpoint, Word, Excel
contact	email: brian@briantown.com phone: 404.707.3310 References available upon request.
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