Leadership
Austen Keever
Ph.D. Candidate
Boulder
Summary
High-energy student currently finalizing my Bachelors diploma in Environmental Design in Architecture and prepared to contribute abilities to a Project Designer role while further developing acquired skills and gaining real-world experience. Highly organized, responsible and well-versed in BIM, Adobe Suite as well as other various creative programs. Positively impact innovative operations with top-notch communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University Of Colorado Boulder
2020-08 - Current
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication in the field of design development.
- Worked with students on the iterative process which gave new perspectives on the paths on how to take on the creative journey.
Independent Researcher
McNair Scholars
2020-04 - 2020-09
- Generated data models, performed various forms of analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
- The goal of this research was to develop a solution to understand how our urban living and working settings begin to mingle as Architecture and the Built Environment change with the repercussions of SARS-CoV-2, otherwise known as COVID-19.
- Much of the development came through online research of architectural firms and their response to dynamic change, various personal insights to how people are reacting to their current inhabited space across the world and even precedents of how history responded to previous outbreaks.
- After extensive analysis, findings from a literature review show that individuals are anxious about large city settings, but they need not be. Urban density is not the issue, simply the quality of the environment itself. The findings may be useful in redesigning urban spaces and buildings.
Designer/ Laborer/ Intern
Mountview Builders, Inc
2015-05 - 2017-08
- Created unique and functional esthetic designs that helped boost productivity, increase sales and attract customers.
- Pursued business development opportunities and fostered positive relationships with clients through engaging presentations.
- Developed drawings, presentations and cost estimates in order to coordinate work with contractors.
- Responsible for planning the use and layout of the space with furniture, fixtures, etc.
- Used AutoCAD and Revit to create images and layouts for over a dozen projects.
- Assisted with manual labor on jobs sites when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Design in Architecture
University Of Colorado Boulder
2016-08 - Current
Skills
Photoshop
IBM
Leadership
Mac
Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
Presentations
Problem Solving
Articulate Public Speaker
Adobe Creative Suite
Freehand Sketching
Revit
Certification
Baylor University McNair Scholars Research Conference
2020-10
Month of Modern Emerging Designers
2019-09
Research Interests
- Architecture
- Geography, Planning and Design
- Utilization of the Built Environment
- Architectural Technology
- History, Theory and Society of Architecture
Timeline
Baylor University McNair Scholars Research Conference
2020-10
Teaching Assistant
University Of Colorado Boulder
2020-08 - Current
Independent Researcher
McNair Scholars
2020-04 - 2020-09
Month of Modern Emerging Designers
2019-09
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Design in Architecture
University Of Colorado Boulder
2016-08 - Current
Designer/ Laborer/ Intern
Mountview Builders, Inc
2015-05 - 2017-08