RESUME
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS - SCHOLARSHIPS
AIA South Louisiana Endowed Scholarship
Fall 2020
Edward C. Mathes Endowed Superior Graduate Student Scholarship
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
The Dean’s Scholar Award
Fall 2018 - Spring 2019
C. Gayle Zembower Endowed Architectural Scholarship
Fall 2019 - Spring 2020
Design Excellence in Architectural Studies:
Spring 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018 - Spring 2020
Presidents List:
Fall 2016, Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
Tops (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students):
Fall 2015 - Spring 2019
Student Government Assoc. Scholarship
Fall 2017 - Spring 2019
Black Faculty and Staff Assoc. Academic Award
Fall 2016 - Spring 2019
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
Research Assistant
I have assisted Professor Corey Saft with HABS Drawings for the Richard Cattle Auction Barn in Abbeville, LA. I have also helped plan, design, and layout multiple affordable housing projects in the Lafayette, LA area, and I assisted with the production and editing of the LA Housing Lab Housing Heuristics Booklet (2019 Edition).
Teacher's Assistant
One of the greatest joys of being a teacher's assistant is being able to motivate, cultivate, and inspire young designers. I have assisted Assistant Professor Sarah Young with 1st Year Design Studio by offering helpful critiques, reviews, and grading.
I have also taught a course on computer programs with Assistant Professor Nadya Kozinets, in this course we taught the basics for AutoCAD and Revit to upper-undergraduate students.
EDUCATION
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Master of Architecture
August 2019 - December 2020
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies
Magna Cum Laude
August 2015 - May 2019
SKILLS
Revit
Rhino
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Premiere Pro
Sefaira
Enscape
Lumion
EXPERIENCE
INTERNSHIPS:
db Architecture of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA - Summer 2020
Revit Production Work and Construction Documents
Stantec Architecture Inc.
Plano, TX - Summer 2019
SD, DD, Group Project, and Post Production Work
MEMBERSHIPS:
National Organization of Minority Architect Students
Graduate Liaison, Vice President, Volunteer and Service
Fall 2015 - Present
Selected Participant:
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Architecture Company
MLK Day of Service
Spring 2019
Black Male Leadership Association
Scholarship Chair, Volunteer, and Service
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Fall 2016 - Present
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society (Architecture)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Spring 2018 - Present
EMPLOYER:
Red Lerille’s Health and Racquet Club - Lafayette, LA
Staff and Manager of Snack Bar and Grill
August 2015 - May 2019
VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE:
Lafayette Middle School, Lafayette, LA
Spring 2016 - Present
Habitat for Humanity, Lafayette, LA
Spring 2016 - Present
REFERENCE
WORK REFERENCES
Samantha Raburn Markham, AIA, NCARB
Associate | Project Architect
Stantec Architecture Inc.
Samantha.markham@stantec.com
David Beverly
Architect & General Contractor
db|ARCHITECTURE of ACADIANA, LLC
david@dbarchitectureofacadiana.com
ACADEMIC REFERENCES
Kiwana McClung, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
Associate Professor, Faculty Advisor of NOMAS Chapter
School of Architecture & Design
kiwana.mcclung@louisiana.edu
Kari Smith
Interim Director and Professor
School of Architecture & Design
kari.smith@louisiana.edu
INTERESTS
Health and Fitness
Basketball
Rendering / Graphics
Photography and Travel
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WHAT I WILL BRING TO THE TABLE
OBSERVANT AND RESPONSIVE
Engage & Influence
When entering a new environment, I become observant of people, actions, etc.. Learning from those who are where I want to be. I am confident in my abilities but I am constantly challenging myself to become better and more efficient. As a designer, my job is to identify the problem, access the existing conditions, devise the most effective scheme, and produce.
MOTIVATED, DISCIPLINED, AND PASSIONATE
Expand Your Network
I am highly motivated to accomplishing every goal I set before myself, but I possess a quality called discipline. I stay locked in and determined to finish the job on time; willing to take any sacrifice deemed necessarily. I'm passionate about providing the best David Allen to the table. This means I will only bring the best of my work, advice, and self every single day.
DILIGENT AND INNOVATED
Cutting Edge
Hardest Worker in the Room. I may not be the smartest or most talented person in the room, but no one can say they out-work me. I am not afraid to fail and fail again; quitting is never an option. I must produce at the highest level; it is what you expect and it is what I expect from myself.
Fall in Love with the Process.
Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
"The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams."
Oprah Winfrey