swilkeshapiro.com

I am currently seeking employment in architectural design, neighborhood revitalization, or related fields.

Education

Washington University in St. Louis [Aug 1993 - May 2000]

• Master of Architecture (M.Arch), 2000
• Master of Social Work (MSW in Community and Economic Development), 2000
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1997

Relevant Skills

Design and Construction

• Demonstrated experience in all architectural phases from proposal to design to construction admin
• Master planning and site acquisition plans for private, government, and tax credit funded projects
• Application of ANSI/ADA, UFAS, and FHA codes in accessible and universal design
• Variety of project types including residential, commercial tenant, senior, loft, and historic

Development and Management

• Feasibility studies, zoning approval, design, construction document production, and construction administration phases for projects totaling over $60 million in construction cost
• Coordination of design team and consultants through successful zoning and PUD processes
• Setting and maintaining drawing production schedules

Computer and Technology

• Expert in AutoCAD/Arch. Desktop, Photoshop, PageMaker, SketchUp, web design, ArcView GIS
• Web design, Drupal CMS, web site development, HTML

Some of the images on this web site were acquired from Wikimedia Commons. Photo credits appear here.

• Des Moines Skyline at Night (rotating header image) - Patricia Hawks, 12/1/2008. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0. Original image at Wikimedia Commons