Addison McClary
Elmhurst,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated architecture student with a passion for art, innovation, and design. Growing up in and around Chicago I was always exposed to architectural and urban planning masterpieces that sparked my interest in the field. I spent most of my high school years participating in a teen art and design volunteer group that specialized in design's application in architecture. Before college I had always been an artist before an architect, but as I started SCAD's architecture curriculum I couldn't help but also fall in love with the technical aspects of the career as well. Some of my favorite classes being structural engineering and construction technology. I am perseverant and am great at problem solving. I am a quick learner, and am incredibly eager to immerse myself in an architecture firm setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architectural Tour Guide
Urban Kayaks
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Educated and informed visitors about Chicago's Architectural history while kayaking down the Chicago River.
- Received numerous positive reviews from clients, reflecting strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of tour subjects.
- Engaged daily in teamwork when it came to managing tour groups and the daily tasks that kept the boat house and dock organized
Marketing Intern
Arthur J. Gallagher
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Assisted in the planning and execution of successful product launch events.
- Conducted market research to identify target audiences and optimize marketing efforts.
- Coordinated with graphic designers to produce visually appealing advertising materials for print and digital media.
Co-Lead, Art Camp Counselor
Elmhurst Art Museum
2019.05 - 2021.08
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
- Taught campers skills such as problem solving and how to use different art materials to increase camper's self-reliance and confidence
- Coordinated and led individual arts and crafts, team projects and recreational outdoor activities for both small and large groups of campers of various ages.
Education
B.F.A - Architecture
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA05.2026
High School Diploma -
York Community High School
Elmhurst, IL05.2021
Skills
- Technical and digital Drafting
- Technical and digital model making
- Basic knowledge of AutoCad, Rhino, Revit
- Basics of environmental control (HVAC, thermal regulation, lighting, etc)
- Public speaking and teamwork
- Basic knowledge of structural systems
- Space planning
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Construction documentation
- Extensive Architectural History Knowledge
Volunteer Experience
Elmhurst Art Museum's Teen Art Council, Founding Member, 2017, present, Focused on teamwork and collaboration to create cohesive Architecture-related projects that are displayed in various galleries and exhibitions, or engaging our community in though provoking activities that help tie together main themes and mottos of our museum, Although supervised by the educational director, the Teen Art Council is almost entirely teen-run and operated., Projects I have collaborated on or led include:, - Bauhaus Exhibition Costumes and Performance (2019), - Par Excellence Redux (2021), - ArchiTeen'Zine (2019-2020), - Diversity, Housing, and Inequity Collages (2021)
Affiliations
- American Institute of Architecture Students SCAD Chapter
Certification
- Wood Shop and Laser Cutting Training - [2023]
- Adobe Photoshop Certification [2021]
Timeline
Architectural Tour Guide
Urban Kayaks
2023.06 - 2023.09
Marketing Intern
Arthur J. Gallagher
2022.06 - 2022.09
Co-Lead, Art Camp Counselor
Elmhurst Art Museum
2019.05 - 2021.08
B.F.A - Architecture
Savannah College of Art And Design
High School Diploma -
York Community High School
- Wood Shop and Laser Cutting Training - [2023]
- Adobe Photoshop Certification [2021]
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