Elias Kim
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Currently a graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis, pursuing a Master of Architecture and Master of Construction Management dual-degree to develop design and project management skills. Studied economics and music as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University. Quick and passionate learner with a strong work ethic, commitment to succeed, and adaptability to take on new tasks and excel both individually and through teamwork.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Contributor
Micro-Business Incubator Project
01.2019
- Participated in STEM-related classes designed for elementary students
- Helped elementary students fully operate STEM-related toys using appropriate guidelines
- Helped raise funds through these sessions and donated the money to non-profit organizations
Contributor
Omni-Drone Initiative
01.2019
- Helped build commercial drones that provided education and job-training opportunities for developing countries
- Helped establish drone piloting schools in Paraguay, South America
- Introduced Paraguayan students to the essentials of handling commercial drones for urgent purposes, such as medicine deliveries and emergency, and search-and-rescue plans
Member
World Dream Initiative (WDI)
01.2019
- Gathered resources and sold them at a local yard sale to raise funds for commercial drones.
- Investigated business plans and strategies for effectiveness and contributed in building ideas regarding drone materials and prototypes
Teacher’s Assistant
Sapient Academy (Formerly known as Ryan Prep Academy)
01.2019
- Worked as a teacher’s assistant at an SAT/ACT Test Prep Academy
- Assisted instructor in grading homework and practice exams
Financial Organizer
“The Horizon” Weather Balloon Launch Project
01.2018
- Led the Business Management Group and organized financial records and transactions for material usage and project tasks
- Fundraised for high-tech durable materials and helped recruit volunteers for the project
- Helped secure a major sponsorship from GoPro and permission from the FAA
Participant
Harvard GSD Design Discovery
Cambridge, MA
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed an intensive three-week, in-person architecture studio program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design with a focus in landscape architecture
- Gained knowledge in landscape architecture design disciplines and honed skills in creating environments that are inclusive, equitable and practical for diverse communities
- Explored the planning and conservation of both human-built and natural environments, ranging from rural to urban-scale park and infrastructure initiatives
- Further developed skills through the hands-on experience in physical modeling, assembly and fabrication
Participant
Columbia GSAPP Introduction to Architecture
New York City, NY
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed an intensive five-week, in-person architecture studio program at the Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture Planning and Preservation exploring contemporary architectural design processes
- Explored the evolving dynamics of architectural practice in our interconnected world, emphasizing the translation between virtual and physical environments
- Addressed key questions about merging physical and virtual realms, the role of making in a digital workshop, and the emergence of communities around virtual design
- Gained proficiency in model making and other various tools, such as graphic design and 3D modeling tools used in the architecture discipline, including Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
Education
Master of Architecture & Master of Construction Management - Architecture/Construction Management
Washington University in St. Louis - Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
St. Louis, MO05-2027
Bachelor of Arts in Economics - Economics, Music (Second Major)
Vanderbilt University - College of Arts And Science
Nashville, TN05-2024
High School -
Crean Lutheran High School
Irvine, CA06-2020
High School -
The Webb School of California
Claremont, CA01-2019
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Creativity
- Organization
- Financial Audits
- Performing Art (Clarinet)
- Korean (fluent)
- Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Rhino
- CAD
- Basic Knowledge of Revit
- Model Making
- Digital Fabrication
- Video Production (Final Cut Pro)
- Community engagement
- Brand awareness
- Content strategy
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Participant
Harvard GSD Design Discovery
07.2023 - 07.2023
Participant
Columbia GSAPP Introduction to Architecture
07.2022 - 08.2022
Contributor
Micro-Business Incubator Project
01.2019
Contributor
Omni-Drone Initiative
01.2019
Member
World Dream Initiative (WDI)
01.2019
Teacher’s Assistant
Sapient Academy (Formerly known as Ryan Prep Academy)
01.2019
Financial Organizer
“The Horizon” Weather Balloon Launch Project
01.2018
Master of Architecture & Master of Construction Management - Architecture/Construction Management
Washington University in St. Louis - Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Economics - Economics, Music (Second Major)
Vanderbilt University - College of Arts And Science
High School -
Crean Lutheran High School
High School -
The Webb School of California