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Joel Edwards

American Fork

Summary

Aspiring architect with a background in hospitality and hands-on residential construction experience. Passionate about the intersection of form and function, with a growing interest in sustainable materials and intentional, community-centered design. Currently developing skills in freehand sketching, watercolor, and digital modeling to better express architectural concepts and ideas.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line/Prep Cook

The Crack Shack, Lehi, Utah

Delivery Driver

Papa John’s, American Fork, Utah

Online Pickup and Delivery Associate

Walmart - American Fork, Utah

Back of House Manager

SuperChix, American Fork, Utah

Line Cook

Costa Vida, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Server

Mastra Italian Bakery, American Fork, Utah
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service, multitasked, and trained new employees.

Study Abroad, Greece and Italy
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Enhanced sketching and watercolor techniques.
  • Analyzed historical and modern architecture from an international perspective.

Residential Construction (Various Roles)
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Worked on surveying, concrete, framing, painting, and millwork design for residential builds.

Education

A.S. - Engineering Design Technology

Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah
06.2025

GED - undefined

American Fork High School
American Fork, Utah
05.2020

Skills

  • -Proficient in Revit, SketchUp, and AutoCAD
  • -Experience in hand drafting (watercolor, pencil, ink)
  • -Strong understanding of architectural design principles
  • -Proficient in creating building sections, construction sheets, and CAD drafting
  • -Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • -Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Efficient multitasking

Certification

Pursuing LEED Green Associate and additional sustainable design certifications

Affiliations

Member of AIAS and ICAA

Certifications

Pursuing LEED Green Associate and additional sustainable design certifications.

Timeline

Study Abroad, Greece and Italy
06.2024 - 08.2024

Server

Mastra Italian Bakery, American Fork, Utah
01.2024 - Current

Residential Construction (Various Roles)
08.2019 - 05.2020

Line/Prep Cook

The Crack Shack, Lehi, Utah

Delivery Driver

Papa John’s, American Fork, Utah

Online Pickup and Delivery Associate

Walmart - American Fork, Utah

Back of House Manager

SuperChix, American Fork, Utah

Line Cook

Costa Vida, Pleasant Grove, Utah

GED - undefined

American Fork High School

A.S. - Engineering Design Technology

Utah Valley University