Kahler Paulson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic candidate with transferable skills in collaboration, communication, and project coordination. Experience in fast-paced environments, managing tasks efficiently while supporting team objectives. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team in the architecture or related fields. Willing to learn and adapt to new situations, with a strong mind for noticing details.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Fellow
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office of Undergraduate Research
Milwaukee, WI
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Worked under the direction of Dr. Arijit Sen in UWM's Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures Field School.
- Interacted directly in the field, talking with community members to collect oral histories and build rapport.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and strategize next steps for ongoing research initiatives.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully navigating changes in project scope or direction, remaining focused on achieving desired outcomes.
- Presented research findings at academic conferences on my own, increasing visibility of the university's undergraduate research program.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office of Undergraduate Research
Milwaukee, WI
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Attended the Undergraduate Research @ University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UR@UWM) Summer Research program, in which the Office of Undergraduate Research hosts a small group of incoming students to campus for four weeks during the summer to become involved in faculty research with leading UWM researchers.
- Paired with a researcher on campus, spending 25–35 hours a week in my research mentors' lab setting to learn directly in the field.
- Met with the other summer researchers in a seminar that introduced us to the culture of university research.
- Participated in social activities with other incoming students to help us all make valuable connections and become familiar with the UWM environment.
Host
Texas Roadhouse
East Peoria, IL
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Greeted and seated guests efficiently, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed waitlists and reservations using digital systems for optimal table turnover.
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to streamline service flow during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new hosts on company procedures and customer service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee05-2029
High School Diploma -
East Peoria Community High School
East Peoria, IL05-2024
Skills
- Participatory action research
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Project planning and management
- Adobe creative suite
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Intellectual curiosity
- Motivated self-starter
- Detail-oriented
Accomplishments
- Presented nominated class work at UWM's SUPERjury exhibition, an event held to foster self-reflection and stimulate a conversation about the state of architecture within the school and how our work relates to contemporary issues in practice and the world.
- Gave an oral presentation in 2025 and 2026 at UWM's Undergraduate Research Symposium about the work I've done during my undergraduate research fellowship that year.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Fellow
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office of Undergraduate Research
09.2024 - 05.2026
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office of Undergraduate Research
07.2024 - 07.2024
Host
Texas Roadhouse
09.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
High School Diploma -
East Peoria Community High School