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SPENCER JEPPESEN

Brookings,SD

Summary

I am an architectural designer with a B.F.A. and Master of Architecture from SDSU. My background combines digital skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit with hands-on experience in fabrication, LiDAR scanning, and construction technology. I have developed building envelopes, conducted site analysis, and produced technical documentation, and I'm eager to apply these skills while working toward architectural licensure.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Technician

GHP Systems, Incorporated
01.2023 - 01.2025

Worked with GHP Systems in two periods: 2016–2020 and 2023–2025.

  • Supported a wide range of construction and maintenance projects, including renovating a trailer home, converting a shipping container into a kitchen, and building an outdoor bathroom facility.
  • Performed site improvements such as trenching for water redirection, plowing fields, and installing automatic water feeders for large-scale gardening operations.
  • Conducted groundskeeping and structural maintenance, including replacing metal shed panels, welding small repairs, and laying gravel with a skid steer.
  • Operated heavy equipment and tools, including forklifts, skid steers, tractors, backhoes, mills, lathes, and standard woodshop machinery, to complete project needs.
  • Applied hands-on problem-solving and fabrication skills to deliver practical, durable solutions.

Assistant Manager

Casey's General Store
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Promoted to Assistant Manager, supervising employees, handling bank runs and securing change, training new team members, and overseeing closing procedures.

Team Member

Casey's General Store
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided customer service and managed daily store operations, including cash handling and restocking.
  • Took inventory, managed stock levels, and ensured cooler and shelf organization.

Research Assistant

South Dakota State University
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted 3D modeling and visualization using Rhino 7 and Grasshopper.
  • Performed 3D scanning of residential structures for academic research, generating point cloud data with Recap Pro.
  • Assisted in manipulating and analyzing scan data for architectural research applications.

Education

M.Arch - Architecture

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
08.2025

B.F.A - Architecture

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05.2024

A.A.S. Degree - Electrical Systems Technology

Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
05.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in the following software: Rhino 7, Grasshopper, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, Climate Studio, Recap Pro, Lumion, D5 Render, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Applying sustainable and resilient design strategies
  • Skilled in operating mills, lathes, tractors, backhoe loaders, and woodshop tools
  • Conducting site analysis to integrate environmental, cultural, and historical context into design
  • Skilled in developing building envelopes to improve energy performance and occupant comfort
  • Proficient in LiDAR scanning for site and building documentation

Timeline

Field Technician

GHP Systems, Incorporated
01.2023 - 01.2025

Assistant Manager

Casey's General Store
07.2022 - 08.2022

Team Member

Casey's General Store
05.2022 - 07.2022

Research Assistant

South Dakota State University
05.2021 - 08.2021

M.Arch - Architecture

South Dakota State University

B.F.A - Architecture

South Dakota State University

A.A.S. Degree - Electrical Systems Technology

Lake Area Technical College