Monday, June 25, 2007
Welcome
This summer I interned at KwanHenmi Architecture/Planning, Inc. in San Francisco. Overall I had a great time and learned a lot about the profession as well as what it takes to be an architect. Although the office setting was different than I had originally thought it would be and the work I was doing was also different, I enjoyed every minute of my internship and it has strengthened my desire to become an architect.
My Resume
D A N A H A N S E N
289 Makin Grade, Kentfield, California 94904
Phone: (415) 259-0744 • E-Mail: dhansen1015@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
289 Makin Grade, Kentfield, California 94904
Phone: (415) 259-0744 • E-Mail: dhansen1015@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure an internship position with an architecture firm.
WORK EXPERIENCE
June-July 2007 KwanHenmi Architecture Firm San Francisco, CA
Intern
o Learn of what takes place in an architecture firm and what it takes to be an architect
o Create “Flythroughs” for the subway system being designed in San Francisco
November 2006-present Emporio Rulli’s Larkspur, CA
Part-time Counter Clerk
o Operate cash register
o Serve customers
Summer 2006 Day Care San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
Volunteer Assistant
o Help teach, play with, and feed a group of 25 two year-olds
o Communicate with staff and children in Spanish
Summer 2004 Ross Recreation Summer Camp Ross, CA
Assistant Counselor
o Assist children in activities such as artwork, games, and other activities
o Completed babysitting course with first aid and CPR
EDUCATION
June-July 2007 ROP/STC Advanced Internship Class San Rafael, CA
o Reflection and analysis of work situations
o Design and produce online communication
o Conduct industry, organization-specific and educational research
July-August 2006 MexArt San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
o Summer program. Art classes six hours per day, Spanish classes two hours per day. Volunteered in a day care center
2004-present Redwood High School Larkspur, CA
Currently a Junior with 3.6 GPA
o Honors Architecture & Design
o Varsity Lacrosse
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
o Computers: Mac & PC, MS Word, Power Point, Excel, currently learning REVIT Autodesk computer program
o Art: Drawing & Painting
o Community Service: member of National Charity League (NCL) since 2002
WORK EXPERIENCE
June-July 2007 KwanHenmi Architecture Firm San Francisco, CA
Intern
o Learn of what takes place in an architecture firm and what it takes to be an architect
o Create “Flythroughs” for the subway system being designed in San Francisco
November 2006-present Emporio Rulli’s Larkspur, CA
Part-time Counter Clerk
o Operate cash register
o Serve customers
Summer 2006 Day Care San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
Volunteer Assistant
o Help teach, play with, and feed a group of 25 two year-olds
o Communicate with staff and children in Spanish
Summer 2004 Ross Recreation Summer Camp Ross, CA
Assistant Counselor
o Assist children in activities such as artwork, games, and other activities
o Completed babysitting course with first aid and CPR
EDUCATION
June-July 2007 ROP/STC Advanced Internship Class San Rafael, CA
o Reflection and analysis of work situations
o Design and produce online communication
o Conduct industry, organization-specific and educational research
July-August 2006 MexArt San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
o Summer program. Art classes six hours per day, Spanish classes two hours per day. Volunteered in a day care center
2004-present Redwood High School Larkspur, CA
Currently a Junior with 3.6 GPA
o Honors Architecture & Design
o Varsity Lacrosse
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
o Computers: Mac & PC, MS Word, Power Point, Excel, currently learning REVIT Autodesk computer program
o Art: Drawing & Painting
o Community Service: member of National Charity League (NCL) since 2002
Internship Description
- Check dimensions of plans to match the dimensions of SketchUp model
- Work on “flythrough” of MUNI Central Subway at Union Square
- Help prepare for office move
- Check PDF files to be sent to clients
- Various office jobs
Organization Overview
KwanHenmi Architecture/Planning, Inc. has a total of 33 architects in their San Francisco office. They also have an office in Oakland with 25 architects. KwanHenmi is a well known architecture firm and has worked on many projects such as AT&T Park. Mr. Henmi and Mrs. Kwan are the Presidents and CEOs of the company, but the atmosphere in the firm is very friendly and everyone seems to be their own boss. Everyone works together, giving each other advice. On Fridays there are design critiques in which people present the project they are working on and others who aren't working on that project ask questions and give advice.
Organization Structure and Culture
- Denis Henmi: President and CEO
- Sylvia Kwan: President and CEO
- Robert Jansen: Associate and Director of Operations
- Mona Tamari: My Supervisor and Head of Transportation Unit
KwanHenmi Architecture and Planning is a firm located near Pier 39 in San Francisco that focuses on transportation, education, residential, commercial, and civic work. They have worked on projects including AT&T Park, Moscone West, SF Main Library, Pier 45, and the MUNI New Central Subway.
Career Path to the Top
•Average GPA: 3.7 - 4.2
•Training: None necessary prior to college, but as much experience is good in order to get a head start
•Apprenticeships: Interning, summer clerks at an architecture firm
•Colleges: Cal Poly, University of Miami at Ohio, UC Berkeley, Boulder, University of Oregon, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, MIT, Yale, Cornell University, Harvard
•Costs (averages):
–(California) State Schools: $8,000 per year
–Public Universities: $22,000 per year
–Private Universities: $30,000 per year
•Training: None necessary prior to college, but as much experience is good in order to get a head start
•Apprenticeships: Interning, summer clerks at an architecture firm
•Colleges: Cal Poly, University of Miami at Ohio, UC Berkeley, Boulder, University of Oregon, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, MIT, Yale, Cornell University, Harvard
•Costs (averages):
–(California) State Schools: $8,000 per year
–Public Universities: $22,000 per year
–Private Universities: $30,000 per year
How My Internship Fits My Future
•From this internship experience my interest in Architecture has greatened
•I have made many connections through KwanHenmi Architecture/Planning Firm that will help me in obtaining future jobs in architecture
•I have learned that architecture allows for a lot of design freedom, which is what I am interested in doing
•I know that with proper training in architecture I will have the skills to be an architect
•I have made many connections through KwanHenmi Architecture/Planning Firm that will help me in obtaining future jobs in architecture
•I have learned that architecture allows for a lot of design freedom, which is what I am interested in doing
•I know that with proper training in architecture I will have the skills to be an architect
Advice to New Interns
•Always be on time
•Dress appropriately
•Don’t be afraid to ask questions
•Make as many connections as possible
•Always have something to do
–If you don’t have anything to do, ask your supervisor if there’s anything you can do to help
•Dress appropriately
•Don’t be afraid to ask questions
•Make as many connections as possible
•Always have something to do
–If you don’t have anything to do, ask your supervisor if there’s anything you can do to help
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