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CONTACT:

e1: chris.james.3265@gmail.com

e2: christopher_james@gsd.harvard.edu

REGISTRATIONS:

Louisiana Board of Architectural Examiners: 9456

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards: 752449

American Institute of Architects: 38795698

skills:

Real Estate Financial Modeling and Analysis
Construction Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects)
GIS
3D Digital Modeling (Revit, Rhino, Sketchup)
2D Digital Drafting (AutoCAD, Bluebam)
Analog Drawing and Modeling
Fluent in Spanish and English

education experience:

Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) | Cambridge, MA

Graduation: August 2024

- Master in Real Estate

- Relevant Coursework: Advanced Real Estate Finance, Development, and Management; Urban Economics and Market Analysis; Affordable Housing and Community Development; Public and Private Development; Real Estate Law; US Housing Policy

Louisiana State University (LSU) | Baton Rouge, LA

Graduation: May 2018

GPA: 4.0; Summa Cum Laude

- Bachelor of Architecture

- Business Administration Minor

- LSU Honors College

- LSU Distinguished Communicator Program

LSU College of Art and Design in Rome Program | Rome, Italy

Fall 2016 Semester Study Abroad

Countryside High School | Clearwater, FL

Graduation: June 2013

GPA: 4.0

work experience:

Architect | Tipton Associates APAC | Baton Rouge, LA

March 2020 - July 2023

Managed a team of 3 designers within the Food Service Design Studio, focused on design documentation, consultant coordination, construction administration, and adherence to project budget and schedule. Selected projects include a 20,000 SF student center for the University of Louisiana Monroe and a community park for the town of Brusly, LA.

Architectural Associate | Hoffpauir Studio LLC | Baton Rouge, LA

June 2018 - February 2020

Supported the design team on historic renovations, including a re-roof of Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site in St. Francisville, LA. Coordinated compliance with State design and construction regulations for public projects.

President's Future Leaders in Research Program at LSU | Baton Rouge, LA

August 2013 - December 2017

Through work-study research funding, conducted research on the relationship between dynamic environmental systems and architectural design within the context of the Louisiana Coast, in partnership with the LSU Coastal Sustainability Studio. Projects completed include Elevated Architectures, The NOLA Marais Strategy, Oystower | Oystown, and the Pecan Acres Resilient Resettlement.

Student Intern Architect | Coleman Partners Architects LLC | Baton Rouge, LA

August 2017 - May 2018

Aided in the construction administration phase of projects, ranging from educational to hospitality work.

Engage the Nations Intern | All Peoples Church Tijuana | Tijuana, Mexico

May 2017 - August 2017

Living as a missionary with the Antioch International Movement of Churches, coordinated discipleship groups, served as a translator, planned outreach events, designed marketing campaigns, led mission teams, invested in youth, and aided in construction service projects.