Newcastle University

Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

BA (Hons) Architecture* Expected June 2026

* RIBA/ARB accredited, meets NCARB reciprocity standards

Needham High School

Needham, Massachusetts

High School Diploma (Honors) June 2023

Incoming: Events Coordinator

Architecture Society

Newcastle University

September 2025 – June 2026

• Elected by a course-wide vote to run Architecture Society-held events for the '25-'26 school year.

• Organize and manage industry-focused lecture series ‘Small Talks’ and networking events, coordinating with professionals and guest speakers.

• Plan and execute student design competitions, developing briefs and project outlines. Collaborate with event sponsors such as RIBA and local architecture firms.

Peer Mentor

School of Architecture Newcastle University

September 2024 – Present

• Guide a cohort of 15 first-year architecture students, offering academic support and fostering integration into the university environment.

• Organize and lead study sessions focused on architectural design principles and software tools.

• Collaborate with faculty to identify and address collective student needs, contributing to a supportive and effective learning environment.

Key Holder/Sr. Sales Associate

Lilly Pulitzer | Nantucket, MA

Summer 2024

• Oversaw Nantucket store operations, ensuring efficient space usage and adherence to the brand’s visual standards.

• Led and trained junior associates, facilitating smooth daily operations and brand consistency.

• Developed customer engagement strategies, fostering relationships through personalized service.

Sales Associate

Four Winds Gifts | Nantucket, MA

Summer 2023

• Organized merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal, product accessibility, and promotion of specific merchandise.

• Supported store operations through cash handling and customer service, enhancing problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments.

Caregiver

Kenneway Family | Needham, MA

September 2021 – June 2023

• Managed complex schedules and logistics for multiple children, developing

  strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Cashier

Bradbury's Brothers Market | Kennebunkport, ME

Summer 2022

• Cultivated customer service and organizational skills by assisting customers, managing transactions precisely, and maintaining a well-organized retail space.

Architectural Design 1 & 2

• Applied advanced architectural design thinking with consideration for diverse social, ecological, and physical contexts.

• Experimented with varied design methods, integrating both analog and digital communication techniques.

• Conducted design research and utilized precedents to inform and support architectural approaches.

Architectural Technology 1 & 2

• Developed knowledge of building construction methods, structural systems, and sustainable design practices through physical model building.

• Collaborated in peer groups to deepen understanding of sustainable fabrication and construction methods.

Cities, Cultures, Spaces

• Explored interdisciplinary perspectives in architecture, including urban design, social science, art, and philosophy.

• Developed research skills through a comprehensive research portfolio project.

Architectural

Representation 1 & 2

• Mastered digital communication and representation techniques, including creating 3D models with SketchUp and CAD software to effectively convey architectural designs.

• Strengthened research, teamwork, and diverse communication skills across verbal, written, and visual formats.

Introduction to Architecture

• Explored global and historical diversity in architecture, emphasizing cultural, social, and environmental contexts and their relevance to contemporary challenges like climate change and social justice.

Comparing Cultures: An Introduction to Anthropology

• Independently audited course and explored the intersection of human culture and design, gaining insights into how societal behaviors and traditions shape architectural spaces and influence sustainable development.

• Explored foundational anthropological themes through hands-on workshops and assessment activities.

Model making

Attention to detail

3D rendering

Critical thinking

Sketching

Project management

AutoCAD

BIM Revit

SketchUp + Enscape

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite