Summary of qualifications and some examples of work

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design portfolio

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profile
I have been involved in architecture since 1993 and I
hold licenses in Colorado as well as Wisconsin. I am a
creative, organized, inventive person who values
integrity who meets challenges in innovative and
adaptive ways.
My background is diverse, both in experience and
education. I have been involved in projects from
schematic design to construction documents, as well
as consultation. I completed an internship in a
German practice in the summer of 2001.
I’ve worked on projects on two continents and have
used AutoCAD and BIM (building information
modeling) CAD programs extensively. I can work well
independently as well as part of a team.
I completed my master’s studies at the University of
Cambridge in England, with a focus of cooperation
and coordination between disciplines. I also hold a
BA in communications and studied architecture at
the University of Minnesota.

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resume
de243@dwighteitzen.com
720.381.8995
POSITION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER Designer, Consultant, Project Architect 1999 –
I help firms bring creative and innovative solutions to 2009 / Monument, CO/Müllheim, Germany
building and design challenges, providing perspective Consolidated design teams over considerable distances
and big picture focus to the team and making complex overcoming numerous communication challenges. Worked in
information manageable. cross-cultural settings, on centuries old buildings and new
construction in more than eight countries. Functioned as part of
REGISTRATION the Leadership Team, helping manage a group of ten people.
Hold current licenses in Colorado (400522) and • The challenge was to move the organization from an
Wisconsin (9165-5). entrepreneurial venture to an organized, stable,
sustainable model. I led a team that established
WORK EXPERIENCE consistent company standards and a new management
Architect system resulting in a clear organizational structure that
2009 - present / Denver, CO allowed groups greater autonomy and interdependence.
Serving as project architect, team support, production
management, meeting with clients and coordinating with project • The challenge was a deficiency of project standards and
teams. consistent design consultants. I helped with the
• The lack of production staff to develop working drawings implementation of consistent department standards and
has afforded me the opportunity to work with other participated in software decisions as well as recruiting
architects as a contractor. This has allowed them to project consultants. The result was consistency in
market other projects and meet with clients. I have project standards and increased partnership with other
assembled drawing sets with little supervision, providing design professionals.
customer satisfaction and satisfying local building
authorities. • Although we had a talented staff, there was a lack of
projects. I helped develop a marketing strategy that
• A design scheme was needed for a client who has 35 included networking, newsletters and a web presence.
acres, but not much of an idea of what to do with it. As a result of increased web traffic and networking
Through a series of client meetings, I developed a efforts, our actions increased our project and client base
program and several schemes, resulting in ideas that significantly.
met their needs and desires, challenging them to
advance the project. • Communicating with clients sufficiently was a significant
challenge. I improved the delivery methods of our project
ET design Group process, insuring ample communication and a steady
stream of progress drawings were provided. The result

4. was consistent, high quality project delivery and our
clients recommended us to others in need of design SELECTED PROJECTS
services.
Corporate & Administration:
Elness Swenson Graham Architects • Gentle Touch Animal Hospital, Denver, CO (new
construction)
Intern Architect/Job Captain • Various in-house projects for Greater Europe Mission’s
Minneapolis, MN Home Office, Monument, CO (remodel of original
• Served as Job Captain on a variety of projects. Gained building c. 1980’s)
experience in a number of disciplines from corporate • International Mission Board Regional Accounting Center
architecture to educational facilities in diverse materials office, Lörrach, Germany (tenant improvement)
from wood to steel and concrete. • Black Forest Christian Fellowship offices, Kandern,
Germany (adaptive re-use, original building c. mid-
Symmes Maini & McKee Associates 1800’s)
Draftsperson/Intern Architect • Greater Europe Mission office renovations, Kandern,
Minneapolis, MN Germany (adaptive re-use of original building c. 1970’s)
• Experience gained in advanced technology and and Müllheim, Germany (adaptive re-use, original
commercial architecture. Served as discipline building c. 1880’s)
representative on CAD Standards committee. • Imation World Headquarters, Oakdale, MN (new
construction “Architecture Minnesota” Nov/Dec 1998)
Miller Dunwiddie Architects • Westridge Market, Minneapolis, MN (new construction)
Draftsperson • Smith Barney office renovations, various locations
Minneapolis, MN throughout the United States (tenant improvement)
• Worked on a variety of projects including historical Liturgical:
restoration, airport sound abatement, and construction • Grosvenor Road Baptist Church, Dublin, Ireland
on new and existing commercial structures. (remodel and adapt original building c.1865)
• Livjisglaedje Church, Landskrona, Sweden (remodel of
EDUCATION 1950’s modern building)
University of Cambridge, England • Baptist Church, Misco Srdica, Croatia (new construction)
MSt., Interdisciplinary Design, with a focus on project • Design study for church of 1500; incorporating a school
integration, discipline interaction and coordination with (grades 1-12), coffee shop and kiosk, Warsaw, Poland
the goal of successful project implementation and Educational:
completion. • Black Forest Academy library, Kandern, Germany
(adaptive re-use, original building c. 1700’s)
Point Loma University, San Diego • Augsburg College library remodel and student housing,
B.A., Applied Communications, focusing on various Minneapolis, MN
communication theories and methods. • Hale Elementary School gymnasium and community
center addition, Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Civic:
Architecture coursework at the University of Minnesota • Anoka County Airport maintenance building, Anoka Co.
following technical training at the Minneapolis Drafting MN (new construction)
School where I received a certificate in • Mayor’s office renovation, Minneapolis, MN (historic
Architectural/Structural Drafting. preservation, original building c. 1890’s)

5. • Burnsville Transit Hub, Burnsville, MN (new • Learned techniques and practiced traditional graphic
construction) presentation.
Miscellaneous: • Used various media including pen, colored pencil and
• Adapted a 19th century stone barn into apartments and marker.
office space, working in conjunction with a German Juror CU Boulder, Architecture Studio
architect, Kandern, Germany (adaptive re-use, original • Offered critical and constructive direction to third year
building c.1835) architecture students.
• Sports Hall, Newcastle, Northern Ireland (new Lindemer Gottschalk Architekten Internship, Lörrach,
construction) Germany
• Discovery Center, Holsby Brunn, Sweden (adaptive re- • Participated in schematic design and design
use, original building c. late 1800’s) development for several residences.
• Conversion of brick water tower to radio station, Mazury, • Estimated projects.
Poland (adaptive re-use, original building c. 1830’s)
• Drewstown House, County Meath, Ireland. Served as ACCOMPLISHMENTS
consultant and drew as-built drawings of an 18th century Newell Design Studio, Denver, CO
manor house, making design recommendations to • Responsibilities included project coordination.
satisfy both historical society and meet current fire code • CAD drafting.
regulations. • Supply and material organization and procurement.
• Assisted others in all aspects of building one-of-a-kind
COMPETENCIES high-end custom furniture. Clients included the Trump
BIM/CAD Competency Taj Mahal and HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates for
• Have worked in Revit, AutoCad, ArchiCad, AllPlan and residence Antillia in Mumbai.
SketchUp. Freiburg Volkshochschule, Freiburg, Germany
Mike Lin Graphic Workshop, Manhattan, KS • Completed intermediate coursework.
• Achieved competency certification in mid-level German.

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Adaptive Re-use, Kandern, Germany
The attic space of this building
(parts of it dating back to the
1700’s) was slated for storage
space. One look at the arc of
the beams inspired the
imaginations of all who saw
the space. It was adapted to
be used as a library for a small
school in rural Germany. The
trick to this project was
arranging the spaces so the
stacks were over a part of the
building that could handle the
loads required by numerous
books.

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Imation World Headquarters, Oakdale, Minnesota
This was a great project
and it was great to be a
part of the project
team. The building was
eventually published in
Architecture Minnesota.
The schedule was tight
and the drawing sets
massive, but the end
result was very pleasing
for everyone involved in
the project.

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Entry Addition Study, Croatia
This project was well underway
before we came on board.
However, there was no
distinguishing entry to this small
rural church. The goal was to
not only give the entry clarity,
but also make it inviting. The
desire was to keep the scale
small and to avoid the
traditional iconic feeling that is
associated with “church”.

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various hand renderings
These are examples of work
done over the past few years.
Pen, markers and colored
pencils were used.

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Adaptive Re-use of water tower, Poland
This structure started its life in
the early 1900s as a water
tower, serving a rural town in
Poland.
As the town grew and water
needs change, the tower sat
largely abandoned until it was
purchased by a radio station.
We were approached to
develop a scheme whereby
the tower could be uses not
only for broadcasting, but also
have a small apartment for
visiting radio hosts, a coffee
shop and visitor’s center.