Chris ToothakerChris ToothakerChris ToothakerChris Toothaker , associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C christopher.toothaker@gmail.com 402.310.7688 2200 Market Street apt. 329

www.linkedin.com/in/christoothaker www.christophertoothaker.com Denver, Colorado 80205

---- Passed 6/7 Architectural Registration Exams [ARE]

---- 3+ years of professional design experience in a wide variety of firm sizes, locations, & project types

---- Passion for illustration [hand/digital], learning new software, & implementing efficient workflows

Education:Education:Education:Education:

M ArchM ArchM ArchM Arch: University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska [Aug 2006 - May 2008May 2008May 2008May 2008]

BS DesignBS DesignBS DesignBS Design: University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska [Aug 2001 - May May May May 2006200620062006]

Graduated with Honors & Distinction Major GPA: 3.8/4.03.8/4.03.8/4.03.8/4.0 Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.03.6/4.03.6/4.03.6/4.0

Employment:Employment:Employment:Employment:

TBA StudioTBA StudioTBA StudioTBA Studio: Intern Architect Dallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas, Texas [Ju[Ju[Ju[Junenenene 2010 2010 2010 2010 ---- Feb 2012]Feb 2012]Feb 2012]Feb 2012]

Developed construction documents and presentation renderings for various Commercial, Residential, Educational, and

Industrial projects located in the Texas and Louisiana areas using AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Maxwell render,

Vray, Photoshop, & ArtRage. Reviewed shop drawings & coordinated drawing sets with Structural, Civil, and MEP

consultants. Tasks included masterplanning, site grading, construction administration, & signage design.

Implemented Revit [BIM] to develop construction documents for several additions to an existing healthcare facility in

West Monroe, Louisiana. Renderings were created through integration of multiple software platforms. [firm size: 12]

Simbiosis StudioSimbiosis StudioSimbiosis StudioSimbiosis Studio: LEED Energy Modeling Simulator Dallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas, Texas [Nov 2010 [Nov 2010 [Nov 2010 [Nov 2010 ---- Dec Dec Dec Dec 2011]2011]2011]2011]

Solely responsible for the creation of a compliant 3D energy model in eQuest & documenting simulations according to

the ASHRAE energy standards set by USGBC [LEED]. Project was a luxury condominium high rise tower in Monterrey,

Mexico [certification pending]. Required coordination & training with an independent energy modeling consultant.

Tasks included creation of a Revit (BIM) 3D model and separate eQuest model derived from consultant drawings,

completing required LEED Online templates, submitting and responding to HVAC & energy modeling compliance

questions & comments from USGBC, and documenting simulation reports and energy cost savings. [firm size: 5]

Steven Ginn ArchitectsSteven Ginn ArchitectsSteven Ginn ArchitectsSteven Ginn Architects: Intern Architect Omaha, NebraskaOmaha, NebraskaOmaha, NebraskaOmaha, Nebraska [Nov 2008 [Nov 2008 [Nov 2008 [Nov 2008 ---- Feb 2009]Feb 2009]Feb 2009]Feb 2009] Assisted with construction documents & presentation renderings for a new construction, high-end, private residence

located in Franklin, Tennessee. Included extensive kitchen design & documentation. Primary software use included

AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Maxwell render, & Photoshop. [firm size: 3]

RTKL AssociatesRTKL AssociatesRTKL AssociatesRTKL Associates: Intern Architect Dallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas, Texas [June 2008 [June 2008 [June 2008 [June 2008 ---- Oct 2008]Oct 2008]Oct 2008]Oct 2008]

Designed two resort buildings for a masterplan of Shenzhou Peninsula off the coast of China. Documentation included

schematic design through design development drawings & presentation renderings using AutoCAD, SketchUp,

Photoshop, & Maxwell render. [firm size: 200+]

Clark Enersen PartnersClark Enersen PartnersClark Enersen PartnersClark Enersen Partners: Intern Architect Lincoln, NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaLincoln, Nebraska [Summer[Summer[Summer[Summer 2006 2006 2006 2006 ---- Fall 2007]Fall 2007]Fall 2007]Fall 2007]

Assisted with the design & development of construction documents for various Educational projects in the Nebraska

area. Tasks included 3D modeling, drafting, & site measurements. Developed as-built drawings of two existing

highschools in Lincoln, Nebraska. Software use included AutoCAD, SketchUp, & Photoshop. [firm size: 75+]

University of NebraskaUniversity of NebraskaUniversity of NebraskaUniversity of Nebraska: Teaching Assistant Lincoln, NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaLincoln, Nebraska [Fall 2006 [Fall 2006 [Fall 2006 [Fall 2006 ---- Spring 2008]Spring 2008]Spring 2008]Spring 2008]

Educated undergraduate students in various courses such as design studio, arch history, and computer visualization.

Software taught to students included AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, & 3ds Max. [5 semesters]

University of NebraskaUniversity of NebraskaUniversity of NebraskaUniversity of Nebraska: Statics/Strengths Tutor Lincoln, NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaLincoln, NebraskaLincoln, Nebraska [Fall 2003 [Fall 2003 [Fall 2003 [Fall 2003 ---- Spring 2004]Spring 2004]Spring 2004]Spring 2004]

Software Software Software Software Skills:Skills:Skills:Skills:

BIM / Drafting:BIM / Drafting:BIM / Drafting:BIM / Drafting: Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD, Adobe Inventor

3D Modeling:3D Modeling:3D Modeling:3D Modeling: Revit, 3ds Max, Maya, Rhino, FormZ, SketchUp, Zbrush

Rendering / Visualization:Rendering / Visualization:Rendering / Visualization:Rendering / Visualization: Maxwell Render, Vray

Sustainability / Simulation:Sustainability / Simulation:Sustainability / Simulation:Sustainability / Simulation: eQuest [energy modeling], Radiance [illumination sim], Ecotect [sun shading]

Graphic Design:Graphic Design:Graphic Design:Graphic Design: [Adobe Create Suite] Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, After Effects

Digital Painting:Digital Painting:Digital Painting:Digital Painting: ArtRage, Corel Painter, Photoshop, Zbrush