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PERSONALNicholas Bontrager1302 W 19th TerraceLawrence, KS 66046(615) 934-1696nrbontrager@yahoo.com

EDUCATION(2013-2018) University of Kansas School of Architecture, Design, and Planning

Master of Architecture CandidateGraduation: May 2018Cumulative GPA: 3.34

WORK EXPERIENCE(2013 – 2014) Nashville Shores Treetop Adventure Park - Rescue Guide

Provided customer service help to clients upon arrival.Responsible for providing instructions as well as assistance to help clients complete ropes courses.Enforced safety rules as well as rescued injured or frightened clients throughout the courses.

(2015) College Works Painting – Crew ChiefResponsible for leading a crew of painters and being the on-site leader.

Accountable to clients to make sure work is up to their desire.

Added responsibility to work off the clock in order to make sure the clients were completely satisfied.Responsible for inventory of crew supplies.Shared the same painting responsibilities as the rest of the crew.

INVOLVEMENT(2015-2016) University of Kansas Ultimate Frisbee Club Team

Compete in various tournaments across the nation on weekends during the school year.Practice three times a week as well as workouts and individual practice and team meetings on other days.Volunteer through the club to help teach younger kids the rules and proper way to play ultimate.

(2015-2016) Sports Committee at Saint Lawrence Catholic ChurchAssist in outreach to new students through sports and physical activity.Plan sports nights and activities weekly to help students gather

together.Organize intramural teams for other students.

(2015-2016) Architecture Mentorship ProgramPaired up with a new student in the architecture program in order to

mentor them.Responsible for providing advice as well as answering any question

about

Classes, software, studio, etc.

(2016) American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS KU)Meet with other Architecture students to discuss school issues and events as well as the profession of Architecture.Various opportunities to engage with the greater Lawrence community.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE(2014-2015) The Big Event at University of Kansas

Volunteer at various places around Lawrence.Provide service to those that cannot afford it or physically do it

themselves.

(2014-2015) University of Kansas Dorm Move-in DayAssisted new students and families move into the dorms.Responsible for getting supplies from cars to dorm rooms.

(2014-2015) New Student RetreatHelped introduce new students to college life as well as a new

community.In charge of leading games on the retreat that would involve everyone.

(2015) Koinonia RetreatVolunteered on team to help lead retreat for new students.Required to meet multiple weekends leading up to the retreat as well as the entire weekend of the retreat.Responsible for helping new students feel welcomed as well as assisting them in personal growth.

SKILLS(2014-2016) Digital Modeling

Revit SketchUpAutoCAD

(2014-2016) GraphicsPhotoshopInDesignLayout

(2015-2016) Digital FabricationLaser CuttingCNC Routing

(2013-2016) Physical FabricationWood workingMetal WorkingModel BuildingDesign Build Construction

REFERENCESAvailable Upon Request