My name is Kristine Dillon and I am a 5th-year architecture student at the University of Miami. During my early education, I was exposed to art in all forms. I took art classes, danced and learned to play the flute at an expert level. I also enjoyed taking math and science classes and proceeded to push my brain in learning more at any chance. The challenge of incorporating all three of these fields of study in one field is what drew my love for Architecture.
I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, as well as inventing creative solutions to problems. Under pressure, I maintain a positive attitude and perform the task given to me effectively. A few of the architects who inspire me are Frank Lloyd Wright, Jørn Utzon, Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron. To continue my creative interest I am receiving a Minor in Marketing. In addition to school, I am a piccolo player with the Frost Band of the Hour, a student ambassador of People to People, a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and an alumni member of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority. I run a personal blog where I post topics such as travel, life and food.
UM School of Architecture in Rome
London Bay Homes
Paul Rockwell
Hialeah City Council
Rome, Italy
August - December 2017
Student
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Lived in the City Center of Rome
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Designed three projects in regards to urban development, historic preservation, and basilica design
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Studied topics such as Urban Archaeology, Italian Architectural History, Watercolor, and Drawing
Architectural Design Intern
Naples, Florida
May - August 2016 ; May - August 2017
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Assisted in the creation of the firms new Revit Template
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Studied the art of turning plans and elevations into 3D digital models in Sketchup
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Designed a penthouse suite with the Head Designer that was presented to the CEO of the company
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Developed a set of Construction Documents and Interior Documents for a renovation
Architectural Design Intern
Columbus, Ohio
July - August 2015
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Gained knowledge on altering homes into office spaces by working one-on-one with Paul Rockwell, focusing on exteriors
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Received hands-on training in planning façades by utilizing storefront windows and glass doors
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Beautified the new office space by renovating the side yard into a parking lot for future clients
Student
Hialeah, Florida
August - December 2014
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Remodeled the city of Hialeah with a group of twenty peers into a walkable city by creating a master plan with the use of Miami 21 Code
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Centralizing the T-5 zone of Miami 21 created a five to ten-minute walk for the surrounding homes
SKILLS
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AutoCAD
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Hand Drawing/Drafting
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Oral Presentation
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Illustrator
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Photoshop
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InDesign
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3DS Max
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SketchUp
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Rhinoceros
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Revit
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Model Design
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & ACTIVITIES
Recipient of the University of Miami Presidential Scholarship 2013-2018
Second Place Winner 2016 Food Kiosk for Comprehensive Studio
People to People, Student Ambassador
The Frost Band of the Hour, Piccolo Player
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member
Honorable Mention 2017 Piranesi Prix de Rome Architecture Design Competition at the Pantheon Institute
Alpha Lambda Delta, Academic Excellence of a College Freshman
Tau Beta Sigma, Vice President
Dean's List 2013-2018