JAMES FORD | Profile at LinkedIn 

EDUCATION 

Candidate for Masters in Architecture and Sustainable Development 
      Chalmers University of Technology | Göteborg, Sweden [2012-2014]

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering 
      Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, USA [2006-2011] 

Bachelors of Science in Architecture 
      Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, USA [2006-2011] 

EXPERIENCE 

Intern - Radial Property Group - Real Estate Development and Brokerage 
      Atlanta, USA [March - August 2012] 
      Managed online brokerage listings and company website. Designed, built and 
      managed company MS Access Database 

Research Assistant - Homrich Partners - Sustainable Business Consulting 
      Atlanta, USA [March - July 2012] 
      Researched and developed sustainable operations alternatives for business clients 

Intern Architect - Cooper Carry 
      Atlanta, USA [May - July 2008] 
      Detailed drawings in Microstation, designed facade alternatives and built physical 
      models for client presentations 

Resident Assistant - Georgia Tech Department of Housing 
      Atlanta, USA [May - July 2008] 
      Faciliated group activities for 20-40 students, mediated conflict, and organized 
      community functions on the residence hall while enforcing housing policy 

SKILLS 

Digital: ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MS Access, Corel Painter, Excel, Google Sketchup, 
      Grasshopper, Illustrator, InDesign, Inventor, Mathcad, MATLAB, Maya 3D, 
      Mental Ray, Microstation, Photoshop, 

Manual: Precision model making, communicative writing, graphic design, 
      freehand sketching and illustration, painting 

Language: Native English, beginner Swedish and Spanish 

Any missing? I learn quickly!

RECOGNITION 

Avancez Scholarship [2012]
      Merit scholarship for non-EU Masters students at Chalmers 

Wilcox-Connally Memorial Scholarship [2011] 
      Merit scholarship given annually to one senior Georgia Tech architecture student 

Modern Atlanta Exhibition [2009] 
      Exhibited a team design project utilizing CAD/CAM with an emphasis on process, 
      generative design, and production technique 

Sizemore Group Scholarship [2008] 
      For winning an essay contest on the subject of sustainability 

First Year Achievement Award [2007] 
      For first year Georgia Tech architecture students with highest academic and 
      studio performance 

Academic Honors [2006-2011]
      Summa Cum Laude, Faculty Honors, Dean's List 

ACTIVITIES 

Georgia Tech Organizations 
      American Institute of Architecture Students 
      Campus Tour Guide 
      Cycling Team 
      Glee Club 
      Sailing Club 
      Spanish Speakers Society 

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I’m James from Colorado, USA. 
Currently in Göteborg, Sweden doing Masters 
studies at Chalmers in Architecture & 
Sustainable Development. 

Besides architecture, sustainable design, 
and technology, I enjoy painting, reading, 
traveling, meeting interesting people, 
comedy, cooking, and learning Swedish!