MICHAEL J. KAISER 326 W. Mercer St. #301 Seattle, Washington 98119 [email protected] mobile: 206.854.6254

EDUCATION Master of Architecture Degree Candidate University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. 2009-2012 Representing the 2012 M.Arch class on the Graduate Student Advisory Council. Traveled to Japan with the Spring 2011 BE Lab Studio. Traveled to Scandinavia with the 2010 Architecture in Scandinavia program. Digital Archivist for the Department of Architecture. Autumn 2011-Current

Master of Science in Real Estate Degree Candidate Runstad Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. 2011-2013

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia 1998-2003 Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario. 2001-02 Lester B. Pearson Society, Trinity Western University, 2002-03 World Affairs Society, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2001-02 Trinity Western University Ice Hockey Team, 1998-2000

Certificate in Leadership and Applied Public Affairs Laurentian Leadership Centre, Ottawa, Ontario. 2003 Canadian Arctic Resources Committee, Internship.

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS Intern. Autumn 2011-Current Prentiss Architects, Seattle, Washington. • Modeling, graphic design, etc.

Building Manager. 2008-Current Lola Apartments, Seattle, Washington. • Solving tenant and maintenance issues, bookkeeping, advertising and leasing units in an historic 42-unit 1929 brick building in Queen Anne.

Technical Contractor. 2007-2008 Parker Services, Seattle, Washington. • Designed a cataloguing system for interior materials at the Starbucks in-house design department. • Daily operations: Alaska Airlines’ technical publications department.

Carpenter. 2003-2007 Sun Forest Construction, Bend, Oregon BC Hydro Powersmart Program, Vancouver, British Columbia • Managed compliance of new construction with the Earth Advantage Environmental Program. • Punch-list carpentry in a resort development as a representative of the general contractor. • Carpentry for high-end custom homes. • Testing and renovation for energy-efficiency retrofits

Tour Director. Summers 2001-2003, 2005, 2007 Royal Celebrity Tours, Anchorage, Alaska. • Escorted groups of up to 52 guests on week long land tours of Alaska and the Yukon. • Coordinated and presented tour logistics, specifically hotels, dining, and transportation. • Planned and presented original commentary. • Achieved consistently excellent (99+%) evaluative ratings. • Led the company in sales of optional land excursions. • Escorted VIP guests of Royal Caribbean International.

TECHNOLOGY Mac & PC literate Proficient rendering through Adobe CS5, AutoCAD, SketchUp and hand drawing/drafting.

FURTHER INTERESTS Volunteer, 2007-Current Annual Awards Event. AIA Seattle.

Volunteer, 2009-Current Events. Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter.

Volunteer, 2007-Current Events, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Seattle.

Coach, 2002-2005 WJ Mouat Secondary School: Junior Girls Basketball, Abbotsford, British Columbia. • Led the team to the Provincial Top Ten for three consecutive seasons. • Coordinated the hosting of a tournament. • Taught fundamental skills to players in off-season camps.