KRISTEN T. ANDERSON, AIA
kristenanderson39@gmail.com | 914-419-3320
EDUCATION & LICENSURE
State of New York Registered Architect | License No. 045225
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, New York
Bachelor of Architecture
Psychology Minor
Yorktown High School | Yorktown Heights, New York
Principal’s List, Top Decile
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2023 – Present
May 2019
3.76/4.0 GPA
Magna Cum Laude
June 2014
4.3/4.0 GPA
Hoffmann Architects + Engineers | New York, New York
Project Representative | Senior Project Representative | Project Coordinator | Staff Architect
June 2019 – Present
Honed skills and gained extensive knowledge in the rehabilitation of existing building exteriors from initial hire through promotions to Staff Architect. Skills include project management and effective interpersonal communication between clients, contractors, other architecture firms, and internal team members. Experienced through all phases of a project, from conception to completion. Contributed to 35+ projects for corporate, educational, government, healthcare, hospitality, mixed-use, religious, and residential structures. Contribute to rehabilitation projects involving roof replacement, historic preservation, and hardscape and plaza renovation and design. Perform facade inspections and New York City Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) investigations and complete associated facade repair documents and construction administration services. Currently managing six projects while contributing to several varied projects.
Warshauer Mellusi Warshauer Architects | Elmsford, New York
Student Intern
June 2018 – August 2018
Contributed to renovation projects including low-income housing, community centers, and schools. Provided administrative support. Implemented research and organizational skills, created presentation design for material selections, and curated digital project representations.
Sammel Architecture | Somers, New York
Student Intern
June 2017 – August 2017
Contributed to historic preservation projects for New York school districts. Assisted with all project phases including field surveys, site visits, drafting, administrative support, and developing solutions to design problems.
SKILLS & PROGRAMS
Expertise –
AutoCAD | Rhino / V-Ray for Rhino | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe InDesign | Microsoft Office
Experience –
Adobe Premiere Pro | MicroStation | Revit | Maya | SketchUp | ZBrush
LEADERSHIP
Hoffmann Architects + Engineers
Emerging Professionals Group | Co-Founder & Leader
May 2022 – Present
Create and execute a framework to assist junior staff in reaching professional goals. Prepare a digital library of resources to support junior staff in their studies for the Architect Registration Exam.
Technical Training Committee | Member
ACE Mentor Program | Mentor
May 2022 – Present
January 2023 – Present
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
RPI Women’s Mentor Program | Mentor
August 2015 – December 2018
Alpha Phi International Fraternity | Director of Sisterhood & Director of Community Service
January 2016 – May 2017
Organized & successfully executed: team building exercises, community service, co-sponsored events, and recreational retreats.
HONORS & AWARDS
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Italian Study Abroad Program
Fall 2017
One of 16 students chosen to study in the Historic Center of Rome at the University of Arkansas Rome Center.
Honors Architecture Studio Review Presenter & Dean’s List
Fall 2014 – Spring 2019
Girl Scout Gold Award
Caring for the Caregivers at Rosary Hill Home
Summer 2013
Fundraised, restored, and refurbished a summer home for the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne who dedicate their lives to caring for terminally ill cancer patients.
VOLUNTEER WORK
RPI CANstruction | Warm Up America! | Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Saint Patrick’s Church – Midnight Run | Rosary Hill Home