Jessica Hester

Experience

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  Boynton Williams & Associates

  May 2008 - May 2011

  Intern Architect

  Worked alongside a Project Manager in the development of rural school buildings. Projects ranged from $100,000 to $1,600,000.

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  University of Oklahoma

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Lab Assistant

  I assisted students and professors with computer issues ranging from software troubleshooting to hardware to printing difficulty.

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  Golden's Designer Jewelry

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Branding and Advertising Administrator

  Developing new ways to promote the company and a innovative line of jewelry for Walmart.

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  University of Michigan

  Dec 2011 - May 2012

  Research Assistant

  I was the Research Assistant to the Taubman College of Architecture Fellow. I aided in the layout and gathering empirical data for his research on the anthropocene. The project, "Stainlessness," used the architecural 'capriccio' as a method to outline labor movements in four North American cities. More info http://anexact.org/Stainlessness

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  CEVIAN Design Lab

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2015

  Partner | Architect

  As co-owner of CEVIAN Design Lab, I oversaw many aspects of the firm. I often was considered the managing partner overseeing finances, business development and client relations. I also managed 5-15 projects at a time that ranged from single family housing to new performance halls, to farmer's markets. Projects ranged from $100,00 residential and renovation work to $14,000,00 large scale sports development.

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  Cochran Design Collaborative, LLC

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

  Project Manager

  As Project Manager at Cochran Design Collaborative, I worked with senior architect to design, manage, and implement building projects. My work included organizing and managing client meetings, project development, coordination with the Historic Preservation Commission, construction documents, and construction administration.

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  VERDANT studio

  Jul 2015 - now

  CEO | Principal Architect

  I have the privilege of leading an incredible team of architects, designers, and visual thinkers as we develop innovative projects on a national scale.

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  The University of Arkansas Community Design Center

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Project Architect

  As the Project Architect a the UACDC, I was the sole licensed architect on staff. I worked on large scale projects including many month on a large-scale watershed framework plan for Central Arkansas.

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  The University of Arkansas: Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  Taught Design Research Methods in the graduate program.