Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category

Does Love Mean Sharing Passwords?: Manners for the Digital Age #11

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should a married couple share their email passwords?

Hang Up and Listen: The War Between Fear and Exhaustion Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the first week of the Women’s World Cup. Josh and Mike also talk to Bill James about his writing process, the difference between statheads and scouts, his work for the Red Sox, and his book Popular Crime

Slate: The 32 Weapons Gabfest

Slate’s John Dickerson, David Plotz, and special guest Emily Yoffe discuss a possible breakthrough in federal budget talks, the News of the World newspaper scandal in the U.K., and the near collapse of the DSK rape case.

Hang Up and Listen: The Hope Solo Durant Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Franklin Foer discuss the USA women’s soccer team’s win over Brazil. Josh, Mike, and Frank also talk to Bob Gorman about deaths at baseball stadiums and ponder whether locked-out NBA players will go abroad.

Audio Book Club: J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series

Slate editors Emily Bazelon and Hanna Rosin discuss the final book in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Joining them are two Potter enthusiasts: Emily’s son Simon, 8, and Hanna’s daughter Noa, 10. They discuss death, loyalty and Snape’s love for Lily.

Hang Up and Listen: The “Did They Choke?” Edition

Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Hanna Rosin discuss Team USA’s loss to Japan in the Women’s World Cup final. They also talk to infographics wiz Craig Robinson about his book Flip Flop Fly Ball and discuss the legend of Dock Ellis’ LSD-fueled no-hitter.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Vulture Epaulets Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner are joined by Slate contributor Dan Kois to discuss the final chapter of the Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. For their next

Are Some Things Too Private for Facebook?: Manners for the Digital Age #14

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should you announce everything, even a death, on Facebook?

Hang Up and Listen: The NFL Unlocked Edition

Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal discuss the coming end of the NFL lockout, the dramatic finish and barbed-wire crashes at this year’s Tour de France, and the debate over whether college athletes should be paid.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Featuring Marc Maron Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Errol Morris’s new Rashomon-meets-Octomom documentary Tabloid and the long-awaited arrival of music streaming service Spotify. For their final segment, they’re joined by comedian Marc Maron to discuss his podcast WTF with Marc Maron.

DoubleX Gabfest: The Goodbye Amy Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about the Oslo killer’s misogyny, Amy Winehouse’s death, and the pill for men.

Slate: The Ugly, Mashed-Together Compromise Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Annie Lowrey, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The pressing debt ceiling debate, the politically-based shootings in Norway, and bullying gay students in Minnesota

Texting During a Work Dinner: Manners for the Digital Age #15

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Is it OK to text about your co-workers during a work dinner?

Hang Up and Listen: The German Is Coming Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by guest Franklin Foer to discuss U.S. Soccer’s hiring of Jürgen Klinsmann. Stefan, Josh, and Mike also talk about the San Francisco Giants series The Franchise and the suicide of Hideki Irabu.

Special Announcement from Hang Up and Listen

Josh announces our special call-in show. If you want to leave a question for Josh and Mike to answer on Monday’s show, call 77-HANGUP-10 by Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, and record your message. That’s 774-264-8710.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Daniel Craig in Chaps Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Dana Stevens, June Thomas, and Julia Turner discuss the new sci-fi Western mashup Cowboys & Aliens. Next, they discuss whether it’s time to catch up with AMC’s award-winning drama Breaking Bad. For their fin

Slate: The First Civil War Tourists

Slate and The Memory Palace present Civil War Stories. This month, producer Nate DiMeo tells the tale of how day-trippers made their way to Manassas, Virginia, in July 1861 to watch the best show in town: The First Battle of Bull Run.

Enough With The Earbuds: Manners for the Digital Age #16

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Is it wrong to expect your spouse to pull out his earbuds when you are speaking?

Slate: The Crazy Eyes Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and Yale Associate Professor Beverly Gage. This week: The presidential debate in Iowa, whether the Obama presidency is a failure, and the country’s financial uncertainty

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Yammering Yobs Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner welcome Boston Globe film critic Wesley Morris to discuss the new film The Help. Later, the Gabfest team suggests their favorite method for summer reading. For the

Slate: The Treat Him Pretty Ugly Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and New York Times economics columnist David Leonhardt. This week: Rick Perry’s presidential bid, President Obama’s September economic speech, and fine-tuning the economy.

When Parents Blow Your Online Cover: Manners for the Digital Age #18

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: What should you do when your parents give out your email address to sites you are sure will spam you?

Hang Up and Listen: The Takin’ It to the Streets Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NBA’s summer of streetball, starring Kevin Durant. They also talk about Yahoo’s investigation of the Miami football program and the basketball brawl between the Georgetown Hoyas and China’s army team.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Babyoncé Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about the hype about the hype about Hurricane Irene, 4-Hour guru Tim Ferriss, and Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and the tabloids’ obsession with baby-bumps.

Slate: The Celebrity Tutors of Hong Kong

Meet the glamorous celebrity tutors of Hong Kong. Brutal exams go down easier when your teacher looks like a pop star. By Hillary Brenhouse.

We Can Hear You Having Sex: Manners for the Digital Age #20

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should you use your WiFi network name to communicate with your neighbors?

The DoubleX Gabfest: Momentary Lapse of Judgment Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about Dominique Strauss Kahn’s exoneration, a new report about cohabitation, and the rise of the IUD.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Babyoncé Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about the hype about the hype about Hurricane Irene, 4-Hour guru Tim Ferriss, and Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and the tabloids’ obsession with baby-bumps.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Stop Touching Your Face Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner wash their hands of Steven Soderbergh’s new disease drama Contagion. Next, CNN anchorman and Vanberbilt progeny Anderson Cooper tries to fill Oprah’s shoes. Fi

Slate: The Gremlin Ankle-Biter Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The latest Republican presidential candidates’ debate, a democratic loss in New York, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

New Rule: Southern Nobelity

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Season 9 Trailer

An all new season of  Real Time With Bill Maher  premieres Friday, January 14 at 10pm only on HBO.

Catch Up on Season Eight

Relive all the exciting moments of the last season before the new season begins.

Episode #198 (Originally Aired 1/14/11)

Bill’s guests include Elizabeth Warren, James Carville, Mike Murphy, Chrystia Freeland and Martin Short.

New Rule: There’s a Nap for That

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Overtime: Episode #198 (1/14/11)

Real Time goes Overtime!  Listen in as Bill and his guests continue their discussion.

Episode #199 (Originally Aired 1/21/11)

Bill’s guests include Russell Simmons, Michael Hastings, Rachel Maddow, Steve Moore and David Stockman

Overtime: Episode #199 (1/21/11)

Real Time goes Overtime!  Listen in as Bill and his guests continue their discussion.

New Rule: Jet Spew

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Episode #200 (Originally Aired 1/28/11)

Bill’s guests include Michael Steele, Kim Campbell, Rep. Jack Kingston, Will Cain and DL Hughley.

Episode #201 (Originally Aired 2/4/11)

Bill’s guests include Mona Eltahawy, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Charles Ferguson, John Fund and Rep. Anthony Weiner.

Overtime: Episode #200 (1/28/11)

Real Time goes Overtime!  Listen in as Bill and his guests continue their discussion.

Overtime: Episode #201 (2/4/11)

Real Time goes Overtime!  Listen in as Bill and his guests continue their discussion.

Overtime: Episode #202 (2/11/11)

Bill’s guests include Matthew Perry, Arianna Huffington, Comel West, Norah O’ Donnell and Hoorman Majd.

Episode #202 (Originally Aired 2/11/11)

Real Time goes Overtime!  Listen in as Bill and his guests continue their discussion.

Episode #203 (Originally Aired 2/18/11)

Bill’s guests include Matt Taibbi, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, John Heilemann, Tavis Smiley and Kevin Smith

New Rule: Seating Bull

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Overtime: Episode #203 (2/18/11)

Real Time goes Overtime!  Listen in as Bill and his guests continue their discussion.

Episode #204 (Originally Aired 3/4/11)

Bill’s guests include T.C. Boyle, Tracey Ullman, Gloria Steinem, Ezra Klein and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsome.

Overtime: Episode #204 (3/4/11)

Real Time goes Overtime!  Listen in as Bill and his guests continue their discussion.

2 Minutes Maher (3/4/11)

Go behind the scenes and listen in on the jokes only Bill’s audience got to hear.

Episode #205 (Originally Aired 3/11/11)

Bill’s guests include Rep. Keith Ellison, Paul Begala, Fmr. Rep. Tom Davis, Dana Loesch and Bill T. Jones.

Overtime: Episode #205 (3/11/11)

Bill and his roundtable guests ( Rep. Keith Ellison, Paul Begala, Fmr. Rep. Tom Davis, Dana Loesch and Bill T. Jones) answer fans questions.

Episode #207 (Originally Aired 3/25/11)

Bill’s guests include Jeremy Scahill, David Brooks, Ed Rendell, Tina Brown and Ellen Page.

2 Minutes Maher (3/25/11)

Go behind the scenes and listen in on the jokes only Bill’s audience got to hear.

New Rule: Ultrasound Advice

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New Rule – Twitty Twister

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Episode #211 (Originally Aired 4/29/11)

Bill’s guests include Gov. Deval Patrick, John Waters, Laura Flanders, Andrew Breitbart and Mark McKinnon.

Episode #212 (Originally Aired 5/6/11)

Bill’s guests include Peter Bergen, Irshad Manj, Michael Eric Dyson, David Frum and Jeremy Scahill.

Overtime: Episode #212 (Originally Aired 5/6/11)

Bill and his roundtable guests (Peter Bergen, Irshad Manj, Michael Eric Dyson, David Frum and Jeremy Scahill) answer fans questions after this weeks show.

New Rule – Das Bait

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Episode #214 (Originally Aired 5/20/11)

Bill’s guests include Amy Chua, Zach Galifianakis, Reza Aslan, Dylan Ratigan and Gillian Tett.

Overtime: Episode #214 (Originally Aired 5/20/11)

Bill and his roundtable guests (Amy Chua, Zach Galifianakis, Reza Aslan, Dylan Ratigan and Gillian Tett) answer fans questions after this weeks show.

New Rule – Pumping Ironer

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Overtime: Episode #215 (Originally Aired 6/3/11)

Bill and his roundtable guests (Shaun Donovan, Adam McKay, Larry King, Melissa Harris-Perry, Rick Lazio) answer fans questions after this weeks show.

New Rule – Tumor Has It

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Episode #216 (Originally aired 6/10/11)

Bill’s guests include Jane Harman, Jane Lynch, Janeane Garofalo, Joshua Green, and Sharon Waxman.

New Rule – Country Crock

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New Rule – Pharm Aid

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New Rule – Warning Sickness

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New Rule – Act Yokely

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New Rule – Vend Dorothy

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Slate: The Mucking About Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The debt ceiling debate, Michele Bachmann’s presidential candidacy, and the Supreme Court ruling on violent video games

Does Love Mean Sharing Passwords?: Manners for the Digital Age #11

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should a married couple share their email passwords?

Hang Up and Listen: The War Between Fear and Exhaustion Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the first week of the Women’s World Cup. Josh and Mike also talk to Bill James about his writing process, the difference between statheads and scouts, his work for the Red Sox, and his book Popular Crime

So You’ve Accepted a Friend Request, Now What?: Manners for the Digital Age #12

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: What’s the polite way to accept a friend request?

Slate: The Dogs and Mimes Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The debt ceiling debate, Amazon’s sales tax fight in California, and Utah’s anti-bigamy laws

Who Invited the Smartphone to Dinner?: Manners for the Digital Age #13

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Is it rude to place your cell phone on the table during a night out with friends?

Hang Up and Listen: The “Did They Choke?” Edition

Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Hanna Rosin discuss Team USA’s loss to Japan in the Women’s World Cup final. They also talk to infographics wiz Craig Robinson about his book Flip Flop Fly Ball and discuss the legend of Dock Ellis’ LSD-fueled no-hitter

Slate: The Gang of Six Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Weigel, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The continuing debt ceiling debate, the 2012 presidential race, and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire

Are Some Things Too Private for Facebook?: Manners for the Digital Age #14

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should you announce everything, even a death, on Facebook?

Hang Up and Listen: The NFL Unlocked Edition

Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and guest Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal discuss the coming end of the NFL lockout, the dramatic finish and barbed-wire crashes at this year’s Tour de France, and the debate over whether college athletes should be paid.

DoubleX Gabfest: The Goodbye Amy Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about the Oslo killer’s misogyny, Amy Winehouse’s death, and the pill for men.

Slate: The Ugly, Mashed-Together Compromise Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Annie Lowrey, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The pressing debt ceiling debate, the politically-based shootings in Norway, and bullying gay students in Minnesota

Hang Up and Listen: The German Is Coming Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by guest Franklin Foer to discuss U.S. Soccer’s hiring of Jürgen Klinsmann. Stefan, Josh, and Mike also talk about the San Francisco Giants series The Franchise and the suicide of Hideki Irabu.

Special Announcement from Hang Up and Listen

Josh announces our special call-in show. If you want to leave a question for Josh and Mike to answer on Monday’s show, call 77-HANGUP-10 by Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, and record your message. That’s 774-264-8710.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Daniel Craig in Chaps Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Dana Stevens, June Thomas, and Julia Turner discuss the new sci-fi Western mashup Cowboys & Aliens. Next, they discuss whether it’s time to catch up with AMC’s award-winning drama Breaking Bad. For their fin

Enough With The Earbuds: Manners for the Digital Age #16

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Is it wrong to expect your spouse to pull out his earbuds when you are speaking?

Hang Up and Listen: The Mike and the Mad Josh Edition

In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Josh Levin and Mike Pesca host the first ever Hang Up call-in show. Topics include the ethics of booing, the merits of seeing games in person, and whether thumb wrestling is a sport.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Hail Caesar Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the new movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes, starring motion-capture master Andy Serkis. Next, they discuss the current state of the book review, especial

Slate: The Crazy Eyes Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and Yale Associate Professor Beverly Gage. This week: The presidential debate in Iowa, whether the Obama presidency is a failure, and the country’s financial uncertainty

Hang Up and Listen: The Aggie Secession Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the PGA with guest Alex Turnbull and mull Texas A&M’s possible move to the SEC with Bryan Curtis. Other topics include the Toronto Blue Jays’ alleged sign-stealing and magazine profiles of jerky athletes.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Yammering Yobs Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner welcome Boston Globe film critic Wesley Morris to discuss the new film The Help. Later, the Gabfest team suggests their favorite method for summer reading. For the recent London riots.

Slate: Obama’s FDR Moment

Obama’s FDR Moment. Americans are looking to the president for bold ideas. Here are two. By Eliot Spitzer

Slate: The Treat Him Pretty Ugly Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and New York Times economics columnist David Leonhardt. This week: Rick Perry’s presidential bid, President Obama’s September economic speech, and fine-tuning the economy.

When Parents Blow Your Online Cover: Manners for the Digital Age #18

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: What should you do when your parents give out your email address to sites you are sure will spam you?

Hang Up and Listen: The Takin’ It to the Streets Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NBA’s summer of streetball, starring Kevin Durant. They also talk about Yahoo’s investigation of the Miami football program and the basketball brawl between the Georgetown Hoyas and China’s army team.

Slate: The Republican Catfight Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and special guest Farhad Manjoo. This week: Steve Jobs retires, the unstable situation in Libya, and the Republican presidential race.

Audio Book Club: Jennifer Egan’s A Visit From the Goon Squad

Michael Agger, Emily Bazelon, and Julia Turner talk about the memorable themes and intricate structure of Jennifer Egan’s prize-winning A Visit From the Goon Squad.

Hang Up and Listen: The Cesc Change Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Usain Bolt’s shocking false start at the world track championships. They also talk about the Little League World Series, international soccer transfers, and ESPN’s recent stories on Michael Vick.

Slate: The Misunderstanding Cheney Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: President Obama’s upcoming speech on jobs, the politics of disaster spending, and Dick Cheney’s new book

Hang Up and Listen: The Punter Will Be Eaten Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca preview the NFL season with ex-Broncos tight end Nate Jackson and Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. They also talk about college football uniforms, the opening slate of college games, and tennis’ nostalgia problem.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, The Paranoid Style in American Podcasting Edition

In this week’s Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, June Thomas, and Julia Turner speak with Slate social media editor Jeremy Stahl about his new series of Slate articles on 9/ 11 conspiracy theories. Next, our critics take a verbal snapshot of t

The DoubleX Gabfest: The Rookie Edition

Our editors discuss 9/11 heroines, the science of gender career preferences, and the new teen magazine Rookie on this week’s DoubleX Gabfest podcast

Do Evites Cheapen the Wedding?: Manners for the Digital Age #21

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Is it okay to send a digital invitation to your Big Day or is paper still imperative?

The DoubleX Gabfest: Iced Champagne Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about Rick Perry and the HPV vaccine, dads and testosterone, and fall TV.

Slate: The Fending off Total Disaster Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: President Obama’s debt plan, Obama’s political problems, and the execution of Troy Davis

Hang Up and Listen: The Better to Be Luck Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca debate whether Game 6 of the World Series was the most exciting baseball game ever. They also discuss Stanford’s Andrew Luck, and Jonathan Hock joins to talk about his documentary on Chris Herren, Unguarded.

Hang Up and Listen: The Mike and the Mello Guy and the Self-Effacer Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca host the year-end Hang Up call-in show. Topics include the panelists’ favorite teams, athletes praising God, sportsmanship, the U.S. handball dream team, racism in European soccer, and the LSU/Alabama rematc

Slate: The 2011 Conundrum Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: their year-end discussion of everyday conundrums

Conversations With Slate: Rachel Maddow

In this episode of Conversations With Slate, Slate Group editor-in-chief Jacob Weisberg talks with MSNBC host Rachel Maddow.

Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Sh*t Tuskegee Airmen Say Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about Red Tails, workplace collaboration, and the sh*t X says; meme.

Slate: The Rip Off Your Pink Ribbon Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Republican presidential race after Florida, problems for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the Tyler Clementi suicide

You’ve Got It All Wrong!: Manners for the Digital Age #40

Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Should you correct the bad facts and blatant lies that friends post to their Facebook pages?

The Culture Gabfest: Batman and Robins Edition

Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss “The Dark Knight Rises” and the shooting in Colorado, as well as Christian Marclay’s art installation “The Clock.” Plus Slate editor Laura Helmuth joins them to talk about birding, Jonathan Franzen, and the new HBO documentary “Birdies: The Central Park Effect.”

DoubleX Gabfest: The We Wish We Were Talking About Kristen Stewart Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about the Aurora shooting heroes, outing rapists on Twitter, and women’s boxing.

Slate: The Greatest Ad You’ll Ever See Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Aurora Colorado shooting aftermath, Republicans and Jews, and the Olympics

Slate: The Chick fil-A Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and special guest Will Dobson, Slate’s Political Editor. This week: Mitt Romney’s European adventure, Ted Cruz from Texas and the Chick fil-A controversy

The Culture Gabfest: Don’t Look Down Edition

Slate critics Julia Turner, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss the 2012 Sight and Sound list of the top 50 films of all time, the dance drama Bunheads, and Jerry Seinfeld’s new web series, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”

Hang Up and Listen: The Drama Queens and Superteams Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Usain Bolt’s place in sports history, the way we talk about female Olympians, and ESPN taking a back seat to NBC. They also talk about Dwight Howard’s move to L.A. and whether the deal is bad for the NBA.

Slate: The Doomsday Scenario Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Inching toward the fiscal cliff, Republican soul-searching and a debate over a horrifying photo.

The Culture Gabfest: I Normally Have To Be Drunk Off My Ass To Do This Edition

Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, David Haglund, Simon Doonan and Jody Rosen discuss the indie film “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” the awful state of the art world, and Beck’s new collection of sheet music, “Song Reader.”

Slate: The Union Made Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Michigan’s right-to-work law, marriage equality at the High Court and Zero Dark Thirty’s depiction of torture.

Hang Up and Listen: The Bionic Running Back Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Adrian Peterson’s return from a torn ACL and other NFL topics. They also talk about baseball’s offseason trades and signings, and Stan Van Gundy joins to talk about the Lakers, Dwight Howard, and the NCAA

The Afterword: The Man With 18 Miles of Books

June Thomas talks with Fred Bass, owner of New York’s Strand bookstore….

Slate: The Last Shot Gabfest

Slate’s Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Confronting gun violence, teetering on the edge of the fiscal cliff and remembering Robert Bork.

Hang Up and Listen: The Pesca and the Pelicans Edition

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca take listeners’ questions in a year-end call-in show. Topics include whether the sports bubble is about to burst, the appeal of Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, and whether the pros of fandom outweigh the cons

Lilia Alverez for County Supervisor
Paid Canvasser
Aug 2012 – Dec 2012 (4 months)
Friends of Ruben Gallego
Field Canvasser
Jul 2012 – Aug 2012 (2 months)
Romanoski Glass
Romanoski Glass
Outside Lead and Territorial Sales Generation Manager

Directed business development and lead generation across the Southwest, by demonstrating the Major Industries product line at…

Feb 2011 – Jul 2011 (6 months)
USGBC Arizona Central Branch
Governing Council Member

● Guide the Strategic future for the organization. ● Planned and organized the First Annual Member Meeting for 2012 ● Developed the…

Oct 2010 – Oct 2012 (2 years, 1 month)
US Census Bureau
NRFU Enumerator Replacement Trainee

Trained to locate listed addresses in the Assignment Area, to conduct interviews determining the status of each address on Census Day and…

Jun 2010 – Jul 2010 (1 month)
Phoenix Workforce Connection
Innovation & Job Skills, Certificate

Linked In Group, Career Connectors, Laid Off Camp, SOAR Program

Jan 2010 – Dec 2010 (1 year)
Phoenix College
Revit, Certificate

Student Union Redesign Forum, Phoenix Mayoral Forum, AIA Phoenix Metro Revit Bootcamp

Jan 2010 – Dec 2010 (1 year)
Training to You
Project Management, Microsoft Office products, PMP Certification

Project Management Institute, Microsoft Product Users Group, Networking Phoenix, Scholarships to You

Jan 2010 – Dec 2011 (2 years)
Ikoloji
Sustainability Studies, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor

Downtown Voices Coalition; Zocalo Public Square

Jan 2010 – Dec 2011 (2 years)
Architectural Solopenuership
Independent Architectural Services

Networked at business round tables, Chambers of Commerce and professional associations, developing strategic allegiances for…

Sep 2009 – Present (3 years, 4 months)
Jacobs Engineering
Architectural Job Captain

Conducted facility conditions assessments to determine maintenance and renovation schedules for the US Air Force in Texas and South…

Jul 2008 – Aug 2009 (1 year, 2 months)
Carter & Burgess
Retail Architectural Job Captain

Carter and Burgess was acquired by Jacobs Engineering in late 2007.

Oct 2007 – Jul 2008 (9 months)
Cawley Architects
Project Manager

Managed the design and construction documents for turnkey commercial, warehouse and retail projects. Worked closely with consultants to…

Apr 2005 – Oct 2007 (2 years, 6 months)
America Coming Together
Political Campaign Field Canvasser

Canvassed micro-targeted voters to conduct interviews, document results, and get out the vote.

Sep 2004 – Oct 2004 (2 months)
rob paulus architect, ltd.
Architectural Designer

Designed and developed construction documents for residential, commercial and urban redevelopment projects, including mechanical and…

Feb 2003 – Jul 2003 (5 months)
Dean for America
Deputy Southern Arizona Campaign Coordinator

Coordinated canvas walks, phone banks, events, and travel for out of state volunteers and staff for the 2004 Presidential Preference…

Feb 2003 – Mar 2004 (1 year, 1 month)
Arizona Democratic Party
Campaign Survey Coordinator and Precinct Committee Organizer

Canvassed door to door to register voters, collect signatures and Arizona Clean Elections forms for candidates, and to get out the vote….

Jan 2003 – Dec 2012 (10 years)
Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects
Architect In Training

Programmed, space planned, designed and administered contracts for science and research facilities for public and private universities in…

Sep 2000 – Aug 2002 (2 years)
The Mathes Group
Telecommunication Collocation Project Coordinator

Developed space plans and construction documents for telecommunications facilities, academic building and corporate tenant improvements….

Apr 1999 – Jul 2000 (1 year, 3 months)
Olde New Orleans Design Group, Inc.
Residential Design-Build Draftsman

Designed single family, “Southern Style,” custom homes for the Gulf Coast region. Designs included lighting, electrical and framing…

Oct 1998 – Mar 1999 (6 months)
Professional Development
Architecture, Sustainability, Project Management, Continuing Education

AIA St. Louis, AIA New Orleans, AIA Louisiana, AIA Houston, Texas Society of Architects, AIA Phoenix Metro, AIA Arizona, AIA LA, AIA San…

Jan 1997 – Present (16 years)
DAS 20
Graphic Designer/ Desktop Publisher

Graphic designed final exhibits for two Assistant Professors dissertation, Projecting Detroit (Quark Xpress and Adobe Photoshop). Desktop…

Sep 1996 – Dec 1996 (3 months)
Christner Inc.
Corporate-Education Architectural Intern

Employed in the Corporate and Education Studio where I developed space plans and construction documents for school, religious and…

Sep 1996 – Jul 1998 (1 year, 10 months)
Luchini AD
AutoCAD Modeler and Drafter

Drafted preliminary CAD models and drawings in AutoCAD 12 for windows. Published in “Adrian Luchini” monograph.

Aug 1996 – Oct 1996 (2 months)
Franklin Associates Architects
Summer Architectural Intern

Constructed chip board models; documented existing conditions; and manually drafted and lettered drawings. Researched and designed a…

Jun 1993 – Aug 1993 (3 months)
Washington University in St. Louis
College Work Study Administration

• Office Assistant to the School of Fine Art’s Dean’s Assistant, 1992 – 1995 Filed and maintained confidential information, including:…

Aug 1992 – Aug 1996 (4 years, 1 month)
Southern Temp
Temporary Summer Laborer

Maintained landscape, cleaned up a hazardous material spill, and performed logistics for a local clothing company

Jun 1992 – Aug 1992 (3 months)
Washington University in St. Louis
Architecture, Art & Architectural History, Anthropology, Archeology, Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts

AIAS, Student Government, Campus Y, Alternative Spring Break, NOMAS, Into the Streets, College Work Study, KWUR, Approach, Blueline, Dean…

Jan 1992 – Dec 1996 (5 years)
Carnegie Mellon University
Architecture, Pre-College

Prekie Society,

Jan 1991 – Dec 1991 (1 year)
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Summer Elective Coureses

AP studies

Jan 1991 – Dec 1993 (3 years)
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences
Piadeia Philosophy, High School Diploma

Deja Vu, Newspaper, Student Government, Model UN, Architecture Explorer Scouts

Jan 1987 – Dec 1992 (6 years)

TALENTS

Skill Tags

Architectural Programming
Critical Thinking
Facilities & Site Assessment
Interpersonal Skill
Oral & Written Communication Skills
Cross Functional Team Building
Community-based Awareness
Government & Regulatory Requirements
Construction Sequencing
Value Engineering
Developing & Delivering Presentations
Building Permit & Approval Process
Basic Engineering Principles
Sustainable Building Systems Design & Integration
CAD
Graphic Communication
Life Safety
Collaborative Problem Solving
Spatial Visualization & Modeling
Scope Management
Project Management Software
Product Evaluation
Testing & Selection
Applied Mathematics
Constructability
Change Order Negotiation
Construction Conflict Resolution
Shop Drawing Development & Review
Site Observation
Call
Conduct & Record Meetings
Document Management
Document Project Status & Progress
Problem Solving
Archival Management
Project Close Out
Pre & Post-Occupancy Evaluations
Creativity & Innovation
Invoicing
Social Media Marketing
Lead Generation
Volunteer Management
Mentoring & Teaching
Supervising
Civic Leadership
Professional Service
Conference Development & Management
Campaign Canvassing
Trade Show Representation & Presentation
Request Tracker
Professional Network
Client Development

Languages

Languages

English, French, Russian

Professional Summary

Peter Newton, a native Washingtonian, is an architectural professional, who is committed to the betterment of our communities through quality facilitation, programming, planning, design, construction and activation. He has overseen the design and construction of over $100 million and 5 million square feet of projects in the Adaptive Reuse, Educational, Higher Educational, Hospitality, Industrial, Marketing, Master Planning, Medical, Military, Office, Preservation, Religious, Research, Residential, Telecommunications, and Urban Redevelopment markets. Peter volunteers his time with professional and community organizations that are dedicated to creating community through discussion and inclusion. Peter has completed IDP and PMP training, and is a Certified Sustainable Building Adviser..

Specialties: Hospitality | Single-Family Homes | Multi-Family Housing | Corporate Interiors | K-12 Schools | Recreation | Religious | Civic | Government | Research, Science & Technology | Retail | Telecommunications | Higher Education | University | Adaptive Reuse | Urban Design | Industrial | Master Planning | Mixed Use | Military | Historic Preservation | Facility Conditions Assessment | Warehouse| Non-Profits | Office

Peter Newton, Assoc AIA, CSBA

Architectural Project Manger

Phoenix, AZ

petermichaelnewton@gmail.com – 602.332.3517

As an aspiring architect, I aim to design more creative and contemplative spaces through public
participation and employment. I have experience in project management, design and construction,
architecture and planning, public policy, urban design, community creation, and sustainable design. I
have organized meetings and events to discuss issues pertinent to projects and community involvement.
I have lead community discussions to develop public policy concerning sustainability and urban design.
I work with community participants to ensure shared responsibility.
I have professional experience, in all phases of architecture, working on large and small projects. My
portfolio of projects include places where people live, work, contemplate, educate and play. I have
worked for large firms across multiple offices and divisions, and with sole practitioners. I have master
planned, investigated historic structures, and designed custom projects.
I have participated in International competitions and community design charrettes. I developed
professional development programs for offices, AIA and USGBC Chapters, and workforce development
courses. I have been a member of. I have lectured on architecture, urban revitalization, sustainability,
and professional development.
Specialties
Markets:
Hospitality; Single & Multi-Family Residential; Workspaces; K12; Recreation; Religious; Civic; Research,
Science & Technology; Retail; Telecommunications; Higher Education; Adaptive Reuse; Urban Design;
Industrial; Master Planning; Mixed Use; Military; Historic Preservation; Conditions Assessment

Work Experience

Independent Architectural Entrepreneur and Event Organizer

Fourward Architecture – Phoenix, AZ
July 2003 to Present

* Assessed, surveyed and drafted existing conditions for a mission revival designed home for LuPe
Design and Herb Hacker, AIA.
* Collaborated with three talent architects to develop a new architecture and urban design firm: Fourward
Architecture.
* Researched financial resources to create business & fund projects, by networking at small business
round tables & Chambers of Commerce, developing strategic allegiances to develop teams for
competition and larger projects.
* Represented the client while having their landscape reworked.
* Reviewed completed projects to assure compliance with rebate programs.

Community Liaison-Business Development Manager

Romanoski Glass & Mirror – Phoenix, AZ
January 2011 to July 2011

* Directed business development in the Arizona, El Paso, Los Angeles and New Mexico markets, tabling
at professional society meetings.

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* Established relationships with architects and general contractors, developing portfolio presentations to
demonstrate our capabilities for design assist expertise in division 8 assemblies.
* Represented the Major Industries product line in the Southern California market, giving innovated
strategies for day-lighting lunch & learn presentations.
* Developed a plan for the redesign of the website for marketing
* Resolved bid communications issues

Contract Political Canvaser

Arizona Democratic Party – Arizona
July 2003 to November 2010

* Canvassed door to door to register voters and get out the vote for 2010 campaign.
* Field Organized Democrats in Arizona’s Legislative District 5 during 2004 Campaign.
* Organized, trained and collected signatures for Democratic Candidates for public office and Precinct
Committeemen
* Organized & wrote the By-Laws for the White Mountain Democratic Club
* Mediated a dispute between the Northern Gila County & Miami-Globe Democratic Clubs

NRFU Enumerator Trainee

US Census Bureau – Phoenix, AZ
June 2010 to July 2010

* Located listed addresses in the Assignment Area.
* Conducted interviews to determine the status of each address on Census Day.
* Recorded the information provided by the respondent.

Architectural Job Captain

Jacobs Engineering (formerly Carter & Burgess) – Phoenix, AZ
September 2007 to August 2009

Carter and Burgess was acquired by Jacobs Engineering in late 2007.
* Conducted facility conditions assessments to determine maintenance and renovation schedules for
military clients in Texas and South Carolina.
* Researched RFPs, attending proposal meetings.
* Directed, trained and developed new and existing production staff to design and create construction
documents for retail roll out programs and retail centers.
* Modified prototype design to meet local buildings codes & design review comments, coordinating
changes with consultant engineers
* Researched & produced entitlement documentation

Project Manager II

Cawley Architects – Phoenix, AZ
April 2005 to September 2007

* Managed the design and construction documentation of turnkey light commercial, industrial and retail
projects: reviewing drawings and coordinating consultants.
* Attended jurisdictional meetings with the clients, to ensure compliance.
* Master planned multi-building complexes
* Managed the firm’s first 5 story steel structure, working closely with the structural engineer.

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Political Canvasser

America Coming Together – Tucson, AZ
August 2004 to October 2004

* Phoned targeted voters.
* Canvassed targeted voters micro-targeted to get out the vote.
* Conducted interviews and recorded provided information.

Deputy Southern Arizona Campaign Coordinator

Dean for America – Tucson, AZ
April 2003 to February 2004

* Volunteered on the Southern Arizona Coordination Committee, organizing fundraisers & speaking for
the campaign at events.
* Coordinated campaign canvas walks, phone banks, events and Presidential Preference Primary day
canvasing.
* Organized bus trips to campaign events.
* Coordinated volunteers & campaign staff coming to Arizona.
* Organized the largest political rally in Pima County to that point.

Architectural Technician

Rob Paulus, Architect – Tucson, AZ
February 2003 to June 2003

* Engaged in residential, commercial, and Urban Redevelopment projects.
* Drafted mechanical and electrical designs for single family dwellings, coordinating with licensed
engineers.
* Designed & developed construction documents.
* Documented, site surveyed & field assessed historic properties to convert them from industrial use to
multi-family loft homes.
* Conducted the city submittal process.

Architectural Intern III

Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects – Houston, TX
September 2000 to August 2002

* Programmed, space planned, designed and documented projects for public and private universities
throughout Texas.
* Coordinated CAD files, layering, & pen weights between consultants to develop CAD standards for
review and Coordination.
* Assessed & surveyed existing conditions.
* Contract Administered projects under construction.
* Obtained and assembled data from product representatives to complete architectural designs

Architectural Intern II

Mathes Brierre Architects (formerly The Mathes Group – New Orleans, LA
March 1997 to June 2000

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Now Mathes Brierre Architects
* Managed the space planning, design, contract documents and close out procedures for the Bellsouth
collocation program, reducing response time from 3 weeks to 3 hours, through improving technology
and facility data.
* Documented and scanned important projects from the firms extensive portfolio in order to design project
winning marketing proposals, site-selection seminar hand outs and compose entry boards for state AIA
awards programs.
* Developed procedures to translate and convert CAD files from associated firms to meet our CAD
standards.
* Site surveyed buildings & parking facilities for renovation, developing 3-d models for design study.
* Created 3-D CAD models to base renderings for a competition entry.

Architectural Draftsman

Olde New Orleans Design Group, Inc. – New Orleans, LA
October 1998 to March 1999

* Designed lighting, electrical and framing layouts.
* Documented and designed single family “Southern Style” custom design-build homes.
* Developed and maintained marketing materials and CAD Library.
* Researched & Developed rigid metal frame residential construction prototypes for the harsh Gulf Coast
environment.
* Designed model homes for a subdivision.

Architectural Intern I

Christner, Inc – St. Louis, MO
September 1996 to June 1998

* Developed construction documents, space plans, material and finish schedules and colored pencil
renderings.
* Created a Continuing Education program involving Architectural tours, lectures, and videos.
* Established CAD standards, reviewing Softdesk 8.
* Made bluelines.
* Constructed CAD models as a base for hand renderings.

College Work Study

Washington University in St. Louis – St. Louis, MO
August 1992 to August 1996

Office Assistant to the School of (Fine) Art(s) Dean’s Assistant:
* Filed and maintained confidential information, including payroll, regarding donors, alumni, faculty, staff
and students
* Prepared event, fund raising and recruitment mailings.
* Created a system to sort, file, preserve & destroy documents in the school’s archives
School of Architecture Shop Monitor:
* Instructed and assisted students in the proper use of shop equipment
* Inventoried, cleaned and maintained equipment.
* Designed and constructed 1 permanent and 12 relocatable computer workstations, multiple steel cubic
modular table stands, 3 replica and 3 refurbished conference tables.

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* Cleaned, maintained and refurbished: studio desks, lockers, pinup boards, tables, chairs, stools, table
stands and lecture hall seating.
Earth & Planetary Sciences Library Draftsman:
* Documented existing conditions of the Earth 7 Planetary Sciences Library
* Provided drawings to assist the Library’s space planning effort.
1996 Presidential Debate Commission Graphic Artist:
* Drafted maps of the Washington University Athletic Complex to be included with attendee packets for
the 1996 Presidential Debate to be held on campus. The debate did not occur.

Education

Certification in Revit, Sustainability

Phoenix College – Phoenix, AZ

January 2010 to January 2011

PMP Certification in Project Management

Training to You – Phoenix, AZ

January 2010 to January 2011

BA in Architecture

Washington University – St. Louis, MO

January 1992 to January 1996

College Coursework in AP Classes

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – Chattanooga, TN

January 1991 to January 1993

Pre-College in Architecture

Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, PA

January 1991 to January 1991

Skills

Logistics, Modeling, Data Entry, Architectural Desktop, Entitlements, Mitigation, Negotiation, Revit,
Sketch Up, Microsoft Visio, Desktop Publishing, Construction Documentation, AutoCAD, Proficient
in Microsoft Office, Hand Drawing, Architectural Design, Photoshop, Pagemaker, Leadership,
Organizational Leadership, Microsoft Project, Networking, Surveying, Graphic Design, Event Planning,
Community Relations, Code Compliance, Development of Training Materials, Marketing Strategy,
Volunteer Management, Productivity Enhancement, Account Management, Construction Management,
Client Relationship Building, Canvassing, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Execution,
Business Travel, Interviewing, Market Research, Presentation Development, Sales Presentations,
Group Presentations, New Business Development, Social Networking, Training & Development,
Trade Show Representation, Conference Coordination, Photography, Public Speaking, Team Building,

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Architectural Drafting, Community Engagement, Sustainable Design, Renovation, Master Planning,
Leadership Mentoring, Project Management, Innovation, Political Consulting, LinkedIn

Awards

PSI Homesavers Golden Hammer Award

March 2002

* Organized a committee of Architectural Interns through AIA Houston to weatherize homes in Houston.
* Awarded for going above and beyond in our efforts to provide a safe and weatherized home.

AIA National Associates Committee Chapter of the Year

May 2002

* AIA Houston Associates Committee was awarded the inaugural “Chapter of the Year Award” for their
efforts to assist Interns learn about IDP, the ARE, and gain professional training.
* Organized the PSI Homesavers community service activity
* Organized construction tours of prominent Houston projects in development.
* Lectured to Associate Members, students and professionals, about the “Road to Registration”.
* Worked with Associate Committees throughout Texas to organize events at the annual Texas Society
of Architects Convention and within their chapters.

USGBC Arizona Chapter Central Branch Advocacy Committee Vice Chair

January 2009

* Served as Chair when the Chair was not able to attend.
* Represented the committee on the USGBC Arizona Chapter Central Branch General Circle
* Participated in the USGBC National Advocacy monthly conference call.

AIA Phoenix Metro Phoenix Section Committee Chair

November 2009

* Established and furthered relationships with various City of Phoenix Departments.
* Scheduled programs to assist the City and the Membership in creating successful projects.
* Organized member led tours to celebrate the creation of successful and innovative architectural
projects.

AIA New Orleans Intern/Associate Director

January 2000

* Elected to the office of Intern/Associate Director.
* Developed programs for Architectural Interns to assist them in their professional growth and become
licensed architects and members of the AIA.
* Designed graphics to advertise for programs.

USGBC Arizona Chapter Central Branch Governing Council Member

October 2010

* Guide the Strategic future for the organization.

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* Planned and organized the First Annual Member Meeting for 2012
* Developed the Chapter’s Policy Position Paper
* Developed Advocacy strategy on Legislation and Municipal Code and policy adoption, 2006-present.
* Serve as Liaison to the National Organization for Advocacy and Campaign initiatives.

1998 St. Louis Young Architect’s Forum Bi-Annual Exhibition

February 1998

Submitted 2 paintings for exhibition. Both were exhibited and placed on display at the St. Louis Art’s
Guild.

Washington University Delegate to AIAS Forum

November 1993

* Selected to represent the chapter at the AIAS ’93 Desert Forum in Phoenix.
* Reviewed and voted of policy for the national organization and attended special tours of Arcosanti,
Cosanti and Taliesin.
* Reported events to the Chapter upon return.

AIA New Orleans Delegate to AIA National Convention

May 2000

* Selected to be a delegate to the AIA National Convention.
* Represented the views of AIA New Orleans in the elections of the 2001 National leadership and policies.
* Voted in these momentous elections.

Democrats of Greater Tucson Board Member

January 2004

Elected to the board of the Democrats of Greater Tucson by the membership of the political club.

Prairie View A&M University Studio Critic

November 2001

Invited by a colleague at Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects to participate in the final studio reviews of
his class at Prairie View A&M.

CANstruction Houston – Structural Integrity

October 2001

* Constructed a sculpture of can goods to fight hunger.
* Modified the design of the structure to allow it to stand.

AIA Houston Michael Myers Competition Juror

April 2002

Judged the Michael Myers Competition, an architectural competition for high school students.

RDA Charrette: Home Honorable Mention

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* Participated in a charrette concerning homelessness.
* Proposed a flexible tower that could be built out or deconstructed, as needed, to provide housing. The
tower would serve as a measure as to the amount of homelessness in the Houston area.

USGBC Arizona Certificate of Appreciation

February 2012

Recognition for outstanding volunteer work in the year 2011 with the Arizona Chapter of the U.S. Green
Building Council.

Certifications

Sustainable Building Adviser (CSBA)

August 2011 to Present

OSHA 10

December 2008 to December 2011

Project Management Profession (PMP)

LEED GA

Architectural Registration

Groups

American Institute of Architects

March 1997 to Present

* Served as Committee and Sub-Committee Chair in multiple chapters: AIA Louisiana, AIA Houston,
Texas Society of Architects, AIA Arizona, AIA Phoenix Metro.
* Participated in many Chapter meetings: AIA Los Angeles, AIA Pasadena-Foothills, AIA South Bay-
Long Beach, AIA Southern Arizona, AIA Grand Canyon, AIA Western Mountain Region, AIA Central
States, AIA Gulf States
* Nominated and Elected to leadership positions with AIA St. Louis and AIA New Orleans.

US Green Building Council Arizona Chapter

September 2006 to Present

* Supported and organized campaign to support SB 1403.
* Gave updates to membership concerning changes in Green codes and Legislation.
* Planned and organized the First Annual Member Meeting.

Rice Design Alliance

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October 2000 to October 2002

* Attended all RDA lectures while in Houston.
* Participated in the Charrette: Home and Astrodome Charette.
* Attended Symposiums and special talks.

Preservation Resource Center

November 1998 to November 2000

Attended home and stained glass window tours, along with lectures and talks.

Project Management Institute (PMI)

September 2010 to Present

* Attended PMI-Phoenix sponsor PMP Study Group.
* Attend monthly meeting and PDM events.
* Network at Social events.

National Historic Trust for Preservation

March 1997 to Present

Washington University Alumni Association

January 2001 to Present

* Attended events sponsored by the Association.
* Interviewed potential students for admission to the School of Architecture.
* Organized programs with alumni office.

Modern Phoenix

June 2006 to Present

* Suggested Reed Kroloff, AIA, as a speaker for the Modern Phoenix Expo.
* Registered people for the annual home tour.
* Suggest programs and speakers for events each year.

Modern Architecture Preservation Project – Tucson

September 2004 to Present

* Participated in the MAPP organizing committee.
* Advertise their work to Modern Phoenix.
* Attend their tours and events when able to be in Tucson.

Networking Phoenix

October 2010 to Present

* Participated in trainings about networking and business relationship building.
* Attend the Signature Events.

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Community Builder
Introduction
A native of DC, grew up in Chattanooga, was a Preekie at CMU in 91, and was skuled at Wash U. I have since worked in St. Louis, N’awlins, Houston, Tucson and Phoenix.
Bragging rights
Policy wonk, organizing specialist
Occupation
Sustainable architecture and urban community design
Employment
  • Fourward Architecture
    Principal, 2009 – present
  • Romanoski Glass & Mirror
    Business Development Director, 2011 – 2011
  • Arizona Democratic Party
    Political Canvasser, 2003 – 2010
  • United States Census Bureau
    NRFU Enumerator, 2010 – 2010
  • Jacobs Engineering Group
    Architectural Job Captain, 2007 – 2009
  • Cawley Architects
    Project Manager II, 2005 – 2007
  • America Coming Together
    Political Canvaser, 2004 – 2004
  • Dean for America
    Deputy Southern Arizona Campaign Coordinator, 2003 – 2004
  • Rob Paulus Architect
    Architectural Technician, 2003 – 2003
  • Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects
    Architectural Intern III, 2000 – 2002
  • The Mathes Group
    Architectural Intern II, 1999 – 2000
  • Olde New Orleans Design Group, Inc.
    Architectural Draftsman, 1998 – 1999
  • Christner, Inc
    Architectural Intern I, 1996 – 1998
  • Luchini AD
    CAD Draftsman, 1996 – 1996
  • Washington University in St Louis
    College Work Study, 1992 – 1996
  • Franklin Associates Architects
    Summer Intern, 1993 – 1993
  • Southern Temp
    Temporary Employee, 1992 – 1992
Education
  • Training to You
    PMP, 2010 – present
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Architecture, 1992 – 1996
  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Pre-College, 1991 – 1991
  • Phoenix College
    Sustainability, Revit, 2010 – 2011
  • Chattanooga School for the Art & Sciences
    High School, 1987 – 1992
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    General Studies, 1991 – 1993
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Map of the places this user has lived

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Tucson, Arizona
  • Houston, Texas
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • St. Louis, Missouri
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Washington, DC
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peter.michael.newton@gmail.com

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Blurb

About me:

I am an aspiring architect who one day hopes to design and build my own home while working to create a more creative and comtempletive community through public projects. Hangouts in Phoenix: Fair Trade Cafe, Carly’s, Modified Arts, The Paper Heart, Mill Ave (esp. Rula Bula), Four Peaks, Sonora Brewhouse,

Who I’d like to meet:

People interested in art, architecture, music, culture, anything that can’t be commodified. I enjoy discussing politics, philosophy and nature.

Details

  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Dating, Serious Relationships, Friends
  • Hometown: Washington, DC
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 6′ 0″ / Average
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Religion: Agnostic
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Children: Undecided
  • Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: Architectural Designer
  • Income: $45,000 to $60,000

School

  • Phoenix College

    • Phoenix,AZ
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Degree: In Progress
    • Major: Sustainable Design
    • Minor: Revit
    2010 to Present
  • Washington University

    • Saint Louis,MO
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Other
    • Major: Painting
    1996 to 1996
  • Washington University In St Louis

    • St Louis, MO
    • Graduated: 1996
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
    • Major: Architecture
    1992 to 1996
  • The University Of Tennessee-Chattanooga

    • Chattanooga, TN
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Other
    1991 to 1993
  • Carnegie Mellon University

    • Pittsburgh, PA
    • Graduated: N/A
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Other
    • Major: Architecture
    • Clubs: Pre-College Student
    1991 to 1991
  • Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences

    • Chattanooga, TN
    • Graduated: 1992
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: High School Diploma

    Companies

    Southern Temp

    Chattanooga, TN US
    Manual Laborer

    June 1992 to August 1992

    Washington University

    St. Louis, Missouri US
    Office Assistant

    August 1992 to August 1995

    Franklin Associates Architects

    Chattanooga, TN US
    Summer Intern

    June 1993 to August 1993

    Washington University

    St. Louis, Missouri US
    Shop Monitor

    May 1994 to May 1996

    Washington University

    St. Louis, Missouri US
    Drafter

    June 1996 to June 1996

    1996 Presidential Debate Commission

    St. Louis, Missouri US
    Graphic Artist

    July 1996 to July 1996

    Luchini AD

    St. Louis, Missouri US
    CAD Drafter

    August 1996 to August 1996

    DAS 20

    St. Louis, Missouri US
    Graphic Designer

    September 1996 to November 1996

    Christner, Inc.

    Clayton, Missouri US
    Architectural Intern

    September 1996 to June 1998

    Olde New Orleans Design Group, Inc.

    Harvey, Louisiana US
    Architectural Intern

    September 1998 to March 1999

    The Mathes Group

    New Orleans, Louisiana US
    Architectural Intern

    March 1999 to June 2000

    Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects

    Houston, Texas US
    Architectural Intern

    September 2000 to August 2002

    Rob Paulus, Architect

    Tucson, Arizona US
    Architectural Intern

    February 2003 to June 2003

    Dean for America

    Tucson, Arizona US
    Deputy Southern Arizona Campaign Coordinator

    June 2003 to February 2004

    Arizona Democratic Party

    Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona US
    Legislative District 5 Field Coordinator

    May 2004 to June 2004

    America Coming Together

    Tucson, Arizona US
    Political Canvasser

    August 2004 to October 2004

    Move-On.org

    Tucson, Arizona US
    Election Day Volunteer Coordinator

    November 2004

    Newton Family Estate

    Tucson, Arizona US
    Owner’s Representative

    July 2003 to August 2004

    Cawley Architects

    Phoenix, Arizona US
    Project Manager

    April 2005 to September 2007

    Carter & Burgess, Inc.

    Phoenix, Arizona US
    Architectural Job Captain

    September 2007 to June 2008

    Jacobs Engineering

    Phoenix, Arizona US
    Facilities Assessor

About You

The Hardest Working Unemployed Architectural Person around.

Basic Info

Birthday May 14

Sex Male

Interested In Women

Relationship Status Single

Languages American English, Russian, French and French

Religious Views
  • I don’t believe, but I don’t deny other’s need for hope and community. What ever it takes to make it through, but not forget the humanity of others is fine, but to say your better because… Well, never mind.

Political Views
  • Since the Democratic Party has ceased to care about the economically distressed, I am having to register to something less Republican.

Contact Info

Address
  • 901 E Van Buren St, Apt. 2039
  • Phoenix, AZ 85006
Neighborhood Downtown

Screen Name

Email
  • peter.newton.3956@facebook.com

Favorite Quotations

Feel your body melt….

Work and Education

Employers
  • Fourward Architecture

    Contract Entrepreneur · Phoenix, Arizona · Nov 2009 to present
    Networked at business round tables, Chambers of Commerce and professional associations, developing strategic allegiances for non-profits, civic initiatives and funding entrepreneurial projects.
    • Documented existing conditions for separate renovation projects for LuPe Designs and Herb Hacker, AIA, and lease stacking plans for a speculative mixed use project for Proteus West.
    • Researched financial resources and project opportunities to create a new architecture and urban design partnership, Fourward Architecture.
    • Reviewed completed projects to assure compliance with rebate programs.
  • USGBC Arizona Chapter

    Advocacy Committee · Phoenix, Arizona · 2006 to present
    Severed as Vice-Chair of the Advocacy Committee to develop the Chapter’s Policy Position and “How to Take Action” papers. Serve as Liaison to the National Organization for Advocacy and Campaign initiatives.
    • Organized efforts to support SB 1403, giving updates to membership concerning changes in Green codes and Legislation.
    • Planned and organized the First Annual Member Meeting.
    • Appointed to serve on Governing Council
  • Arizona Democratic Party

    Political Campaign Coordinator and Organizer · Phoenix, Arizona · Apr 2003 to present
    Canvassed door to door to register voters, collect signatures and Arizona Clean Elections forms for candidates, and to get out the vote. Recruited, trained and managed volunteers to become Precinct Committeemen. Organized and composed the By-Laws for many political committees, caucuses and clubs. Consulted on multiple campaigns with an expertise on environmental and urban design issues.
    • Field Organizer of Precinct Committeeman in Arizona Legislative District 5 in 2004.
    • Developed, designed and arranged training materials and sessions across Southern Arizona.
    • Judged random hand count sample of the 2012 State of Arizona Presidential Preference Election to verify Electronic Results.
  • The American Institute of Architects

    Intern Advocate & Program Developer · Saint Louis, Missouri · 1997 to present
    Programmed Inaugural Intern/Associates’ State Conferences for AIA Arizona, AIA Louisiana and the Texas Society of Architects. Developed and coordinated Continuing Education programs for AIA St. Louis, AIA New Orleans, AIA Houston and AIA Phoenix Metro. Organized Arizona ArchiPAC “Breakfast of Champions” fundraisers for supported political candidates. Designed and published AIA New Orleans Newsletter and Meeting Notices.
    • Developed a mentoring sessions with Steven Erhlich, FAIA and Samuel Mockbee, FAIA, at the AIA Louisiana “On the Ledge” Conference.
    • Appointed AIA Phoenix Metro Phoenix Section Chair to develop programs with City of Phoenix Departments (including a Phoenix College Revit Bootcamp) and tour recent projects.
    • Drafted AIA St. Louis letter of support for the renovation of the historic Statler and Lenox Hotels to become the new St. Louis Convention Center hotel. The letter was the cited by the National Parks Service for why the project was selected for integral tax credits for its completion.
  • Romanoski Glass

    Lead Generation and Territorial Sales Manager · Burbank, California · Jan 2011 to Jul 2011
    Directed business development and lead generation across the Southwest. Tabled at professional society meetings and conferences to establish and develop relationships with architects and general contractors. Represented the Major Industries product line in the Southern California market, delivering lunch and learn presentations about innovations in day-lighting.
    • Design and delivered portfolio presentations for interviewing with General Contractors. The presentations led to the immediate generation of bidding opportunities.
    • Researched, prioritized and created a calendar of conferences and professional meetings to create a marketing schedule for senior staff to build relationships with existing and new clients.
    • Resolved bid communication problem that were causing Romanoski to miss out on project opportunities. Refined bid room searches to generate more appropriate responses and coordinated contact information that was clear and direct.
  • US 2010 Census Project

    NRFU Enumerator Replacement Trainee · Phoenix, Arizona · In 2010
    Trained to locate listed addresses in the Assignment Area, to conduct interviews determining the status of each address on Census Day and record the information provided by the respondent.
  • Jacobs Engineering

    Architectural Job Captain · Phoenix, Arizona · Sep 2007 to Aug 2009
    Conducted facility conditions assessments to determine maintenance and renovation schedules for the US Air Force in Texas and South Carolina. Directed, trained and mentored staff in the design and construction of retail buildings. Modified retail roll out prototype designs to meet local building codes and design review comments.
    • Mitigated a mutually agreeable solution to a FDC issue between the Fire Marshall, contractor and the architectural design.
    • Trained and mentored staff in facilities assessment and surveys, receiving commendations from Armstrong Development for our thoroughness.
    • Received commendations from CVS/pharmacy for our thoroughness in facilities assessment and surveys of stores acquired through mergers with other pharmacies.
  • Cawley Architects, Inc.

    Project Manager · Phoenix, Arizona · Apr 2005 to Sep 2007
    Managed the design and construction documents for turnkey commercial, warehouse and retail projects. Worked closely with consultants to coordinate designs to meet client’s needs, including meetings to work out details. Cawley was the primary design firm for a design-build contractor.
    • Attended jurisdictional staff and public meetings for the client, to ensure compliance with city requirements and resolution of public issues.
    • Master planned several multi-building complexes, creating a coherent and comprehensive sense of place.
    • Managed the firm’s only 5 story steel structure, designed to maximize the leasable Class A office space and structural efficiency. Worked closely with the structural engineer to detail attachments for the signature cantilevered, radial curtain wall, the parapet sunscreen and the suspended entry doors.
  • America Coming Togther

    Political Campaign Field Canvasser · Tucson, Arizona · Sep 2004 to Oct 2004
    Canvassed micro-targeted voters to conduct interviews, document results, and get out the vote.
  • Dean For America

    Deputy Southern Arizona Campaign Coordinator · Tucson, Arizona · Jun 2003 to Feb 2004
    Coordinated canvas walks, phone banks, events, and travel for out of state volunteers and staff for the 2004 Presidential Preference Primary. Volunteered for the Southern Arizona Coordination Committee, organizing fundraisers, Meetups and outreach events. Spoke and tabled for the campaign at Party meetings and clubs.
    • Arranged transportation to campaign and Democratic Party events, now a staple of the Pima County Party, and for the Southwestern Voter Express.
    • Designed and produced district and voter specific messages and campaign literature.
    • Organized the largest political rally in Pima County to that point.
  • Rob Paulus Architect

    Architectural Designer · Tucson, Arizona · Feb 2003 to Jun 2003
    Designed and developed construction documents for residential, commercial and urban redevelopment projects, including mechanical and electrical designs. Guided projects through the city submittal process.
    • Documented, site surveyed and field assessed historic properties to convert them from industrial use to multi-family loft homes
    • Designed details for a multi-building office condominium complex to serve as a prototype.
    • Resolved design issues for the conversion of a historic Fraternity facility into apartments.
  • Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects

    Architect in Training · Houston, Texas · Sep 2000 to Aug 2002
    Programmed, space planned, designed and administered contracts for science and research facilities for public and private universities in Texas.
    • Coordinated CAD layering and pen weights, and documents on firm’s FTP site for a 170,000 gsf science and research laboratory at the University of Texas.
    • Resolved a dimensional issue for a laboratory tenant improvement through forensic investigation of documents. Resolution was to reduce the size of a researcher’s office space.
    • Developed a mentoring program involving site visits, travelogues and exhibition tours.
  • mathes group

    Telecommunication Collocation Project Coordinator · New Orleans, Louisiana · Apr 1999 to Jun 2000
    Developed space plans and construction documents for telecommunications facilities, academic building and corporate tenant improvements. Site surveyed buildings and parking facilities for renovation. Now Mathes Brierre Architects.
    • Managed the Bellsouth collocation program, reducing response time from 3 weeks to hours, by improving our communications technology and client relations to better develop space plans, cost estimates and facilities assessments.
    • Documented and scanned important projects from the firm’s extensive portfolio to redesign project winning marketing and firm sponsored seminar materials.
    • Developed 3-D CAD models to base marker renderings for a competition entry.
  • Olde New Orleans Design Group

    Residential Design-Build Draftsman · New Orleans, Louisiana · Oct 1998 to Mar 1999
    Designed single family, “Southern Style,” custom homes for the Gulf Coast region. Designs included lighting, electrical and framing layouts. The most popular designs were adapted for on-line home plan sales.
    • Developed and maintained CAD Library of most common details to improve productivity.
    • Researched rigid steel frame construction and adapted the technology to match our New Orleans based aesthetic.
    • Designed model homes for a subdivision.
  • Christner Inc.

    Architectural Intern · Saint Louis, Missouri · Sep 1996 to Jun 1998
    Employed in the Corporate and Education Studio where I developed space plans and construction documents for school, religious and research facilities, and hospitality and corporate tenant improvements. Developed material and finish boards, color pencil renderings, bluelines, and CAD models for design development.
    • Created a continuing education and mentoring program involving architectural tours, lectures, and discussions around PBS videos .
    • Established CAD standards as organization switched from AES to AutoCAD R13. Reviewed Softdesk 8.
    • Identified and photographed key sustainable design elements for a Grant reporting.
  • Metropolis St Louis

    Living Environments Committee · Saint Louis, Missouri · 1997 to 1998
    Planned and developed programs, to create grassroots efforts by young professions to stay and revitalize St. Louis through entrepreneurship and arts.
    • Plotted a Bike Route along city streets to connect Forest Park, Grand Center, St. Louis University, downtown and the Arch.
    • Led small group discussions about the revitalization of Downtown St. Louis for Downtown Now!
    • Painted murals on boarded up buildings to create visual interest in revitalization.
  • DAS 20

    Graphic Design / Desktop Publisher · St. Louis, Missouri · Sep 1996 to Nov 1996
    Graphic designed final exhibits for two Assistant Professors dissertation, Projecting Detroit (Quark Xpress and Adobe Photoshop). Desktop published Projecting Detroit for publication in the architectural journal Assemblage. (Adobe Pagemaker 6.0)
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Fine Art

    College Work Study Administration · St. Louis, Missouri · Aug 1992 to Sep 1996
    • Office Assistant to the School of Fine Art’s Dean’s Assistant, 1992 – 1995
    Filed and maintained confidential information, including: payroll; donor and alumni personal information; and faculty, staff and students records. Created a summer position to develop a system to review, sort, and document, files and historical artifacts in the school’s archive, for preservation and destruction.
    • School of Architecture Shop Monitor, 1994 – 1996
    Instructed and assisted students in the proper use of shop equipment and tools. Inventoried, cleaned and maintained equipment and equipment. Designed, fabricated and refurbished: computer workstations, modular steel table stands, conference tables. Cleaned, maintained and refurbished: drafting tables, lockers, display boards, and lecture hall seating.
    • Earth & Planetary Sciences Library Draftsman, 1996
    Documented existing conditions of the Earth & Planetary Sciences Library, to assist their space planning effort.
    • 1996 Presidential Debate Commission Graphic Artist, 1996
    Drafted maps of the Washington University Athletic Complex to be included with attendee packets for the 1996 Presidential Debate to be held on campus. The debate did not occur.
  • Adrian Luchini

    AutoCAD Modeler and Drafter · St. Louis, Missouri · In Aug 1996
    Drafted preliminary CAD models and drawings in AutoCAD 12 for windows. Published in Adrian Luchini monograph.
  • Franklin Associates Architects

    Summer Architectural Intern · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Jun 1993 to Aug 1993
    Constructed chip board models; documented existing conditions; and manually drafted and lettered drawings. Researched and designed a window manufacturers to design a fenestration pattern to reveal a spiral staircase. Field Surveyed parking and emergency access facilities at Erlanger Medical Center in order to upgrade to new ADA requirements.
  • Southern Temp

    Temporary Summer Laborer · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Jun 1992 to Aug 1992
    Maintained landscape, cleaned up a hazardous material spill, and performed logistics for a local clothing company

College
  • Ikoloji

    Class of 2011 · Sustainability · Phoenix, Arizona
    A hands-on approach to sustainability that challenges students to recognize and understand problems, identify opportunities, and craft innovative solutions in the built environment.
  • Training to YOU

    Class of 2012 · Microsoft Project · PMP · Microsoft Office Specialist · Phoenix, Arizona
    Studied Project Management Fundamentals, Conducting Meetings, and the Fundamentals of Communication. Increased knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Project. Introduced to Microsoft Visio. Completed the credential seminar program PMP.
  • Washington University in St. Louis

    Class of 1996 · Architecture · Liberal Arts · Visual Art
    Concurrent studies in the liberal arts design and architecture, with an emphasis on urban design and revitalization, providing a strong base for a professional career.
    • Interviewed potential students for admission to the School of Architecture.
    • Delegate to American Institute of Architecture Students Council of Presidents, Washington University Chapter, 1993
    • Participated in Alternative Spring Break and similar community service programs.
  • Carnegie Mellon University

    Class of 1991 · Pre-College Architecture · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Pre-College provided a strong foundation through a mix of seminars, workshops, drawing and digital media classes. The program introduced the theory, process and methodology of design practice, providing a clear idea of what to expect in an architectural program. Studied in a studio environment, with the opportunity to develop a design sensibility, iteratively through the creative process.
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

    Class of 1993 · Exceptional Learning · Summer School and Pre-College · Elective Courses · Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Enrolled in elective courses in Cultural Anthropology, American History and American Literature while still attending High School and in summer session.
  • Phoenix Workforce Connection

    Class of 2010 · Workplace Preparedness · Innovation · Phoenix, Arizona
    Explored new career opportunities through career advisement, resume preparation, and job readiness workshops.
  • Phoenix College

    Class of 2010 · Revit · Architecture · Mesa, Arizona
    Developed a professional development, non-credit, Revit Boot Camp with the City of Phoenix, AIA Phoenix Metro and Phoenix College.

High School
  • Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences

    Class of 1992 · Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Educated by The Paideia Philosophy, which believes that all humans are active learners. Through three Columns of Instruction: didactic, factual information; coaching of skills; and seminar discussions, better citizens are created.
    • Organized and managed an environmental club that raised funds for science equipment through recycling drives.
    • Planted trees in downtown Chattanooga and worked on other community service projects for school.

Living

Peter Newton

Independent Architectural Entrepreneur and Event Organizer at Fourward Architecture(Phoenix)beknown.com/peter-newton

Summary

Experience

Independent Architectural Entrepreneur and Event Organizer

Fourward ArchitectureSeptember 2009 – Present (3 years 3 months) • Phoenix

Fourward Architecture is an architectural start up partnership between 4 friends to develop projects to respond to competitions.

Business and Community Development Manager

Romanoski Glass & MirrorFebruary 2011 – July 2011 (5 months) • Phoenix

Romanoski Glass & Mirror is a 61 year old openings specialist based in Tucson, Arizona. Represented the Major Industries product line in the Los Angeles market and Romanoski throughout the Southwest.

Contract and Volunteer Field Campaign Coordinator

Arizona Democratic PartyFebruary 2003 – November 2010 (7 years 9 months) • Phoenix

Registered and turnout Voters for elections. Collecting signatures to get Precinct Committee candidates on the ballot through out East Central Arizona.

Architectural Projects Coordinator

Jacobs Engineering CompanySeptember 2007 – August 2009 (1 years 11 months) • Phoenix

Hired by Carter & Burgess which was acquired by Jacobs Engineering in 2008. Directed a team of production staff in developing and completing construction documents for retail clients.

Architectural Job Captain

Carter & Burgess, Inc.September 2007 – June 2008 (9 months) • Phoenix

Directed a team of production staff in developing and completing construction documents for retail clients. Firm would be purchased by Jacobs Engineering.

Project Manager II

Cawley ArchitectsApril 2005 – September 2007 (2 years 5 months) • Phoenix

Managed design and documentation for design-build turn key construction projects.

Political Canvasser

America Coming TogetherAugust 2004 – October 2004 (2 months) • Tucson

America Coming Together (ACT) was a political action committee. ACT did not specifically endorse any political party, but mostly worked on behalf of Democratic candidates.

Deputy Southern Arizona Campaign Director

Dean for AmericaDecember 2003 – February 2004 (2 months) • Tucson

Campaign to nominate Howard Dean, Governor of Vermont, to be the Democratic Nominee for President.

Sr. Drafter – Architectural Services

Rob Paulus ArchitectFebruary 2003 – June 2003 (4 months) • Tucson

Design firm engaged in residential and commercial markets.

Architectural Intern III

Watkins Hamilton RossSeptember 2000 – August 2002 (1 years 11 months) • Houston

Developed plans and designs for University research projects throughout Texas, for a Health Care architecture firm involved in research and development projects.

Architectural Intern II

The Mathes GroupMarch 1999 – June 2000 (1 years 3 months) • New Orleans

The Mathes Group specializes in Music and Performance Educational Facilities. Now know as Mathes Brierre Architects.

Architectural Drafter

Olde New Orleans Design Group, Inc.October 1998 – March 1999 (5 months) • Harvey

Design Build firm engaged in single family residential design and construction. Involved in residential sub-division development.

Architectural Intern I

Christner, Inc.September 1996 – June 1998 (1 years 9 months) • Clayton

Real-world experience in planning, design and research. An opportunity to work with committed and respected leaders in the field, while applying my talent to a practice setting.

CAD Drafter

Luchini ADAugust 1996 – August 1996 () • Saint Louis

Design Professor designing a private residence.

College Work Study

Washington UniversityAugust 1992 – July 1996 (3 years 11 months) • Saint Louis

A College Work Study position monitoring student activity in the Wood Shop, and to provide general renovation and furniture fabrication for the School of Architecture. Assisted the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Fine Arts.

Summer Intern

Franklin Associates ArchitectsJune 1993 – August 1993 (2 months) • Chattanooga

Summer Internship in Architecture, Planning, Assessment and Surveying.

Manual Laborer

Southern TempJune 1992 – August 1992 (2 months) • Chattanooga

On call employee to complete: Yard work; industrial/chemical waste clean up; inventory warehouse stock; loading stock onto trucks for distribution

Education

Training to You

Some High School Coursework
Project Management Professional
2010 – 2012
Phoenix College

Certification
Sustainability, Revit
2010 – 2011
Phoenix Workforce Connection

Vocational
Workforce Retraining
2010 – 2010
Washington University

Bachelor’s Degree
Architecture
1992 – 1996
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Some College Coursework Completed
General Studies
1991 – 1993
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences

High School or equivalent
1988 – 1992
Carnegie Mellon University

Some College Coursework Completed
Architecture, Pre-College
1991 – 1991

Skills

  • PMP

Professional Memberships/Awards

  • AIA
  • Modern Phoenix
  • USGBC – Arizona
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Phoenix Art Museum
  • The Heard Museum
  • Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
  • National Historic Trust for Preservation
  • Washington University Alumni Group
  • Docomomo U.S.A.
  • Modern Architectural Preservation Project – Tucson
  • Democrats of Greater Tucson
  • Rice Design Alliance
  • Preservation Resource Center
  • Landmarks Association

Interests

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Environment
  • Fine Art
  • Hiking/Backpacking
  • Modern Architecture Preservation
  • Museums
  • music
  • Photography
  • Politics
  • Received
  • Given

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