florida born architect and graphic designer based in ann arbor, michigan. currently pursuing a masters in architecture and a masters in urban design from the university of michigan. maintains a passion for transit and heavy interest in design for wayfinding and transit spaces.

currently seeking a full or part time position.

+1 (813) 486-1719
karczewskiryan@gmail.com

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master of architecturegraduating may/2026/ university of michigan, taubman college

master of urban designgraduating may/2026/ university of michigan, taubman college

bachelor of design in architectureminor in urban + regional planning, minor in landscape architecture
graduated may/2022/ university of florida school of architecture

graphic designer + content creator august 2021 - currentdevelopment and design of all graphics and marketing materials. management of all social media platforms. aiding in the development of marketing campaigns.
/ opus coffee
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arcstart studio instructor june 2024 - currentaided in the development of a studio based curriculum and led my own studio class with 12 high school students studying the basics of architecture and design.
/ university of michigan
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arcprep student instructor august 2023 - june 2024worked closely with high school students studying architecture, and developed workshops regarding abstraction, theory, and mappings.
/ university of michigan
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markerting coordinatorjuly 2022 - march 2023managed all social media, acted as the sole photographer and producer of online marketing campaigns, aided in the development of marketing campaigns and overall event planning.
/ swamp head brewery--

graphic designer march 2022 - december 2023aided in the development of marketing materials, redesign of in house marketing materials, and the production of materials for social media. aided in the redevelopment of the overall brand identity.
/ superette wine + provisions
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teaching assistant august 2020 - may 2022acted as the sole teaching assistant to undergraduate design studios within 2020-2021, and the TA during the spring 2022 vicenza study abroad program.
/ university of florida
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architectural design intern april 2021 - august 2021developed construction documents, designed commercial interiors and facades, & worked proficiently with the autodesk suite.
/ a.i. collaborative
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ast. general manager july 2022 - march 2023
managed over 9 company stores and over 100 employees. developed schedules and aided in onboarding/offboarding. extensive knowledge of various types of espresso machines, the coffee roasting process, drink making, and latte art.
/ opus coffee
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vice president april 2016 - august 2018 creation, planning, and hosting of events. developed and led the 1st & 2nd annual YD Film Festival. led museum tours and taught classes to students within the region.
/ tampa museum of art
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president /_{pride awareness month}january 2019 - august 2021designed and developed the brand identity, designed all merchandise and advertising materials, coordinated and put together over 20 events per year, worked with nationally recognized talents and talent managers in bringing them to the university of florida, taught and led various discussions, panels, and lectures on queer identity and history.
/ university of florida

student showcase participanttaubman college student showcase/ university of michigan 2024

awarded top 10 presented worksdesign 4 pinup / university of florida, 2020

awarded first place student film
international allrise film festival/ london, united kingdom

awarded study abroad leadership scholarship
scholarship and work study position/ vicenza, italy