Experiences at Columbian Model & Exhibit Works, LTD.

I don't know that I could come up with the absolute toughest. Every day is full of problems to solve. For instance, trying to explain to developers that a certain detail of the building is too small to put on the model. Problem-solving was one of my favorite aspects of the job.

I designed and built architectural scale models for developers. We would build a scale model of their building for them to use as a sales tool in their sales offices.

Trying to coordinate all the information you're getting from the developers, architects, contractors, etc. Sometimes keeping up with the email about brick color changes is a job in itself.

I started as a scale model builder there. The company became very busy and need more AutoCAD help. Some of my co-workers gave me a crash course in AutoCAD. That led to more and more design work for me. It also led to bigger projects; like the redesign of the Chicago Housing Authorities most notorious project Cabrini Green....