Nick Lankau
1020 13th St, Boulder, CO
Nickglankau@gmail.com
706-247-5117
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Product Design August 2021-Present
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Activities/Awards:
Ecoreps Leadership Program: Selected to participate in a year-long experiential leadership program on sustainability and green-living
Teacher and TA for 4 different classes (outlined in Work Experience)
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) (Summer 2023) - Scandinavian Furniture Design
Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) Board Member
Dean’s List all Semesters, 3.9 GPA
Synth UX Hackathon 2024 - 1st place
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Colorado-Boulder January 2022-Present
Teaching Assistant, Environmental Program Design Major
ENVD 1002 - Introduce technological competencies to support studio work including design representation and presentation. Instruct students in 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Rhino, and Photoshop.
ENVD 1012 - Explore the basic visual communication skills necessary for environmental design through image manipulation, vector and raster graphics, and composite renderings. Instruct students in Photoshop, Illustrator, and AutoCad.
ENVD 1004 - Introduction to Environmental Design & ENVD 1024 - History of the Built Environment. Responsibilities included: Grading, answering students’ questions, guidance on project directions, weekly organizational meetings, and ensuring success of students.
Banana Republic – Atlanta, GA June 2021-August 2022
Customer Service Associate
Supported the operations of the store by serving as a Customer Stylist, cashier, and managing product inventory; Seasonal job during summers of 2021 and 2022.
Akyron Industries, Inc. – Atlanta, GA June 2018-August 2022
Brand Cohesion and Media Intern
Project-based work as a Design consultant for content creation, promotional packaging, and materials for the product Synapse, a nootropic beverage.
Worked as a product ambassador at the launch event at TwitchCon in San Diego
KEY SKILLS
Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
Modeling: Rhino, SketchUp
Rapid Prototyping: Sewing, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Woodshop Experience
Ableton Live: Music production, recording, mixing, mastering
Proficient in Google Suite: Sheets, Docs, Slides
Strong Organizational Skills and Attention to Detail
Communication and Teamwork in Professional Settings
PORTFOLIO