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Ben Tolsky is a recent graduate from the Illinois Institute of Technology's
Master of Architecture program. While there he took up an interest in 3D modeling, both physical and digital. He also became extremely interested in the field of animation. His thesis wound up being a sixteen minute animation featuring the design of The Intrepid Penguin Lodge at Shackleton Station, an Antarctic research station that contains Antarctica's first hotel. The animation can be viewed on this web site. Prior to attending IIT, Ben spent 5 years at Valence Health working as a web developer and actuary. He has a BS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a double major in Math and Philosophy, and while there spent a year on exchange at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Ben loves to travel and has been to over 50 countries. He also is an avid underwater hockey player, a sport he began playing while at U of I. He enjoys snowboarding and is a diehard Cubs fan. Ben is currently looking for a job. If you are impressed with this design portfolio please contact Ben. He is willing to do anything from a little freelance work to a full-time job. He can do anything from architectural or web design, to 3D renderings and animations, math tutoring for school or placement tests, or help you plan your next vacation. |
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Master of Architecture
Illinois Institute of Technology, 2008-2011 3.8 / 4.0 GPA Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Mathematics University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1998-2003 Majored in Math and Philosophy University of Melbourne, 2002-2003 Exchange Student |
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Valence Health - Chicago, IL - 2003-2008
Consultant, Web Designer, Application Developer Motorola - Libertyville, IL - 1999-2002 Summer Intern DSA Finance - Chicago, IL - 1995-Present Programmer Buffalo Grove Park District - Buffalo Grove, IL - 1996-1999 Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor |
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Othello*
Sha Liu Design* Chicago Underwater Hockey* Raven and Dove* The Porcelain Doctor* DSA Factors** Illinois Institute of Technology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Melbourne Chicago Cubs * web design by Ben Tolsky ** aspects designed by Ben Tolsky |
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