KOUROS MAGHSOUDI
[it’s pronounced KOO-roas MAG-SOO-dee]
Raised in a family of engineers, environmentalists, and entrepreneurs, I am passionate about sustainability, innovation, and progressive solutions for growing urban environments.
EDUCATION ~
Parsons, The New School of Design | New York, NY – Oct 2018 — Present
Continuing Education – Architecture and Interior Design
The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX – Aug 2013 — Dec 2016
B.A. Sustainable Geography, Minor; Architecture + Spanish
+ Major GPA: 3.68 | GPA: 3.44
+ Graduated one semester early + Dean’s List recognition
+ Geography track in GIS + Urban Sustainability
Københavns Universitet | Copenhagen, Denmark – Feb 2016 — Jun 2016
Spring Semester Exchange Program
+ Studied Sustainable Development + Architecture and Urban Design
EXPERIENCE ~
U.S. Green Building Council – Texas | Austin, TX – Sep 2016 — Dec 2016
Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator
Nexus Institut | Berlin, Germany – Jul 2016 — Aug 2016
Participatory Urban Planning Intern
The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX – Jan 2015 — Jan 2016
Green Events Co-Director
Environment Texas | Austin, TX – Aug 2014 — Jan 2015
Solar and Urban Sustainability Intern
WindFree Solar Energy | Chicago, IL – May 2014 — Sep 2014
Project Manager Intern
SKILLS ~
Adobe Photoshop and graphic design + Spanish at an intermediate working proficiency + Social media management + Proficient in all Microsoft Office software + Online marketing programs, such as MailChimp + Online platforms, such as Google Drive and Prezi + Spatial data software, including ArcGIS + Event planning and coordination
