Jake Galantowicz
Architecture Student '29
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Phone:
(+1) 847-521-0094
Email:
Hometown:
Wilmette, IL 60091
About Me
I'm an architecture student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Class of '29, passionate about designing large-scale public buildings like airports, stadiums, and entertainment venues. My goal is to create spaces where people can navigate intuitively and have memorable experiences, while integrating structures naturally with their surrounding environments.
Outside of architecture, I coach elementary school students in soccer, volleyball, and other sports, helping them build teamwork skills and persevere through challenges. I'm also a musician with perfect pitch who plays multiple instruments and produces music digitally.
I'm currently pursuing internship opportunities in transportation infrastructure and large-scale venue design.
Work Experience
Member/Brother
Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity
January 2026 - Present
DJ
The Red Lion
January 2026 - Present
Social Chair and Event Director
Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
January 2026 - Present
Multi-Sport Coach
Hot Shots Sports - Chicago
August 2024 - Present
Catering Services
Ravinia Festival
June 2025 - August 2025
Soccer Coach
Coach Abe's Soccer
September 2022 - August 2025
ArcStart Program Student
Taubman College of Architecture University of Michigan
July 2024
Active member of the professional architecture fraternity at the University of Illinois, Champaign. Participate in the creation and collaboration on innovative architectural designs, professional leadership events, and philanthropic efforts.
Onboarded as the first-ever freshman DJ to have been invited to entertain visitors at The Red Lion, a Campustown social establishment. I focus on curating music across multiple genres to create a vibrant atmosphere and serve as the primary disc jockey for patrons.
Plan and execute social events and philanthropic programs for the local fraternity chapter. Successfully produced three well-attended events of 500 patrons.
I coach multiple sports across age groups 2–13, teaching fundamental skills while fostering teamwork, communication, and collaboration, which are skills I apply to collaborative design processes
Served food and beverages to concertgoers while maintaining fully stocked shelves and creating a positive experience for guests throughout events.
I was a soccer coach for kids aged 4-7. I taught them the basics of the game, including how to be a team player and negotiate when waiting for the ball. It was a joy to share my passion for soccer and inspire young players to experience the excitement of the sport. I also focused on teaching them how to be friends with their teammates, which is just as important as the game itself.
Completed an intensive architecture program focused on design fundamentals, spatial planning, and collaborative studio work. Developed skills in architectural drafting, model building, and site analysis through hands-on projects exploring public space design and urban planning principles.