My name is Indigo Hobson-Lowther and my hobbies include running, playing fetch with my dog Cinnamon, going to baseball games, watercolor painting, and watching my favorite television shows. I am a pretty down to earth person and I love to be outside, spend time with my family, and hang out with friends!
When did you first start at Prime?
I started at Prime Architects towards the end of August. I started a new job and my graduate program all in one week!
How did you originally become interested in this field/industry?
I love to organize and make spaces aesthetically pleasing, and I have a knack for detail. Because of these traits, I have always thought I would enjoy a job as an Administrative Assistant. When I saw the job offer and met the funny, talented staff, I knew Prime Architects would be an excellent fit for me.
How has Prime helped you in your career/leadership development?
Gene has established early on that he trusts me to take on projects on my own. He often gives me the ability to express creativity in the projects I work on, which engages me in my job even though it is not a field I expected to find myself in. Byron and Allison also include me in parts of their projects. The staff at Prime Architects is helping my leadership and career development by having faith in my ability to handle more responsibility and always being open to new ideas.
What do you find the most challenging about your job/position?
It has been a challenge for me to understand Architecture and Marketing jargon, but I love to learn new things and I expect I will accumulate quite a bit of random knowledge in the architecture field throughout this position.
What has been your favorite project to work on?
It’s hard to pick! One of my favorite projects was working with Gene to establish Employee Onboarding procedures that we use whenever we have someone newly hired. I was able to use my creativity to make restaurant lists, tutorials, and questionnaires that help us get to know new employees and make sure they feel welcomed when they join the team.
Another project I enjoy is working with Allison on proposals for potential jobs. I am so out of my element so I learn hundreds of new things each time I work with her, such as how to operate InDesign software and all the hard work that goes into obtaining new contracts.
What has been your proudest moment at Prime?
My proudest moment at Prime was when Gene asked me to help with a project that involved a lot of spreadsheets, going through data with a fine toothed comb, and strong organization. I had never done anything like that before and it took a lot of hard work. The next day, Gene told me that my work was excellent and that it really helped him when it came to doing his part. I felt proud because I was able to take complicated, messy information and make it coherent.
Tell us 1-3 things that most people don’t know about you. And/or random facts.
- I enjoy going to Dodger’s baseball games (even though I know almost nothing about sports).
- My brother’s name is Teal, as my parents both wanted us to have color names. 🙂
- I write and perform spoken word poetry.
Top 3 life highlights.
- The day I brought home my Australian Shepherd, Cinnamon, and finally felt I was “adult” enough to be able to take care of a living creature! 🙂
- Completing three summers working as a camp counselor at Ramapo for Children, an organization that serves children with social, emotional and learning challenges.
- Getting accepted at the University of Oklahoma’s graduate program in Professional Counseling.
