I am a detail-oriented UX/UI designer with diversified architectural drafting and design abilities and strong communication skills. A practitioner of user research with the ability to anticipate needs, actively listen, and create impactful solutions in fast-paced settings.
Currently I am a Resource Librarian & Vendor Information Specialist, a materials and design product consultant, for Spec Simple. Projects range from building our website, administration projects as well as maintaining & organizing physical libraries for interior designers.
I served as an Architectural Intern, & In-House Custom Closet Design Intern at West Chin Architects where I efficiently managed and aided in schematic design development, construction drawings, CAD drafting, graphic design, while quickly learning specialized in-house closet 2D & 3D design programs and systems.
Spec Simple Inc., Philadelphia, PA, US, Interior's Material Resource Librarian
Materials and Design Product Consultant who supports architectural & interior design firms across the east coast. Day to day includes providing product information to architects, designers, facility managers and furniture professionals at our clients' offices and on-line. Continued learning of the world of Architecture with product training of materials and an emphasis on sustainability. Meet with industry representatives, organize and refile library materials, & set up bi-weekly trade shows for designers.
WCA - West Chin Architects & Interior Designers, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern, In-House Custom Closet Designer
WCA is a full-service, multi-tiered architecture firm specializing in high-end interior design and home furnishings. Daily tasks included utilizing company specific in-house design software for custom interior closets, and millwork. Revised exterior & interior townhouse renovation constructing blueprints, schematic designs, & site surveys for clients. Redesign drawings according to markups and specifications, translate and convert hand drawings and sketches into CAD systems & finalizing presentation boards.
Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, New York, NY, US, Programs and Administrative Intern
An advocate for landmark, zoning protections, alterations to landmarked & historic sites throughout Greenwich Village. Drafted emails, website copy, and proofread all publications for the Director of Programming and the executive team. Design work & materials creation of infographics and spreadsheets about monthly programming, and event coordination. Assisted director with nonprofit fundraising, advocacy projects, public outreach and educational public programs.
WeWork, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern
A provider of coworking spaces, including physical and virtual shared spaces, headquartered in New York City. Responsibilities include being software trained for team collaborations to ensure the continuation of best practices, & cohesive workflow. Liaise with architects and engineers and create detailed designs with computer-aided design. Assisting clients for architectural managers in creating project proposals, as well as proper time management.
The Fractal Group, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern
A team member helping with research for projects from beginning until the developmental design stage.
Griffin Architects, PC, New York, NY, US, Architecture Intern
Aiding with drafting of plans and construction drawings, schematic design, site surveys with additional education in New York city building codes and regulations.
General Assembly, New York, NY, US, UX/ UI Design
Conduct user research, interviews, surveys and using research information to create customer journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes. Taking a user-centered design approach & rapidly test and iterate designs that drives business metrics. Developing and maintaining detailed information architecture and design specifications.
