Pacific Sothebys International Realty, San Diego, CA, US, Executive Assistant

Obayashi Design Group, Inc., Honolulu, HI, US, Architectural Designer

• Developed designs for 7 projects consisted of healthcare, assisted living, commercial, residential, and education.
• Conducted conceptual and schematic designs of a new 20,000 sq.ft. retirement housing addition and a 1.2 million dollar renovation project at The Queen’s Medical Center, Hawaiʻi’s largest medical hospital.
• Re-configured furniture layouts for interim and final floor plans, designed cabinetry, constructed drawings of sidewalks and a simple asphalt roof.
• Provided professional design consultation to clientele based on their wants and needs, researching (FF&E), and creating concise concepts, which are
displayed through presentation boards.
• Prepared design and construction documents, schematic designs, using freehand sketching and AutoCAD for building development designs.
• Drafted contractual documents and obtain permits from the Department of Planning and Permitting of Honolulu for current projects.
• Liaison between client, contractors and subcontractors during projects; prepare and present drawings, schedule site visit for fieldwork, and respond to RFIs.
• Ensured projects move efficiently by verifying and documenting all existing site conditions, surroundings, quality of inventory, confirm and oversee installation of furniture and products. Immediate corrective actions were taken when situations arise to delay construction or installation.
• Supported the administrative and procurement department by: retrieving product specifications, obtaining quotes of finishes and furnishings from manufacturers, and preparing quote comparisons and bid summaries to provide our client an overview of the budget.

University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, HI, US, Faculty Support Specialist

• Assisted six Law faculty members with general administrative duties, technical support, coordination of student organization and programs they oversaw.
• Managed a scheduling and e-mailing database for correspondence between professors, students and organizations. This streamlined the communication
and scheduling process between all three-parties.
• Assisted faculty with preparing, proofing, and editing of correspondence, documents, reports, scholarships and course materials.

University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, HI, US, Chief Operating Offi cer’s Student Assistant

• Facilitated the COO/Senior Advisor and Secretary with general administrative duties to ease their daily work load.
• Handled student inquiries of course scheduling, room reservations, and student evaluations.
• Created a new student evaluation form which is now used by the William S. Richardson School of Law. Implemented a new system to efficiently distribute,
collect, and calculate the new form.

Perkins&Will, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern

• Assisted the Technical Director and Principle & Building Technology Researcher with researching the climate and weather of North America, sustainable facades, and innovative materials for a guideline on sustainable façade design.
• Updated weekly Perkins + Will’s internal technical blog by writing about inventive materials and building systems. Giving employees an outlet to read attention-grabbing architectural articles and innovative products in our growing technological world.
• Independently researched a project entitled “Applications of Feng shui Principles to Perkins + Will’s Residential High-Rise Buildings,” educating fellow coworkers about Feng shui and how applicable it is for prospective projects in China.

Fritz Johnson Architect, Inc., Honolulu, HI, US, Architectural Intern

• Managed small residential projects with duties including: technical drawing using AutoCAD, acquiring permits from the Department of Planning and Permitting of Honolulu, scheduling meetings with clients and consultants, and obtaining product specifications from vendors and manufacturers.
• Oversaw inventory needs for a smoother functioning office environment through organizing office setup, ordering office supplies, and financial book keeping when needed.