A native of Portland Oregon and recent graduate of the University of Oregon displaced to New York in search of opportunity in the metropolis.
WeWork, New York, NY, US, Creative Manager for Creative Studio & Global Design Strategy
Work directly with the Chief Creative Officer to define and refine the design direction for the company across product lines.
Lead design on premier projects from concept through opening day
Manage junior architects and interior designers.
Manage AOR, millworker and furniture makers through drawing review and fabrication.
Development of pilot programs and creative envisioning for new product lines and initiatives.
Collaborate with other departments to maintain a healthy feedback loop and identify areas of potential improvement.
FF&E specification and research.
Andrew Franz Architect, PLLC, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
Concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents & construction administration for high end private residences on Central Park West, in Soho and Chelsea.
Project management and client interface.
Liaison and negotiation with co-op/condo boards and building architects.
Department of buildings and Landmarks drawing sets and filing.
Custom cabinetry and millwork design, detailing, and shop drawing review.
Rafael de Cárdenas Ltd., New York, NY, US, Designer & Project Manager
Concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents & construction administration for a number of high end residential, retail, pop-up retail, restaurant and custom furniture projects.
Project management and oversight of support staff.
Project visualization & graphic representation for publications, submissions, and presentations.
KLINGMANN Architects & Brand Consultants, New York, NY, US, Intern Architect
Developed schematic landscape and site design schemes for 50,000 m2 project in Hangzhou.
Produced presentation renderings and graphics for competition entries.
Craig Nealy Architects, New York, NY, US, Intern Architect
Worked directly with principal daily to facilitate the smooth running of the office.
Managed of all vendor and consultant communications.
Created firm marketing material, presentation graphics and renderings.
Executed preliminary design drawings for private residence in Vermont.
Shanghai Xian Dai Architectural Design, International Intern
Led the development of design competition submission for a 14 acre civic center in Tianjin, China.
Developed initial concept for a multi-school campus master plan in Xinjiang, China.
Experienced firsthand the variety of personal experiences and built environments existing in China.
University of Oregon, BArch, Architecture
Cumulative 3.5 GPA
Focus on conceptual design and exploration through modelling (physical and digital) and diagramming
Studied under the leading academic figures in sustainable design.
Courses in real estate development
Academic Commendation, Award
Awarded for undergraduate thesis: Bridgetown: the Willamette River as Site
