Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:
Expertise: Architecture, Historic Preservation, and Sustainability.
Wisconsin Architectural Archives, Milwaukee, WI, US, Architectural Consultant
As an Architectural Consultant at the Milwaukee Public Library with the City of Milwaukee, I am responsible for the appraisal, arrangement, description, and preservation of new and existing collections within the Wisconsin Architectural Archives.
Accomplishments include:
+ Archival processing and management of the Multiple Acquisitions Project, which consists of several new and existing collections in need of integration within the archives’ holdings.
+ Archival processing and management of the Charles Haeuser Collection, which contains up to 6,500 records including drawings, specifications, files, and photographs.
Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, WI, US, Volunteer
As a volunteer at the Milwaukee Public Library with the City of Milwaukee, I am responsible for the assistance, management, outreach, and support of several ongoing projects for the Wisconsin Architectural Archives in accordance with its mission. This also included volunteer work for the Milwaukee Road Archives.
Accomplishments include:
+ Development of the Charles Haeuser Collection Report & Exhibit, showcasing the recent addition of the collection within the Wisconsin Architectural Archives.
+ Providing ongoing assistance with the Catalog-Database Project for the Wisconsin Architectural Archives, which will be used by library staff as a finding-aid for retrieval of collection materials.
+ Providing ongoing advocacy and stewardship of the Wisconsin Architectural Archives, which includes the long-range 2025 Plan and the WAA & HPI Partnership between the archives and the Historic Preservation Institute at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
+ Assisting with the Catalog-Database Project for the Milwaukee Road Archives, which will be used by library staff as a finding-aid for retrieval of collection materials.
Kohl's Corporation, Milwaukee, WI, US, Sustainability Analyst
As a Sustainability Analyst at Kohl’s Corporation, I was responsible for compiling and analyzing data, utilizing CADD and office suite software, of several ongoing projects for new and existing department stores within the Corporate Sustainability Department.
Accomplishments include:
+ Providing project management assistance for the lamp conversion and re-lamping of existing department stores as part of the Energy-Efficiency Program for Energy Star compliancy.
+ Compiling and analyzing data for LEED certification documentation of new and existing department stores as part of the LEED Volume Program.
Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc, Milwaukee, WI, US, Project Manager
As a Project Manager at Zimmerman Architectural Studios Inc, I was responsible for the preparation of architectural designs and construction documents, utilizing CADD, 3D computer graphics, digital media, and office suite software, for interior and exterior building construction and remodeling projects. This also included the coordination of architectural projects with consultants and the provision of construction administration services.
Accomplishments include:
+ Preparing architectural designs and drawings for the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, Phase I of III from design development to construction document phase. This included providing project coordination and construction administration.
+ Preparing architectural designs and drawings for the Blood Center of Wisconsin, South Donor Facility from pre-design to construction document phase. This included providing project coordination and construction administration.
+ Assisting with architectural designs and drawings for the University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Radiotherapy Expansion during construction document phase.
+ Compiling record drawings for the Klotsche Center Addition, Remodeling & Parking for final submittal as part of project close out.
HDR Architecture, Inc, Milwaukee, WI, US, Project Coordinator
As a Project Coordinator at HDR Architecture Inc, I was responsible for the preparation of architectural designs and construction documents, utilizing CADD and office suite software, for interior and exterior building construction projects. This also included the coordination of architectural projects with consultants.
Accomplishments include:
+ Preparing architectural designs and drawings for the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Center during construction document phase. This included providing project coordination.
American Design, Inc, Milwaukee, WI, US, Architectural Intern
As an Architectural Intern at American Design Inc, I was responsible for the preparation of architectural designs and construction documents, utilizing CADD, 3D computer graphics, digital media, and office suite software, for interior and exterior building construction, restoration, and remodeling projects. This also included the development of marketing collateral in response to Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals.
Accomplishments include:
+ Preparing architectural designs and drawings for the Lakeside Village Square mixed-use project from pre-design to design development phase.
+ Providing site and environmental analysis for the Milwaukee Connector Study transportation project during pre-design phase.
James Piwoni Architects & Planners, Milwaukee, WI, US, Graphic Designer
As a Graphic Designer at James Piwoni Architects & Planners, I was responsible for the graphic design, layout, and editing of local government publications regarding urban design and planning, utilizing CADD, digital media, and office suite software.
Accomplishments include:
+ The development of the graphic design and layout of the Third Ward Neighborhood Comprehensive Plan and graphic editing of the Historic Third Ward Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
Jarosz Lynch Architects, Milwaukee, WI, US, Architectural Intern
As an Architectural Intern at Jarosz Lynch Architects, I was responsible for the preparation of architectural designs and construction documents, utilizing CADD, digital media, and office suite software, for interior and exterior building construction, restoration, and remodeling projects.
Accomplishments include:
+ Preparing architectural designs and drawings for the Greenhill Farm residential project from pre-design to schematic design phase.
+ Assisting with survey of existing conditions for an American System-Built Home on the south side of Milwaukee, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Historic Preservation Institute, Milwaukee, WI, US, Volunteer
As a volunteer at the School of Architecture & Urban Planning with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, I was responsible for the assistance, management, outreach, and support of daily operations for the Historic Preservation Institute in accordance with its mission.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US, MArch, Architecture and Historic Preservation
Degree: Master of Architecture [M.Arch.] and Certificate in Preservation Studies
Activities and Societies: Historic Preservation Institute
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US, Bachelors, Architecture and Historic Preservation
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies [BSAS]
Activities and Societies: American Institute of Architectural Students
International Institute for Restoration and Preservation Studies, Brooklyn, NY, US, Historic Preservation and Conservation
Program: San Gemini Preservation Studies
Activities and Societies: Survey of the Church of San Giovanni Battista
ENR Midwest, Midwest Construction's Best of 2009, Award
Project of the Year within Higher Education/Research: University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine & Public Health, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, Phase I of III