I am an architectural designer with 8+ years of professional experience. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and moved to California to attend USC School of Architecture. During my education I interned at Orcutt|Winslow in Phoenix, Arizona, and Gruen Associates. After my five year B. Arch program, I stayed in the Los Angeles area and started working for Gruen Associates full-time followed by another few years at Montalba Architects, Inc. At both firms I gained experience in all the phases of an architectural project from schematic design to construction administration. I worked in different scales and types of projects from retail to urban design. I'm confident in my drawing, design, and 3D modeling skills. On my own time I love to paint and graphic design.
SO|DA inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager / Job Captain
Working with my twin sister and her husband, I currently work on adaptive reuse buildings and commercial restaurant spaces within the Los Angeles area. I have gained experience working with developers, learned more about the planning process for commercial buildings, and have a better understanding of the relationships between Landlord and Tenants.
Montalba Architects, Inc., Santa Monica, CA, US, Project Manager / Job Captain
I started working with Montalba Architects, Inc, as a Junior Designer working on high end retail projects. After a year I moved up to a Project Manager position, managing and producing documents for Nobu restaurants. In my years at Montalba Architects, I worked and completed projects such as Ports 1961, Elizabeth and James, Carolina Herrera, and Duty Free stores at LAX. I enjoyed working in a fast pace office and had the opportunity to travel to many cities.
Gruen Associates, Los Angeles, CA, US, Junior Designer
Junior Designer working in production of construction documents and construction administration. I started out working as an intern in 2008 for the Pacific Design Center Red Building helping with construction admin. I moved onto working on a high end residential home and other urban planning projects. During my last two years at Gruen, I worked mainly on high end retail such as Dior, Bvlgari, Louis Vuitton, and Equinox Fitness Center. I helped make 3D models and physical models as well. Also, I coordinated lunch presentations with reps and was the librarian for the office sample library.
Orcutt|Winslow Partnership, Phoenix, AZ, US, Intern
During my first two years at USC, I interned for Orcutt|Winslow in the summer. There I worked with the hospitality and education teams. I worked on 3D modeling and renderings. I also worked in programming sessions and interior design mood boards. It was a great experience because the project manager I worked under took me to client meetings and on-site project visits to get a better perspective of the reality of a project.
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, School of Architecture
At the School of Architecture at USC, I spent five years learning the basics of architectural design, engineering and business. The first three years were regular studio classes working on projects such as housing, theatres, and a boathouse. My fourth and fifth year topic studios were focused on an eco park on Catalina Island and a large urban project in downtown Los Angeles. The summer before my fifth year I studied abroad with the American Academy in China. We traveled to India, South Korea, and China. There we studied ancient and contemporary architecture, as well as urban studies.
