Arcadis, Portland, OR, US, Project Architect

Continuing my work on K-12 projects in the Pacific Northwest after Arcadis acquired IBI Group.

IBI Group, Portland, OR, US, Architect

Project architect on K-12 projects including renovations, additions, and new construction. Responsibilities included design, code analysis, documentation, specification review, QAQC, consultant/client coordination, bidding, permitting, and construction administration. Member of firmwide DEI committee.

Deca Architecture, Inc., Portland, OR, US, Architect

Responsibilities included architectural/interior design, construction documents, construction administration, consultant coordination, product/materials research on a variety of hospitality, higher education projects, multifamily, and commercial adaptive-reuse projects.

Myhre Group Architects, Portland, Architectural Intern III

Working on a large variety of senior living projects, from small-scale additions and renovations to a 150,000 SF high-end community with accommodations for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory care residents. Responsibilities include site analysis, massing studies, solar studies, presentation drawings, material selection, construction documents, consultant coordination, and site visits. Involved and assisted in the initial transition of the project team from AutoCAD to Revit.

Studio 3 Architecture, Salem, OR, US, Intern Architect

Work included large-scale adaptive re-use project in downtown Salem Oregon, mid-scale administrative building for higher education, along with high-end multifamily housing and small tenant improvements. Involved from initial project meetings thru CD’s, biddings, and construction meetings. Created renderings for marketings, and coordinated permit submitting and code reviews with municipal authorities.

University of Oregon in Portland, Portland, OR, US, Graduate Research Fellow

Research assistant to associate professor Nancy Cheng's "Shaping Light" project; created laser cut patters for 2D sheets that would be folded to create 3D forms to be used as sun-shading devices. Built day-lighting models and tested of a variety of shading devices, co-authored research paper on the subject that was be presented at the 100th ACSA Annual Meeting in Boston.

Worked on bringing more diversity to the university and School of Architecture and Allied Arts, thru exploring an affiliation with the National Organization of Minority Architects.

Assisted the school in preparation for NAAB accreditation review.

SWWB Architects, Ltd., Chicago, IL, US, Project Designer

Worked on multiple K-12 projects, both renovations, and new construction, including a 42,000 SF LEED Silver elementary school addition. Participated in project and construction meetings. Responsible for updating product library.

GREC Architects LLC, Chicago, IL, US, Intern Architect

Major projects included a 125,000 SF LEED Silver middle school for Chicago Public Schools and a large-scale luxury resort hotel at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Responsibilities included architectural design, interior design, landscape design, construction documents, construction specification, furniture and casework design, and code review. Coordinated information between various international consultants including interior designers, landscape designers, lighting designers, engineers (MEP, structural, utilities, civil), water feature designers, kitchen consultants, and audiovisual consultants. Participated in site visits and construction meetings during construction.

AIA Chicago Bridge Mentorship Program, Nomination

Founding Member

AIA Milwaukee Latino Architecture Exhibition, Other

Exhibitor; Equinox Skin Boat School