HKS, Inc, San Diego, CA, US, Architect - Sr Construction Administrator
Current Project:
Sr. Construction Administrator | Gaylord Pacific
1,600 key hotel, restaurants, convention center, and water park
22 stories, 1.9m gross square feet, ~$1.3 billion construction cost
Past Projects:
UC San Diego | Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood
2,050 undergraduate student beds, market hall, classrooms, retail, underground parking for 1,200 cars
Six buildings up to 21 stories tall, 1.4m gross square feet, ~$560 million construction cost
UC San Diego | North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood
2,000 undergraduate student beds, dining hall, classrooms, craft center, underground parking for 1,200 cars
Seven buildings up to 14 stories tall, 1.6m gross square feet, ~$600 million construction cost
Westfield UTC Mall Expansion
Multi building retail space for 98 tenant, 3,600 car parking garage, connection to future LRT light rail line
1.2m gross square feet, ~$500 million construction cost
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, Teaching Assistant
-Instructed and evaluated sophomore architecture students on topics in building technology, details and construction methods through physical and digital projects in a collaborative lab setting.
-Taught digital production techniques in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Illustrator, Revit, Rhinocerous and lasercutting to students using them for the first time.
-Succeeded in unprecedented project, guiding students to individually BIM model 26 story campus apartment building in Revit & ArchiCAD including construction details and facade design.
-Gave instructional tutorials, presentations and lectures on various topics including Revit, Rhinocerous, AutoCAD, building construction, details and construction documents.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, Gallery Assistant
-Prepared and maintained gallery and lecture spaces, provided technical support and coordinated with faculty in preparation for various activities for the school of architecture.
-Aided in setting up and maintaining professional exhibitions and displays for visiting lecturers.
-Managed digital and physical student projects including preparation for the university’s upcoming NAAB accreditation.
Marshall Architects, Saint Charles, IL, US, Architectural Intern
-Took role among project managers for numerous projects from preliminary design through construction documents in collaboration with clients, contractors, engineers and principal architect.
-Prioritized workload to balance several projects at various stages of design.
-Created 3D digital models and renderings for design schemes, proposals and detail development.
-Trained incoming high school interns general office functions, CAD standards, Sketchup, architectural drawings and how to measure and draw existing conditions.
Manheim Architecture, Inc., Saint Charles, IL, US, Architectural Intern
-Worked with principal architect as draftsman for various projects while modifying CAD standards and blocks to improve efficiency and accuracy in construction drawing production.
-Created 3D computer models, renderings, and diagrams for various projects using AutoCAD and Revit.
-Helped develop new look for the firm including logos, business cards and media.
Harding Partners, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern (Restoration)
-Team member working toward restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s E Arthur Davenport House.
-Stripped existing stain and applied new stain to match original conditions using sustainable products.
-Worked with partner architect and fellow designers to prepare documentation for a competition to bring the City of Chicago’s public parks to meet 2010 accessibility standards.
Marshall Architects, St. Charles, Entry-level Architectural Intern
-Gained essential knowledge of the day-to-day functions of an architectural firm.
-Assisted project managers and principal architect from schematic design through construction documents for various projects by sketching, digital modeling and drafting.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, MArch, Master of Architecture
Architectural Structures Concentration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, BArch, B.S. in Architectural Studies
Edward C. Earl Prize, Nomination
This award recognize the outstanding student work completed in design studio courses at
all levels of the curriculum.
2015 Graduate Award for Design Excellence in Architecture, Honorable Mention
This award recognize the outstanding student work completed in design studio courses for graduate architecture students.
