Accredited Architectural Designer with degrees in Architecture, Interior Design focusing in Cultural Anthropology and Graphic Design. Well-rounded conceptor with keen interest in design informed through culture. Passion for providing clean, sophisticated, environmentally responsible, easily accessible & relevant deliverables to clients. Interest in virtual technology. Niche specialty in branded spaces: restaurants, retail, hospitality & corporate interiors.
Proficiencies: Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite
Top Gallup Strengths: Individualization, Command, Strategic, Activator, Ideator
Barker Nestor, Inc., Chicago, IL, US, Project Manager
Contract role as a Project Manager at a restaurant/hospitality-focused Architecture and Interiors firm, I assisted with restaurant design, brand refresh furniture & finishes, the development of several template CD sets, managed clients, and coordinated with brand reps, consultants & GCs. I also reviewed shop drawings, field surveys, architectural detailing and general C.A.
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Chicago, IL, US, Architect
Contract job where I am coordinating three office tower floor plans and interior walls for a multi-billion dollar 5-building project for the 2020 Dubai Expo. Coordinated with acoustic, hardware consultants and with the Technical Director. Wall, door and jamb details, door schedules, masonry details and related structural coordination. Also assisting with Document Control, Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
Architrave Ltd, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Designer
Healthcare production and coordination with clients and consultants.
Harding Partners, Chicago, IL, US, Project Architect
Currently working on multiple Senior Living, school, library/multi-family, worship and downtown office build-out projects. Most of my current work is in CA so I am on the job site 2-3 days out of the week. I am responsible for 1 intern and delegating work to several junior associates. My work requires coordination with the owner, GC, reps and senior architectural staff. I am solely responsible for the work of one intern.
Stantec, Chicago, Team Lead
Contract position where I worked with both the Commercial Retail and Restaurant Studios leading CD production of new design initiatives for large corporate companies. I also helped develop company guidelines for code review, due diligence and quality control.
Door Thirteen Architects, Chicago, IL, US, Project Manager
Managed small commercial and residential projects throughout the entire phase of design from schematics, contracts and budgeting to CDs, permitting, and observation. I worked directly with clients, contractors, consultants, engineers, reps while overseeing interns to successfully see projects to fruition in a timely and economical manner.
Serena Sturm Architects, Chicago, IL, US, Intern Architect II
Primary function was in all architectural phases of CD production and also as Interior Designer; specifying finishes, fabrics, furniture and hardware. Gained experience hand drafting, presentation design, coordination with subcontractors, 3D imaging, LEED documentation, project management, meeting with clients, timelines and budgeting. Assisted principal with re-establishing company detailing standards and lead re-branding of the company for a shift to the downtown location and new corporate identity.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US, MArch, Architecture
Master of Architecture. Thesis focus on the study of human behavior and biomimicry to reshape architecture and cultural identity.
Studies abroad in Paris, France and Istanbul, Turkey.
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Bachelor of Design in Interior Design with a Minor in Cultural Anthropology.
Studies abroad in France and Italy.
Annual Design Awards, 1st Place
Awarded first place for the Center for Twenty-first Century Studies
