I am an architectural and interior design intern with 3 years of experience in high-end hospitality design, specializing in airport and non-traditional venues. Some of my most current work includes Slapfish and Barney's Beanery (restaurants & bars) at the newly remodeled Terminal 2 at LAX airport in Los Angeles, California.
Silhouette Design Architecture, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Associate
Recently, I have been working/training as a mini project manager for 3 coffee shops in the PDX International airport. I designed, sourced materials, coordinated with consultant, drafted construction documents, and conducted construction administration for all projects.
- Focused primarily in the design and construction of high-end projects at LAX airport.
- Independently develop architectural plans, reflected ceiling plans, and overall design. For example, kitchen, bars, and dining layouts.
- Completed construction documents for bidding and construction using Revit.
- Maintained office standards for Architectural Drawings.
- Worked closely with Project Manager, Designers and Architect.
- Attended pre-construction meetings.
- Created architectural Renderings & RFP presentations.
- Coordinated with general contractor and consultants efficiently and professionally.
- Conducted independent product research as needed.
- Assisted with file management.
- Surveyed jobsites.
- Wrote FF&E Specifications & P.O Quotes.
- Selected material palettes for design projects.
- Helped create 3D presentations using Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator programs.
- Helped streamline the architectural design process from conceptual design through overall
completion of projects.
Knauer Inc, Deerfield, IL, US, Studio Leader
-Drafted architectural drawings accurately using AutoCAD 2013.
-Created 3D design presentations utilizig Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, and other software.
-Worked in projects from the concept DNA session to completion.
-Attended client meetings/reviews, and jobsite meetings as required.
-Surveyed jobsites and made measured drawings thereof.
-Selected Materials, secured samples, and created material presentation physically or digitally.
-Wrote FF&E Specifications & P.O Quotes.
-Kept Project Director, project team, and client up to date with scheduled deliverables.
-Generated interior & exterior elevations with all callouts.
-Rendered drawings using 3D software or Adobe Suite programs.
-Generated reflected ceiling plans & lighting schedules with lighting cutsheets.
-Prepared miscellaneous power plans and coordinated equipment plans & connections.
-Drafted construction details to bid and build the project.
-Prepared material, door, hardware, and other related schedules.
-Coordinated with all consultants on a daily basis to complete set of bid and permit documents.
-Revised drawings in accordance to Add Services Agreements
-Worked responsibly within project budget, schedule, and fee agreement.
-Responded to contractor and supplier RFI’s.
-Worked on multiple projects coordinating time with project schedules.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, Graphic Designer
-Designed high quality and attractive graphic design solutions to promote and shape the studentcentered
image and brand of the department consistent with institutional graphic and image guidelines.
-Resolved critical graphic and branding solutions to enhance their presence on and off campus.
-Designed print material for the department (e.g., flyers, poster, invitations, brochures, programs, logos).
-Assisted program areas with planning and creating a design schedule for print materials.
-Advised on the creation and maintenance of social networking websites.
-Advised on promising practices for enhancing the image of the department.
-Assisted with general marketing and related initiatives.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, MArch, Architecture
Obtained a Master of Architecture degree.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, BArch, Architecture
Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree.
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL, US, Architecture
Obtained an Associate of Arts degree.
College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL, US, Architecture
Obtained an Associate of Science degree.
Archon Prize, 3rd Place
"Sticky House" project won third prize in the ArchonPrize competition.
