Experienced Production Artist and Designer with a demonstrated history of working in retail and Hospitality industries. Skilled in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, and Rhino 3D. Strong arts and design professional with a Master of Science in Architecture focused in Computational Ecologies from The University of New Mexico.
"One must live to build one's house, and not build one's house to live in." - Gaston Bachelard
Abramovic LLC, New York, NY, US, Designer, Project Manager
I am currently working for performance artist Marina Abramovic at Abramovic LLC. I designed and built a flexible partition in her Manhattan apartment, and I am currently managing a modification to her barn/loft in upstate New York for the Marina Abramovic Institute (MAI).
Le Pain Quotidien, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Consultant
At Le Pain Quotidien, I design projects from conception to construction. Throughout project phases I create presentations for potential stores and markets, drawings for landlord approval, schematic designs, equipment plans and schedules, FF&E and develop organizational tools and practices for office work flow and communication. I am currently outlining specifications and technical drawings for five stores in five different cities.
Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, US, Production Artist
As a production artist, I have access to a full fabrication studio and the ability to design and build window displays for Saks Fifth Avenue. I have participated in several installations at the Fifth Avenue location in collaboration with other artists. I have also produced renderings and instructions for installation. I work with a team of 4 - 5 people in the shop and transport materials into Manhattan. Typically, concepts are handed down by the creative team and realized by the studio.
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, US , Assistant Instructor
My position involves aiding the primary instructors in whatever curicculum they have establish, which generally involves building student's skills such as hand-drafting, model-making, conceptual-thinking, and software (Adobe CC, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, V-Ray, and Microsoft Office) through ongoing class and individual tutorials.
Amashky Construction, Albuquerque, NM, US, Construction Crew Member
My position requires knowledge of a variety of home remodeling skills such as framing, drywall, tile and laminate flooring, painting, and cabinet and window installation.
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, US, Masters, Masters of Science in Architecture
The Masters of Science in Architecture has an emphasis in Computational Ecologies. I have spent 1 year studying architecture as an ecological construction and system-thinking profession with the intent to understand the future role of architecture in regards to communications technology.
The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, US, BArch, Bachelors in Architecture
The Bachelors of Architecture at the University of New Mexico showed an emphasis on context awareness and site analysis. Later Studios built a larger optic of how these themes apply to urban ecologies and transportation impacts, from neighborhood inequalities to city accessibility.
Design Excellence Award, Award
I and two other students were chosen from our graduating class of 50 students as the lead designers of our B.ARCH education.
Tau Sigma Delta Gamma Lambda, Award
I was awarded a place amongst the Tau Sigma Delta: Gamma Lambda Chapter as part of UNM Honor Society of Architecture students.
