A Registered Architect (NYS) with nearly 8 years of combined experience. My interest in design began with a fascination with people and culture. Good design ultimately serves as a frame for human activity and, thus, should be thoughtfully (and beautifully) crafted to suit the specific program it serves; detailed and finished to represent the programmatic, cultural and aesthetic needs of the client; all while elegantly disappearing as the inhabitants focus on the activities housed within.
I am very excited for the opportunity to add value to a new company through my fascination with designing for humanity, previous experiences successfully working on teams, leading teams, and working independently, and ability to communicate complex, abstract ideas through practical, direct language.
Think Wilder Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Studio Director and Project Manager
Assist Principal Architect with operations, administration, management of staff, company initiatives, and overall strategy. Established internal project database, documentation templates, graphic standards, and company file-saving structure. Prepare and review proposals for new projects, including the selection of appropriate consultants. Lead multiple Architectural projects including budgeting, scheduling, design, and oversight of staff production. Communicate directly and frequently with clients, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc. on behalf of project team. Create conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents in Revit. Compose Existing Condition Assessment Reports and Specifications. Coordinate bid process for clients and contractors.
FORM Kitchens, Brooklyn, NY, US, Designer and Studio Manager
Managed Brooklyn showroom for high-end, semi-custom European cabinetry. Responsible for conducting both virtual and in-person design consultations with in-bound leads, including Homeowners and Trade Professionals, to determine feasibility and rough cost estimate. Achieved 2x average conversion rate compared to entire team. Conducted consistent outreach and attended events within local Architecture, Interior Design, and Contracting community to increase visibility and foster relationships. Collaborated with Marketing Team on new and ongoing initiatives, including weekly reporting of success metrics and KPIs.
Block Renovation, Brooklyn, NY, Project Operations / Construction Administrator
Managed 7-10 external Contractors and members of internal design and procurement teams on high-end kitchen / bathroom renovations for homeowner clients. Reviewed Construction Documents, Scope of Work, and Specifications to ensure alignment with design intent. Created construction schedules, monitored and evaluated progress and quality according to company standards. Reviewed and approved Change Orders. Regularly visited job sites throughout NYC/NJ to verify construction quality. Conducted kick-off calls and addressed homeowner concerns as they arose.
Think Wilder Architecture PLLC, New York, NY, US, Junior / Intermediate Architectural Designer
Performed all phases of design from concept to construction sign-off for under guidance of Principal Architect. Spearheaded office switch from AutoCAD to Revit for all documentation. Became Class 2 Filing Rep for NYC Department of Buildings and successfully filed all company projects for roughly 2 years until the outsourcing of expediting. Also filed projects with HPD and LPC as required.
High school of Art and Design, New York, NY, US, High School, Architecture
Blog Feature on America's Hidden Gems, Other
Profile feature among emerging and mentor Architects.
Guest Speaker at 33rd Annual ASCAC Kemetic (Egyptian) Studies Conference, Other
Presented Architectural Thesis Project
HOK Design Excellence Scholarship, Scholarship
Annual NOMA DC Charette Competition, 2nd Place
Capstone Scholarship, Scholarship
Full merit scholarship covering tuition, fees, and room and board costs for duration of undergraduate study. Award was granted upon entrance to school and was renewed annually by maintaining a GPA above 3.3
