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I have been actively involved in architecture for over two decades. My experience has covered several phases of project development, management, and construction: pre-design/programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, graphic architectural design (both hand rendered and 3-D generated images and presentations), project management, and construction administration through a project's completion. Upon graduation and as an honors student at Drexel University, I had my student work exhibited at the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery as part of the annual student & faculty exhibition.
My education continued with an evening graduate program for working professionals at the Fashion Institute of Technology. I obtained my Master of Arts degree in Sustainable Interior Environments in May 2017, graduating from the program Summa Cum Laude. In addition to my education, I am a licensed architect in the state of New York, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and NCARB certified for reciprocal licensure in multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
In my current position at Interior Architects as Senior Project Architect & Associate, I oversee a team as the technical lead for several high profile clients. As architect and technical lead, I implement drawing standards, review projects for consistency, perform technical reviews, and confirm code compliance. During Construction Administration, I am involved in onsite construction coordination, responding to RFI’s, submittal review, and review of substantial & final completion. Outside of work, I volunteer my time as a member of the IIDA NY Sustainable Circle and assist in organizing events around the city, spreading awareness of current and future initiatives in sustainability.
Local, state, and international code research are ongoing components to my current and previous job positions. In addition, I have been involved with New York City Landmarks Preservation submissions in conjunction with SHPO.
I am proficient with several programs including AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, SketchUp Pro, Enscape, InDesign, and Photoshop. For the past fifteen years one of my ongoing roles has been Revit Model Manager. I have developed and managed Revit projects, templates, worksets, and families (including the development of parametric families). In addition, I provide troubleshooting by assisting staff with any questions they have with Revit’s implementation into projects. As a Project Manager for several accounts at IA, I am experienced with Deltek Vision project planning and Microsoft Project.
Specialties
3-D Modeling/Rendering and Hand Renderings
Knotel, New York, NY, US, Architectural Project Manager
As Architectural Project Manager for Knotel I coordinate and manage the Design & Construction teams through all project phases, oversee vendors & consultants through construction, and head the Revit/BIM 360 implementation/training with Knotel staff.
Bloomingdale's, Long Island City, NY, US, Project Manager
I am a Project Manager and Lead Designer for the in-house Store Design team at the Bloomingdale's corporate office in Long Island City, NY. My role is to oversee capital improvement projects and develop design standards to implement nationwide. I also oversee amenity spaces to enhance the customer experience.
IA Interior Architects, New York, Associate/Senior Job Captain
I was a Senior Job Captain and Project Manager for a major, national coworking client, overseeing technical and design documentation for multiple sites across the country. In addition, I was promoted as an Associate to the firm.
Two One Two Design, New York, NY, US, Design Supervisor
At Two One Two Design, I was the Design Lead and Supervisor for our retail and wholesale clients as well as for cooperate office projects. I worked directly with clients to provide design concepts, layouts, and fixture design packages. Upon approval, I worked directly with the design team, the architectural team, fabrication vendors, and project management to insure complete and accurate fixtures, design concepts, and interior build-outs.
TPG Architecture, LLP, New York, NY, US, Project Architect & Revit Manager
I worked within the retail studio at TPG Architecture, furthering my Revit skills by assisting in the development of Revit prototypes for our retail clients.
JDavis Architects, PLLC, Philadelphia, PA, US, Intermediate Architect & Revit Manager
At JDavis Architects I worked on several mixed-use and multi-family residential projects in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region. Our Philadelphia office worked on dynamic residential projects including urban infill sites and adaptive reuse projects both locally and outside the Philadelphia region.
SaylorGregg Architects (formally Dagit Saylor Architects), Philadelphia, PA, Intermediate Architect & Revit Manager
At SaylorGregg Architects, I was a dynamic team member at the intermediate level while also integrating and developing BIM modeling processes into several of their most recent projects as a Revit Manager. The Revit Manager overseas and teaches modeling practices and techniques to the office staff for all Revit-based projects. Through the duration of the active project, the Revit Manager also conducts a detailed coordination with all other disciplines to achieve a beneficial, integrated BIM model to be utilized well beyond the completed construction and into the life of the building.
Projects (Most Recent First)
1. The ARCH - Student Center at The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Complete Interior & Exterior Restoration/Renovation of existing 29,000 GSF bldg.
Staff/Intermediate Architect, Revit Manager and Project Coordinator of Revit Models from all disciplines (MEP and Structures).
-Tasks include design development, construction documentation, consultant coordination and responsible for design presentations including 3D rendered Revit images for .ppt presentations to the client (PENN) and the Philadelphia Historical Society for approval.
2. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts Expansion, Bethlehem, PA
5,000 GSF temperature controlled addition to house the museum’s most fragile and historically important pieces.
Staff/Intermediate Architect, Revit Manager and Revit Instructor for staff at Saylor/Gregg Architects.
- Tasks include Revit instructor to the project staff, design development, construction documentation, consultant coordination and assistance with presentations including 3D rendered Revit images for .ppt presentations to the client (Kemerer) and the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) of Bethlehem, PA.
H2L2 Architects Planners, Philadelphia, PA, Architectural Designer, Intermediate Architect and Revit Instructor
At H2L2, a firm that was in continuous operation for over 100 years, I contributed to several local and international projects including the South Street Bridge in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University's new gymnasium expansion, and tenant fit-outs in historic Manhattan properties working directly with NYC Landmarks and SHPO. I also worked on various American School campuses in Amsterdam, Kenya, and Abu Dhabi by assisting in the developement of their master plans. In the land planning department I contributed to the development of 10 and 15 year expansion plans for several regional college campuses. Through the use of Revit and other 3-D modeling software I generated models and renderings for marketing, presentation & construction purposes.
Projects (Most Recent First)
1. TD BANK (In-Line Store Conversions)
New York City and surrounding areas
Architectural Designer, Intermediate Architect, and Revit Coordinator
-Tasks include schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, consultant coordination, on-site visits and meetings. Coordinated with NYC Landmarks and SHPO on historically significant site. Also responsible for the generation of 3D rendered Revit images for client approval (TD BANK).
2. South Street Bridge
Architectural Designer, Intermediate Architect, and Revit Coordinator
-Tasks include 3D modeling for approval by Major/Deputy Majoy of Philadelphia and The Streets Department.
Other projects include: Temple University - Pearson/McGonigle Gymnasium Expansion, State Office Building - Apartment Conversions, and American School Campuses - Master Plans.
The Martin Architectural Group, Philadelphia, PA, US, Assistant Project Manager & Lead Designer
At Martin, I became an integral part of their design team by advancing to lead designer for several residential projects including a LEED certified community in Barnaget, New Jersey.
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Masters, Sustainable Interior Environments
I completed a two year graduate program from FIT and obtained my Master of Arts in Sustainable Interior Environments. The program was geared toward working professionals within the field of architecture and interior design.
My research and thesis topic was 'Resiliency in Open Space Design through Neighborhood Initiatives and Community Participation'.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.95 cumulative GPA.
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, US, BArch, Engineering, Interior Design and Architecture 2+4 Program
Completed Curriculum of the 2+4 Architecture Program (BArch).
The 2+4 Program provides full time academic study during the first two years with a transition into the evening school for the last four years of the curriculum. During the last four years, students work full time during the day in the field of architecture.
The Harriet and Charles Stern Sustainable Interior Environments Award, Award
The award acknowledges a student's outstanding academic achievements in the program of Sustainable Interior Environments at FIT.
Finalist for The Michael Pearson Architectural Thesis Prize Award of 2010, Honorable Mention
The Michael Pearson Architectural Thesis Prize Award occurs at the final semester of Drexel University's Bachelor of Architecture Program each year and it is the final component to the program. There are approximately 10 Thesis projects selected as finalist and three winners are selected out of the finalist: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. I was a finalist for my thesis, The Lenni-Lenape Cultural Center, Research Facility, and Living Museum and I was selected to have my thesis to be exhibited at the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery with the three thesis winners and two additional finalists.
Phi Eta Sigma - National Honor Society at Drexel University, Award
Phi Eta Sigma is a National Honor Society that recognizes students in their freshman year who maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher for their first two semesters.
