MAP Boga Adiperkasa, Jakarta, ID, Senior Design Manager

/ retail, f&b, commercial

Established and ran a design function to deliver 100’s of store openings among 9 international brands across Indonesia

• Managed team of interior designers and architectural staff
• Grew Design into a value-add, operating function
• 100+ store designs —> space planning, conceptual design, and documentation
• 350+ store openings —> planning, design management, bid, and construction administration
• 40+ freestanding structures —> full service
• Responsible for concepts, design management, store delivery, cross-functional alignment, and local representation

brands: Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Krispy Kreme, Cold Stone, Godiva, Pizza Express, Genki Sushi, PAUL Bakery
locations: Bali, Bandung, Jakarta, Lombok, Medan, Surabaya and Yogyakarta
scope: architectural design, concept design, feasibility, interiors, shell building and site planning

Jungle Architecture, Seattle, WA, US, Principal Architect

/ commercial, hospitality, residential

Leveraged my connections on both sides of the Pacific to capture and deliver international, cross-border design work

• From startup to real deal, established Asia Pacific office as significant contributor for the business
• Provided value-add development feasibility services —> land use, yield, timeline, regulatory hurdles, and 4D BIM construction simulations
• Responsible for business development, conceptual design, and project management

locations: Hong Kong and Seattle
scope: architectural design, bim consulting, concept design, feasibility, interiors, master planning, shell building and site design

Miller Court Architects, Seattle, WA, US, Principal Architect

/ education, community, residential

Founded a small practice with longtime colleague to target influx of public work in rapidly growing Pacific Northwest

• Awarded 6 architectural projects —> 4 new multi-family residential, synagogue remodel, and primary school addition
• Submitted RFPs with a focus on small-to-medium budgeted public works projects
• Focused on existing client base—a variety of residential improvement and land use analysis exercises—to build sustainable cash flow
• Provided value-add interior design services —> space planning, sourcing, FF&E, and material application
• Responsible for business development, conceptual design, and project management

jurisdictions: Bellevue, Confederate Tribes of Grand Ronde CTGR, Kirkland, Lynnwood, Mercer Island, Mountlake Terrace, New York City DDC, Renton and Seattle

Nandinee Phookan Architect, P.C., New York, NY, US, Project Architect

/ commercial, community, residential

Bridged the proficiency gap between two principals and junior staff to accommodate their focus on growing the business

• Managed firm’s architectural staff
• Managed 8 wide-ranging architectural projects—both private and public—including —> pier redevelopment in Manhattan, digital media consultant’s office relocation in Soho, and a new institutional utility building in upstate New York
• Submitted RFPs with a focus on small-to-medium budgeted public works projects
• Created firmwide processes and trained staff for BIM adoption
• Responsible for workload planning, conceptual design, project management, and design systems development

jurisdictions: USACE, FEMA, New York City (DDC, NYCEDC, SBS, HRPT and Landmarks Preservation Commission) and New York State (DASNY)

Starbucks Coffee Company, Hong Kong, HK, Senior Designer

/ retail, f&b

Interpreted a global brand’s experience and environments for a deeper connection with its Asia Pacific customers

• From startup to real deal, established Asia Pacific design office as significant contributor to the business
• 50+ store designs —> space planning, conceptual design, and documentation
• Incorporated global concept direction and relevant local culture into store environments
• Responsible for store design, sourcing, FF&E, and project management

locations: Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand

Raum Projects International, Hong Kong, HK, Architectural Consultant

/ high-end retail

• Collaborated with the client and designer on concept direction and execution of interior fit-outs
• Produced design documentation and presentation materials based on client and construction needs for 2 premium retail outlets in Hong Kong

locations: Hong Kong

Jeremy Miller Architects, Seattle, WA, US, Junior Architect

/ single-family residential, religious

• Worked with the owner, architect, and contractor on design intent and construction execution
• Served as the representative of the architect in owner / contractor meetings and throughout the permitting process
• Created the construction documentation, development submittals, and code implementation on 3 single-family homes and a religious center
• Consulted on code applicability, feasibility of development standards, and strategies for municipal comments

jurisdictions: Bellevue, Mercer Island and Seattle

Rutledge Maul Architects, Seattle, WA, US, Intern Architect

/ multi-family residential, mixed use

• Directly supported 2 new, multi-phase, multi-family housing developments – creating a program for 400+ residential units across 11 structures
• Experienced the shared responsibilities and roles of a small practice
• Developed a business understanding of client investment goals and their interaction with development and design

jurisdictions: Lynnwood, Mill Creek and Seattle

Imagine Housing, Seattle, WA, US, Development Assistant

/ affordable multi-family residential

• Performed development tasks – building and land use code research, bid tendering, and contract documentation review on 5 multi-family affordable housing projects
• Gained insight on development and construction processes from an owner / client’s perspective

jurisdictions: Bellevue, Kirkland and Seattle