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Kealani Jensen

Kealani Jensen

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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Employment 

Mark Grotjahn Artworks LLC, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager

Project Manager of large, complex multi-building project in Aspen, Colorado. Leads team and consultants to develop buildings from concept through construction.

Nov 2022 - current
 

Bestor Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

Work ranged in all phases of architectural projects, from design to construction administration.

Projects:
- Residence in Los Angeles, CA
- Residence in Los Angeles, CA
- Residence in Venice, Los Angeles, CA
- Landscape in Ojai, CA
- Retreat in Ojai, CA

Apr 2021 - Oct 2022
 

Design,Bitches, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

Work ranged in all phases of architectural projects, from design to construction administration.

Projects:
- Residential Remodel and Addition in Los Angeles, CA
- Accessory Dwelling Unit in Los Angeles, CA
- City of Los Angeles ADU Standard Plan Program
- Ground-up Commercial Office Building in Los Angeles, CA
- Alma's Bar in Los Angeles, CA
- Colada Shop Flagship Store in Washington DC
- Free Market in Playa Vista, CA
- Modern Animal in Pasadena, CA and Playa Vista, CA
- Runway in Playa Vista, CA
- Shop Good in Del Mar, CA
- Tillamook Market in Portland, OR
- Verve Roastery del Sur in Los Angeles, CA
- 9 Dots in Los Angeles, CA

Aug 2017 - Apr 2021
 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Instructional Student Assistant

Instructed and lead discussion section for Environmental Design 123. Additionally, assisted Dr. Stephen Phillips in leading and grading as an ISA for Architectural History during Fall 2016.

Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, Dfab Lab Technician

Operated laser cutters, CNC mill, and Makerbot replicators using Rhino and RhinoCAM software.

May 2014 - Jun 2017
 

Synthesis Design + Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern

Work involved production of presentation drawings, model building, publications, portfolio, and design of current projects.

Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
 

Neil M. Denari Architects, Inc, Culver City, CA, US, Intern

Work involved creating drawings, renderings, and 3D digital models of current projects. Work focused on the prototype model for Sci-Arc's "Close-Up" exhibition.

Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
 

Esthella Provas & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, US, Intern

Created renderings for artists' presentations, designed company website and logo, and assisted with artists' presentations for current projects.

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
 

Education 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Minor in Art History

Sep 2012 - Jun 2017
 

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