Skills

• Project lead from design concept through construction
• 3D Modeling and animation in various programs
• Business development and proposal
• IT and computer management
• Strong project organization

Software:

• Drafting:   AutoCAD Architecture
• 3D Modeling/Rendering:  SketchUp, Artlantis, AccuRender, VRay
• Graphics:   Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Other:    Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project

WORK HISTORY

NORR       Architect/Hospitality Designer    Oakland, CA/Chicago, IL 04.07-05.12
DM Design Group *       
Cubellis *   
Responsibilities: Lead designer for multiple national and international hotel and restaurants projects
       Designed hotels with clients and hotel corporate office to ensure brand standards
       Interior design  and FFE selection
       Worked with clients and consultants in different states and countries to produce construction documents
       Designed prototypes for national restaurant groups, international hotel companies, national day care facilities
       Completed multiple RFPs for potential projects with business development team
       Setup new satellite office in Oakland, CA
       Managed office IT, including setup of server, network, and printers
  * Firm underwent multiple name changes due to mergers.

James and Kutyla Architects    Intern Architect   Chicago, IL  04.05-04.07
Responsibilities: Managed commercial, residential, restaurant, and hospitality projects.
       Client Meetings, schematic and design development, and construction documents
       Managed office IT, including setup of server, network, and printers

Amstadster Architects    Intern Architect   Chicago, IL  07.04-04.05
Responsibilities: Schematic design for corporate retail store and retail shopping centers
  Modeling and rendering of residential, commercial, and religious projects
  Contributed graphics and design for marketing materials and proposal documents

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University Bachelor of Architecture  San Luis Obispo, CA                               2004