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Maya Maxwell

Maya Maxwell

Jackson Heights, NY, US

 

About 

I am a designer and project manager who believes collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving create the strongest solutions to any design problem. I have had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects in terms of scale, program and budget. No matter the parameters of the project, strong communication paired with a commitment to excellence in design and function will always lead to the best results.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

ADAPT Collaborative, Jackson Heights, NY, US, President

Jul 2016 - current
 

Dattner Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Manager & Project Architect

Dec 2012 - Jul 2016
 

FMA, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

Overview:
Production and management of construction documents for branded high-end retail locations throughout the globe.
Feasibility studies for Adult Rehabilitation center for the Salvation Army in the Bronx.
Responsibilities:
- Managing teams of 3-7 people in production of CDs:
* Overseeing schedule
* Delegating production responsibilities
* Coordinating and red-marking drawings.
* Communication point person for clients and consultants.
* Issuing meeting agendas and minutes.

Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
 

RKTB Architects, P.C., New York, NY, US, Project Manager

Overview:
Design and management of projects ranging from individual residences to large scale housing developments, commercial uses and public programs, at phases spanning from schematic design to construction administration.

Responsibilities:
- Design layouts, exterior and interior detailing and finish selections.
- Zoning and code analysis.
- Structural, MEP, Lighting, A/V and security systems coordination.
- Construction document set assembly and production.
- Writing of meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
- Internal Team communication and coordination.

Oct 2009 - Nov 2011
 

ChoShields Studio, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Manager

Overview:
Managing residential renovation projects in the New York City area.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing projects from existing conditions survey to punch list.
- Design layouts, millwork, interior detailing, finish and fixture selection.
- Point person for client, contractor and consultant communication.
- Produce DoB filing sets, LPC applications, presentation drawings, full construction documents and construction sketches.

Sep 2007 - Sep 2009
 

RKTB Architects, P.C., New York, NY, US, Job Captain

Overview:
Design and production of projects ranging from individual residences to large scale housing developments, commercial uses and public programs, at phases spanning from schematic design to construction administration.

Responsibilities:
- Construction document set assembly and production.
- Structural, MEP, Lighting, A/V and security systems coordination.
- Design layouts and develop detailing.
- Code research.
- Write and issue meeting agendas and minutes.

Jun 2005 - Jul 2007
 

Education 

The Cooper Union, New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2000 - May 2005
 

Awards 

AIA Scholarship, Scholarship

For scholastic achievement.

2004
 

Mary Souval Drawing Scholarship, Scholarship

Awarded for excellence in drawing.

2001
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills