bonetti/kozerski architecture DPC, New York, NY, US, Project Designer/Manager

Project List: Beijing Houhai Lake House (70,000sf), Ralph Rucci Atelier (13,500sf), 165 E66 The Hanley, 360 E57 The Morrison, Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park Hotel (asst), Florim Showroom (asst).
- Visual and verbal communication of early brand concepts and objectives; brand articulation into multiple channeled strategies involving both direct environment design, and occasionally, indirect design assets.
- As representative lead project consultant, gave design direction and coordination of multiple subconsultant teams in developing deliverables in Concept thru CA phases.
- PD to pre-construction phases of the Beijing Houhai Lake House, a contract worth approximately 250M Euros. Includes MEP engineering coordination, custom millwork packages, finishes, FF&E, lighting, controls, etc globally sourced.
- Regular review of other office projects by team members for document standards, construction, bidding, specification and NYC code compliance.
- FF&E selection, custom furniture design with local vendors, contract spec writing, purchasing and installation.
- Direction of presentations, design and concept inspiration, coordination of drawings and technical packages.
- Daily client communication and management.
- Proactively research of images, innovative materials, specialty products, devices.
- Collaboration of bespoke wood and metal furniture finishes, recipe performance specs and design review for Ian Schrager’s Chrystie Street Hotel.
- Review of contract obligations and submittal of client invoices and scope fee changes.

Amir Khamneipur Design, New York, NY, US, Interior Design FF&E Consultant

AKD specializes in luxury interiors, a furniture line and one-off custom furniture projects.
- Coordinated residential interior architecture planning, lighting and millwork.
- Drafted interior design layouts, assisted FF&E selection and coordinated list of vendor items.
- Created budgets, coordinated client invoices and expedited all purchases and payments.
- Collaborated on design and engineering of custom furniture for private clients and Khamneipur furniture collection.
- Coordinated production with manufacturers in upholstery, woodwork, metal, lucite, stone and glass.
- Assisted in design presentation plans, interior concepts and inspiration image research.
Selected works: West Hampton Beach Residence (2,800sf), Park Avenue Residence (1,200sf), 2011-2012 AKD Collection

Synthesis Incorporated, Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Manager

Synthesis is a design-build contractor working with clients directly from start to finish.
- Reinforced project scope and budget for office restacking design-build contract; managed costs and design solutions with client rep and attained contract compliance.
- Expedited client design signoffs and pre-construction (purchasing, specs, CD’s, engineering, vendor/subcontractor bids).
- Monitored project schedule milestones, site contractor quality control/progress, submittals, and design changes from team.
- Supervised daily construction site work and checked arrival of materials and equipment, directed field workers, organized tasks.
- Managed budget vs. real expense tracking, subcontractor progress and payments, and daily construction progress.
- Documented client meetings, field reports, agendas, change orders, RFIs, CSI specifications, logs.
- Won 3 new bid contracts under my supervision; Estimated new bid packages: summarized takeoffs, scope of work, special considerations and priced out materials/labor.
Selected works: Federal Public Defender/ GSA/ FDA Restacking, Central Islip NY (3 offices/ 13,000sf), FAA Ronkonkoma Renovation

bonetti/kozerski architecture DPC, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

- Led design production and coordination during SD, Bid, CD, CA phases in working drawing sets and specs for a large 27,000sf fashion headquarters.
- Addressed all communications with client, client representatives, and head employees.
- Organized design with team of consultants, engineers, sub-contractors, pre-construction GC, owners representative.
- Assisted design concept and materials for presentations.
- Assisted selection of FF&E fixtures and custom furniture systems.
- Performed CA, reviewing shops and submittals, troubleshooting site conditions, RFI’s, punch list.
- Managed staff for CD production.
Selected works: Ellen Tracy Headquarters (27,000sf), Benetton Development, Teheran Iran (proposal), André Balazs Properties Office (Asst), Bronfman Residence (Asst)

212box, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

212box is a full service multidisciplinary firm with architecture, graphic and product design services
- Project duties (see above BKS description) including:
- Led design concept for Redscout agency, Bostock Residence and solely managed implementation during SD, Bid, CD, CA phases
- Major design charrette contributions for marketing new business proposals/ competitions.
- Produced brochures and powerpoint presentations for new marketing graphics.
Selected works: Redscout Office (4000sf), Bostock Residence (2800sf), Double Helix Tower, Dubai UAE (proposal), Greenfire Urban Development (proposal)

David Hu Architect, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

DHA is an emergent architecture practice with projects in the NYC and Taiwan
- Introduced conceptual and investigative ideas using 3d models/renderings for demonstrating new design conditions.
- Articulated new design aesthetic representing firm’s mission in breakthrough Beach House project.
Selected works: Zois Beach House, Seagirt NJ (4800sf), Lobby, Taipei Taiwan

Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA), London, GB, Visiting Students Programme

RISD Travel Grant, Grant

Connecticut Architecture Foundation Scholarship (CAF), Scholarship