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Miguel Morgan

Miguel Morgan

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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LEED BD+C

Associate AIA

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Studio PCH, Inc., Venice, California, BIM Manager / Designer

Jul 2022 - current
 

Perkins&Will, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer / Diversity Champion

Played a pivotal role in researching, conducting user interviews, and programming for the largest workplace office building in the Downtown Los Angeles Civic Center.
Oversaw comprehensive city-related activities, encompassing permitting, design reviews with stakeholders, and securing necessary city approvals.
Conducted on-site inspections during the construction phase of healthcare and commercial projects, implementing value engineering changes into architectural drawings.
Organized and delegated responses for RFIs, Submittals, and ASIs to contractors and consultants.
Directly collaborated with the Design and Diversity Director in designing, presenting, and negotiating social equity non-profit projects for investor funding.
Cultivated relationships with diverse FF&E vendors.
Championed J.E.D.I. group, organizing events focused on social equity and addressing unconscious workplace bias.
Initiated and led LGBT+ group to promote inclusive design.

Sep 2017 - Jul 2022
 

City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering Architectural Division, Los Angeles, Student Architect

Engaged in programming, ideation, schematic design, and the production of construction documentation for public parks, community centers, and office spaces.
Crafted compelling graphic presentations and physical models to effectively communicate designs for city infrastructure projects during budget meetings.

Dec 2015 - Sep 2017
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Masters of Architecture

Masters in Architecture
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Business

Aug 2014 - May 2017
 

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, US, Bachelors, Landscape Architecture

Bachelor's of Science in Landscape Architecture
Minor is Sustainability

Aug 2010 - May 2014
 

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