Samplemade, New York, Founder
- Established an initiative with the purpose of addressing the issue of waste in the design and architecture sector by repurposing discontinued samples into new products.
- Responsible for branding, graphic design, photography, product design, sample collection, social media management, and outreach efforts.
American Express, New York, NY, US, Project Manager
- Project management consulting for private client.
Client: Director of Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience.
- Project(s): The Centurion Lounge (at airports across USA) and other smaller scale design and construction projects (rebranding, facilities upgrades, office tenant improvements).
- Activities:
- Support project implementation through documentation, coordination, tracking and cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supported planning, design and implementation meetings through all stages of the project with various teams; Lead closeout process and procedures.
- Generate presentation/communication material to support meetings and decision making.
- Responsible for project schedule analysis, budget tracking, budget analyses, procurement, funding
STV Incorporated, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer
- Working with an architectural / engineering team in preparing documents for various building type projects.
- Performing detailed architectural design work for projects and collaborate with various disciplines and consultants.
- Prepare architectural plans, and supervise their execution. Perform analyses of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts and construction details.
- Overseeing research used in writing specifications, including coordinating with manufacturers.
- Conducting site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, preparing interpretive reports.
- Executing code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions.
- Analyzing design and construction systems, designing layouts and construction features, which require researching, compiling and recording information for assigned project work.
- Coordinating with other disciplines.
- Planning, scheduling, coordinating, managing and overseeing the work of lower-level architects who assist with particular projects.
- Determining collectively with project management, the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
- Leading and coaching junior architectural staff.
- Performing independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.
- Developing design details, plans and specifications.
- Serving as quality control reviewer.
- Using computer software as a design tool for solving complex architectural problems.
- Contributing new designs, or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important problems.
- Remaining current in codes and technologies appropriate to the architecture discipline including IBC,NFPA, etc.
- Ensuring conformance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
- Reviewing shop drawings and Requests for Information (RFIs)
METHOD Architects, PLLC, New York, Project Designer / Project Manager
- Facilitating projects of varying scale and program from design development through construction administration for clients in private sector.
- Design Development responsibilities include working closely with the designers of the project to make sure that all aspects of the design presentation are incorporated into the set of construction documents.
- Construction Document responsibilities include; completing construction drawing set for Principal review; coordination meeting with client and project consultants including mechanical, electrical engineering, lighting, acoustical, and structural, code compliance review, specifications, quality control.
- Construction Administration responsibilities include RFI response, submittal review, attendance of weekly progress meetings, field reports, punch list, communicate with vendors and sub-contractors to verify field condition
- Reviewing shop drawings, attend any construction field meetings
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive team relationships.
Boddewyn-Gaynor Architect, DPC, New York, NY, US, Junior Architectural Designer / Assistant Project Manager
- Worked with Project Manager and Principals in a variety of corporate, commercial and community projects in New York.
- Conduct surveying and site visits for a variety of projects.
- Led and supported Principals and Project Managers in development of the design and the preparation of Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documentation for various projects.
- Develop under Project Manager supervision, full sets of contract documentation for landmarks and DOB review of offices renovation, conversion and facade restoration.
- Assist in assembling/maintaining project correspondence, i.e. emails, letters, transmittal, and electronic file requests.
- Created 3D models and renderings for clients presentations.
- Provide support to other administration staff i.e. reception breaks, handing out mail, technology issues, and printing problems.
[http://www.gaynordesign.com/home.html]
David Shuldiner, INC, New York, Estimator
- Responsible for producing accurate shop drawings for doors, storefront/curtain wall systems, shower doors, and handrail systems. The work included bidding on projects, doing take offs, preparing submittals, and communicating with different vendors regarding quotes.
- Collected and analyzed data in order to estimate the materials required to manufacture glass and metal products for projects ranging from 2000 SF. to 800,000 SF.
- Prepared work to be estimated by gathering proposals, CD's, specifications, and related documents.
- Identified material requirements by studying proposals, CD's, specifications, and related documents.
- Send RFI to resolve any discrepancies with the General Contractor.
- Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare detailed take offs.
- Send product specifications and quantities to suppliers. Work with manufacturers/suppliers to receive prices.
- Presents to Lead Estimator the prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Develop formal bid proposal to be reviewed from VP and submit it to contractors prior to deadline.
- Utilized computer-aided design systems to create shop drawings for doors, storefront/curtain wall systems, shower doors, and handrail systems under the supervision of a Project Manager.
- Producing 3D sketches of 2D details.
[http://www.davidshuldiner.com/]
Han Architects, PC, Kona, Hi, Intern Architect / Assistant to Lead Architect
- Assisting Lead Architect with educational projects for the expansion of the existing University of the Nations Campus in Kona, Hawaii.
- Led and supported Architect with various educational, housing, religious buildings during SD and DD phase. Work includes initial conceptual design, 2D cad drafting, 3D computer modeling using Revit, AutoCAD and Rhino software.
- Assisted Lead Architect in 2D and 3D drawings for landmark review for the Lokahi Studio project.
- Worked on models and renderings for client and donor presentations.
[http://konasummersurge.com/]
[http://www.adsywam.com/]
Tristam Steinberg Design, New York, NY, US, Design Intern
- Used skills learned in school to work in a variety of environments and an array of tasks from architecture, fashion, furniture, set design and interiors.
- Collaborate in various phases of schematic and conceptual set design projects for Victoria Secret fall and winter 2012 catalog.
- Translate principal's ideas in 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D modeling for review.
- Complete presentation drawings and renderings for client review.
- Communicate and coordinate work with fabrication companies and vendors.
- Provide help during set photo-shoots if needed.
- Help Principal research and create spreadsheets and cut files for interior furniture "PANYL" project.
- Handled expense reports for principal and project manager and aided in answering the telephone and directing calls.
[http://tristamsteinberg.com/]
City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, College Assistant at the City College Cad Lab
- Provide a productive lab atmosphere for the students, while ensuring Cad Lab rules of conduct are respected.
- Responsible in keeping the labs presentable.
- Maintained CAD Lab paper supply, while making sure the printers were fully operable.
- In charge of helping students with various software programs such as Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino.
- Communicate and report to technical staff about computer problems, complains and software problems.
[http://ssa1.ccny.cuny.edu/resources/digital-media-labs.html]
City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, College Assistant at the City College Model Shop
- Started off by assisting students in using different materials and building models. --- - Supervised the proper use of machineries, while ensuring that the environment was kept clean.
- Responsible for overall safety of all students and faculty using model shop machinery, while making sure the environment was kept clean.
- Assisted student in conceptualizing and building of architectural models.
- Instructed students on safety and proper operational use of woodworking tools.
- Operated, cleaned and maintained all woodworking tools.
- Operated and maintained model shop laser cutters.
[http://ssa1.ccny.cuny.edu/resources/model-shop.html]
Hunter College, CUNY, New York, NY, US, Academic Assistant
- Provided clearly written notes of class proceedings for student with disabilities. Entrusted with proctoring services by which I was responsible to administer an examination ensuring that the college rules of academic honesty were maintained.
- Provide accommodations services such as note-taking, reading, proctoring on a semester by semester basis to students with disabilities in order for them to have equal access to the college's programs and activities.
- Arrive in class on time and arrange to be seated near the student to take clearly written notes of the class proceedings.
- Report the student absence to the Coordinator for Class Accommodations.
- Reserve a room in the library and read to the student whatever course-related material he/she provides.
- Pick up, administer and return examinations to the department, ensuring that the college rules of academic honesty are maintained.
[http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/studentservices/access]
New York City College of Technology/CUNY, New York, NY, US, Modeling for Fabrication and 3D Printing Subtractive Process
http://www.nycctfab.com/#!digital-fabrication-certificates/c1onm
Real Estate Education Center, New York, NY, US, Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Course
http://www.reedc.com/real-estate-salesperson-licensing
Baruch College - The City University of New York (CUNY), New York, NY, US, Building Performance Lab Bootcamp
http://www.cunybpl.org
City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture
http://ssa1.ccny.cuny.edu
Infill Housing Project, Santurce, Other
Participant in studio abroad project, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Dean's List, Award
City College of City University of New York, 2007-2012.
