A well rounded thinker when it comes to design and crafting experiences, I am quick on my feet when it comes to resolving problems in high-pressure situations. Thanks to over 4 years working with Rafael de Cardenas, I have learned how to interact with clients and not only keep them extremely happy, but also corral them to a specific target. For the past two years, I have had the amazing opportunity to travel internationally frequently for work to locations from London to Singapore and for timespans as short as 2 days to as long as 2 months. Always looking for new challenges, I have taken over the role as Brand Director for Bay Kitchen Bar in East Hampton and BKB in NYC, using it as a canvas to explore my interests in restaurant design and branding.
WeWork, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Lead
- Co-manage concurrent projects from concepting to design development to construction administration
- Complete layouts, RCPs, FFPs, etc. in Revit
- FF&E full specification packages
- Redline both construction sets and millwork sets
- Manage project FF&E budgets
- Stage projects for openings
Bay Kitchen Bar, East Hampton, NY, US, Designer & Brand Director
- Craft brand logo and cohesive identity through website, social media & general distributed content
- Specify finishes, furniture & lighting to create cohesive experience through all affiliated restaurants
- Collaborated with Chef, Beverage Director & Sommelier to create menus and keep them updated
- Update clientele of daily specials, recent press, and events through social media & e-mail
Ralph Lauren Corporation, New York, NY, US, Project Manager
- Manage concurrent projects from design development through construction administration independently
- Complete full drawing sets for bidding
- Redline both construction sets and millwork sets
- Manage project budgets
- Select list of project management experience:
- Lauren by Ralph Lauren Handbags shop - Macy's Herald Square
- Ralph Lauren Collection shop - Houston Galleria
- Polo Ralph Lauren Olympic Pop-Up - Macy's Herald Square
Rafael de Cárdenas Ltd., New York, NY, US, Project Manager
- Manage concurrent commercial and residential projects from design development to construction
administration both as a team and independently
- Calculate fee proposals for a wide range of projects from pop-ups to FF&E for a skyscraper
- Post for, interview, hire, and manage staff of interns
- Track current team hours and expenses in relationship to original fee proposals to ensure time &
budget are on target
- Completed comprehensive permit, pricing, and fabrication drawing sets
- Select list of project management experience:
- Nasty Gal, Los Angeles: Worked closely with client’s team from design development through
construction drawings in order to craft their first and second retail locations
- Cartier pop-up events, Singapore & Tokyo: Created a design with the Cartier Event team then
worked with each local branch to craft an event targeted towards their particular location
- Baccarat Flagship, NYC: Managed a team through the construction drawing phase and
construction administration
- Delfina Delettrez, London: Captured the designers ethos for her second store location through
design development and completed a full construction set with a small team
- South Kensington Residence, London: Completed a full drawing set independently then worked closely
with the contractor to resolve unforeseen obstacles with high-end details
LEONG LEONG, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern
- Phillip Lim 3.1 Seoul: Develop wall panel system and seating elements
- Opening Ceremony @ Ace Hotel: 3-D model existing space & initial design concepts
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecure
Selected Achievements:
- American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Certificate: 2012
- President’s Honors List: 2007 - 2012
- Lee & Norman Rosenfeld Grant (to attend a semester in Rome): 2011
- DIFFA NYC Student Division Winner: 2011
