Urban designer and landscape architect:
Currently a freelance urban policy consultant in the Gowanus rezoning and freelance urban designer. 4 years experience in landscape and urban design and 5 years experience in architecture-- working with an eclectic group of designers, planners, and artists. Specialized in "interim urban design" projects and alternative visualization.
Specialties: Urban design strategies, landscape design strategies, architectural/ecological systems strategies, pop-up projects, concept design, rendering, CAD drafting, 3d modeling, model making; fabrication in wood, metal, plastics/rubber, concrete.
Fifth Avenue Committee, Brooklyn, NY, US, Policy and design consultant
Branding a coalition of NGO's in the neighborhood of Gowanus in Brooklyn including graphic design, consolidating mission statements, public outreach, engagement, and city meetings. The Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice advocates for the needs of the neighborhood protecting and advancing affordable housing, climate justice, cultural equity, and local manufacturing and jobs.
Abel Bainnson Butz Landscape Architects and Site Planners, New York, NY, US, Project Manager / Designer
Full phase designs for NYC Parks Dept., NYC SCA, NYC DDC, NYC DOT, NYCHA, and private clients.
Nancy Owens Studio LLC, New York, NY, US, Freelance Landscape Designer
Providing services in landscape architecture including: construction drawings, grading, and visualization.
Pilot Projects Design Collective, LLC, New York, NY, US, Urban Designer
Concept design, design development, construction drawings, specs, codes/permits, renderings, GIS mapping, GIS data analysis, corresponding with contractors/manufacturers, and business development.
SLANG Studio, Greater Boston Area, Lead Designer
• City of Cambridge / Relish Management pop-up market and makers village, Kendall Sq. Cambridge, MA
• Rodale Institute landuse master planning, concept design, Kutztown, PA.
• Residential landscape design-build, Cambridge, MA
DownCity Design, Providence, RI, US, Project Manager, Design Educator
Coordinating construction, construction documents, permitting, and managing sub-contractors for all DownCity Design projects. Teaching design and construction to Providence public middle school and high school.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Teaching Assistant
Assisted in teaching visualization in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design utilizing methods of both digital drawing and hand drawing. I provided explanation into methods in mapping, rendering, and diagraming as well as criticism with completed work. I also lectured on the technical aspects of digital transfer methods as well as some printmaking applications.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) UrbanFrame, Cambridge, MA, US, Project Instructor
Leading an urban design intervention; teaching 14-18 yr. old students urban design, architecture, landscape architecture. This summer course was taught through M.I.T. and utilized its facilities. Projects looked at areas in the greater Boston area and centered around food policy and urban blight.
Ashbahian Design, New York, NY, US, Jr. Architect
Detailing, drafting, scheduling, site measuring, and office work.
Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City, NY, US, Assistnt Studio Manager, Fabrication Consultant
Assistant to studio manager in the outdoor work area in the park. Assistant to the fabrication and installation of all outdoor sculptures.
Cliqk Digital, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Assistant A/V design
Mary Miss Studio, New York, NY, US, Landscape Design and Sculpture Intern
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Masters, Masters of Landscape Architecture
Masters of landscape architecture with an emphasis in urban design with particular training in systems thinking approach to integrate ecology, infrastructure, utilities, and public space. Trained as a maker through the RISD curriculum.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Bachelors, Fine Art (emphasis in architectural design and sculpture)
SAIC require no majors and I was able to concentrate in multiple areas of design and fine art. I came away with a majority of credits in sculpture and design– architecture, interior architecture, and some industrial design.
