Multi-disciplinary designer, working to ignite creative initiatives at various scales. I strive for an architecture that produces a balance between strategy and form, rigor and freedom, specific and generic, immediacy and evolutivity.
I have engaged with foundation to detail design and construction, implementing deep-driven contextual surveys to produce bold ideas that forge strategic relationships for sustained success. Beyond conceiving ideas from ground up, I skillfully execute with methodical coordination, merging innovative strategy and project management.
Havas Worldwide, New York City, Freelance Designer
Managed design and development of Camel Crush Cigarette Packs for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Worked with HAVAS Agency to design three variations of packages in three types of flavors. The project included an interview featured by Camel Cigarettes. Packages are currently sold in the United States.
Columbia University Woodshop, New York, NY, US, Wood Shop Fabricator
Assisted wood shop operations and monitored fabrication lab at Columbia University. Managed maintanance and operation of CNC routers, laser-cutting equipment, 3D printers, and woodworking machinery. Oversaw execution of student projects and machinery assemblage, usage and safety
Cabourg Mon Amour, Normandy, France, Furniture Designer
Designed and built installations for a week long music festival in Normandy, FR. Worked closely in conceptual, design, production and construction stages of project installations. Developed CAD drawings and performed woodworking on site.
Atelier Manferdini, Venice, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Designed, managed and coordinated BIM/CAD drawings for multi-family residential
building in North Hollywood, Los Angeles. Worked closely with contractors, structural, foundations, mechanical and electrical engineers to assure design quality. Consulted drawings with building department and regulatory agencies for zoning laws.
White Box Art Center, New York, NY, US, In-House Architect
Selected for a design-bid-build project delivery on a renovation and several exhibition designs for Whitebox Gallery on Broome Street in Manhattan. Scheduled drawings and calculated expenses including professional fees and cost of construction. Managed design development phase drawings for contractor’s approval.
Newman Architects, Washington, DC, US, Architectural Intern
Managed working drawings for several project manuals including detailed specifications for three school constructions. Coordinated phasing requirements for the buildings. Assisted bidding and negotiation sessions during initial stage. Coordinated project schedule combining task timeline, architect’s staffing, hours and billing rates.
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, BArch, Bachelors of Architecture
