I am a registered architect currently working for a wonderful design firm in Montana. I specialize in residential and commercial work customized to my clients needs and lifestyles. I particularly enjoy opportunities to incorporate sustainable design solutions without sacrificing aesthetics or phenomenological experiences. These interests blended with my varied education background at Arizona State University and Rice University. When I'm not creating impact at work, one may find me enjoying time outside mountain biking in the summer, skiing in the winter, and hiking year round.
A&E Design, Kalispell, MT, US, Architect
Leads the conceptual design and provides full support throughout the entire project. Serves as an SME on specialized systems. Liaises with project management, other architects, and consultants. Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects. Coordinates with the director and department head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies. Project size differentiates this position from the senior level.
Manages multiple small/medium projects, coordinates all aspects of assigned projects, and estimates scope of work. Has full responsibility for managing all aspects of multiple small to midsize projects.
Prepares strategic plans for project success. Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects. Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments. Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts.
studio K group, Flagstaff, AZ, US, Principal
In the wake of major changes brought about by COVID-19, I became a registered architect in Arizona and started my firm studio K group to provide design services for several residential projects throughout the state. During this time I have learned as much as I have in my past 5 years of work experience. Business start-up and operation, marketing and client relations, development of drawing standards and specifications, project management, and communication with outside consultants and jurisdictional authorities, to name a few of the vital skills I have gained.
Ziegler Cooper Architects, Houston, TX, US, Designer
At this firm I worked in a studio designing large high-rise apartment buildings and the luxury amenity spaces within. In this studio I worked in multiple design roles across architecture and interior design, involving both disciplines with an inter-woven residential-hospitality project type. My responsibilities ranged from developing design solutions to project management and coordination to project representation. I gained recognition for critical thinking and improving the design development process in common tenant amenity spaces. I developed many skills here, including finish selection, 3-D modeling and rendering, project documentation and organization, and client presentations and relations.
National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, New York City, Intern
This was a short but incredibly formative internship at the 9/11 museum in New York. Experience gained in customer interaction and understanding. My work here improved communication skills and identifying client needs, culminating in the re-design of one section of the exhibit which was not meeting current expectations. I led the re-design and presentation to the board, where it was well-received.
H & S International, Scottsdale, AZ, US, Intern
This was a firm specializing in luxury custom residence and high-end community developments. During my time here I developed design concepts and presentation materials through computer modeling, primarily sketchup and various rendering programs, and layout applications like Adobe Indesign. My design role also included material and fixture selection and in the case of custom fixtures, the design thereof. I also worked on construction drawings in Autocad and engaged in construction observation of several projects in the area. Near the end of my time I was partially in charge of construction administration for one project.
Rice University, Houston, TX, US, MArch, Architecture
I decided to attend Rice as a contrast to ASU with smaller class sizes and a greater pedagogical inclusion of history and theory. I received my M.Arch through the rigorous 2.5 year program, culminating in a master's thesis postulating the need for arctic development within megastructural city-objects as a response to the damages of climate change.
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, US, Bachelors, Architecture
I received my Bachelor's of Science in Architectural Studies with a minor in Sustainability. I graduated top of my 80-person studio and summa cum laude with a 4.0. The university's curriculum was very pragmatic and laid a good foundation for professional work expectations. I completed my studies with an honors thesis exploring how biophilic micro-dwelling communities could revitalize over-urbanized areas.
Best New Building, 1st Place
Annual award for best new building in the Kalispell area as selected by the Kalispell Architectural Review Committee. Awarded for the design of the Black Rifle Coffee Company.
Margaret Everson-Fossi Prize, Nomination
A cash award given for the best design project for the options studios during the academic year award to one student per year.
Design Excellence Winner, Award
Spring 2016 Design Excellence Winner. Awarded to the best studio project nominated by the studio professor and judged by an external panel of jurors.
Moeur Award, Award
The Moeur Award has been awarded since 1901 to those graduates with the highest academic standing graduating with a 4.0 GPA who have completed their course work toward their degree while attending ASU with 8 consecutive fall and spring semesters. Recipients are honored at each commencement ceremony.
Arizona Residential Architects Design Competition, 3rd Place
A competition with recognition, publication, and cash prizes. This competition is intended to expand the knowledge base of future Arizona architects to include the exceptional realities and possibilities of residential architecture within our shared community. Sponsored and judged by local architects.
Design Excellence Winner, Award
Fall 2015 Design Excellence Winner. Awarded to the best studio project nominated by the studio professor and judged by an external panel of jurors.
Design Excellence Winner, Award
Fall 2014 Design Excellence Winner. Awarded to the best studio project nominated by the studio professor and judged by an external panel of jurors.
Design Excellence Winner, Award
Spring 2014 Design Excellence Winner. Awarded to the best studio project nominated by the studio professor and judged by an external panel of jurors.
Design Excellence Winner, Award
Fall 2013 Design Excellence Winner. Awarded to the best studio project nominated by the studio professor and judged by an external panel of jurors.
