Highly motivated and solutions-oriented recent graduate. With an affinity for equitable and contextual design, and deep respect for the community utilizing the space. Passionate about the intersection of art and architecture, as exhibited by my choice to attend an interdisciplinary academic institution for my undergraduate degree.
Throughout my time at SAIC, I utilized the interdisciplinary platform, taking advantage of classes in ceramics, color theory, and sculpture. My practice throughout my education included the intersection of technology, performance, infrastructure, and a deep respect for local communities. Subsequently, my practice has evolved into an empathetic architecture.
Texas Bulldog Law, Houston, TX, US, Design Consultation
Created business logo used in marketing materials, business documents, website, and interior design elements. Led my client through commercial interior design.
Managed holiday card design and logistics for 500+ person mailing list.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago AIADO, Chicago, IL, US, Teaching Assistant
Collaborated with professor in architecture curriculum planning for course on light and space, lecture presentations, and weekly critiques. Taught weekly software tutorials and held one-on-one tutoring sessions. Served as a juror on two critique panels.
Freelance, Houston, TX, US, Design Consultation
Commissioned to speculate and draft unofficial plans for the conversion of a two-story 2,720 square foot residence into a mixed-use building with a private OBGYN clinic and a TV studio kitchen. Presented under-budget solutions for the removal of a load-bearing wall.
Podiatry Associates of Houston, Houston, TX, US, Art Director
Collaborated with and assisted the Marketing Director to update the interior design of five office locations in accordance with rebranding efforts. Rebranded multi-office private medical practice with a new logo, updated letterhead, and uniforms.
Hiram Butler Art Gallery, Houston, TX, US, Gallery Assistant
Installed 3 exhibitions, maintained the rotating auxiliary gallery, and constructed shipping containers for careful handling and exportation of purchased artwork.
Introduced visiting patrons to new artworks and staffed 2 gallery shows. Independently digitized and categorized the gallery’s exhibition archives dating back to 1980, as well as the documentation of 4 current gallery shows.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, US, Bachelors, Architecture
Throughout my time at SAIC, I utilized the interdisciplinary platform, taking advantage of classes in ceramics, color theory, and sculpture. My practice throughout my education included the intersection of technology, performance, infrastructure, and a deep respect for local communities. I gained an affinity for equitable and hyper-contextual design. After my education, I continue to remain passionate about the intersection of art and architecture, as exhibited by my choice to attend an interdisciplinary academic institution for my undergraduate degree.
Tannys Langdon Award, Award
Recognition of the excellence of my work in SAIC’s AIADO Department and the promise as a designer.
Eagle Scout, Award
After a 10 year commitment to scouting, I received my Eagle Scout award. I served in leadership positions for over three years and introduced a patient-run library for the waiting room at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
