Executive Summary
Dynamic and results-driven architectural project manager with over a decade of experience leading high-profile residential and civic design initiatives. Armed with a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University, I bring a seasoned, strategic approach to project management, seamlessly blending proven leadership with a continuous drive to learn and adapt in an evolving industry.
Specializing in orchestrating efficient collaboration among multidisciplinary teams—including general contractors, interior designers, engineers, and regulatory agencies—I ensure projects remain aligned, dynamic, and on schedule. From conceptual design through construction administration, I excel at navigating complex project lifecycles while maintaining a laser focus on details such as construction documents, permitting, and quality control.
As a professional grounded in experience yet energized by growth, I thrive on embracing new challenges and emerging technologies to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. My leadership roles, including serving as Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission in Paterson, reflect a dedication to balancing community-focused design, preservation standards, and forward-thinking strategies.
Leveraging expertise in 3D modeling, drafting software, and clear communication, I drive teams to produce actionable insights, streamline workflows, and exceed stakeholder expectations. I am driven to create spaces that inspire, improve functionality, and enhance quality of life, all while maintaining the curiosity, energy, and adaptability to stay at the forefront of the architectural industry.
Columbia University, New York, NY, US, Masters, MSAUD
The Urban Design Program is a three-semester degree in the multidisciplinary study of cities, regions, infrastructures, and ecosystems. The program focuses on the city as an agent of resilient change and on the role of design in redefining the twenty-first century urban landscape, advancing new paradigms of research, practice, and pedagogy to meet the challenges of climate change, rapid urbanization, and social inequality. Students and faculty in the MSAUD program work to integrate and underscore the essential links between public space, social justice, and ecological systems. The program asks the venerable and necessarily shifting question: what is “the good city?”— reframing the city not as a fixed, delimited territory but as a gradient of varied landscapes supported by uneven networks of food, energy, resources, culture, transportation, and capital.
The MSAUD program is open to both pre- and post-professional students, and encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds who are focused on the questions and possibilities of the changing field of urban design. All applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time they start the MSAUD program. Please note that the MSAUD is not a professional architecture degree and does not in itself qualify for licensure.
The MSAUD program is a designated STEM program eligible under the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code 04.0902: Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. Learn more about STEM designation.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, BArch, Architecture
NJIT Bachelors of Architecture Program Objectives:
As an Architecture school within a research university, we are a platform for innovation. Our emphasis on research faculty offers students the opportunity to collaborate in growing areas from nanotechnology to augmented and virtual reality, and to explore the frontiers of robotics and digital fabrication. Our program objectives are grounded in professional accreditation requirements.
Learning Outcomes:
Build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on the study and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural and environmental contexts.
Use a diverse range of skills to think about and convey architectural ideas, including drawing, modeling, writing, investigating and speaking.
Comprehend the technical aspects of design, systems and materials and be able to apply that comprehension to architectural solutions considering their impact on the environment.
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize a wide range of variables into an integrated design solution.
Understand business principles for the practice of Architecture, including management, advocacy, and the need to act legally, ethically and critically for the good of the client, society and the public.
In 2015, I was honored to be part of the Paterson Historic Preservation Commission, which received a prestigious historic preservation award from the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office and the state’s Historic Sites Council. This recognition highlighted the commission's significant contributions to preserving Paterson’s rich history, including projects such as the rehabilitation of the historic City Hall building, the Horse Barn in Eastside Park, and the establishment of the Downtown Commercial Historic District design guidelines. The award also celebrated the commission’s efforts to promote the city’s historic treasures through educational tours. This recognition underscores the commission’s ongoing dedication to safeguarding Paterson’s architectural heritage and fostering public awareness of its historical significance.
Harvard University | AOCC Conference Presenter | 2015, Other
In 2015, I was selected as a presenter at the Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where I had the honor of presenting an anti-violence installation. The AOCC is a transformative event created by a dedicated group of students of color at HGSE to raise awareness about educational issues impacting communities of color. Each year, the conference brings together educators, scholars, and change makers to discuss race, class, and education, celebrating work that partners with or is led by people of color. My installation, featured at the theme "The Other Narrative: Celebrating Untold Stories," aimed to provoke dialogue and inspire action against violence through art, contributing to the conference's legacy of effecting lasting change.
NextCity Vanguard Fellow, Vanguard 5, Chattanooga, TN, Other
In 2014, I had the honor of being part of Next City’s Vanguard conference, an experiential gathering of rising urban leaders dedicated to improving cities across various sectors, including urban planning, community development, entrepreneurship, government, transportation, sustainability, design, art, and media. The Vanguard conference brings together innovative thinkers and practitioners from around the world to exchange ideas and collaborate on solutions for urban challenges. My participation in this prestigious event provided a unique opportunity to engage with global leaders and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on shaping the future of cities.
AIA ALNNJ Scholarship: Architects League Scholastic Achievement Award, Scholarship
The Clarence Tabor Memorial Scholarship Award, Albert O. Halse Memorial Award, and Architects League Scholastic Achievement Award are prestigious honors recognizing undergraduate and graduate students for their excellence in architectural design. The Clarence Tabor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students entering their fifth year or those in graduate programs, based on scholastic achievement, professional attitude, potential success as an architect, and financial need. The Albert O. Halse Memorial Award is given for outstanding work in architectural delineation or model-making. These awards, which can total up to $6,000, are granted at the discretion of the committee to students from accredited architecture schools located within the ALNNJ geographic region (Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Sussex counties). These scholarships aim to support and encourage the next generation of talented architects.
Columbia University | Urban Design Teaching Assistant, Other
From Fall 2008 to Spring 2009, I had the opportunity to serve as a Teaching Assistant in a highly selective program at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP). This prestigious assistantship was awarded to a limited number of students based on merit, and I was chosen for my experience and qualifications in the subject matter. As a Teaching Assistant, I worked closely with faculty and students, providing support in course material, facilitating discussions, and assisting with research projects. This role allowed me to further develop my academic and professional skills while contributing to the dynamic, high-caliber learning environment at GSAPP.
