I have been actively engaged with the architecture design and construction industry since my graduation from the Catholic University of America in 2000. I hold a BS in Architecture from CUA and M.Arch from Pratt Institute, and was honored with excellence in design at both institutions. From 2000-2002, fresh out of undergraduate school, I worked on the award winning joint venture Four Seasons Hotel and Tower in Miami FL (B&A, Handel Associates). Since that start, I have worked throughout the east coast on projects ranging from modest residential additions to commercial high-rises, including competitions and exhibition collaborations with Buro NY and Kol/Mac.
In 2006 I moved to LA, where I began working as a freelance designer and project manager, collaborating on local projects with the aim of continuing my interests in computational design, complex geometry and its construction. Most notably, I worked with PATTERNS realizing the construction of the Prism Gallery façade and renovation on Sunset Blvd. In furthering this focus I was also involved in the academic community teaching visual studies seminars and design studios at SCI-Arc, UCLA, and USC.
I am always seeking fresh avenues to implement design and development and look forward to adding my perspective and management skills to your project team. I am committed to the ideas and importance of efficient and affordable construction and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to be part of sustainable construction. I have been managing design and construction projects for 8 years often acting as the first line of contact for clients and owners alike. With my professional experience including project management and organization as well as my design background, technical/ digital expertise, and familiarity with the building industry I believe I will be a great asset in the mission of your current team.
2.ply studio, Principle
- project solicitation
- establish project design direction
- proposals & invoicing for company & consultants
- project management (schedule, completion and cohesion of work)
- schematic design – construction document production, as-built documentation
- construction administration
- led project team meetings including owners/ clients, consultants, and contractors
- secured planning & zoning, building safety and health department approvals
- project bidding & budget development
- FF&E selection & procurement
Project Types
light commercial tenant fit-outs including food service, residential renovations, single family
Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), design studio / visual studies instructor
Visual Studies Instructor (grad./undergrad.)
focused on the introduction of digital design, representation & fabrication.
Design Studio Instructor (undergrad.)
focused on the elaboration of siting & accessibility using diagrammatic techniques.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), representation and design studio instructor
Representation Instructor classes focused on Introduction of Digital Modeling, development & documentation
Design Studio Instructor for summer introductory design courses (JumpStart)
University of Southern California (USC), design studio instructor
Summer 2007 Design Studio Instructor summer introductory design courses (Explorations in Architecture)
Spring 2010 Design Studio co-instructor M.Arch studio; module system development and installation.
Patterns, Project Designer & Manager
- conducted client meetings
- directed staff & production of schematic design – construction documents (2d&3d)
- detailing
- secured building & safety and health dept. approvals (code compliance)
- project bidding & budget development
- construction administration including punch-list & architectural sign-off,
- schedule development & oversight
- construction administration (weekly meetings & walk through, architectural sign-off)
- document management (permit/ bid/ build sets, RFI log, field directives log, punch-list)
- collaborated on research & development projects and interests
Project Types –
installation design & development, international competition design (commercial and residential), light commercial tenant fit-outs including food service
Iott Architecture & Engineering Inc., Project Manager
- design team lead including building massing and layout conception
- conducted client meetings
- developed presentations for zoning commission review
- managed & produced drawing development (schematic design-construction documents)
- secured planning & zoning, building safety and fire department approvals
- lead construction coordination meetings
- site meetings including punch-lists & architectural sign-off
- document management (permit/bid/build sets, RFI log, field directives log, submittals)
Project Types –
five story multifamily, resort condominiums, tenant fit-outs, single family
Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc., Junior Architect
- schematic design – construction document development
- code compliance including Dade County approvals and building department revisions
- participated in owner / consultant design & coordination meetings
- lead onsite construction meetings, shop drawing & submittal review
- oversight of 65,000 pool deck development & construction
- hotel room mock up CD production,
- managed sub contractor coordination, client review & punch list for mock up
- hotel back of house program coordination & finish selections
Primary project –
Four Seasons Hotel & Tower, 65 stories mixed use (base bldg., office core, pool deck)
