Gensler, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer
• Designing leasable office workspaces and building tenant improvements for Landlord Services Studio
• Field survey new job sites in detail for the most effective space plan and determine building code
compliance
• Participate in all stages of the architectural process, from immersion and research, developing concepts, space planning, producing and editing construction documents, and construction administration, all while nurturing client relationships
• Connect with vendors to appropriately specify materials, furniture, and produce creative finish palettes
Commune Design Office, Los Angeles, Design Assistant
• Assist in designing Commune products specializing in home accessories, such as, light fixtures, indoor and outdoor furniture, fabric, tiles, etc.
• Conduct detailed research for inspiration and product guidelines
• Draft and modify CAD drawings for various products
• Prepare client presentations
• Meet with clients and fabricators to maintain quality
• Assist in art direction during photoshoots
• Visits to the Pacific Design Center for materials
LA Architects, Los Angeles, CA, Design Assistant
• Assist in space planning development.
• Draft and modify and submit floor plans for city approval.
• Spec, present, and design concepts to clients.
• Visit job sites to oversee project progress.
• Manage and expand the resource library.
• Design marketing and business development collateral.
• Encouraged transparency between teams with written and verbal communication.
Pom Pom Interiors, Beverly Hills, CA, US, General Manager
• Designed creative displays with non-traditional materials.
• Created compelling content for the company blog.
• Supervised product inventory.
• Increased sales through product knowledge and excellent customer service.
• In charge of financial transactions and balancing register.
Library of Congress, Washington, DC, US, Research Assistant
• Collaborated with researchers to manage production of special exhibits.
• Raised awareness, support, and funding for exhibits.
• Debriefed and prepared Division Specialists for conferences.
• Researched congressional staff to garner support for Teen literacy.
• Reported on Capitol Hill discussions regarding the National Endowment for Humanities.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, Masters, Interior Architecture
UCLA Extension Arc-ID Program, Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Interior Design