Pembrooke & Ives, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer and Project Manager

- Led and managed diverse design projects in an AD100 firm, demonstrating proficiency in overseeing all components of a project life-cycle, including budgets/estimates/costs, from pre-design to punch list closeout, with a focus on innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
- Proven ability to curate exquisite and bespoke design elements, leveraging an in-depth understanding of high-end markets, and demonstrating proficiency in crafting custom furniture and lighting solutions.
- Successfully maintained knowledge of industry trends, actively representing the organization at prominent events, and consistently contributing valuable insights on emerging design trends.
- Nurtured junior team members, instilling and upholding the highest standards of quality, and diligently supervising project progress to ensure alignment with company aesthetics and standards.

Notable Projects
- Managed architectural and art installations at Chelsea penthouse in owner-occupied space.
- Created custom millwork designs and managed installations for top residential client.
- Project lead for Park Ave apartment gut renovation, from pre-design to DD/CD.
- Contributed significantly to the Product Design Committee, developing a range of concepts and designs for vendor-partnered collaborations. Multiple designs were selected for final presentations and production.

Abe Jerome Inc., Brooklyn, NY, US, Project Manager

- Developed and managed high-end single-family residential projects in South Brooklyn and Deal, NJ. Typically extensive gut renovations and expansions with architectural, interior, and landscape design responsibilities, from initial client meetings through punch list closeout. Extensive experience in pre-design, SD, DD, CD, and CA.
- Wide-ranging experience with custom millwork design and detailing, custom lighting and furniture, custom stonework and metalwork, and coordinating the entire process from proposal through installation.
- Performed extensive construction administration and on-site coordination for landscape, architectural and interior architecture work and FF&E. Created RFIs and RFPs; managed budgets and project schedule; reviewed and approved proposals, submittals and shop drawings.
- Responsibilities evolved alongside company growth as team expanded from 5 to 10 people, including managing architectural design staff and team development; training in AutoCAD and project coordination. Guided progress of interns, junior, and intermediate designers.
- Skill development in architectural detailing, interior design, and landscape design skills under guidance of principal, as well as through observation and research. Continued developing knowledge of New York trade resources and architectural lighting specifications through curated vendor relationships.
- Key role in improving workflow optimization and resource management. Reviewed client billing, coordinated office renovations, and oversaw system upgrades.

Notable Projects
- Private Residence - Deal, NJ - Over 10,000 sf of interior design responsibilities in addition to site planning and landscape design for 5-acre property. Total project budget: over $30 million, our responsibilities over $5 million (estimated). Interior design responsibilities included: accessory building interior design (spa building, cabana building, and pool house); space programming and planning, plans and elevations, lighting and electrical, details, tile, plumbing and hardware fixture selections, coordinating built-in cabinetry with local millworkers, reviewing/approving shop drawings, mocking up materials for client review. Site planning and landscape design responsibilities included: developing overall site layout, siting accessory buildings, coordinating changes with client and all trades, site lighting design, hardscape and softscape material selection, calculating, reviewing and approving paving order. Custom designed stonework, glasswork and metalwork including front entry and gate design, backyard gates and railings, trellis’, and planters.
- Brooklyn single family homes - Over 10 homes with full renovations and expansions, each with over 5,000 sf of interior space. Typical projects included all landscape design responsibilities. Construction budgets often exceeding $2 million with FF&E budgets often exceeding $500k.
- New Jersey single family homes - Over 15 homes with backyard renovations and expansions - including pool houses, cabanas, gazebos, custom outdoor bars and cooking areas, custom pools, hardscape and softscape design, site planning.

LUFT-Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

- Collaborated with a small team to create design solutions for homes affected by Superstorm Sandy, from initial client meetings and pre-design to construction drawings.
- Led research into new FEMA flood-plain construction regulations and guidelines.
Managed MEP signoff for a unique artist studio conversion in Brooklyn.
- Responsibilities included client-facing, verifying as-built conditions through site-visits, code research, coordination and meetings with mechanical engineer, and revisions for DOB.

Barbara Marks Architect, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

- Produced high-end residential, educational and religious projects, including gut renovations, expansions, and master planning services.
- Produced and managed all construction drawings and DOB sets as well as LPC and Community Board presentations.
- Integral team member for numerous educational projects of varying scope, including 10,000 and 20,000 sf expansions of The Dwight School.
- Extensive skill development in schematic design, design development, presentation and construction drawings under guidance of principal.
- Managed relationships through client-meetings, mentoring junior design staff, coordination with vendors and consultants, and handling site observations and documentation.
- Specified material and paint palettes for over 40 projects varying in scope and program.

Notable Projects
- The Dwight School - 22 W 89th Street, NY, NY - Brownstone Expansion - 20,000 sf. Responsibilities included: Master Planning, programming, schematic design, design development, full construction drawing preparation, multiple submittals to Landmarks Preservation Commission and Building Department, weekly jobsite meetings, client meetings, site documentation, and all furniture, fixture and equipment specifications.

Pratt Institute - Architecture Production Facilities, Brooklyn, NY, US, Woodshop Supervisor

- Supervised shop facilities and activities.
- Taught students to safely use woodshop, metal shop and laser cutter.
- Managed new shop technicians.

Alexander Wolf and Son, New York, NY, US, Laborer

- Laborer at the United Nations Building in Manhattan.
- Responsibilities included reviewing layouts, demolition, and renovation of office spaces using pre-fabricated modular wall system.