I am a designer with a concentration on architecture, visualization, technical documentation and photography. My professional experience includes each phase of the design process from concept design through construction administration of renovations and ground-ups; the production of high-quality architectural and interiors visualization, planning and documentation. Recently, I have had the opportunity to collaborate on projects locally and worldwide from the greater Los Angeles area, to Doha, Qatar and to Wengcheng, China.
HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates - Americas, Santa Monica, CA, US, Senior Designer
As a Senior Designer my primary focus has been Construction Administration of projects including site visits and submittal reviews to ensure design intent is maintained.
HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates - Americas, Santa Monica, CA, US, Designer
As a Designer my main focus has been supervising and collaborating in the development and documentation of multiple Hospitality projects.
Mass Architecture and Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Associate
As an Associate my main focus has been project management from schematic design through construction administration. City / County regulatory agency experience (Primarily LADBS).
Mass Architecture and Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Entry Level Designer
As an Entry Level Designer my main focus has been the production of construction drawings for multiple residential and commercial projects.
Jennifer Trapnell Architects, PC, Culver City, CA, US, Entry Level Designer
As an Entry Level Designer, I have been focusing on the integration of new technologies into design practices. I assisted with the preparation and production of construction documents for multiple residential projects.
A+D Museum, Los Angeles, CA, US, Exhibition Installation Volunteer
NEVER BUILT: LOS ANGELES
Co-curated by Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin and exhibition design by Clive Wilkinson Architects.
As an Exhibition Installation Volunteer, I assisted the museum in the preparation of gallery space, installation of artwork (Architectural Drawings and Architectural Models).
For more information, visit:
http://aplusd.org/exhibitions-past/neverbuilt
Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, US, Lead Photographic Technician - Photographic Lighting Studio
I trained and educated new studio technicians about photographic lighting process, how to properly utilize the equipment, and techniques that would further assist the technicians while they students execute their photographic projects.
Unseen: A Photographic Exhibition, WUHO Gallery, Hollywood, CA, US, Exhibition Organizing Committee Co-Chair
Concept and design by Niku Kashef and Zone V Photographic organization.
I supervised the preparation of the gallery for the exhibition, collection of artwork from the artists that showed work in the exhibition, and kept up artist relations concerning exhibition details. I was also in charge of and executed the installation and hanging of all art pieces shown in the exhibition.
For more information, visit:
http://theunseenimage.wordpress.com
Plan C - Little Tokyo Design Week Exhibtion, Media Design Practices, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, US, Project Intern/Design Assistant
Concept and Design by Tim Durfee and Sean Donahue.
As a Project Intern/Design Assistant my responsibilities included AutoCad drawings, model making, design mock-up construction, aiding in the design of module connections and installation construction, and the on-site installation of the exhibit.
For more information, visit:
LTDW: http://www.ltdesignweek.com/container-exhibits/2011/7/8/plan-c.html
Tim Durfee: http://www.timdurfee.com/Public-Survival-Works
Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, US, BArch, School of Architecture
Completed a BArch from Woodbury University; I gained diverse understanding of hands-on practices, 2D and 3D computer design software, with an ability to quickly become proficient with new techniques and software. I developed a strong background and interest in photography and hand drawing with a variety of tools and techniques.
I concluded my undergraduate by investigating the phenomenon of the home as a museum with a thesis dedicated to the collision between public, private, analog, and digital in domestic space.
Rome Center for Architecture and Culture (RCAC), Rome, IT, Architecture Program
Woodbury University Semester Abroad Program
Four month full immersion stay focused on Rome's layered history. Urban excursions and discussions focusing on architecture as a response to cultural context, history and theory.
California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, US, Mechanical Engineering
Dean's List - Woodbury University, Award
Dean's List - CSUS, Award
