NEILSEN STUDIOS, Santa Cruz, CA, US, Job Captain

•Provided mentorship to junior staff, overseeing quality control
and progress tracking.
• Led multiple projects in various design phases, including both
new builds and residential renovations.
• Collaborated with interior design teams to select and specify
finishing materials, fixtures, equipment, and hardware.

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF PROJECT SERVICES (UNOPS), Addis Ababa, ET, SENIOR ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT

• Conducted inspections of project developments, ensuring
compliance with agreements, contractual documentation,
technical specifications, and UNOPS procedures.
• Reviewed architectural and engineering drawings for standards,
codes, and UNOPS manuals.
• Acted as the key point of contact for smaller projects, overseeing
progress updates and communication with contractors.

AWBREY COOK ROGERS McGILL ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS, San Diego, CA, US, Project Coordinator

• Contributed to tenant improvements for a multiplex mall/theatre
by implementing design changes based on tenant requests.
• Maintained regular communication with contractors regarding
design modifications and on-site implementations.
• Supported Project Architects in preparing bid documents.
• Collaborated closely with fire life safety consultants to ensure
compliance with code regulations.

BIGAR BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS PLC., Addis Ababa, ET, Project Coordinator

• Led coordination efforts for a furnished diplomatic
apartment project in collaboration with a US-based
architectural firm.
• Selected finishing materials and fixtures for all apartment
units and communal amenities.
• Effectively coordinated with the engineering team and
contractors to ensure project success.

AWBREY COOK ROGERS McGILL ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS, San Diego, CA, US, Project Coordinator

• Collaborated closely with architects on space planning for
hotel guestrooms and supported the interior design team.
• Managed responses to plan check comments, including
revised drawings, written responses, and permit resubmittal
forms.
• Handled RFIs and submittals from contractors while
coordinating with consultants as needed.
• Prepared instruction bulletins for owner-initiated changes.
• Assisted the interior design team in material selection for
hotel bars and lobby lounges.

AWBREY COOK ROGERS McGILL ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS, San Diego, CA, US, CAD Drafter

• Worked across different design phases, from schematic
design to construction document, on various projects,
including retail and hospitality.
• Prepared presentation drawings, including finishing material
and color boards.