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Rebecca Morgan

Rebecca Morgan

Atlanta, GA, US

 

About 

From her education at the Savannah College of Art and Design and the Georgia Institute of Technology, Rebecca has continuously explored architecture's relationship to experiences, hospitality, and the built environment. 

Rebecca has over 14 years of professional architectural experience. Her project scope ranges from high-end residential towers with historical characteristics to duplexes with sustainable considerations. Her passion for architecture has translated into successful models, elevations and plans, presentations, interiors, built space, and client relationships.

Most recently, she is a Director at Brand Bureau, a branding, strategy, & design agency rooted in bringing hospitality to everyday places through the creation of remarkable experiences.  As a Project Director of Interior Architecture & Design, she was hired to help grow the design development side of the studio & help navigate the complexities of bringing concepts to life.   Her critical project responsibilities include not only ensuring the health of the projects, but also the health of the studio through staffing, hiring, standards & proposals.  Her project typologies include Residential Developments, Offices, Hotels, Student Housing, and even Cruise Ships.

Previously, Rebecca worked at Stephen B. Jacobs Group as  Project Architect and Manager.  Her project typologies focused on New Construction Residential Towers for Developers as well as Hotel Renovations.

Employment 

Brand Bureau, A Division of Avroko, New York, NY, US, Director

Project Director
+Executing different project typologies & narratives for restaurant groups, hotel groups, brands & developers
+Establishing meaningful client & consultant relationships through weekly meetings, daily correspondences & project coordination
+Ensuring project health through budget, schedule, & staffing alignment along with any required additional services
+Collaborating with our internal strategy team on unique programming opportunities for various project typologies
+Overseeing internal graphic & interior design collaborations  to ensure a cohesive design narrative 
+Supervising multiple projects & teams simultaneously from concept design through construction administration

Studio Operations
+Maintaining studio longevity & profitability through client relationships, new business proposals & initial meetings
+Supervising studio operations, standards, & role development along with all hiring needs
+Actively participating in studio resourcing, financial, new business, & director meetings
+Resolving client conflicts, employee disputes, & any studio wide concerns when required 

Apr 2018 - current
 

SBJ Group, New York, NY, US, Project Manager & Architect

+Designing & coordinating elevations, interior layouts, & building details through design charrettes, presentations, material selection, & shop drawings
+Directing & producing design & construction documents as part of a project team, including junior staff, interior designers, & principals
+Ensuring conformance to project intent through on-site meetings with clients, engineers, & contractors to both review scope & resolve conflicts
+Collaborating closely with clients, vendors, engineers, consultants, & general contractors to articulate client vision & meet rigorous deadlines

Apr 2013 - Apr 2018
 

Ran Oron Design, New York, NY, US, Project Manger, Designer

*Also employed from July 2009 - May 2010

+supervising project development and building construction through weekly client meetings and
daily site supervision.
+assembling initial construction estimates and proposals, final project budgets, and final design and construction schedules.
+coordinating finishes, material selections, and drawings for multiple Manhattan apartment
renovations.
+collaborating closely with clients, vendors, lighting designers, and subcontractors to articulate client vision and meet rigorous deadlines.
+developing concept, design development, and construction drawings including design details, RCP's, finish and fixture schedules, millwork drawings, and electrical plans.

Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
 

GREENSTREET Inc., New York, NY, US, Marketing, Assistant Project Manager and Site Supervisor

+preparing estimates, final proposals, schedules, budgets, and contract drafts for initial and final
design/build projects.
+collaborating closely with clients, vendors, architects, and subcontractors during project planning
and construction to maintain project budget, schedule, and vision.
+developing and preparing marketing material and social media for the Greestreet brand.

Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
 

Robert A.M. Stern Architects, New York, NY, US, Junior Architect

+designing and drafting critical exterior/interior elevations and plans for residential towers, libraries, clubhouses, retail stores, urban planning, and renovation / expansion projects.
+developing and producing strong concept, schematic, and design development documents and
presentation models.
+supervising interns in the production of study and presentation models for multiple projects.

Oct 2006 - Mar 2009
 

Education 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, MArch, Architecture

Master of Architecture.
+Recipient: Artistic Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List, and Lacoste Study Abroad.

Aug 2004 - Jun 2006
 

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, GA, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
+Recipient: Hope Scholarship, Dean’s List, President’s Undergraduate Research Award, Albert Lee Hawe’s Memorial Scholarship, and Paris Study Abroad.

Aug 1999 - May 2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills