I am a professionally trained architect, educator, and artist with versatile experience from leading small to large-scale design projects, content creation, social media management, and event planning.
I’m a strong leader with advanced communication skills and have a passion for guidance and education. My hard skills are advanced in 2D and 3D design softwares from CAD, Revit, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Suite.
Follow me through a series of projects of various scales.
Joe The Architect, Somerville, MA, Employee relations coordinator
Developed and ran the first human-centered employee relations role at JtA to focus on employee retention, well being, feedback, and growth.
Managed employee escalation process and procedures by creating open dialogue with employees and leadership, facilitating difficult conversations, and training on clear and caring communication with employees.
Analyze feedback and develop action items and company-wide strategies to boost morale and satisfaction.
Maintained 100% attrition each quarter in place and developed additional capacity planning and resume review for future employees.
Achieved high employee satisfaction through monthly meetings, proactive engagement initiatives, feedback mechanisms, and implementation of support programs.
Developed and facilitated monthly trainings on conflict management and communication practices in the office.
Managed an in-office publication highlighting employee spotlights, skill sets, key projects, and company information to foster creativity, stimulate conversations, and enhance employee engagement.
Joe The Architect, Somerville, MA, Project Manager
Responsible for ensuring client satisfaction on advanced projects as well as managing team members in project tasks.
Strong leader with advanced communication and design skills. In charge of mentoring junior staff and fostering professional growth.
Supports business development in project interviews and proposal reviews.
Deep understanding on international, state, and city ordinances and codes.
Advanced management skills and adept at navigating complex challenges with multiple stakeholders through all phases of a project.
Experienced in small-large scale projects from 1-30+ subcontractors. .
Advanced design, drafting, and methodology development.
Royer Architects, Cambridge, MA, Architectural Designer and office assistant
Residential firm specializing in custom architecture and interior design.
Held a multifaceted role supporting design, project management, website development, and daily office operations.
Strong management skills by overseeing employee role development and growth, creating employee training programs, and managing client data entry and communications.
Advanced design and software skills, capable of transcribing written notes, drawings, and designs into comprehensive construction documents and affidavits, as well as coordinating project details.
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, MArch, Masters of Architecture
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, BArch, Bachelors of Science in Architecture
ACSA identity in design Publication 2023, Other
Entering Through the Closet, Author
Entering Through the Closet is a design manifesto exploring the future of trans-embodiment that extends beyond the body of the trans-gendered or the discourse of gender and gender non-conformists, and into that of architecture.
This work bridges the gap between the STEM field and identity politics.
ACSA 111th Publication: IN COMMONS
UTOPIA VS. the city cultural publication 2018, Other
Breaking the Third Wall, Co-Author and Presentor
Breaking the Third Wall unpacks gender and the built environment. It aims to introduce a new method of self-reflection by taking the audience into the process of deconstructing their built environment through their own unique lenses.
This work emphasizes the connection between identity and work, how who we are has everything to do with what we produce.
Utopia vs. The City is a P+ARG biennial conference hosted at the University of Michigan.
