EDUCATION

DMBA, 2016
Design MBA in Strategic Foresight
California College of the Arts ~ San Francisco, CA

Bachelors of Architecture 2005
Professional 5 year degree with a Minor in Construction Management
University of Houston ~ Houston, TX

Bachelors of Science
BS in Environmental Design
University of Houston ~ Houston, TX

EXPERIENCE

Project/Design Manager, 2017 - Present
Gensler ~ Chicago

  • Maintain client and team relationships, overseeing the delivery of quality projects and client satisfaction, on time and within budget

  • Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across different disciplines, studios and offices

  • Perform as the main point of contact between clients, designers, consultants, fabricator and contractors

  • Assist in the development and management of proposals, budgets and work-plans

  • Manage project staffing/hours and is responsible for studio operations/financial performance and reporting

Project Manager, 2013 - 2017
moss:::~ Chicago

  • Manage project development and documentation from conceptual design through construction for single multi-family residential projects, and commercial projects including restaurants and breweries

  • Handle coordination between clients, designers, consultants and contractors

  • Supervise construction process from initial bid procurement to final construction of design-build projects, including budget and schedule tracking

Adjunct Professor, 2020 - Present
Roosevelt University ~ Chicago

  • Collaborate on curriculum development for Architectural Technology program

  • Develop the syllabus and create lectures, discussions, and assignments for the Technical and Manual

  • Drafting course and the Computer Aided Drafting Course

  • Mentor students on professional development

Adjunct Professor, 2016 - 2019
Robert Morris University ~ Chicago

  • Collaborated on curriculum development for the Architectural Technology program

  • Developed syllabi and created lectures, discussions, and assignments for multiple courses including:

    • Technical and Manual Drafting

    • Computer Aided Drafting

    • Sustainable Construction

    • Design Studio I

  • Mentor students on professional development

Co-Founder / Director, 2009 - 2017
+space ~ Chicago

  • Oversee day to day activities of Positive Space, (+space,) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to making a positive impact in the Chicago area through the arts, education, design and community building

  • Facilitate design charrettes and empower local communities and individuals through participatory design

  • Develop curriculum for teenagers incorporating design thinking in community development

  • Conduct ethnographic and user research, including prototyping to test potential solutions

Architectural Design Consultant, 2011 - 2013
Freelance ~ Chicago

  • Assisted in the creation and implementation of project standards and deliverables for multiple start-ups

  • Managed project development and documentation from conceptual design through construction for single family and multi-family residential projects

  • Handled coordination between clients, designers, consultants and contractors

Architectural Intern Levels I and II, 2007 - 2011
David Schroeder Architect, Ltd ~ Chicago

  • Assisted in interior design selection, specifications, and coordination of lighting, finishes furnishings and equipment

  • Facilitated permitting process for local zoning and building department reviews

  • Created graphic content of promotional materials and presentations

  • Assisted in project development from conceptual design through construction documents for single family residential, commercial, and corporate projects

Architectural Intern Level I, 2005 - 2007
Architectural Solutions, Inc ~ Chicago

  • Assisted in development of construction documents for high-end residential projects

  • Assisted in interior design development of projects

VOLUNTEERISM

Visiting Artist, 2008- Present
Friends of Pritzker ~ Chicago

  • Collaborated with primary school students to create unique artwork for their annual Community Art Project event. The pieces are displayed in retail shops in the neighborhood along with artwork donated by local artist and family supporters, then ultimately sold via auction for school improvements.

Mentor and Visiting Critic, 2012 - 2013
After School Matters ~ Chicago

  • Provided support for various ASM programs including facilitation of lectures, guidance through conducting street intercept interviews for an Urban Design program and assisting students with prototyping ideas and final construction of their designs for an Architecture and Design program.

Co-Director of Outreach and Co-Director of Communications, 2011 - 2014
Architecture for Humanity ~ Chicago

Co-Director of Communications (town crier)

  • Respond to all general information inquiries

  • Maintained chapter presence on chapter site and various social media outlets

  • Kept volunteers current of ongoing projects and new opportunities through the chapter newsletters, mailers and meeting agendas

Co-Director of Outreach (6 degrees of Kevin Bacon)

  • Distributed and reviewed service grant applications, and met with potential partners to discuss project intents and to evaluated alignment of mission and vision values

  • Facilitated project documentation and assisted communications directors in marketing efforts

  • Managed coordination of project documentation through Open Architecture Network / Worldchanging site

  • Represents Architecture For Humanity Chicago at social and networking events