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Hartford, Ct, Us

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New York, New York, Us

Accelerated an extensive State Historic Preservation Office report for the restoration and upgrade of the Borough Hall Station (IRT) in Brooklyn, New York, including historical research, documentation of existing conditions, and recommendations. Prepared drawings and existing conditions report for the Friends Meeting House in New York City, advancing a comprehensive feasibility study assessing the restoration and preservation of historic interior spaces.

New York, New York, Us

Produced a feasibility study for the exterior restoration of the Landmarked West Park Presbyterian Church, including the existing conditions report, recommendations, in addition to a historical survey of the site. Conducted code research and spatial studies for the interior adaptive reuse of the Church as a theater. Designed and produced schematic drawings for a barn, consisting of equestrian equipment storage and a residential unit. Produced existing conditions reports for projects including the Queens County Farm extension and the Planting Fields Gate House restoration and renovation.

Developed a Conservation Management Plan for the preservation and rehabilitation of the First Presbyterian Church, designed by Wallace Harrison. Established a database of architectural drawings and building records through cataloging nearly 800 records. Managed project schedule; coordinated consultants including structural engineers, conservation specialists, and drone photographers.

New York, Ny, Us

Implemented LW!’s education curriculum in classrooms throughout the Upper West Side, tailoring projects and lesson plans as needed. Focused on educating kindergarten through fourth graders about architecture and history through a preservation lens.

New York, Ny, Us

Coordinated public programs including walking tours, lectures, book talks, galas, and other special events. Managed membership through processing donations and engaging daily with members. Preservation intern from 2013 to 2015; participated in community meetings at the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Researched and documented buildings in the East Village/Lower East Side and Greenwich Village neighborhoods, including those not protected by landmark designation. Conducted architectural research at local archives, such as the Municipal Archives, and online. Attended and documented public meetings of the Landmarks Preservation Commission and local community boards.

New York, Ny, Us

Assisted with historic preservation and planning projects and researched preservation issues in New York City. Attended and documented meetings of the MAS Preservation Committee. Documented the ongoing analysis of historic resources.

New York, Ny, Us

Assisted with educational programs, social media, and research. Photographed buildings to present to Certificate of Appropriateness Committee. Wrote blog posts and drafted testimony for Landmarks Preservation Commission hearings.

Worked during the 2013 and 2014 Architectural Digest Home Design Shows. Generated posts for social media pages, assisted exhibitors and guests in show office, posted press releases and show information to website: adhomedesignshow.com.

New York, Ny, Us

Produced posts featured on the A/N Blog. Researched and wrote weekly “Shortlist” to report on national architecture competitions. Wrote event highlights and various other sections for print.

Assisted with writing press releases, blasts, newsletters, and product descriptions. Prepared market submissions, created image sheets, and responded to press inquiries. Conducted market research, assisted at trade shows, and updated social media pages.

New York, Ny, Us

Received and organized shipments from domestic and overseas vendors. Processed invoices and shelved books. Catalogued books from extensive vendors.

New York, Ny, Us

Volunteered as a Global Ambassador for NYU Florence. Spoke with prospective/admitted students to provide information on the study abroad program.

Accompanied staff off-site to document historic properties. Assisted with office duties such as bookkeeping.

Master Of Architecture (March), Architecture

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Urban Design And Architecture, Art History, Studio Art

Master Of Science (Ms), Historic Preservation