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Charleston, Sc, Us

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Exclusively focused on structural engineering for historic preservation and on the long-term conservation and maintenance of historic structures. Advise on, design, and specify structural repairs for a variety of historic materials. Services include evaluating and recommending solutions to structural issues, restoration, structural strengthening, and seismic upgrades. Able to produce contract documents (drawings, specifications and contracts) for construction, assist owners with bidding or… Show more Exclusively focused on structural engineering for historic preservation and on the long-term conservation and maintenance of historic structures. Advise on, design, and specify structural repairs for a variety of historic materials. Services include evaluating and recommending solutions to structural issues, restoration, structural strengthening, and seismic upgrades. Able to produce contract documents (drawings, specifications and contracts) for construction, assist owners with bidding or negotiation and administer construction contracts to completion.Portfolio includes 17th through early 20th centuries ruins, churches, lighthouses, fortifications, courthouses, institutional buildings, commercial buildings, and residential buildings, as well as structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks. Construction technology and materials include wood framing, brick and stone masonry, cast and wrought iron, tabby, coquina, early concrete, and hollow clay tile/terra cotta. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Adjunct part-time faculty for Clemson University's Master of Science in Historic Preservation program. Teaching an advanced lecture course, "Building Technology and Pathology," that focuses on the physical properties of modern building materials, mechanisms of failure, and alternatives for conservation interventions. The goal of this course is to equip graduate students to recognize and analyze common building systems and construction materials of post-industrial-revolution structures… Show more Adjunct part-time faculty for Clemson University's Master of Science in Historic Preservation program. Teaching an advanced lecture course, "Building Technology and Pathology," that focuses on the physical properties of modern building materials, mechanisms of failure, and alternatives for conservation interventions. The goal of this course is to equip graduate students to recognize and analyze common building systems and construction materials of post-industrial-revolution structures, detail the construction sequence of building systems and their components, identify systemic mechanisms of decay and their resulting symptoms and diagnose conditions requiring material conservation attention. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Teaching assistant for the graduate-level preservation classes: Identification, Documentation and Conservation, and Preservation Studio. Responsible for teaching onsite measurement techniques for HABS-style documentation, as well as AutoCAD instruction. Additional responsibilities include desk and project pinups critiques. Semester deliverables included: the structural and conditional documentation of 4 Charleston Cottages – previously freemen’s cottages; and the Biggin Church Ruins in… Show more Teaching assistant for the graduate-level preservation classes: Identification, Documentation and Conservation, and Preservation Studio. Responsible for teaching onsite measurement techniques for HABS-style documentation, as well as AutoCAD instruction. Additional responsibilities include desk and project pinups critiques. Semester deliverables included: the structural and conditional documentation of 4 Charleston Cottages – previously freemen’s cottages; and the Biggin Church Ruins in Monk’s Corner, South Carolina. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Collaborative research into the cultural changes of Lowcountry rice plantations in the Georgetown County area of South Carolina. Research included mapping changes of plantation plats from establishment to current day with the creation of map overlays, as well as deed research specifically concentrating on Northern influence following the Civil War. Ongoing objective is to create a GIS compatible and interactive exploration tool for the greater Charleston plantations.

Atlanta, Ga

Lead Project Manager for the design and construction of Glazer’s new corporate headquarters and showroom. In addition to this position, managed additional projects of various stages. Responsibilities included daily correspondence with subcontractors and inspectors, permitting submittals and the development of construction progress reports. Generated quotes, as well as bids and allowances for new job leads. Strengthened communication with external designers, as well as with both local and… Show more Lead Project Manager for the design and construction of Glazer’s new corporate headquarters and showroom. In addition to this position, managed additional projects of various stages. Responsibilities included daily correspondence with subcontractors and inspectors, permitting submittals and the development of construction progress reports. Generated quotes, as well as bids and allowances for new job leads. Strengthened communication with external designers, as well as with both local and national vendors. Show less

Master Of Science (M.S.), Historic Preservation

Clemson University and College of Charleston Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Interior Design, C.I.D.A. Accredited Program

Graduated Magna Cum Laude