Caela J. Mckeever, Ra, Leed Ap Email & Phone Number

Tacoma, Wa

INTERIOR DESIGNER - 415 ST. HELEN'S FURNITURE AND ARTWORK PACKAGE [APR 2021-FEB 2023]• Lead interior designer for 9-story multifamily apartment building furniture and artwork package• Point person to client stakeholders and purchasing groupINTERIOR ARCHITECT - NORTHWEST CONGENITAL HEART CARE, Tacoma, WA [JAN-DEC 2021]• Lead interior architect for 5,600 SF pediatric medical clinic tenant improvement• Point person/listening ear for clinic staff during design phases• Responsible for permit documentation and communication with City of Tacoma building department• Responsible for all aspects of construction administration (CA), including project management, client interface, site visits, contractor collaboration, and budget analysis. INTERIOR ARCHITECT - CHELSEA HEIGHTS APARTMENTS CONVERSION [JAN-DEC 2021]• Lead interior architect for conversion of existing 1st-floor commercial space into 20 modern apartment units• Collaborated with the City of Tacoma building department and GC to solve unique technical challenges• Responsible for all aspects of CA, including frequent collaboration with GC to problem-solve field condition challenges.INTERIOR ARCHITECT – MURPHY RESIDENTIAL REMODEL, Edmonds, WA [2017-2018]• Lead interior architect for comprehensive interior/exterior remodel of waterfront home • Point person/sounding board for homeowner during design discussions and throughout the project• Responsible for coordination w/ the local jurisdiction and pre-construction coordination with GC• Responsible for all aspects of CAQA/QC LEAD - FERGUSON ARCHITECTURE [2017 - CURRENT]• Responsible for reviewing DD, permit, and construction documents for each project before team submission to ensure professional, industry, life safety, and studio standards are consistently metMARKETING LEAD - FERGUSON ARCHITECTURE [2015 - CURRENT]• Lead for all aspects of studio marketing, including website, branding, project photography, and award and RFP/RFQ submissions

Greater Seattle Area

CONTENT COORDINATOR/FEATURE WRITER - Northwest Seattle Living Magazine

FREELANCE WRITER - MY HOUZZ SERIES• Interviews homeowners about why their home reflects their personality and ethos• Comprehensively photographs home• Writes thoughtful articles and format photographs to Houzz standards

INTERIOR ARCHITECT - THE NEW SCHOOL AT GENESEE HILL, Seattle, WA [DD + CD]• Lead interior designer for new elementary school, including materials and finishes, lighting, casework, and ceiling design• Responsible for interior design portions of construction documents, including required consultant coordination, as well as two-dimensional renderings for client presentations and finish coordination with contractor.• Held additional project architect responsibilities, including internal and consultant team coordination during construction documentation• Directly communicated with school district client representatives, including interior scheme presentations and coordination meetings with school district staffPROJECT ARCHITECT - WOODINVILLE SCHOOLHOUSE RENOVATION STUDY, Woodinville, WA• Lead project architect for feasibility study for proposed renovation of existing historic brick schoolhouse and adjacent site design • Participated in community outreach design charettes at schoolhouse, soliciting feedback and facilitating discussion of possible uses and designs for schoolhouse in cultural context• Attended Woodinville City Council meeting to present findings and proposed options• Generated two- and three-dimensional graphics for design charettes, council presentations, and final proposed designSelect Additional Projects and Responsibilities:- Barnes Butte Elementary School, Prineville, OR - Junior Interior Designer [DD + CD]- Washington Elementary School, Tacoma, WA - Junior Interior Designer [CA]- City of Tacoma Municipal Building - Project Architect [FEASIBILITY STUDY + SD]- City of Tacoma Work/Live Study - Project Architect [FEASIBILITY STUDY]- 2121 State Street Planning Study - Project Architect [AS-BUILTS + SD]- Participated in multiple project interviews for Lake Washington and Highline School districts, including generating intellectual and graphic content for presentations.- Co-Instigator of the inaugural BLRB Pecha Kucha

Seattle, Washington

PROJECT ARCHITECT - NORDSTROM FULL-LINE + REMODEL PROJECTS:• Collaborated with Nordstrom Store Planning designers and managers during all phases of projects. • Generated working schedules and was responsible for complete coordination of Construction Documents. • Attended site visits and collaborated with General Contractor during construction administration. • Reviewed pricing, payment applications, and change orders. • Managed internal and consultant teams throughout multiple projects. • Frequently provided additional support to under-staffed project teams with detailing and research tasks. Select Nordstrom Projects:- Short Hills Remodel, Short Hills, NJ - [SD, DD, CD + CA] - November 2008- Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA - [SD, DD, CD] - Winter 2009- Washington Square Remodel, Tigard, OR - [SD, DD, CD + CA] - November 2010- Christiana, Christiana, DE - [CA] - April 2011- King of Prussia Remodel, King of Prussia, PA - [SD, DD, CD + CA] - November 2011 NORDSTROM STUDIO VENDOR SHOP COORDINATOR:• Point person for all vendor shop coordination between Callison and Nordstrom. • Responsible for architectural coordination between Callison teams, international vendor consultants, and contractor. • Reviewed vendor drawings for Nordstrom design intent and code compliance.Selected Nordstrom Designer Projects:- Gucci Handbags and Women’s Apparel Shops - Green Hills, Nashville, TN- Chanel Handbags and Women’s Apparel Shops - Fashion Valley, San Diego, CA- Lanvin and Marni Women’s Apparel Shops - Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA- Prada Handbags and Women’s Apparel Shops - Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA

Greater San Diego Area

• Participated in schematic design, space planning, furniture and finish selection, site installations, and construction documents. • Interacted with clients, product representatives, and consultants. • Responsible for materials library.

Fresno, California Area

• Participated in final installations at Kaiser Permanente Hospital.

Fresno, California Area

• Assisted architect during multiple phases of elementary school remodels. • Reviewed submittals and specifications. • Participated in site visits and OAC meetings.

Fresno, California Area

• Interacted with clients, product representatives, and consultants. • Responsible for materials library.

Bachelor Of Architecture, Architecture

Activities and Societies: 2005 CS Forum Chairperson - Construction Specifications Institute, Student Chapter; Design Committee.

Certificate, Nonfiction Writing

Published in online magazine Crosscut in August 2012