Cate Black, Aia, Ncarb, Seed Email & Phone Number

Galveston, Tx

www.cateblackarchitect.comformerly RISE Architecture + Design

Galveston, Tx

□ Established the in-house design department, assisting in the transition from builder to a comprehensive design-build environment□ Work directly with clients regarding design, budget, and timelines □ Coordinate necessary consultants as they pertain to each project□ Develop, produce, and deliver construction documents and specifications □ Prepare documents for permitting, planning commission, and building code reviews□ Manage construction administration and work with building project manager as well as all trades during the build□ Research and update building materials and methodology to continually address best practices for building on the Gulf Coast□ Significant Projects: Completed design of 20+ new/renovation/reconstruction private homes in Galveston Addition/Renovation of 5300SF law office, Houston TX

Galveston, Tx

www.galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com□ Recruited growers and local food makers, organized founders, developed initial market framework□ Strategically located market to provide an inclusive outdoor meeting space that reaches people from a broad swatch of the diverse community, while addressing food availability concerns and access to local food options□ Operated as manager for the first two years of the market’s life, developing a financially sound basis that eventually enabled the hiring of current manager. Initiatives/Responsibilities included: ◦Established the market as a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity ◦Organized weekly farmers market - coordinating vendors, volunteers, etc ◦Developed all marketing materials; handled community interface and public relations ◦Maintained permits/policy/regulations on city, county, state, and federal levels ◦Initiated acceptance of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits - making GOFM the first farmers market to do so in the Houston/Galveston area□ As a board member, initiatives/responsibilities included: ◦Launched “Fresh Bucks” - market matches patrons’ SNAP dollars to make produce more affordable ◦Assisted in organizing 3 fundraisers - acquired donations for silent auction/raffle, created print design ◦Continued to handle all marketing materials and permits, t-shirt designs, etc ◦Worked with numerous organizations to help promote our mission, including: City of Galveston, Texas FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program), UTMB (varioius non-profit student groups) St. Vincent’s Clinic

Galveston, Tx

□ Mitchell Historic Properties:Created as-built drawings of existing conditions as well as new plan layouts for the HutchingsSealy Building (including Riondo’s Ristorante), Belmont Suites, and Shrimp ‘N Stuff Downtown□ Charles Todd Helton Architect:Created as built-drawings and new design documentation for single family homes□ Private Client:Created as-built drawings and new design documentation for the renovation/addition of a1920s cottage

Galveston, Tx

□ Design and documentation of residential and small scale commercial projects, beginning with thevisioning process and following through completion of construction administration.□ Both the primary and secondary point of contact with clients□ Assisted in preparing RFQs & creating marketing documents□ Significant Projects: ◦Galveston Fire Stations 7 & 8 (renovation) ◦G&H Towing Office (renovation) ◦Campeche Cove Vet Clinic (adaptive reuse) ◦Apffel Pavilion (construction administration) ◦Various single-family home designs: including renovations, additions, and new build

Houston, Tx

□ Design and documentation of educational projects in design development andconstruction documents□Assisted in preparing RFQs, both graphic layout and text□Prepared award and magazine feature submissions, both graphics and text□Created animated powerpoint submissions for TASA/TASB awards (with the 2010 submission garnering the highest award, the Caudill Award)□Significant Projects:◦Mark Twain Elementary School – Alvin ISD – new construction◦Agricultural Science Barn – Tomball ISD – new construction◦Ancillary Services Building – Tomball ISD – new construction◦School District Realignment Toolkit - printed educational material

Houston, Texas Area

-Invited by professor to participate in Summer Discovery “By Design”, which provides the opportunity for high school students to be exposed to architecture prior to college, with the mission that no student would be denied based on inability to afford tuition. 50-60% of students receive need-based scholarships each year.-Assisted teaching 75 high school students basic principles of design, composition, and craft-Performed small group critiques following project completions-Drew visual connections between class lessons and the built environment during field trips

Houston, Tx

-Part of the four-person design team of an outdoor theater for a local non-profit, MECA (MulticulturalEducation & Counseling through the Arts) Presented various design schemes to client and incorporated feedback into final design-Designed and drafted construction documents-Performed concrete/wood/steel fabrication and construction

Master Of Architecture, Architecture

Recipient of Outstanding Design Award for Master's Project "The Montrose Farm + Flea Market," a continuously operating farmers market/flea.

Bachelor Of Arts, English, History

Graduated magna cum laude, BA in English & History with concentrations in post-colonial women writers + African history