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Create and QA practice exam questions for licensure candidates. These questions help preparecandidates for exams by requiring them to apply knowledge from various perspectives to solveproblems. This helps candidates identify any gaps in knowledge before sitting for the exam.

Answer architectural questions related to Architecture Registration Exam divisions and generalarchitectural knowledge questions from professional on the path to licensure. This on-call positionprovides candidates with access to a trusted architect to answer questions and provide clarity toAEC systems, practices, and/or processes.

Consult with candidates who have recently failed an Architectural Registration Exam. Host aconversation to review their NCARB score reports and background information in order to createa customized study and testing strategy for moving forward in their path to licensure.

Worked with a small committee of architects and industry experts to help analyze specific skillsand areas of knowledge to define industry standards in the field of architecture and design. Wereviewed identified industry standards and skills for relevance and importance, and contributedadditional areas of expertise, tasks, skills and experience that might relate to or inform currentand future standards.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Participate in regular meetings and help create a series or events for women throughout the firm inefforts to encourage and promote women within the firm.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Duties include: reviewing, QA'ing, and updating internal detail library consisting of 2,400 standardconstruction details. Coordination and implementation efforts were undertaken to transition theexisting detail library from AutoCAD to Revit. I also researched and created additional details asrequested by project teams and reviewed existing details for compliance with applicable codes.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Serve as the AXP and ARE expert for CRTKL Seattle. This involves participation in firm-wide meetings to review CRTKL AXP and ARE resources, informing candidates on CRTKL and/or NCARB updates, and guiding new-hires through orientation as it relates to licensure. In addition, I created and hosted an 'ARE Series' for licensure candidates. The series included presentations, testing and study strategies, exam coaching and general knowledge required for the field of architecture. The series… Show more Serve as the AXP and ARE expert for CRTKL Seattle. This involves participation in firm-wide meetings to review CRTKL AXP and ARE resources, informing candidates on CRTKL and/or NCARB updates, and guiding new-hires through orientation as it relates to licensure. In addition, I created and hosted an 'ARE Series' for licensure candidates. The series included presentations, testing and study strategies, exam coaching and general knowledge required for the field of architecture. The series culminated in raffling off a 'free' exam for a candidate (personally funded). Show less

Seattle, Washington

Responsible for managing multiple, retail projects and from design development throughconstruction including: creating construction documents, creating presentation materials, managingtimelines; coordinating consultant drawings and submittals; working with construction managers tomanage client expectations; balancing cost vs design decisions; performing site visits, siteobservation and punch walks; managing coordination meetings; performing standard… Show more Responsible for managing multiple, retail projects and from design development throughconstruction including: creating construction documents, creating presentation materials, managingtimelines; coordinating consultant drawings and submittals; working with construction managers tomanage client expectations; balancing cost vs design decisions; performing site visits, siteobservation and punch walks; managing coordination meetings; performing standard constructionadministration tasks; participating as draftsman and reviewer for internal QA processes; managingand organizing data driven design efforts; serving as code consultant for internal teams; and guidingyounger designers within the firm. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

Awarded to 8 entries globally, the CRTKL microgrants are a research program which funds specificresearch projects for 4-5 months, culminating in a published whitepaper.

Snoqualmie, Wa

Introduce a class of students to the world of skiing! Instructors are responsible for teaching and managing elementary-aged students through on-snow training. The students will learn mountain safety, how to be a courteous and responsible skier, turns, stops and terminology, culminating in a final test of riding a chair lift and skillfully traversing down a green slope.