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Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois

Greater Chicago Area

845 West Madison, Chicago IL - The John Buck Company/Lendlease DevelopmentResidential development occupying a full city block in the West Loop. Project consists of two 17-story towers with a total of 586 residential units, including 13 townhome units, a 50,000 sf landscaped amenity deck, parking and retail.Landmark West Loop, Chicago IL - Related Midwest300 unit, 30-story residential tower in the West Loop, completed in collaboration with Morris Adjmi Architects.360 West Erie, Chicago IL - Belgravia Group12-story luxury condominium building consisting of 38 expansive 3 bedroom units.

Greater New York City Area

111 West Wacker, Chicago IL• 58-story, 614 ft. residential tower atop a 25-story existing structure remnant from a previously started, unfinished project.Millennium Tower/Burnham Building, Boston MA• Mixed-use project consisting of a new 55-story, 681 ft. residential tower and the adjacent historic Filene’s building.Greenpoint Landing, Brooklyn, NY• 33 Story residential tower featuring serrated windows overlooking the Manhattan skyline.

New York, Ny

-3 Hanover Square - Project ManagerExterior renovation for high-rise residential building in downtown Manhattan. Budget: $500,000.Managed and developed project from initial survey through permitting and construction (in progress).Communicated directly with client, contractors, product representatives, and led consultant coordination.Completed construction documents and specifications package, detailed all construction systems.Coordinated bidding/negotiation and contractor selection process, actively involved in contract administration.-4100 Design District - Technical LeadFacade renovation for 53,000 sq. ft. mixed-use building (retail, office) in Miami, FL.Developed 3D models illustrating various design options for in-house review and client presentation.Designed all details and oversaw technical aspects through the design development phase.

· Led a team of five to complete simultaneous gallery renovation and exhibit installation on time and under budget.· Worked with guest lecturers, faculty, and staff to coordinate, publicize, and present UTSOA main lecture series.· Designed and installed gallery exhibit and lighting configuration for four main gallery shows.

- Conducted workshops and training for laser cutter, CNC router, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Autocad.- Provided technical support on architectural software packages, plotters, networking, and digital fabrication tools.

- Participated in the schematic design phase for the renovation and addition of a 9,100 sq. ft. high-end residential home in Bee Cave, TX. Developed floor plans, elevations, sections, and models for various proposed schemes. - Carried out the design for a fitness facility through the design development and construction document phases. Responsible for visualizing and detailing interiors, selecting finishes and furniture according to the specified budget.- Worked directly with client to design a new residence in Austin, TX, complete with conversion plan from one- to two-family occupancy. Drafted design documents, built models, and consulted local building codes to ensure compliance.

- Worked as part of a team to complete the bid-winning design of a 100,000 sq. ft. classroom facility for Valencia Community College. Assisted with concept development, and built 3D model cited by the jury as key to winning the bid. - Actively involved in the schematic and design development phases of the Yalaha Community Center, a 5,600 sq. ft. education and community-gathering facility in Yalaha, FL. Employed sustainable strategies to ensure energy-efficiency. - Prepared client presentation and contributed to the conceptual design of a new nine-story office tower above a proposed firestation in downtown Orlando, in collaboration with Pezzuti Development and the City of Orlando.

- Participated in the design development and construction document phases of the Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort, a 70-acre hospitality development adjacent to Disney’s Epcot Park. Directly involved in completing construction document sets, coordinating design changes with engineers and contractor, and updating client as necessary. - Assisted the International Team in completing the masterplan for a large-scale, mixed-use development project in Chengdu, China. Responsible for laying out buildings to ensure sufficient natural light throughout the day.- Developed conceptual designs and drafted construction document sets for several other projects, including a 47-unit condominium building, a 281-unit resort residence, as well as a convention center expansion. - Completed Revit training and conducted research of BIM software, leading to the adoption of Revit in the office.

Master, Architecture

Bachelor Of Design, Architecture

Minor in Landscape Architecture Highest Honors