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United States

Project Manager in the High-Performance Building Consulting Studio

Greater New York City Area

Englewood Cliffs, Nj

Project types: Food-service/hospitality, academic, retail, and corporate workplaceIntegral in all phases of a project. Taken multiple medium-to-large scale projects from sketch to ribbon cutting. Responsive programming and schematic design with direct client interaction. Development and oversight of construction document preparation, exterior/interior detailing, and coordination with food-service, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and civil engineer consultants. Selection of exterior materials. Responsible for document set coordination. In charge of construction administration, handling shop drawing review, RFI response and on-site punchlists. LEED Project Administrator, managing contributors and documentation from checklist to certification.

West Long Branch, Nj

Worked directly with principal on completion of construction documents and preliminary designs. Other duties included proposal writing, meeting with clients, and updating marketing material.

In charge of a week long celebration and educational event for the entire VT campus, entailing months of rigorous planning and organization. We worked to educate the student body about why they should care about the environment and live more sustainably. The week was packed with film-screenings, interactive events, tree-plantings, guest speakers and much more. Some of my responsibilities included holding multiple meetings a week with my crucial leaders, coordinating with multiple organizations in the university and town, balancing and scheduling the events of each day, managing volunteers, marketing the week and gaining publicity.

Brick, Nj

Personally responsible for a residence addition, from site survey, existing drawings, to completion of construction documents. Worked closely with partners on analysis and documentation for multiple other projects in all phases of design.

Wall, Nj

Designed and created the company’s website, marketing materials, and proposals. Gained database skills, conducted office duties and made calls for engineering firm.

Chicago, Il

Student in 10/5 Chicago Design Studio. 10 weeks of a rigorous academic focus, including giving weekly presentations to partners at SOM, Cannon, G.R.E.C., Von Weise Associates and other firms and 5 weeks of a professional internship with Cannon Design focusing on sustainability and embodied energy.

Europe

Daily architectural study through analyzing, photographing, and sketching the architecture of Europe while experiencing the relationship of culture to the physical environment.

Worked to further raise the standards of residential childcare in Sri Lanka. Gained valuable knowledge of the operation of a non-profit office.

Taught daily lessons in English vocabulary, grammar, and computer skills to girls ranging in age from 5-21. Conceived lesson plans and games to maximize learning.

Conducted research, organized site visits for contractors, and fulfilled daily office needs.

Responsibilities included shadowing licensed architect, participating in client and contractor relations, and working on the company’s website.

Gained database skills, conducted basic office duties and made calls for engineering firm.

Bachelors Of Architecture, Architecture, Minor: Environmental Policy And Planning

Activities and Societies: Environmental Coalition: Earth Week Coordinator, Secretary & Marketing Chair

Enrolled In All Honors Classes. Concentration In Math, Science And Technology.

Activities and Societies: Drama, Yearbook, National Honor Society, Key Club