Began by participating in a Detroit sidewalk design competition to gain an understanding of the designprocess in a professional setting. As I earned more responsibility , I took on various design assignmentsincluding editing 3d models, mapping site conditions, and preparing design proposals and renderings.Later transitioned to team technical to learn the ins and outs of the technical design process by participating in structural and mechanical consultant meetings. Gained the opportunity to submit a full set of construction documents as the primary drafter with Project Manager Joe Slaius supervising.Gained experience using Revit, Adobe Suite, and Autocad to create, edit, and communicate designproposals and construction documents to consultants and clients while managing different deadlines.

Assisted project managers with planning and record keeping for 5 brownstone conversions: multi-family to luxury single family residences. Utilized time management and budgeting to meet project goals and deadlines while creating door, window, and appliance schedules. Created installation and safety manuals for installation and clients, while collaborating with multiple managers in effort to maximize project efficiency. Learned luxury building standards and techniques through the exploration of various appliances, finishes, trim styles, ventilation techniques, ultimately building a vocabulary to articulate project status, obstacles, and solutions.

A Pontiac based design and build firm servicing the metro Detroit area. I worked for 3 different project managers, each with specific areas of expertise. Focused mainly on building new luxury water front homes, but also dabbled in large scale urban housing complexes. This job taught me construction skills, how to manage multiple constituents (PM, Sub, and designer), and apply building techniques to architectural drawings for class.

Developed strong communication skills working with customers, worked well in teams to make surethings run smoothly, and became comfortable working efficiently in high pressure situations. Learned the essentials of client management through professional customer service and preparation. Navigated chaos as the kitchen expeditor in addition to serving duties during times of need.