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South Bend, Indiana, United States

- Responsible for the full development, certification and sealing of construction documents in the 13 states where Oportun operates.- Responsible for the development of renderings, presentations and construction documents for all phases of design- Prepared detailed cost estimates to establish a budget for various projects- Worked with the real estate team.

Mishawaka, Indiana, United States

- Worked with homeowners and commercial clients to evaluate needs, define scope of work, establish timeframe and draft proposals- Managed the design and creation of drawings for all phases of custom single family homes- Designed Multi-Family projects and create drawings for all phases of design

- Co-led the growth of the construction division revenue from $300,000 per annum to over $3,000,000 in 5 years.- Work with development team to identify new projects, define scope, create cost estimates, time frame and evaluate feasibility- Work with brokers to evaluate spaces for specific tenants, provide conceptual design, cost estimates and timelines to.

Mishawaka, IN

- Project Architect for new construction and renovation work for healthcare, higher education, senior living, office, retail, industrial, religious and residential work- Create drawings and coordinate with consultants on all phases of design- Simultaneously manage multiple projects, track financial performance, develop and maintain schedules- Prepare.

South Bend, Indiana Area

- Oversaw 200 students and 18 faculty in the Drafting and Design Program and Graphic Design Program- Managed the selection, retention, assignment and scheduling of 8 instructors- Responsible for the preparation, instruction and evaluation of 100 level through 400 level courses- Ensured proper delivery and instruction of 36 courses in the School of Drafting.

- Responsible for the preparation, instruction and evaluation of 100 level through 400 level courses- Ensured proper delivery and instruction of 36 courses in the School of Drafting and Design

- Facilitated the design, presentation, development of construction documents and construction administration for projects ranging from $4,000 to $60,000- Responsible for acquiring commissions, meeting with clients and negotiating contracts- Developed comprehensive estimates for clients including material quantity and cost and labor cost

• Developed working drawings for hospitality and mixed-use projects
• Created virtual models and renderings for a hospitality project in Puerto Rico
• Managed door and window schedules for a mixed-use project in San Jose
• Performed interior punch list for four units in a five star resort in Calistoga

• Conducted software and hardware training sessions for 100 students
• Provided individual desktop support for 30 students (MAC and PC)
• Aided in the development and posting of individual student’s websites

• Developed working drawings for residential, mixed-use and hospitality projects
• Managed physical modeling for a five star resort in the Bahamas
• Prepared illustrations and layouts for client presentations
• Created 3D models, hand renderings and drawings for all phases of design

Master Of Architecture, Architecture, Sustainable Design

Activities and Societies: Performed sustainability audit for Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning, Emerging Green.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Architecture