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Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Positioned as a leader in Cooper Carry’s Mixed-Use Studio, I direct design and planning efforts for high-rise, mixed use, multi-family, and faith based projects in Nashville and other Southeast Markets.Additionally, tasked with expanding Cooper Carry’s presence in the Nashville market, including identifying growth opportunities, increasing our client-base, and forming strategic partnerships.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

A Southern-Based, Emerging Architecture and Design Practice Guided by Creative Passion, Empathy, and the Rigorous Pursuit of Excellence.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Directs AL+W’s creative vision, fosters design/brand excellence, leads studio design/charette efforts on high profile projects, and establishes the firm’s voice and presence within the community.Efforts and achievements as Creative Director have attributed to substantial firm success; with staff growth eclipsing 300%, acquisition of the firm’s largest commissions to-date, and recognition as a leading architectural design and planning voice in the Tallahassee community.Launched “Building Studio +”, an AIA Florida recognized, intern development program, aimed to mentor and facilitate young designers in building a legacy in their community, their profession, and the AL+W office.Lead designer on numerous award-winning projects observed by the AIA Florida, AIA Tallahassee, and the Florida Historic Trust.Versatility. Experienced in many different project types, such as higher education, museums, religious facilities, sports, corporate offices, commercial, retail, multi-family, and outdoor civic spaces. Higher education work experience includes student activities spaces, student unions, innovation and maker space hubs, classrooms design, campus master planning, outdoor activity spaces, testing centers, and sports facilities.Devote my abilities daily in decision-making aspects of the firm’s administration, hiring/staffing, marketing, design, production, and construction administration efforts.Began tenure at AL+W as a project designer in 2003, earned a project management/lead design role in 2005, and began leading design teams in 2007. Named AL+W’s first Creative Director in 2011.

Responsible for project design, coordination, management, and production.

Responsible for project design, graphics, and production.