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New York, New York, United States

Coordinate and oversee renovation projects, including feasibility analysis, managing design consultants, RFP development, cost review, and Construction Document evaluation for NYCHA PACT projectsDevelop and manage housing programs, ensuring compliance with agency rules and implementing new procedures.Provide technical guidance and resolve complex issues in specialized housing areas.Support the development and execution of a design excellence program for NYCHA PACT and REDD projects.Assist in due diligence for new project sites, researching capital needs, building systems, and environmental factors.Help implement energy and sustainability measures, ensuring compliance with NYC Building Code and Local Laws.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Worked alongside city agencies, including NYCHA and NYC DOT, and communities to assessproject needs through extensive neighborhood research, site visits and engagement workshops.Drafted architectural drawings to document existing conditions of project sites and proposedinterventions, for 600,000 SF of public housing developments and 100,000 SF of museum space.Designed placemaking strategies, streetscape design and public space interventions to redevelopstreets, infrastructure, and housing for select U.S. cities.Developed strong graphic identities for project drawings, diagrams, and reports.Produced visionary reports documenting received input, challenges and opportunities, andimprovement recommendations prioritizing public space and quality of life improvements.Coordinated with project managers on up to 7 projects per week to outline task priorities andproject goals to facilitate weekly production and meet rigorous deadlines.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Maintain meeting minutesCorrespond and coordinate with committee chairsDesign and manage organization website

New York City Metropolitan Area

Represented the interests of NOMAS membersProvide value to student members through programming and opportunitiesServe as the primary point of contact for student-related issues and advocate for positive changes that directly affect architecture students, specifically BIPOC students.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Developed a proposal for a place-based solution to a real, built environment problem in my community.Practiced community-centered planning, including how to research the community’s history, analyze different data sources, understand the stakeholder landscape, and build support for my proposal.Led a team of interdisciplinary designers and researchers and coordinated presentation roles and schedulesConducted field research and surveys of the affected community

New York City Metropolitan Area

Devised the project brief and programming for "Building With No Walls"Instructed and delegated design roles to team members.Coordinated project reviews with executives and designers.

New York, United States

Researched national statistics on the demographics of various social issues including education and criminality Created dynamic graphic charts, graphs, and visuals to demonstrate systemic inequalities within the United States.

Greater New York City Area

Drafted CD and DD drawings for projects ranging from manufacturing to mixed-used residentialWorked with the project architect to prepare specification documents and maintain project filesConducted site visits alongside the project architect to document construction progress for developing projects

Greater New York City Area

Drafted plans, sections and elevations for affordable housing projectsWorked on digital models of the projects in RhinocerosCreated physical models of the projects

Madrid, Spain

Assisted with general tasks of drafting and brainstormingCreated design presentations for clients and current projects

Greater New York City Area

Assisted the professor with teaching first-year architecture students the fundamentals of drawing, modeling and presentingReinforced lessons presented by the professor by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups

Lindenhurst, Ny

Assisted in forming grant applications to fund downtown developments of Town of Babylon hamlets, oversaw Approved site plans for zoning districtsInteracted with constituents regarding their concerns about development sites.