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Santa Monica, California, United States

Social media application, I support the deployment of IT infrastructure, network, AV and security systems in global construction projects. Partner with IT infrastructure engineers, AV engineers and internal stakeholders, Design and Construction and Global Security Operations, in order to complete new office construction, team relocations, special projects and decommissioning. Identify scope, schedule, and budget for office deployment and post occupancy projects, and assist with project tasks and communications throughout the duration of the project; includes resource scheduling, schedule management, progress updates, and stakeholder sign-offs. Attend construction, design, and trade specific coordination meetings, update project team and document risks to project deliverables, schedule and compliance with standards. Provide construction coordination between team and construction trades, architects, and construction managers.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Largest community college district in the country, I worked closely with user groups in planning building criteria identification and FF&E for new campus projects; included programming, drawing review, budget tracking, and scheduling with construction team. Prepared test fit and space planning drawings in ACAD. Built excellent relationships with architects, designers, engineers and other trades to create successful projects while meeting user group criteria, schedule milestones and established budgets.

Santa Monica, California, United States

Registered Interior Designer specializing in commercial and residential work. With over 20 years’ experience in design, and a broad reach into fields in close proximation, I am skilled in all facets of the design process; includes programming through construction administration and project closeout. Services include selection and placement of all interior finishes and development and preparation of finish and materials schedules. Provide space planning and floor plan designs and drawings. Extensive experience in furniture selection and placement in bid or direct-purchase capacity. Project Manager in Building Envelope and Construction Defects Consulting, act as liaison to attorneys and their staff, insurance carriers, and external co-experts. Facilitate interaction and information exchange between project teams and clients. Assist in mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Architecture and interior design firm, as an integral part of the administrative decision-making team, I worked closely with the Principal and leadership team to help chart the future course of ORANGEWALLstudios. Assisted Principal in the management of all financial aspects including budgeting, cash flow management, invoicing, collections, accounts payable, asset management, and taxes. Managed outside operational consultants including attorney, bookkeeper, accountant, banker, IT professionals. Managed recruiting and HR including overall staffing needs, onboarding, employee benefits, company policies, handbook, review and termination. Managed operational staff.

Pacific Northwest Region

Expert witness firm specializing in construction defects and building envelope consulting, acted as liaison to attorneys and their staff, insurance adjusters, and external co-experts. Organized and managed case files for 80-130 rotating case files including legal pleadings and construction documents; includes contracts, change orders, and field notes. Facilitated interaction and information exchange between project teams and clients. Assisted in mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation. Created specialized matrices integrating technical and legal analysis. Scheduled and coordinated site inspection and destructive testing. Prepare and track budgets and letter agreements. Committed to building exceptional relationships with attorneys, paralegals, insurance carriers, and clients through strong communication skills.

Portland, Oregon Area

Expert witness firm specializing in construction defects and building envelope consulting, responsibilities included coordination of 80-100 rotating case files, project initiation through closeout. Provided both project management and executive level support; direct support to principal architect including calendar management, scheduling, email review, and meeting and site visit prep. Reviewed legal case files for contractor’s adherence to contracts, drawings, details, and specifications. Prepared building plans and elevations utilizing AutoCAD, often from images, for use in demonstrative graphics and trial exhibits. Managed subconsultant insurance and contracts.

Greater San Diego Area

Architecture and interior design firm, focus on community college district, responsibilities included developing campus finish and furnishings standard. Worked closely with clients, architects, engineers and construction management team on new construction and renovation projects. Wrote fee proposals, prepared project schedules, reviewed submittals and provided on-site work inspections. Coordinated faculty and construction review meetings. Selection and placement of all interiors finishes, development and rendering of floor and wall features, and preparation of finish and materials schedules. Proficient in execution of construction documents and specifications.

Greater San Diego Area

Steelcase furniture dealership, responsibilities included coordination with sales force, client and manufacturer to develop space plans and offer appropriate furnishings based on client need and budget. Prepared furniture and finish presentations and developed highly-technical specifications for order submittal. Provided project installation oversight.

Greater St. Louis Area

Architectural and lab consulting firm, responsibilities included space planning, field verification and equipment selection for new laboratory facilities including bio-medical and crime lab design.

Greater St. Louis Area

Mid-size leasing and property management firm, responsibilities included space planning, field verification and finish selection for tenant improvement construction and building renovations between 1,000 and 22,000 square feet.

Greater St. Louis Area

Architecture and interior design firm, project work included large-scale collegiate facilities including libraries, science/research, athletic and classroom buildings. Established FFE program needs, budget, furniture selection and placement. Prepared bid documents and specifications, coordinated electrical and data connections, provided bid analysis, submittal review and installation oversight. Selection and placement of all interiors finishes and designed and detailed custom casework.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Fine Arts | Photography

Interior Design

Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) accreditation.