• Oversee Architectural drawings and documents including QA/QC and collaboration with the leadership team to continually develop the firm’s architectural standards and processes. • Attend meetings and events with the business development team. • Work with Design and PM staff on generating proposals. • Oversee the CDs sent in for permitting, the permitting process, reviewing and responding to comments as needed throughout the process. • Oversee CA including but not limited to, construction site visits, responding to RFI’s and ASI’s, creating/submitting bulletins and addendums, reviewing submittals and tracking MEP submittal responses.• Stamp and sign drawings as the Architect of Record to submit as needed to various cities in Colorado.• Work with and train staff as needed regarding architectural practices, building materials, construction methods, integration of engineering disciplines and building costs/codes.• Host classes with the team and referral sources as needed. • Work with preferred engineering and consulting firms to maintain and build relationships.• Research methods for automation and increase process efficiencies through new processes and software, including AI driven software.

▪ Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on projects and ensures HNTB systems are used to deliver the design in a standardized manner.▪ Ensures that a technical solution consistent with the program and design is properly developed and produced. Integrates quality control measures during all phases of design.▪ Promotes the implementation and enforcement of BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and project team workflows.▪ Serves as a subject matter expert on architectural projects of small to medium size and assists on larger projects.▪ Works closely with the project designer and manager in planning and implementing all work processes in consideration of budgets and schedules. Work includes preparing work plans, estimating hours to complete tasks, developing project reports, managing consultant team members (including coordination and incorporation of all work products) and reviewing invoices.▪ Participate in communication with the project team, clients, contractors, and consultant teams regarding various technical aspects of the project.▪ Support senior leadership in the preparation, review, and coordination of construction documents prior to issue, including verifying project conforms with client’s scope, budget, and schedule.▪ Collaborate with senior project leadership during the construction administration phase, to attend on-site field visits, conduct field reviews, attend contractor meetings, respond to RFIs, evaluate change orders, review shop drawings, and perform other duties as assigned.▪ Coordinate with PM, clients, public agencies, building code officials, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications, and obtain approvals, negotiations and adjusting scope of services.

-Lead design discussions and development of drawings, modeling and 3D renderings based upon those discussions, ensuring the design intent of the project is incorporated into the detailed documentation.-Guide specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of CSHQA standards.-Develop, check and coordinate technical aspects of the design of a project or multiple projects assuming responsibility for finished plans, specifications and QA/QC.-Communicate and coordinate with other architects, owners, engineering disciplines, vendors, consultants, governmental agencies, etc. throughout the design phase of the building project.-Construction administration including review of submittals/drawings, response to RFI’s, oversight of construction document preparation, and resolution issues.-Manage project specifications, project schedule and budgets.-Participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.-Member of the Ownership Culture Committee to help organize and manage firm culture related initiatives and events-Coordinate the work of less experienced architects and architects-in-training.

- As the signing architect for Colorado projects, I reviewed CDs to ensure compliance with building codes and for general quality control- created construction documents (CDs)- coordinated consultants' work- provided construction administration services- acted as local liaison for projects managed by out of state offices- provided technical solutions to design dilemmas, ensure technical adherence to office and firm-wide standards- Technical Leadership Committee and Technical Advisory Committee member- contributed to local and firm-wide business development

Professional design services firm specializing in commercial and residential architecture, digital graphics, project management, building code interpretation, and owner representation. Future services to include website design, mobile app development, research and education.

I worked part-time for Douglas County while also running my own business (DEEP roots STUDIO).Essential Duties & Responsibilities:-Review of construction, foundation, mechanical and plumbing plans, soils reports and other specifications of commercial buildings both new and existing for compliance with the adopted codes, regulations, and standards of Douglas County.-Compute square footage, minimum fire separation distance and allowable opening percentages, figure project valuations, assess appropriate fees and perform data entry to create, approve and issue a permit.-Indicate when changes, alternative methods of construction or additional information is needed to meet the intent of the code and contact the appropriate parties.-Communicate and collaborate with other divisions, departments, jurisdictions, and metro districts to ensure that all parties involved have been notified and/or approve of the issuance of the building permit while fostering and maintaining professional relations with aforementioned organizations.-Answer questions for professional designers, contractors and the public regarding building codes, permitting processes and general inspection procedures.-Ensure that the process remains timely within the established division's expectations for turnaround and customer service.

Day-to-day project architect for over a dozen projects ranging from 860 SF office remodels to 40,000 SF new, high-end car dealerships where I interacted regularly with clients, consultants and contractors to bring a project from inception to completion. While at AW I also assisted in almost 30 projects in roles varying from existing condition documentation, code analysis, sheet and project setup, 2D and 3D renderings, and redlines to construction administration.

- Documented existing conditions, designed photovoltaic systems, and created permit-ready construction document sets for residential homes using proprietary, modified AutoCAD software- Performed residential energy efficiency audits using proprietary software- Trained 4 new assistants to self-sufficiency- Saved company time and money by working without an assistant when necessary and collecting extra information during scheduling conflicts and deadlines- 1 of 7 auditors, and the first group outside of HQ, trained and promoted from Senior Site Auditor to Field Designer- 1 of 8 auditors out of 150+ auditors company-wide to be designated as a "commercial project auditor"

During my 3½ years at Fentress Architects, I worked on the following projects: Parking Structure “H” (10 months SD to mid-CA), Palazzo Verdi (office complex, 2 months SD to end-DD), Sacramento International Airport (9 months DD to end-DD), and San Jose International Airport Terminal A (end-DD to mid-CA, 20 months)- Helped in the creation of construction documents and presentation materials for all projects at various phases of design- Volunteered to learn and analyze new BIM collision software to assess viability for a project while assisting to create standards for use- Organized and lead the firm’s annual pledge ride for two years by finding sponsors, organizing practice rides, creating thank you cards, and purchasing gifts for sponsors- Lead test strategy sessions for the LEED v2.2 exams through short, small group meetings

Custom residential project, SD phase only- Created a schematic design concept based on client needs- Created presentations for client meetings- Found and interviewed contractors