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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Set priorities and manage internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage engagement and knowledge programs that advance and implement AIA’s climate action goals towards achieving a zero carbon, resilient, equitable, and healthy built environment. Including the 2030 Commitment, Design Data Exchange and Architecture & Design Materials Pledge. Lead engagement for members and firms related to educational tools, resources, metrics, and program reporting and content creation for each.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Manage efforts by the AIA to increase support and resources for architecture firms engaged in starting and running research programs. Manage research events, including yearly Intersections Research Conference, a joint effort with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, including speaker management, marketing efforts and program coordination. Support high performance design and resilience efforts at AIA through content development and graphic creation. Manage creation of a new AIA… Show more Manage efforts by the AIA to increase support and resources for architecture firms engaged in starting and running research programs. Manage research events, including yearly Intersections Research Conference, a joint effort with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, including speaker management, marketing efforts and program coordination. Support high performance design and resilience efforts at AIA through content development and graphic creation. Manage creation of a new AIA Research Agenda. Lead external consultant research teams in creating research-related member forums and academic research translation for architects. Increase outreach for AIA Knowledge Community research subgroups, including the Design & Health Research Consortium. Co-lead internal Wellness Committee and 1735 NY Ave remodel WELL certification team. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Lead research efforts for the firm, including the internal microgrant program for employees, writing grant proposals for external research projects such as AIA Upjohn grant and ASID Transform grant. Existing publication and research reviews and creation of presentations on topics as varied as net zero design and healthy building strategies, mass timber construction and urban senior housing trends. Responsible for creating and maintaining new partnerships with engineering, contracting and… Show more Lead research efforts for the firm, including the internal microgrant program for employees, writing grant proposals for external research projects such as AIA Upjohn grant and ASID Transform grant. Existing publication and research reviews and creation of presentations on topics as varied as net zero design and healthy building strategies, mass timber construction and urban senior housing trends. Responsible for creating and maintaining new partnerships with engineering, contracting and educational institutions, especially as they relate to research and new technologies. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Design of marketing collateral for firm's Practice Area and other senior leaders. This includes presentations, brochures, print pieces, email newsletters and web features. Support firmwide research and marketing initiatives such as the Workplace Survey, Incubator campaign and Experiential Design Index. Special assignments for vector and photo illustrations for publications such as Fast Company and GenslerOn blog. Also part of Gensler's Wellbeing Week initiative leadership and community… Show more Design of marketing collateral for firm's Practice Area and other senior leaders. This includes presentations, brochures, print pieces, email newsletters and web features. Support firmwide research and marketing initiatives such as the Workplace Survey, Incubator campaign and Experiential Design Index. Special assignments for vector and photo illustrations for publications such as Fast Company and GenslerOn blog. Also part of Gensler's Wellbeing Week initiative leadership and community involvement groups. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Web and mobile production leadership. Oversight of other designers and production staff. Web and mobile layout and asset design for clients such as Apple, Best Buy and Disney.

Oversaw all mobile production tasks as well as designed assets and visual comps for iphone, droid and blackberry applications. Worked directly with creative and art directors, developers and project managers to ensure design quality and functionality. Responsible for setting production guidelines and overseeing all mobile production work.

Graphic designer for social networking and advertising start-up. Created mock-ups for ads, marketing materials, wireframes and presentations.

Primary graphic designer, designed book about the Biloxi Model Home Program. Designed all graphics for 2009 Open Architecture Challenge. Created environmental graphics for the office remodel and wall decals for donors. Created web graphics for various competitions and chapter networks. Designed fundraising materials and cards.

Managed creative materials for editorial features of the magazine and was primary contact for pre-press house. Coordinated with art team and printer, responsible for preflighting articles, tracking images. Created dummy binders for magazine and coordinated magazine shipments. Created printer imposition forms and magazine page templates.

Designed ads, covers, layouts, logos and coupons for magazines with national distribution.

Managed programming for teachers and 65 children in after-school care. Emphasis on arts education.

Gallery, exhibit and event management. Newsletter, brochure and mailer design. Database management and bookkeeping. Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival artist relations and registration.

Assistant to Executive Director. Newsletter and print design. Membership event management. Contact for Embassies showing artwork. Coordinated art displays at Reagan National Airport. Oversaw volunteers.

Mfa Work, Graphic Design

Bachelor'S, Fine Art/Photography