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Portland, Oregon Area

HBX Studio is an emerging design firm - focused on optimizing the Workplace through architecture, interior design and data driven strategy.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Project Manager and Architect focusing on the growing SERA’s Workplace practice within the Portland region. I provide experienced leadership, technical expertise and jurisdictional savvy to help private developers.
• Leadership of complete design-build delivery $36M, quarter block high-rise – ownership of client relationship, profitability and project team performance.
• Crafted project proposals, schedules and delivery as primary client contact for over 14 repositions, renovations or tenant improvement projects up to $8M in valuation.
• Collaborated on six successful workplace & mixed used pursuits, including the Wells Fargo Center, helping to secure over $1.2M in billings over 12 months.
• Led the exterior detailing, site coordination or seismic compliance for 8+ multifamily or commercial projects - including two triple net zero buildings as technical lead.
• Successfully developed and negotiated 5 design review processes and secured over 20 City of Portland permits.Selected Projects:Multifamily Housing:⇨ Storyline Apartments - Portland, OR | Mortenson Development &.

Portland Oregon

• Architect and Project Manager for Commercial Real Estate and Retail clients, providing professional services for all phases of building projects. Worked closely with organizations large and small providing: site.
• Project Manager and Lead Architect for a $26 million, two-story Safeway Store located in Poulsbo, Washington. Spearheaded a large, dynamic and multi-discipline team, coordinating development from project beginnings.
• Designer and site planner for new 189,000 sf retail development on 19.7 acres in Sherwood, Oregon. Worked within a developer led team to create efficient and inspiring designs, while respecting (and overcoming) budget.
• Autonomously developed and oversaw construction for a new 5,000 sf retail building within an existing development. Independently managed client and contractor relationships.
• Project Architect for multiple and simultaneous fast-paced tenant improvements ranging in type from retail, restaurants, fitness to medical offices.Selected Projects:⇨ Happy Valley Crossroads - Happy Valley, OR |.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Proficiency in multiple LEED rating systems, including New Construction, Commercial Interiors, Retail, Schools and Existing buildings and Operations: Reviewed or prepared documentation for more than 25 projects.
• Assisted in developing a framework and visioning activities for Portland Community College - Sylvania Campus's long term sustainability plan.
• Managed to a 60% profit margin the development of training course and study materials for SMACNA members to conduct ASHRAE Energy Audits. Course materials included writing of an multi-chapter textbook support by.
• Led 5 projects as primary point of contact and subject matter expert; reviewed design and construction deliverables and achieved LEED Certification
• Identified government requirements and incentives (GSA, ODOE, Energy Trust) and ensured project compliance and documentation

• Led sustainability charge resulting in 100% LEED accreditation for local office staff; developed educational framework and materials and shared them at a national level
• Secured a single grant of $55k from ODOE grant to help achieve 30% energy savings better than code for the Scappoose School District
• Project Architect for a $14 million High School auditorium: coordinated a team of twenty professionals; owned code analysis, drawing set, permitting, LEED Certification and the detailing of the exterior envelope
• Designer and Project Manager of two on time and on budget Elementary School projects from conceptualization through construction ($.75 million each)Selected Projects:⇨ Scappoose HS Addition - Scappoose, OR | Scappoose.

• Explained architectural concepts in lectures and study groups
• Wrote technical papers and conducted academic research, analyzing the health benefits of daylighting and views within office spaces.

Masters Of Architecture, Architecture

Architectural Fellowship, Architecture

Traveling Fellowship documenting Chinese vernacular housing

Bachelors Of Art, Economics, Computer Science