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Partnered company wide studio leaders to deploy, standardize, and refine BIM workflows and standards across projects and the companyLed the development and deployment of advanced parametric design tools and computational workflows, enhancing project efficiency and accuracy.Oversaw the creation and implementation of customized BIM standard templates for Los Angeles, Oakland, and Denver studio projects, enhancing project-specific accuracy and productivityCollaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to create standard and custom Revit families and manage model coordination for various types of housing projects, ensuring accurate design integrationDelivered comprehensive training on BIM best practices, provided ongoing support to Architecture and Interior Design divisions, and established a feedback loop to enhance BIM standards adoptionAssessed and integrated emerging BIM technologies and software, managed the development of BIM standards, and created 3D content to support project execution and team skill developmentFostered dynamic collaboration across projects and firm-wide initiatives, promoting synergistic efforts and improving overall team performance and project outcomes

Lead BIM (3D Model) Manager on projects to execute design development and construction documentation to minimize model errors Organized 10+ design and presentation document sets-Managed deliverables by reviewing and delegating revisions to teamCollaborated with varying sized teams and consultants to design and document workplace, building repositioning, and building accessibility project

Collaborated with studio team to design workplace and amenity interiorsCreated 3 mood boards, palette selections and design conceptsCoordinated 2 design document sets for presentations and permittingSpearheaded technical detailing and modeling to convey project concept to external stakeholders

San Francisco Bay Area

Collaborated with various sized teams and consultants to design and document workplace, building repositioning, building accessibility projectsOrganized design and presentation document sets Managed deliverables by reviewing and delegating revisions to teamLead BIM (3D Model) Manager on projects to execute design development and construction documentation to minimize model errorsMentored 2 Designers in Revit to educate and guide which increased productivity Pioneered rendering standard and concept package to streamline company marketing book and increase client interest

Produced validation packages for presentationsAssessed as build conditions of existing building or floor to examine for any discrepancies between digital plans and on site measurements

San Francisco Bay Area

Pioneered rendering standard and concept package to streamline company marketing book and increase client interest Assisted various design teams with organizing layout of furnitureAssessed as build conditions of existing building or floor to examine for any discrepancies between digital plans and on site measurement

Assisted various design teams with organizing layout of furnitureAssessed as build conditions of existing building or floor to examine for any discrepancies between digital plans and on site measurement

Assisted various design teams with organizing layout of furnitureProduced validation packages for presentationsAssessed as build conditions of existing building or floor to examine for any discrepancies between digital plans and on site measurement

Certificate, Ux/Ui

Mobile Transportation App Design NFT Gallery App Design Conducted research study to understand how to better improve a transportation app.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Interior Design