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San Francisco, California, United States

Develop and facilitate workshops with external stakeholders to inspire design concepts.Prepare space plans based on the client’s program requirements and user research.Develop project design concept and material palette. Design and execute workplace research and experiments to define the highest value for the client’s future investments.Refine design details and coordinate construction documentation.Lead internal teams on the development of high-quality integrated client presentations and reports.Work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams to identify user needs, articulate the story, and develop design recommendations.Employ various tools and methods to educate and train clients on workplace trends and transition planning.Partner with project leaders to develop proposals, marketing material, and articulate scopes of work.Leadership: Firmwide, ESOP Committee (2018-Present); develop internal ESOP communication strategies. San Francisco Office, Workplace Experience (2018-Present); ensure work environment meets staff needs.

San Francisco Bay Area

Design and execute workplace research and experiments to define the highest value for client’s future investments.Work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams to identify user needs, articulate the story, and develop recommendations.Lead internal teams on the development of high-quality integrated client presentations and reports.Develop and facilitate workshops with external stakeholders to obtain project data.Prepare space plan concepts based on client’s program requirements and user research.Develop project design concept and material palette.Employ various tools and methods to educate and train clients on workplace trends and transition planning.Conduct Post Occupancy Evaluations on completed projects to document learning’s and develop programs for continuous improvement. Partner with project leaders to develop proposals, marketing material, and articulate scopes of work.Leadership: Firmwide, Wellness Champion Committee (2016-Present); produce monthly staff engagement activities in health, wellness, and community. Firmwide, ESOP Committee (2018-Present); develop internal ESOP communication strategies. San Francisco Office, Workplace Experience (2018-Present); ensure work environment meets staff needs.

San Francisco Bay Area

Generated project proposals, scope of work and fee calculations.Prepared space plan concepts evaluating client’s program requirements, leasable area, and Return on Investment (ROI) potential.Developed project design concept and material palette. Selected furniture and equipment. Multi-discipline team coordinationLeadership: Firm-wide, Sustainability Champion 2012-2015Firm-wide, Design Excellence Champion 2015-2016

Interior design, including material finishes and space layout.Prepare documentation for client presentationsManage cost estimates on FF&E scope.

San Francisco, California

Execute construction documents: plans, details, and specificationsMulti-discipline team coordinationSupervise projects during construction administration phase.

San Francisco Bay Area

Produced design and construction documentation for commercial remodeling projects.Selected finishes and developed material palettes.

Pleasanton, California

Prepared concept design and construction documents: plans and details, multi-discipline team coordination.Selected finishes and developed material palettes.Researched construction materials and assisted project Architect in developing project specifications.

Denver, Colorado

Prepared zoning and construction documents for Cellular Antenna Stations.

Mba In Design Strategy, Design & Business Administration, Management And Operations

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Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.)

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