Facilitate learning environments that interrogate architecture’s technical, experiential, social, cultural, political, ethical, and poetic dimensions. Cultivate habits of mind that promote creativity in graduate and undergraduate learners. Support the mission of the College of Design through service and research.ARCH 8255: Investing in North Minneapolis with Dr. Julia Robinson, FAIA. This studio aligns with works in progress in North Minneapolis and partners with Environmental Initiatives to ground the studio in realized benefits for community participants from North Minneapolis. www.investinginnorthmpls.infoARCH 3232: Human Centered Design with Teri Kwant. This course uses DREAMBOX's process and somatic awareness to propose designs that address memory, hope and celebration.

Part time 2009 - 2017Oversee planning and construction under direction of construction manager. Develop and implement programming to support emerging contractors in accessing in capital. Support construction manager.• Construction management team member for total gut and remodel eight residences.for Hennepin County Residential and Real Estate Services - Tax Forfeited Land.• Design and documentation team lead for Pierce Kitchen Renovation.• Design, research and documentation team member for Trelawny Diabetes Management Food Security - Fowl Coop in Wakefield, Jamaica.• Scope of work, design, estimate and construction project management team member for total gut and remodel for Northside Residents Redevelopment Council Headquarters.• Construction project manager for Freedom Square with TENXTEN and 4mula Architects.*ALSA-MN Merit Award for General Design• Estimate and value engineering team member for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Addition.• Prepared documentation for MnDOT DBE Certification, VETBiz and Federal SBA 8(a) Program.

Develop design work integral to our teams in all stages of design, including programming, digital modeling, rendering, physical modeling, design studies, preparation of schematic, design development and construction documents, coordination with multiple design disciplines, consultants, and contractors for healthcare, arts, cultural and education projects.

*Graduate level intern. Full time summers, part time academic year.Produced digital and physical models, drawings and research. Worked independently as well as collaboratively.• Design, research and production team member for FUUDhaus Food Production Module.• Design and research team member for Al Jurf Concept Plan with MVRDV.• Design and physical modeling team member for Altmeyer Social Security Building.• Physical modeling team member for Commutator Foundry and Rosemont Ballpark.• Site analysis team member for Lake Country Schools - Farm School.• Production team member Metro-Transit Police Department.

ARCH 3711: Environmental Design and the Sociocultural ContextUnderstanding of designed environment as cultural medium, product of political process and expression of values. Contributed to curriculum content. Evaluated and provided critical feedback on undergraduate student work. Facilitated discussions. Hosted pin up critiques.• Served as student - faculty liaison for 150 students.

Strategize with leaders to develop and implement programing that increases health-promoting behaviors in youth clients, their families and the staff who serve them.

Coach ceramicists and painters Fire mid and lowfireMix glazes, stains, englobes, clays

Fire wares to cone 10 in oxidation and reductionSupervise and support instructor and student communityCommunicate with city staff at all levels

Teach fundamental and intermediate ceramic technique, history and theoryCoordinate and host private classes and eventsMaintain studioTrim, glaze and fire for production and commission Participate in (and enjoy) monthly raku firings

Cultivate foundational extra-academic habits of mind (grit, empathy, tolerance of ambiguity, flexible thinking, humor, precision, love of learning) in K-12th grade students and adult learnersRecruit, train, evaluate and retain adult and student volunteersContribute to program redesign and promote library programs in MPLS schools

Share passion for dance and music with others with the support of Zumba franchiseHost workouts and twerkouts at North Hennepin Community College

Manage live promotional campaigns in Upper-Midwest markets(Ford, MTV, Maybelline, John Deere, Famous Footwear, British Petroleum)Document and report campaign dataSupport and train brand ambassadors and promotional models

Develop curricula for workshops utilizing clay, paper and found materialsLead service-learning outings for high potential young adults leaders

Deliver instruction in math, language, global studies, art and physical education for grades K-5Implement programming for students with special needs in compliance with state regulation

Teach fundamental arts education for K-6 grade students

Recruit, interview, train and manage K-12 tutorsCoordinate tutoring with school districts to implement supplementary educational servicesRepresent Abacus at provider fairs, PTA meetings

Teach hands-on-cooking, nutrition and budgeting courses in under-resourced communitiesManage program balance sheetOversee logistics for programs, fundraisers and special events

- Conducted research on Afro-Caribbean Religions in Jamaica.- Presented research at conferences and symposiums.- Provided critical analysis of colleagues' scholarly works.

- Supervised living community of 30 residents.- Planned and executed events and weekly meetings.- Collaborated with the Gender and Sexuality Center, Office of Intercultural Life and TRiO/SSS to create campus-wide programming.