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Everett, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Project Manager representing marketing team for new Microsoft construction projects

Seattle, Washington, United States

Working with such clients as Facebook and Thank You NY.

Seattle, Washington

Production & Project Coordinator (2019 to Feb 2020): Managed fabrication for custom furniture company until it went into receivership, and integrally contributed to logistics and sales.- Stepped up into Interim GM and Shop Foreman role for 3 week period during which administrative and production teams were called to China to install product months ahead of schedule.- Leadership duties encompassed addressing concerns from fabrication team, vendors, and clients.- Also served as… Show more Production & Project Coordinator (2019 to Feb 2020): Managed fabrication for custom furniture company until it went into receivership, and integrally contributed to logistics and sales.- Stepped up into Interim GM and Shop Foreman role for 3 week period during which administrative and production teams were called to China to install product months ahead of schedule.- Leadership duties encompassed addressing concerns from fabrication team, vendors, and clients.- Also served as lead project manager coordinating design, deadlines, and logistics with sales team.- Completed and shipped all projects on schedule. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Interim Design Production Manager (2018 to 2019): Directed 4-8-member design team; liaised between designers, fabricators, and senior management; delegated project tasks; and conducted project financial administration.- Remedied jeopardized project when remote project manager requested schematics 24 hours before deadline for client review. - When schematics did not align with requirements, outlined specific points for design team to revise, and delivered new schematics to project… Show more Interim Design Production Manager (2018 to 2019): Directed 4-8-member design team; liaised between designers, fabricators, and senior management; delegated project tasks; and conducted project financial administration.- Remedied jeopardized project when remote project manager requested schematics 24 hours before deadline for client review. - When schematics did not align with requirements, outlined specific points for design team to revise, and delivered new schematics to project manager’s satisfaction.- Outlined 9,500+ scenic elements vendors used on Kind Heaven, Las Vegas, NV, a groundbreaking entertainment venue combining music and experiential design. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Project Manager (2017 to 2018): Liaised with clients; directed technical designers, drafters, fabricators, and installers; and monitored project budgets. Assumed control mid-flight over project to fabricate and install custom trophy cases for a university, smoothing conflict with vendor by expediting documentation required for vendor to proceed.

Seattle, Washington

Project Manager (2016 to 2017): Directed high-end residential construction projects.

Bellevue, Wa

Project Manager (2013 to 2016): Principally directed complex architectural projects, which encompassed providing sketches to clients; demonstrating design concepts; liaising between clients, architects, and contractors; and managing trades. Directed project scheduling and upheld quality control. - Completed drawing set for Fulton Transit Center Elevator Enclosures, New York, NY, and oversaw fabrication and construction. Delivered project with zero items on client punch list.-… Show more Project Manager (2013 to 2016): Principally directed complex architectural projects, which encompassed providing sketches to clients; demonstrating design concepts; liaising between clients, architects, and contractors; and managing trades. Directed project scheduling and upheld quality control. - Completed drawing set for Fulton Transit Center Elevator Enclosures, New York, NY, and oversaw fabrication and construction. Delivered project with zero items on client punch list.- Created fabrication drawings for custom skylights and entry doors for new World Trade Center Transportation Hub at ground zero, New York, NY, adjacent to Freedom Tower. - Achieved all project milestones while addressing near-constant architectural and deadline changes.- Rescued project and successfully retained high-profile client, when fabricator experienced difficulties producing parts for 2 custom vestibules in FBI facility in Florida. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Graphic Designer (2010 to 2013): Created graphics, promotions, signage, and illustrations for small and mid-sized businesses, including newspaper advertising for cycling shop and promotional materials for carpet retailer. Additionally, conducted freelance monument and sign design for a signage retailer.

Portland, Oregon Area

Environmental Design Project Manager (2006 to 2010): Designed and produced environmental graphics and wayfinding projects, which involved coordinating trades, architects, and clients, and ensuring projects complied with ADA requirements. Demonstrated initiative during holiday weekend to revise floor plans, location maps, and signage for hospital wayfinding project to meet client’s time-sensitive change requests.

Portland, Oregon Area

Drew from architectural background to design structural home renovations including additions, home repairs, and basement excavations/remodels.Key Project:Prasad Basement Renovation, Clackamas, OR, Budget - $500KMaximized a confined space to fit entertainment room, library, exercise area, and hot tub.Drew entire set of structural and architectural drawings.

Portland, Oregon Area

Apprenticeship to sharpen computer graphics and rendering skills on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, also became somewhat familiar with web programs.

Portland, Oregon Area

Architect for health care and church projects

Portland, Oregon Area

Production Assistant for development of a cycling program for television; Wrote copy, met with and interviewed various cycling enthusiasts including Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Gov. John Kitzhaber to promote cycling as recreation and transportation.

Portland, Oregon Area

General management, drafting, design, and consultant coordination responsibilities mainly for healthcare projects. Key Project:Genentech Biotechnical Research Center, South San Francisco, CACompleted construction drawings for master plan and design of six-building research complex for largestbiotechnology research facility of its kind on the world (research capabilities, technical core/lab/clean space facilities, meeting and assembly spaces).Point of contact and… Show more General management, drafting, design, and consultant coordination responsibilities mainly for healthcare projects. Key Project:Genentech Biotechnical Research Center, South San Francisco, CACompleted construction drawings for master plan and design of six-building research complex for largestbiotechnology research facility of its kind on the world (research capabilities, technical core/lab/clean space facilities, meeting and assembly spaces).Point of contact and sole representative of company while starting construction administration. Made weekly site visits to San Jose, CA over seven-month period for construction meetings with contractor, subs, and client. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Project architect responsibilities and rendering for retail projects. Handled all phases of architectural work including schematics, design development, CD's, and construction administration.Key Project:Waterhouse Commons Retail Complex, Beaverton, ORChief designer, representative for construction administration and project manager for two twin (mirrored) retail buildings and central outdoor seating area.Ensured compliance with Beaverton building codes and acquired all… Show more Project architect responsibilities and rendering for retail projects. Handled all phases of architectural work including schematics, design development, CD's, and construction administration.Key Project:Waterhouse Commons Retail Complex, Beaverton, ORChief designer, representative for construction administration and project manager for two twin (mirrored) retail buildings and central outdoor seating area.Ensured compliance with Beaverton building codes and acquired all building permits.Met with city officials, contractors, subs, and clients from design inception through to opening. Show less

Master'S Degree, Architecture

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Design

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