CONTACT
OBJECTIVE
To utilize and develop my skills and knowledge in a collaborative design environment
EDUCATION
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE, NAAB ACCREDITED
SUMMER 2014 - SPRING 2017
OVERALL GPA: 3.94
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
BFA ART: INTERIOR DESIGN, CIDA ACCREDITED
FALL 2009 - SPRING 2014
OVERALL GPA: 3.86, MAGNA CUM LAUDE
GORDON COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM
FALL 2008 - SPRING 2009
OVERALL GPA: 4.00
SOFTWARE & SKILLS
Rhino + VRay
AutoCAD
Revit
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Microsoft Office Suite
3D Modeling
Sketching
Drawing
Hand Drafting
Communicating
Collaborating
Creative Problem Solving
Managing
Planning
Organizing
Detail Oriented
Persistent
Driven
Loyal
Dedicated Team Member
AWARDS
2017 HENRY ADAMS AIA CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
2017 AIA GEORGIA MERIT AWARD
2016 DAGMAR EPSTEN ENVIRONMENTAL VISION HONOR AWARD
ZELL MILLER SCHOLARSHIP, 2008-2014
FEATURED ARTIST 2021 AIA MICHIGAN DESIGN RETREAT SHIRT
FEATURED ARTIST ATHENS' AMPERSAND MAGAZINE
EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECT II
SMITHGROUP DETROIT
JULY 2017 - PRESENT
DESIGN LEAD
Establish, manage, and maintain project design goals. Develop conceptual design framework for renovation and new construction. Improve user experiences via space planning strategies. Create branding identities through architectural expression. Establish procedures and protocols for project workflows. Lead interdisciplinary coordination. Provide leadership and mentor junior team members. Define roles and responsibilities for internal team members. Coordinate and oversee work of external consultants. Develop wayfinding strategies in large and small scale projects. Ensure life safety and security requirements. Compose presentations for client leadership and funding approvals. Communicate designs to clients orally and graphically. Foster and maintain effective and productive relationships with clients and contractors. Prepare written communications to iterate design ideas, project documentation, and contracts. Manage information exchange. Prepare and deliver construction documents and building information to clients and contractors. Create and maintain interdisciplinary project models. Develop technical and parametric models. Create 3D graphics and renderings. Resolve conflicts and provide solutions throughout design and construction process. Observe site conditions during construction and ensure conformance with design intent.
EXPLORING POST CO-ADVISOR
Led program which provides opportunities for local high school students to explore architecture and engineering through hands-on activities alongside industry professionals. Facilitated outreach to local high schools to foster awareness and participation.Organized and planned yearly schedule and activities. Facilitated interdisciplinary coordination for student programs. Created presentations and workshops for student education. Awarded scholarships to outstanding students. Expanded future of SmithGroup Exploring Post program by implementing web presence, creating videos, and visiting schools to engage students.
PRINTING OFFICE ASSISTANT
COLLEGE OF DESIGN
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
FEBRUARY 2015 - JUNE 2017
Set up I.T. equipment. Administer the order and release of print jobs. Monitor and maintain printing equipment. Provide technical assistance. Cultivate customer satisfaction. Manage time, organization, and monetary transactions.
ARCHITECTURE INTERN
BLDGS
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
JUNE 2016
Participated on the design team for a competition project for the MALI Museum in Lima, Peru. Created, reviewed, and edited documents in AutoCAD. Produced 3D models of various structural options for proposal. Rendered final perspective views in Photoshop.
INTERIORS INTERN
OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTS
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
JUNE 2013 - JUNE 2014
ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR OF INTERIORS
Honored with internship awarded to top senior interior design student. Reviewed and edited computer-based documents (AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Obtained and organized material samples. Attended all meetings for interiors projects. Recorded meeting minutes. Created presentations for review. Maintained materials library. Attended continuing education units and local Lunch and Learns. Corresponded with key individuals involved with projects. Printed construction documents.
RECEPTIONIST
Interacted with guests. Facilitated office correspondence including phone calls, mail, and shipping. Coordinated schedules of employees and meetings.