SUMMARY

Lead Architectural & Interior Designer with 10+ years of experience guiding residential, commercial, and hospitality projects from concept through construction. Proven in client leadership, team mentorship, budget and schedule management, and translating design vision into built work. 

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SKILLS

COMMUNICATION &  MANAGEMENT

• Lead client interviews, presentations, and ongoing communication

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and consultant coordination

• Delegate tasks, mentor team members, and provide design feedback

• Oversee FF&E budgeting, procurement support, and cost tracking

 

DESIGN & VISUALIZATION

• Develop design concepts, narratives, and presentation decks

• Produce sketches, renderings, walkthroughs, and 3D models

• Select and specify architectural finishes and FF&E within budget

 

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION & COORDINATION

• Lead development and review of construction documents

• Ensure compliance with firm standards, codes, and ADA requirements

• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and marketing teams

 

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

• Manage bidding documentation, RFIs, submittals, and punch walks

• Support construction through budget control and issue resolution

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Design branding, signage, and marketing collateral

• Produce digital fabrication files; hands-on CNC and shop work

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​​SOFTWARE

Adobe Creative Suite, Morpholio, Revit, Enscape, AutoCad, Rhinoceros, Sketchup, Lumion, Bluebeam

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EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE  | GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY  |  MAY 2014  |  HIGH HONORS

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EXPERIENCE

PROJECT MANAGER & LEAD PROJECT DESIGNER  |  GENTLE WORKS |   SEPT 2024 - CURRENT

• Serve as Project Manager and Lead Designer for residential and commercial projects from concept through construction

• Develop design concepts, narratives, and presentation decks

• Lead client relationships, design presentations, and key decision-making

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while mentoring junior designers

• Oversee design development, construction documentation, consultant coordination, and CA (RFIs, submittals, and punch walks)

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONSULTANT  |  LAKE CLAIRE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST |  JAN 2022 - JULY 2024

• Led the design, documentation, and construction support of a community tool shed/workshop from concept through build

• Produced architectural models, renderings, drawings, and specifications to support community fundraising and approvals

• Coordinated with stakeholders, volunteers, and contractors to realize a community-driven project

• Served as a Board Member, contributing to long-term planning and participating in monthly community grounds meetings

 

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER  |  EIGHTVILLAGE  |  OCT 2020 - JAN 2022

• Designed and delivered residential and mixed-use architectural and interior projects across multiple scales

• Led design development, visualization, documentation, and consultant coordination

• Managed projects through key phases while balancing design intent, budget, and schedule constraints

 

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER  |  SQUARE FEET STUDIO  |  FEB 2017 - OCT 2020

• Designed and managed 13+ commercial architectural and interior projects, primarily in hospitality

• Led design concepts, client presentations, and coordination through construction documentation

• Balanced creative vision with technical rigor, budget, and schedule requirements across multiple concurrent projects

 

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONSULTANT  |  GOAT FARM ARTS CENTER  |  MAR 2016 - JULY 2017

• Produced 3D visualizations and design studies for experimental and adaptive reuse spaces

• Supported large-scale event design and installations, collaborating with artists and production teams

 

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER  |  LIGHTROOM  |  FEB 2016 - JUN 2016

• Designed, prototyped, fabricated, and installed a sculptural installation for the Venice Biennale

• Conceptualized and developed modern single-family residential designs through modeling and visualization

 

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER  |  HKS, INC. |  MAY 2014 - NOV 2015

• Contributed to large-scale commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, residential, and civic projects from master planning through construction documentation

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on design, visualization, and technical coordination for complex projects

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AWARDS

GREENBUILD LEGACY PROJECT  |  HKS, INC.  |   2015
Winning Design Team -  Urban Food Studio for the Capital Area Food Bank

HKS DESIGN FELLOWSHIP  |  HKS, INC.  |   2014 - 2015
Design Activism: Community Scale Interventions

AIA DESIGN CHARETTE LEGACY WINNER  |  2013
Community Landscape Design with Habitat for Humanity