Associate

• Mar 2022 - Present

Item Writer and Reviewer

• 2020 - Present

Create and QA practice exam questions for licensure candidates. These questions help prepare candidates for exams by requiring them to apply knowledge from various perspectives to solve problems. This helps candidates identify any gaps in knowledge before sitting for the exam.

ARE Expert

• 2020 - Present

Answer architectural questions related to Architecture Registration Exam divisions and general architectural knowledge questions from professional on the path to licensure. This on-call position provides candidates with access to a trusted architect to answer questions and provide clarity to AEC systems, practices, and/or processes.

Success Consultant

• 2019 - Present

Consult with candidates who have recently failed an Architectural Registration Exam. Host a conversation to review their NCARB score reports and background information in order to create a customized study and testing strategy for moving forward in their path to licensure.

Curriculum Committee Member

• Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

Worked with a small committee of architects and industry experts to help analyze specific skills and areas of knowledge to define industry standards in the field of architecture and design. We reviewed identified industry standards and skills for relevance and importance, and contributed additional areas of expertise, tasks, skills and experience that might relate to or inform current and future standards.

Licensing Advisor

• Aug 2018 - Present

Senior Technical Designer

• May 2021 - Apr 2022

Women in Leadership Office Lead

• Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

Participate in regular meetings and help create a series or events for women throughout the firm in efforts to encourage and promote women within the firm.

Detail Librarian

• Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

Duties include: reviewing, QA'ing, and updating internal detail library consisting of 2,400 standard construction details. Coordination and implementation efforts were undertaken to transition the existing detail library from AutoCAD to Revit. I also researched and created additional details as requested by project teams and reviewed existing details for compliance with applicable codes.

AXP Coordinator

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2021

Serve as the AXP and ARE expert for CRTKL Seattle. This involves participation in firm-wide meetings to review CRTKL AXP and ARE resources, informing candidates on CRTKL and/or NCARB updates, and guiding new-hires through orientation as it relates to licensure. In addition, I created and hosted an 'ARE Series' for licensure candidates. The series included presentations, testing and study strategies, exam coaching and general knowledge required for the field of architecture. The series… Show more Serve as the AXP and ARE expert for CRTKL Seattle. This involves participation in firm-wide meetings to review CRTKL AXP and ARE resources, informing candidates on CRTKL and/or NCARB updates, and guiding new-hires through orientation as it relates to licensure. In addition, I created and hosted an 'ARE Series' for licensure candidates. The series included presentations, testing and study strategies, exam coaching and general knowledge required for the field of architecture. The series culminated in raffling off a 'free' exam for a candidate (personally funded).

Architect

• Dec 2016 - Feb 2021

Responsible for managing multiple, retail projects and from design development through construction including: creating construction documents, creating presentation materials, managing timelines; coordinating consultant drawings and submittals; working with construction managers to manage client expectations; balancing cost vs design decisions; performing site visits, site observation and punch walks; managing coordination meetings; performing standard… Show more Responsible for managing multiple, retail projects and from design development through construction including: creating construction documents, creating presentation materials, managing timelines; coordinating consultant drawings and submittals; working with construction managers to manage client expectations; balancing cost vs design decisions; performing site visits, site observation and punch walks; managing coordination meetings; performing standard construction administration tasks; participating as draftsman and reviewer for internal QA processes; managing and organizing data driven design efforts; serving as code consultant for internal teams; and guiding younger designers within the firm.

Microgrant Recipient

• Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

Awarded to 8 entries globally, the CRTKL microgrants are a research program which funds specific research projects for 4-5 months, culminating in a published whitepaper.

Ski Instructor

• Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

Introduce a class of students to the world of skiing! Instructors are responsible for teaching and managing elementary-aged students through on-snow training. The students will learn mountain safety, how to be a courteous and responsible skier, turns, stops and terminology, culminating in a final test of riding a chair lift and skillfully traversing down a green slope. Introduce a class of students to the world of skiing! Instructors are responsible for teaching and managing elementary-aged students through on-snow training. The students will learn mountain safety, how to be a courteous and responsible skier, turns, stops and terminology, culminating in a final test of riding a chair lift and skillfully traversing down a green slope.

architectural intern

• Jul 2013 - Nov 2016