Experience

Cooper Carry

• Architecture and Planning
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Architect

  • May 2022 - Present

  Mixed-Use Studio; Construction Administration. Mixed-Use Studio; Construction Administration.



Candis Carroll Architect

• Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Sole Proprietor

  • Jan 2018 - May 2022

  Projects: Louisville Medical Center Hotel & Extended Stay Apartments - Louisville, KY | Dream Hotel - Louisville, KY | Consulting for Hospitality, Residential, Commercial and Mixed-use Developments - Nashville, TN Served as lead architect on two of the largest hospitality projects in Louisville, KY. The Louisville Medical Center Hotel is a 250-key, $80 million new construction, and adaptive reuse development, designed around an existing historically significant church, bell tower, and sanctuary, all to be restored, preserved and integrated as architectural focal points to create a gateway into the existing healthcare campus. Proposed building materials included brick, stone, glass, and metal panel. During design development, the project was presented to the Landmarks Committee of The City of Louisville and earned unanimous approval. With support from the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s government, and related to the COVID-19 health crisis, the project is expected to move forward. The Dream Hotel is a 132-key, $39 million proposed development that will transform two existing historic buildings into a 10-story boutique hotel. Approved by The Dream Hotel Group, the design successfully integrated the owner's vision of a working boxing ring in the hotel’s lobby (to be connected to the Muhammad Ali Foundation), as well as a working gun range below grade. Working as an Independent Contractor within multiple organizations in an ongoing capacity, provided and assisted on a multitude of complex tasks. Generated construction drawings; led designs from schematics to construction administration; created presentational documents and 3D photorealistic renderings.



Gresham Smith

• United States
• Design
• 700 & Above Employee

• Architect

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Projects: Burton Hills Office Building Renovation - Nashville, TN | Tennessee Valley Authority Masterplan - Nashville Region Produced construction documents using Revit Architecture. Collaborated with the project team and outside consultants. Researched various building systems and products, and developed details and material specifications. Completed comprehensive codes analysis and documented compliance with life safety plans. Collaborated within TVA Nashville Masterplan team; participated in user group meetings, site visits, user group surveys, and interviews. Using Adobe CS, produced TVA Nashville Masterplan executive summary book, with needs assessment and proposed solutions. Created project needs assessment including site map analysis diagrams; existing conditions photos; existing building use analysis; business unit and occupancy analysis; summary of general findings, benefits, and concerns. Provided overarching strategies for the greater Nashville region, and also developed several proposed solution options for each individual TVA site.



Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)

• United States
• Design Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Architect

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

  Projects: Tennessee Highway Patrol Headquarters - Jackson, TN | Paris Landing State Park Inn Replacement - Buchanan, TN Led team in establishing an overall strategic path for project completion and design goals. Designed and developed projects of various scales and types, developing projects across all phases and focusing on numerous projects simultaneously. In charge of material specifications and details development for building enclosure and provided value engineering analysis. Ensured CDs and specifications were well coordinated with project consultants and all drawings were code compliant. Responsibilities included managing client expectations, 3d model creation, and file management. Worked in both Autocad and Revit.



Bauer Askew Architecture

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager/Architect

  • Oct 2017 - Feb 2018

  Projects: St. Cecilia Academy Fine Arts Center and Renovation | Lawrenceburg College | TN Tech Laboratory Sciences Specialty experience in higher education project types. New construction and additions/renovations. Involved in project management and coordination through all project phases. Expertise includes Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the design process utilizing Revit Architecture on various projects. Team-oriented approach & strong attention to detail. Projects: St. Cecilia Academy Fine Arts Center and Renovation | Lawrenceburg College | TN Tech Laboratory Sciences Specialty experience in higher education project types. New construction and additions/renovations. Involved in project management and coordination through all project phases. Expertise includes Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the design process utilizing Revit Architecture on various projects. Team-oriented approach & strong attention to detail.



ESa

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Architecture Associate

  • Apr 2013 - Sep 2017

  Projects: Shenandoah University Health & Life Sciences Building - Winchester, VA; First Baptist Church Family Enrichment Center - Nashville, TN; Belmont University Dining & Academic Building - Nashville, TN; Freed-Hardeman University: Hope Barber Shull Academic Resource Center - Henderson, TN; Printer’s Alley Hotel - Nashville, TN; Williamson County Schools: Centennial High School & Auditorium Addition; Brentwood High School Auditorium Addition; Hampton Inn & Suites - Korean Veterans Boulevard, Nashville, TN; Florida Hospital Winter Garden - Winter Garden, FL; Gulch Crossing Office Building - Nashville, TN; Holy Trinity Montessori - Nashville, TN. Experience in a wide variety of project types – corporate office, hospitality, education and community facilities. New construction as well as additions and renovations at existing facilities. Involved in project management and coordination, schematic & design development, construction documents, and in-house construction contract administration services. Expertise includes Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the design process utilizing Revit Architecture on various projects. Participated in design charrettes, OAC meetings, and coordinated between structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, data/audio, interiors, etc. Team-oriented approach & strong attention to detail, creating excellent working relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.



Cooper Carry

• Architecture and Planning
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Intern Architect

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2013

  Projects: Opry Mills Mall Renovation; Wardman West; North Atlanta High School; Charleston Midtown; Ithaca Marriott Cooper Carry is one of America's most dynamic, context-driven design firms focused on the creation of EXCEPTIONAL PLACES - neighborhoods, buildings, spaces and landscapes crafted to enrich the experience of life for the people who occupy them. We bring an internationally recognized team of design professionals to the wide variety of project types we engage in, all united in the pursuit of excellence through the practice of connective design. Since our founding 1960, we have steadily built a reputation for thoughtful design applied to diverse projects throughout the United States, in the Caribbean and worldwide. Each project is a composition of imaginative connections among buildings and their components, and among buildings, their sites, and the communities of which they form a part



ITT Technical Institute

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Dec 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Teach “Basic Design Theory and Methods” and “Physical and Computer-Aided 3D Modeling” within the school of Drafting and Design. Physical and Computer-Aided 3D Modeling: • Introduce students to tools and skills used in the manipulation of two-dimensional materials to convert these into precise three-dimensional models of various forms, products or architectural space layouts. • Students use software (3DS Max Studio) to model objects and spaces with light, shadows, color and textures that are placed in appropriate backgrounds. Basic Design Theory and Methods: • Instructed in design theory, graphic design tools, and media production through use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in both classroom theory and laboratory environment • Offered skills and knowledge to communicate ideas and concepts through print and electronic media • Emphasized creativity, visualization, and critical thinking to help students generate technologically appropriate, functional and aesthetically pleasing graphic design



Timberland Cabinetry

• Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator/CAD Technician

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2010

  • Assisted with wholesale and retail kitchen/bath design; coordinate with sales team and respective customers to ensure satisfactory customer service throughout the order process and completion • Catalogued a database of Timberland Cabinetry product SKUs including CAD line/3D drawings, and dimensional details • Created marketing packages to communicate Timberland Cabinetry products offered such as SKUs, finish options, lead times, cost, dimensional details, graphic illustrations, and photos • Acted as a liaison between wholesale clients and production team members by drawing CAD cabinet specifications to clients’ orders • Directly involved in space planning of warehouse operations, storage, and office areas for scheduled move of new company headquarters • Maintained company website



Inform, Smallwood + Nickle Architects

• Intern Architect

  • Oct 2008 - Feb 2009

  Projects: VCP Medical Office Building, Pleasant View Village, Chawan Residence • Worked on mixed-use development, prototypical residential, medical office buildings, and single-family residential projects in all phases of design, from schematic, design development, construction documents and construction administration • Produced graphics and rendering for various stages of design process • Researched specifications and codes for a range of design problems • Coordinated with project managers, team members, builders, contractors, and clients; participated in firm-wide design charettes



Guild Hardy Architects

• Intern Architect

  • Aug 2007 - Sep 2008

  Projects: Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, 1st Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, MS • Worked on East Concourse of MS Coast Coliseum and Convention Center – designed concession, ballroom layout, and coordinated interiors with structural layout • Executed several 3D studies of interior spaces throughout the design process. Took part in construction administration site visits to observe and coordinate with existing and ongoing construction • Participated in all design phases of 1st Presbyterian Church, from schematic design, design development, construction documents, graphics, and rendering • Corresponded with Interior Design department and contributed to client/contractor meetings



EOA Architects, PLLC

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern Architect

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Projects: 411 Broadway, Riverfront Master Plan for Nashville, Pinnacle Financial Tower • Worked on project teams under the direct supervision of a project manager and project architect • Participated in all aspects of design process, from schematics, design development, construction documents, and construction administration • Assisted with graphics and rendering by utilizing skills with Adobe Photoshop and Revit Building Systems • Introduced to LEED process Projects: 411 Broadway, Riverfront Master Plan for Nashville, Pinnacle Financial Tower • Worked on project teams under the direct supervision of a project manager and project architect • Participated in all aspects of design process, from schematics, design development, construction documents, and construction administration • Assisted with graphics and rendering by utilizing skills with Adobe Photoshop and Revit Building Systems • Introduced to LEED process