Experience

DMC /D Maahs Construction LLC
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Design Specialist

  • Jan 2022 - Present

Spears Horn Architects
• Architectural Designer

  • Aug 2021 - Present


Locis Design

• Canada
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Collaborator

  • Mar 1994 - Aug 2021

  • Develop practices including complex architectural relationships and landscape installations that express creativity in relation to construction. • Provide conceptual, graphic and design services, site planning, architectural designs to developers, contractors and artists. • Provide creative and construction services from initial conceptual design through project closure. • Overall project management including mapping and documentation, identification of preservation areas, bidding and scheduling, integration of GIS and scientific data, and documentation and archival process including operations manuals for building and property management team. • Managed client contact, marketing efforts, and business development. • Experience with unique structures, restoration, industrial or artistic finishes and murals. • International properties, remote locations and Regenerative Design situations are preferred. Show less



Seeds of wisdom llc

• Landscape Designer

  • Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Landscape Designer and GIS Data technician. Creating and managing the company templates and design libraries. Generating new designs and updating design files. Landscape Designer and GIS Data technician. Creating and managing the company templates and design libraries. Generating new designs and updating design files.



Autotroph, Inc

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

• Architectural Designer

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

  • Provided advanced 3D renderings and models, emotional and conceptual discovery, and other advanced architectural design services and presentations for commercial and private clients. • Standardized drafting methodologies utilizing AutoCAD to arrange sections and elevations of model space objects in relation to floorplan to align with plan view source. Increased level of relative and absolute precision between objects and ability for easier collaboration with designers. • Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure the accuracy of early design work. • Ensured that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines and regulations. • Utilized AutoCad and SketchUp to create, print, and modify design renderings. • Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure. Show less



Palo Santo Designs LLC

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Collaborated on custom home design and construction and producing “as-built” surveys, property documentation, site analysis, code compliance, preconstruction design, engineering compliance, county and state permitting, historic review management, selections, cost estimates, bidding, color and surface design. • Collaborated with Project Team on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production. • Generated accurate and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and SketchUp, and translated design drawings into construction documents in accordance to building codes. • Understand and be able to explain design concepts with other designer/drafters. • Assisted in the preparation of documentation in various architectural phases including drafting floor plans, building elevations, sections, and details; Conceptualized, created, and designed spaces that are both functional and artistic, while keeping in mind the overall aesthetic vision and feel of the project. • Oversaw implementation and execution of planned design elements. • Created standardized company specific design template incorporating consistency in layout style and associated graphic standards, ensuring consistency in standards and time savings in design decisions and drafting. • Worked collaboratively with principal to develop conceptual design per client goals, and consider and convey best options for spatial planning with drafted floor plans • Coordinated with internal and external consultants as well as regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives. Show less


Taos Print and Photography Services
• Senior Sales Executive

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2017


Honaunau Farm

• United States
• Hospitality

• Systems & Operations Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Created the property map, plant list and infrastructure maintenance systems for this Wholistic Living Community and Regenerative Farm. • Authored an organizational critique and provided business and product planning services. • Managed the wellness center, general site operations, animal caretaking, crops and wild harvesting. • Mapped property boundaries and food foraging locations to enable management and movement of livestock between pastures and provide quantitative data for grant applications and identification of food forage locations. • Standardized production documentation, marketing alignment, and service offerings. Show less



Song Klon

• Director

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Investigated and prepared a donated property for use as a retreat center within the Shambhala Mandala. • Developed short-term construction goals and long-term relationships for the project. • Partnered with local contractor to develop site assessment and budget for future construction efforts. • Investigated and prepared a donated property for use as a retreat center within the Shambhala Mandala. • Developed short-term construction goals and long-term relationships for the project. • Partnered with local contractor to develop site assessment and budget for future construction efforts.



Shambhala Mandala Association

• General Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Budgeting and fundraising for the necessary costs, and coordinating renovations, repairs, and improvements to the land and structures to prepare it to host retreats and programs. Managing booking and coordinating participants, teachers, local vendors, and contractors of the retreats and programs on the land to ensure the necessary accommodations. Coordinating with Shambhala International to strategically plan events and programs to attract international visitors from the worldwide organization, as well as with local Shambhala groups in Bangkok and Chiang Mai to attract local audiences. Coordinating with Shambhala International to integrate the standards of the worldwide organization, to be in synchronicity with the current practices and procedures in all areas and affairs. Show less



Locis

• Spain
• Business Consulting and Services

• Architectural Colorist

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2015

  Creating lighting designs and color schemes for performance, architecture and landscape. Creating lighting designs and color schemes for performance, architecture and landscape.



Flatirons Surveying & Engineering

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Provided digital drafting of all grades of certified survey documents. ILC, ISP, ALTA, Topo. • Directly supported the Field Crew Chief on the daily field tasks. • Trimble S-6 instrument setup and operation for data collection or staking. • Leica Disto D810 Laser distance meter. • Provided digital drafting of all grades of certified survey documents. ILC, ISP, ALTA, Topo. • Directly supported the Field Crew Chief on the daily field tasks. • Trimble S-6 instrument setup and operation for data collection or staking. • Leica Disto D810 Laser distance meter.


University of Colorado Denver
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Student

  • Jan 2012 - May 2013


Evo Design

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer

  • Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

  • Designed public spaces, green roof and greenhouse projects, legacy ranches and unique properties. • Managed design and construction budgets, generated proposals, managed contracts and client deliverables for formal, modernist, Permaculture and urbanist projects. • Collaborated on living wall and interior planting precedents. • Utilized GPS/GIS technology for design services and environmental mapping. • Represented Evo Design at the Colorado Symposium on Agritourism. • Designed public spaces, green roof and greenhouse projects, legacy ranches and unique properties. • Managed design and construction budgets, generated proposals, managed contracts and client deliverables for formal, modernist, Permaculture and urbanist projects. • Collaborated on living wall and interior planting precedents. • Utilized GPS/GIS technology for design services and environmental mapping. • Represented Evo Design at the Colorado Symposium on Agritourism.



Windhorse Farm

• United States
• Events Services

• Land Steward

  • 2009 - 2009

  • Forestry and site management for a Bio-Dynamic farm, conference center and NAGA certified woodlot. • Coordinated program marketing, content development, scheduling and program execution. • Conducted daily and ceremonial activities for a Shinto shrine. • Monitored and supported honeybee hives, laying hens and draft horses. • Self-designed investigation of small to medium scale farming in Nova Scotia. • Forestry and site management for a Bio-Dynamic farm, conference center and NAGA certified woodlot. • Coordinated program marketing, content development, scheduling and program execution. • Conducted daily and ceremonial activities for a Shinto shrine. • Monitored and supported honeybee hives, laying hens and draft horses. • Self-designed investigation of small to medium scale farming in Nova Scotia.



Shambhala Mountain Center

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Land Steward

  • 2007 - 2008

  • Responsible for all aspects of land management and site planning at a 700-acre Buddhist retreat center including support of facilities department, onsite maintenance monitoring and all site amenities and signage. • Managed and supervised all construction and contractor relations including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and timelines. • Led annual 6-month volunteer and internship program exposing the participants to all levels of stewardship. • Secured a “Stevens” grant for 100 acres of forest fuels mitigation, guided fundraising and donor relations. • Orchestrated event design and production for a visit from the Dalai Lama attended by 3000 guests. • Coordinated security, staging, construction, production, press and VIP relations for the event. • Initiated a program to cultivate medicinal and culinary herbs and flower production. • Responsible for land-based Buddhist ceremonies and caretaking of our Shinto shrine and Lakota lodge. Show less