Associate

• Nov 2021 - Present

Architect

• Jul 2017 - Nov 2021

Currently my role is full time Construction Administration on a higher education performing arts center. The project includes three major venues: a recital hall, black box theater and art gallery, with several other informal performance spaces and associated support for theater, administration and classroom functions. During the design phases I led the design and coordination efforts for the black box theater, performance support and administration components of the building, as well as a PA/PD role for an adjacent historic building being renovated for rehearsal space.Previously I have contributed to multiple projects from SD-CA on projects as diverse as higher ed and hospitality renovations, a health care clinic TI, a 300 bed homeless shelter, a local civic community center, an innovative modular construction affordable housing development and writing an ADA guide for in-house use. Member: Green Team (Committee Chair 2019-2021)Design Committee Design team for PDX Winter LightsFestival entry "Electric Boogaloo" https://www.pdxwlf.com/Design team for the Semi-Finalist entry "Fractal Rock" in the 2018 Design Museum Portland Street Seats competition https://designmuseumfoundation.org/portland/blog/2018/06/08/press-release-street-seats-design-challenge-semi-finalists-announced/ Show less

Owner

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2020

Design build studio dedicated to exploring design, developing fabrication skills, and producing furniture, case goods, functional objects and textile arts. Pieces developed in the Studio were shown at ShowPDX: Show2016 Innovative + Functional Furniture Design in Portland Oregon. foxmade_design on Instagram. Design build studio dedicated to exploring design, developing fabrication skills, and producing furniture, case goods, functional objects and textile arts. Pieces developed in the Studio were shown at ShowPDX: Show2016 Innovative + Functional Furniture Design in Portland Oregon. foxmade_design on Instagram.

Intern Architect (Arch II)

• Oct 2015 - Jul 2017

Projects: Lead designer on a renovation of a 1958 motel for use as a temporary emergency shelter in South Lake Union, including accessibility improvements, wayfinding elements and updating the public day use areas. This project involves significant coordination with the Owner's rep, Tenant reps, Contractors, and the City. This project is a part of the Perkins + Will Social Responsibility Initiative. Designer on a Tenant Improvement for a 5,000 sf lab facility in Seattle. The project is composed of biology and chemistry labs, tissue culture, imaging labs and office improvements. Design team on 440' mixed use tower with street level retail, office, residential and multiple amenity levels for downtown Seattle. Primary project responsibility was the design and development of the TI of residential and amenity levels 12-36, including the unit layouts, amenity planning and design, consultant coordination, and code/ADA research and analysis. Specialization: ADA compliance/Universal Design. Projects include designing and developing a resource toolkit to help architects comply with ADA Standards for multifamily housing early in the design process and leading staff training seminars. Tools developed include a Design Guidance booklet, Revit components, detail families and standardized sheets. Member: P+W Seattle Resilience Lab. In 2017 we are presenting an in-house lecture series "Resilient Design 101." In 2016 we won First Place in the Architects Without Borders "Ready to Rumble" competition at the Seattle Design Festival. The entry focused on designing an equitable and accessible communication system in event of a natural disaster. P+W Seattle Building Technology/Mass Timber Lab Attended 2017 Mass Timber Conference Perkins + Will Toastmasters Club Other: Osmosis Mentor Program In pilot program, was a mentee in the area of Project Management. Afterwards, I joined the admin team to continue program development and implementation. NCARB Licensing Advisor Show less

Architectural Designer

• Oct 2009 - May 2012

Primary assignment is design of ADA compliance improvements and development of construction drawings for train stations across the country, as well as field visits and overseeing quality control procedures. Primary assignment is design of ADA compliance improvements and development of construction drawings for train stations across the country, as well as field visits and overseeing quality control procedures.

Owner

• Jan 2009 - Oct 2009

Responsible for all design and technical drawings of custom cabinetry and furniture pieces. Worked with co-owner to market, sell and build entirely custom made products ranging from complete kitchen cabinetry to custom bedroom sets. Developed a range of material and finish options for clients who elected to invest in sustainable materials and methods. Also responsible for designing and developing a range of limited run products. Responsible for all design and technical drawings of custom cabinetry and furniture pieces. Worked with co-owner to market, sell and build entirely custom made products ranging from complete kitchen cabinetry to custom bedroom sets. Developed a range of material and finish options for clients who elected to invest in sustainable materials and methods. Also responsible for designing and developing a range of limited run products.

Sales Manager/Designer

• Mar 2004 - Jan 2006

Managed a staff of 8 design consultants, resulting in exceeding sales goals of 1.5 million dollars the first two years in business, while also maintaining a full client list as a designer. Responsibilities included hiring and training of all staff, including interior designers and warehouse/delivery personnel, developing vendor relationships and training sessions, overseeing customer service issues, evaluate business trends and plan and execute in-store promotions and marketing. Managed a staff of 8 design consultants, resulting in exceeding sales goals of 1.5 million dollars the first two years in business, while also maintaining a full client list as a designer. Responsibilities included hiring and training of all staff, including interior designers and warehouse/delivery personnel, developing vendor relationships and training sessions, overseeing customer service issues, evaluate business trends and plan and execute in-store promotions and marketing.

Set Designer, Properties Supervisor

• Sep 2000 - Mar 2004

Managed a freelance career in NYC theatre that included positions such as technical director, properties supervisor and set/properties designer. Responsibilities included hiring and managing crews, purchasing and logistics for materials, project and crew scheduling, budget management, and set and properties design. Managed a freelance career in NYC theatre that included positions such as technical director, properties supervisor and set/properties designer. Responsibilities included hiring and managing crews, purchasing and logistics for materials, project and crew scheduling, budget management, and set and properties design.