Project Manager

• May 2019 - Present

Senior Project Manager

• Jan 2014 - May 2019

Non-profit services company. Led team working on the largest disaster recovery program for single family homes in the United States. Fifty people working on over 7500 homes in New York City. The team provides architectural and engineering services, expediting, construction support, and cost estimating for over $500m of residential construction across all five boroughs. The team expanded their capabilities and skill sets at a rate unmatched by any of our competitors, receiving over 100 additional career certifications amongst them. Corporate involvement beyond direct projects to include restructuring digital approach for management, the adoption of iPads for field work, implementation of several productivity applications, and the retooling of several existing cloud systems to make them more effective. Created digital scripts for compiling workbooks, and built an online database for full project management and tracking. This system is now used on a half dozen projects for the company, and in Oklahoma, the application revealed shortcomings in the documentation of a previous contractor, saving the state $50 million. Used this platform as a basis for presentations and training to company staff on the effective use and approach to data entry and management. Show less

Executive Director

• Jan 2013 - May 2015

Co-founder and Executive Director of a sketchbook company. Designed and produced the first layered sketchbooks and journals in the industry. Successful initial fundraising and marketing campaign. International sales and exposure. Co-founder and Executive Director of a sketchbook company. Designed and produced the first layered sketchbooks and journals in the industry. Successful initial fundraising and marketing campaign. International sales and exposure.

Sole Proprietor

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2013

Design and Research office. Commissioned for design of local and internationally built spaces. Brewshot in New Jersey is a thousand square foot café that has been open for six years. World’s first use of dichroic paint applied to a commercial interior, producing a condition of multiple, simultaneous interior wall colors. Completed a 30,000sf Mohammad Almana Park in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, with a landscape of local, xeriscape plants, carving out shaded spaces for people to gather and rest. The design received a letter of recognition from the Mayor of Khobar, and is a popular destination for local families. Grey Office assisted with professional energy code consulting for architectural and engineering firms, physical object design, and branding, as well as receiving commissions in the retail, residential construction, and film sectors. The office maintains an active website as a research archive, although it does not operate as a commercial entity. www.greyoffice.net Show less

Expediting & Research

• Oct 2010 - Dec 2013

Building Code Consultants. Improved company internal online knowledge website. Extensive digital work including improving the UX, adding content, and updating the graphical and navigational interfaces. One of the first NYCECC certified expeditors in New York City when the code was introduced in 2010. Conducted meetings with DOB Plan Examiners and received approvals for Alteration Type 1, 2, and 3 filings. Heavily involved in the team that researched existing conditions, and gave numerous internal and client briefings about the NYCECC. Show less

Founder, Contributor and Editor

• Jul 2008 - Jan 2012

Blog serving as an outlet for critical thoughts on architecture. Three contributors were regularly featured, and while active, the blog was read internationally. Features included critical writing, featured projects, and exclusive interviews from Architectural professionals such as Chris Warren, Onion Flats, and Phillippe Rahm. Blog serving as an outlet for critical thoughts on architecture. Three contributors were regularly featured, and while active, the blog was read internationally. Features included critical writing, featured projects, and exclusive interviews from Architectural professionals such as Chris Warren, Onion Flats, and Phillippe Rahm.

Architectural Services

• Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

Small architectural office working in New York City. Produced design documents for residential and commercial projects. Small architectural office working in New York City. Produced design documents for residential and commercial projects.

Shift Supervisor

• Jul 2009 - Oct 2010

Fortune 500 Coffee shop (retail). Led a team of employees at a busy downtown Manhattan location. Zero financial or inspection findings by management during my shifts. Restaurant was consistently graded with an ‘A’ for cleanliness by the NYC Department of Health. Fortune 500 Coffee shop (retail). Led a team of employees at a busy downtown Manhattan location. Zero financial or inspection findings by management during my shifts. Restaurant was consistently graded with an ‘A’ for cleanliness by the NYC Department of Health.

Intern

• Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

Freelance consultant involved with brainstorming and production of work for the Landscapes of Quarantine Studio coordinated by Geoff Manaugh of BLDGBLOG. This translated into full installation and production work for the show which was on display at the Storefront for Art and Architecture from March until April of 2010. This work was re-exhibited at the CCA in 2012, and included in a Lars Mueller publication that same year. Freelance consultant involved with brainstorming and production of work for the Landscapes of Quarantine Studio coordinated by Geoff Manaugh of BLDGBLOG. This translated into full installation and production work for the show which was on display at the Storefront for Art and Architecture from March until April of 2010. This work was re-exhibited at the CCA in 2012, and included in a Lars Mueller publication that same year.

Architectural Services

• Dec 2008 - Apr 2009

Private commercial construction company. Evaluated and documented existing conditions of existing and proposed construction projects. Produced architectural schematics and shop drawings. Clients include the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Newark International Airport. Private commercial construction company. Evaluated and documented existing conditions of existing and proposed construction projects. Produced architectural schematics and shop drawings. Clients include the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and Newark International Airport.

Freelance Construction Drawings

• Oct 2005 - Jan 2009

Designer

• Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

Worked directly with Eric Fisher, the principle, on several projects, including the AIA Award winning designs for the Emerald Art Glass House and the Fisher House.

Graphic Design Consultation

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2008

For graduate students in the Historic Preservation Planning Deptartment, created graphic and design templates for 2008 lecture series and a team research project in Skaneateles, NY. For graduate students in the Historic Preservation Planning Deptartment, created graphic and design templates for 2008 lecture series and a team research project in Skaneateles, NY.

Project Manager

• Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

Developed design concepts for housing and competition entries through sketches, digital models, and physical models. Engaged directly with clients and material suppliers. Developed design concepts for housing and competition entries through sketches, digital models, and physical models. Engaged directly with clients and material suppliers.

Field Manager

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Nonprofit fundraising organization dedicated to helping solve the problem of homeless youth in Los Angeles. Performed daily fundraising across the various neighborhoods of LA. Nonprofit fundraising organization dedicated to helping solve the problem of homeless youth in Los Angeles. Performed daily fundraising across the various neighborhoods of LA.

Student

• 2003 - 2008

Architecture Architecture

Architectural Designer

• Apr 2006 - Jul 2007

Building Design, Drawings and Fund-raising for Solar Decathlon

Lead Image Production

• Mar 2006 - Apr 2007

ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION (ARC) OF CARVED WOOD INTERIORS, PHASE II: TRANSFORMATIONFall 2005 Worked as a designer and researcher in preparing a two volume report as a follow up to Phase 1 research. Worked closely withProfessor Kai Gutschow, PhD, in exploring digital production techniques.ARCHITECTURAL RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION (ARC) OF CARVED WOOD INTERIORS, PHASE ISummer 2005 Using a grant from the Enkeboll Foundation, I worked closely with Professor Kai Gutschow, PhD, to prepare a research casestudy of Frank Lloyd Wright's house at Kentuck Knob. Show less

Guest Critic

• Apr 2005 - Nov 2005

Invited guest critic for the 'Budding Builders' program, which is a design and history program hosted by PHLF for Middle and High School students interested in Architecture. Invited guest critic for the 'Budding Builders' program, which is a design and history program hosted by PHLF for Middle and High School students interested in Architecture.