Experience

Southern Home Builders Inc.

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Strategy and Planning

  • Apr 2021 - Present

• Construction Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2021

• Construction Superintendent/ Project Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2019



Houston-Galveston Area Council

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Planner

  • Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Team leader of a regional low impact development (LID) project whose role includes writing regional guide to LID; plan and implement education and outreach; and perform project administration• Provide planning technical assistance to local and county government; specifically draft a report of recommendations for developing a 40 acre park for Eagle Lake, Texas• Overhaul graphics using SketchUP of an existing publication, “Instant Impact Guide”, guide to streetscape improvements • Team leader of a regional low impact development (LID) project whose role includes writing regional guide to LID; plan and implement education and outreach; and perform project administration• Provide planning technical assistance to local and county government; specifically draft a report of recommendations for developing a 40 acre park for Eagle Lake, Texas• Overhaul graphics using SketchUP of an existing publication, “Instant Impact Guide”, guide to streetscape improvements



LRK

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

• Planner

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

  ● Create content and graphics for multiple plans for Together North Jersey’s Local Demonstration Projects, a regional transportation and urban design initiative pursuant to HUD’s Sustainable Communities Program and Complete Streets Initiative● Perform field work and site analysis and reviewed background reports for several corridors identified as part of the Local Demonstration Projects ● Create content and graphics for multiple plans for Together North Jersey’s Local Demonstration Projects, a regional transportation and urban design initiative pursuant to HUD’s Sustainable Communities Program and Complete Streets Initiative● Perform field work and site analysis and reviewed background reports for several corridors identified as part of the Local Demonstration Projects



Pilot Projects Design Collective

• Canada
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planner/ Designer

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

  ● Conceptualize and orchestrated first-ever participatory community design workshop for Orchard Street streetscape design project using a 3-D physical (AutoCAD) and virtual model (SketchUP) resulting in positive feedback● Analyze raw survey data into meaningful information used in Orchard Street improvement plan● Creating streetscape improvement design (AutoCAD) by incorporating community feedback from workshop and survey research to ensure pedestrian safety and economic vitality ● Conceptualize and orchestrated first-ever participatory community design workshop for Orchard Street streetscape design project using a 3-D physical (AutoCAD) and virtual model (SketchUP) resulting in positive feedback● Analyze raw survey data into meaningful information used in Orchard Street improvement plan● Creating streetscape improvement design (AutoCAD) by incorporating community feedback from workshop and survey research to ensure pedestrian safety and economic vitality



New Brunswick Bike Exchange

• Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2014

  ● Launched and lead New Brunswick Bike Exchange, a non-profit volunteer based organization that receives all inventory through donations, refurbishes bikes to be sold at a highly discounted price to the public● Developed and implement bike drive, volunteer outreach and creative marketing initiatives and design supporting marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite to promote events● Marketed and coordinated bike drives and community outreach initiatives within the New Brunswick area which resulted in an increase in 150% inventory of bikes and increased community interest and awareness in the project● Managed a volunteer base of roughly 20 members



Ocean Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Site Planning, Infrastructure and Environmental Planning (Studio Project Consultant)

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

  ● Inspected environmental impact statements (EIS), government and industry reports; synthesized information and projections about development-related infrastructure in Arctic Alaska to create a report valuable to stakeholders● Created maps and conceptual site plans using ArcGIS, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite to illustrate infrastructure and activities required to support potential oil and gas activity for resiliency planning and advocacy purposes ● Invited to present to the Ocean Conservancy, National Science Foundation and the American Geophysical Union



The Hoboken Brownstone

• Planning Consultant, Site Plan Design (Independent Study Project)

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  ● Designed pedestrian and bike friendly site plan on 20 acre vacant brownfield site consisting of 1500 apartments, a transit station, 30,000-50,000 square feet of retail and waterfront development aspect using AutoCAD, SketchUP and Adobe Creative Suite Programs● Produced market impact study, fiscal impact analysis, pro forma, economic impact study with a team of Rutgers MBA students which received the Dr. S. George Walters Consulting Excellence Award by Rutgers University Business School● Presented proposal to various community leaders and senior level state authorities which resulted in positive feedback of project



The Land Conservancy of New Jersey

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  ● Co-created a water quality monitoring plan for the Delaware River Basin with team of national and New Jersey conservation nonprofits plan for the Delaware River Basin; defined specific projects to achieve goals of project● Overhauled a trails guide of Byram Township Trails using ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite Programs; accepted by Byram Environmental Committee ● Co-created a water quality monitoring plan for the Delaware River Basin with team of national and New Jersey conservation nonprofits plan for the Delaware River Basin; defined specific projects to achieve goals of project● Overhauled a trails guide of Byram Township Trails using ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite Programs; accepted by Byram Environmental Committee



Brazil Transportation and Design Studio, University of Florida

• Transportation Studio Project Consultant

  • May 2013 - Jun 2013

  ● Researched and analyzed three modes of transportation (biking, walking, and BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)) in Curitiba, Brazil which identified obstacles to efficient urban mobility● Constructed innovative policy and design solutions with local Brazilian architecture and planning students● Overcame language, cultural technological resource barriers to produce a successful end-result presented in a bilingual presentation to the public ● Researched and analyzed three modes of transportation (biking, walking, and BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)) in Curitiba, Brazil which identified obstacles to efficient urban mobility● Constructed innovative policy and design solutions with local Brazilian architecture and planning students● Overcame language, cultural technological resource barriers to produce a successful end-result presented in a bilingual presentation to the public



Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement

• Field Researcher, Urban Indicators Project, Nicholson Foundation

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  ● Research all New Jersey State divisions and Mercer County community organizations and community leaders to define their relationships within target neighborhoods in Trenton, NJ ● Compose surveys and conduct field research by interviewing, at a minimum, 15 community leaders in Trenton target neighborhoods that reveal obstacles to healthcare access ● Research all New Jersey State divisions and Mercer County community organizations and community leaders to define their relationships within target neighborhoods in Trenton, NJ ● Compose surveys and conduct field research by interviewing, at a minimum, 15 community leaders in Trenton target neighborhoods that reveal obstacles to healthcare access



Moondance Adventures

• Outdoor Educator and Guide

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  ● Led two 22 day outdoor multi-sport trips with activities including backpacking, sea kayaking, rafting and ice climbing while teaching outdoor curriculum including outdoor skills, team building, and leadership skills in and around the Talkeetna Mountains and Prince William Sound● Assumed responsibility for safety of 11 teenagers each trip, ages ranging 14-18; Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, entailed 10 day intensive outdoor medical training program ● Led two 22 day outdoor multi-sport trips with activities including backpacking, sea kayaking, rafting and ice climbing while teaching outdoor curriculum including outdoor skills, team building, and leadership skills in and around the Talkeetna Mountains and Prince William Sound● Assumed responsibility for safety of 11 teenagers each trip, ages ranging 14-18; Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, entailed 10 day intensive outdoor medical training program



NOLS

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student

  • Mar 2012 - May 2012

  ● Travel competently in mountainous terrain at elevations as high as 15,000 feet for 40 days with a group of 17 participants ● Skills set developed: map and compass skills, off-trail navigation, hazard evaluation and risk-management, route-finding techniques, river-crossing techniques and mountaineering skills while learning local Indian culture● Cultivated different styles of effective leadership techniques and mitigated risks in different types of harsh environments ● Explored Indian culture via the adventures and obstacles of traveling alone for several weeks upon completion of NOLS course



Highwoods Properties

• United States
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Leasing Administrator

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2012

  ● Implemented new corporate campaign which promoted Highwoods brand to customers, brokers, and prospects by setting up calls and coordinating broker events which resulted in an increase in customer service and potential tenants● Influenced customer interaction through client site visits and facilitated lease negotiation process which resulted in the leasing of 168,062 RSF and renewal of 239,242 RSF in direct collaboration with Director of Leasing● Managed marketing plan for Nashville office; responsibilities include updating materials via Adobe Illustrator and “final cut” on all publications and strategies● Actively engaged in pre-development process of mixed use development consisting of an 11 acre site, 203k RSF class A office building and 25k RSF of retail



Moondance Adventures

• Outdoor Educator and Guide

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  ● Lead two 21 day outdoor trips with activities including backpacking, sea kayaking, rafting and rock climbing in Washington and Oregon● Responsible for the safety of 16 children each trip in the age range of 13-16 ● Certified Wilderness First Responder; certification entails a 10 day intensive outdoor medical training program ● Lead two 21 day outdoor trips with activities including backpacking, sea kayaking, rafting and rock climbing in Washington and Oregon● Responsible for the safety of 16 children each trip in the age range of 13-16 ● Certified Wilderness First Responder; certification entails a 10 day intensive outdoor medical training program



Enhanced Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern - Financial Analysis

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  ● Developed financial analyses in direct collaboration with CFO/ COO which influenced prospective business decisions● Composed comprehensive organizational report of Enhanced Capital Partners operations for the company’s investors and generated updated financial reports of potential investment deals● Actively participated in meetings between company and potential equity partners regarding current and potential investment opportunities ● Developed financial analyses in direct collaboration with CFO/ COO which influenced prospective business decisions● Composed comprehensive organizational report of Enhanced Capital Partners operations for the company’s investors and generated updated financial reports of potential investment deals● Actively participated in meetings between company and potential equity partners regarding current and potential investment opportunities