Director of Interiors

• Jun 2020 - Present

Senior Tech Lead

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2020

Part-time Instructor

• Aug 2011 - Present

Developing curriculum for and teaching Building Codes, Architectural Systems, Construction Documents and Autodesk Revit to Senior level Interior Design Students as part of BFA Interior Design program. Classes taught: DSIT 100 Building Codes This course introduces students to building codes and legal regulations as they relate to the profession of Interior Design. In class lectures and discussions cover building codes, the process of code development and revision, and the responsibilities of interior designers to incorporate code requirements in their work. Essential sections of the building code, such as egress, occupancy types, regulations for the disabled and general accessibility requirements (ADA), finish and material specifications and fire ratings, are highlighted in the class. DSIT 101 Architectural Systems and Advanced Modeling (Revit) This course covers the functional, aesthetic and environmental aspects of building materials and systems, focusing on the documentation of design through BIM software (Revit). Course content emphasizes the relationship between visualization of design ideas and the various architectural systems and materials necessary to realize those ideas as a finished construction project. Students learn to graphically represent and document three dimensional information of a complete building with emphasis on interior construction. This course is an upper division course requiring prior knowledge of space planning and familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit software. Class format includes lecture, software tutorials, guest lectures and off-campus professional events. Show less

North California Silicon Valley City Center Student Affairs Chair

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

Senior Interior Designer/Tech Lead

• Jul 2015 - Feb 2017

Worked with clients through project programming, schematic and design development, manage construction documentation and administration. Performed code analysis and documentation on all projects. Implemented Revit, including setting up office Revit Standards, creating Revit template and detail library and training staff in Revit documentation and presentation techniques. Created and managed office standards, including developing standard sheets and details . Selected Projects: Appfolio, Dallas, TX, 50,000 SF Cocola Bakery, Walnut Creek, CA, 2,000 SF Toeniskoetter Self Storage and Manager’s Residence, Morgan Hill, CA, 3,000 SF Toeniskoetter Self Storage and Manager’s Residence, San Jose, CA, 3,000 SF Escape Reality, Las Vegas, NV, 6,000 SF Escape Reality, Chicago, IL, 6,000 SF Show less

Senior Interior Designer

• Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

Assist in design development implementation managing documentation package in the role of BIM coordinator. Perform code analysis and documentation and assist others with same tasks. Act as leader of Revit Taskforce dedicated to creating office Revit Standards, including drawing set design and workflow, with duties including leading the group, developing the standards and processes in Revit and designing and presenting training sessions for the entire office. Work with Quality Assurance Principal on reviewing and updating Office Standards, including developing sheets and details for presenting code compliance information, as well as drawing notes for all aspects of projects. Selected Projects: High-tech Tenant Improvement, Sunnyvale CA, 120,000 SF Revit Standards Roll-out – internal, 6 1-hr sessions Show less

Interiors Job Captain

• Oct 2010 - Aug 2013

Managed construction documentation and construction administration on high-tech commercial interior and educational projects in California and beyond. Performed code analysis on variety of projects and coordinated with Government Agencies. Assisted marketing efforts working on a code analysis marketing lecture for brokers, including helping develop a presentation for Corenet. Selected Projects: Extreme Networks RTP, Morrisville NC - high tech commercial TI Extreme Networks Headquarters, San Jose CA - high tech commercial TI Almanor Market Ready, Sunnyvale CA - developer spec TI OSI Philly, Philadelphia PA - commercial TI Rosetta, San Jose CA - high tech commercial TI Cabrillo Community College Bldg 800, Aptos CA - STEM building renovation Advantest, San Jose, CA - high tech commercial TI Fisher Creek Campus Bldg1 and Bldg 3, Camus, WA - investment firm commercial TI and printing facility Yahoo! A2 Design Studio, Sunnyvale CA - high-tech studio space TI Bank of the West, San Jose, CA - commercial TI Juniper Networks Bldg 8, Sunnyvale, CA - high-tech commercial TI and data labs Seagate Cupertino Consolidation, Cupertino CA - high-tech new corporate headquarters TI, including EBC, office space, cafeteria and data labs, LEED CI Gold Certified Show less

VP of Professional Development

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

Participated in development and accreditation of continuing education programs. Participated in development and accreditation of continuing education programs.

Interior Designer

• Sep 2009 - Sep 2010

Assisted in design development implementation managing documentation packages and construction administration for healthcare projects as well as developed office Revit standards utilizing Kaiser Infozone. Selected Projects: Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Hospital Support Building, San Leandro, CA Kaiser Permanent Capitol Hill Center for Total Health, Washington DC Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Office Building, Washington DC Assisted in design development implementation managing documentation packages and construction administration for healthcare projects as well as developed office Revit standards utilizing Kaiser Infozone. Selected Projects: Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Hospital Support Building, San Leandro, CA Kaiser Permanent Capitol Hill Center for Total Health, Washington DC Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Office Building, Washington DC

Job Captain

• Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

Assisted in preparation of conditions and needs analysis report for the master plan for Mountain View - Whisman School District. Assisted in preparation of conditions and needs analysis report for the master plan for Mountain View - Whisman School District.

Intermediate Interior Designer

• Jan 2008 - May 2009

Acted as Job Captain managing Construction Documentation and Construction Administration on High-Tech Commercial Interior project, interacting and managing communication with Client, Building Official, Contractor, and Consultants. Administered construction for a ground up project for a client showroom office and lab for scientific instruments company and supervised TI projects in their existing facility. Performed site checks and code analysis for various projects, created 2D and 3D architectural renderings and assisted in finish and furniture selection. Selected Projects: Yahoo! 3GA, Santa Clara, CA - high-tech commercial interior Hewlett-Packard Executive Briefing Center, Cupertino, CA - high-tech commercial interior Varian, Inc, Walnut Creek, CA - scientific commercial new construction and interiors Show less

Project Designer

• Oct 2002 - Dec 2007

Successfully managed progects ranging from Hospitality, Educational/Commercial, Multi-Family, to high-end Residential with involvement in all design phases from Programming and Conceptual Design, through preparation and production of Construction Documents, to Construction Contract Administration. Acted as company Code Checker and worked with Government Agencies, as well as acted as Office Manager and implemented improved organizational systems. Selected Projects: Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA - high-end spa resort new construction of guest units, restaurant kitchen remodel, conceptual design for spa, new construction employee housing Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA - community college programming and tenant improvement for one stop student center, design development of pedestrian overcrossing Hawthorne Gallery and Restaurant, Port Orford, OR - conceptual design and site analysis Show less

Furniture Store Manager

• Mar 2003 - Dec 2005

In addition to managing operations of the store, I provided interior design services including space planning, specifying furniture, color consultation and modular office furniture specifications. I also bought merchandise for the store, attended furniture shows, designed showroom and window layouts and maintained store website. In addition to managing operations of the store, I provided interior design services including space planning, specifying furniture, color consultation and modular office furniture specifications. I also bought merchandise for the store, attended furniture shows, designed showroom and window layouts and maintained store website.