Experience

Studios GO

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

• Creative Director

  • Feb 2002 - Present

  Studios GO is a premier, creative, high-energy, responsive design firm that develops innovative ideas through Architecture, Interiors, and Product Design. With expertise in the restaurant, retail, beauty, & high end residential sectors, our creative solutions generate intelligent trend-setting designs. At Studios GO, a full range of design services are offered to enhance experience, stimulate social interaction, and add value. Our goals will exceed your design expectations while maintaining your project’s scheduling and budgetary constraints. This is accomplished by confident decision making, strong understanding of building technology, innovative materials, and state of the art fabrication techniques. Show less



PLAYDAY

• United States
• Fine Arts Schools
• 1 - 100 Employee

• FOUNDER & CEO

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  PLAYDAY is a new experiential concept for children to cultivate creativity. While practicing social distancing and most current health, safety, and sanitary precautions, PLAYDAY offers online and in-person creative programming for children 5+ from 8:00AM - 6:00PM when schools are closed as well as an awesome 2:30PM - 6:15PM after school program for children 5 -12. 45-60 minute creative classes such as WATER COLOR WORLD, STENCIL STORIES, SCULPTURE 101, PAINT ON CANVAS and many more, are offered on the weekends for the entire family to enjoy. PLAYDAY hosts and emcees amazing fully customized creative birthday parties ranging in size for children of all ages, REDTRICYCLE awarded PLAYDAY Best Birthday Spot in Queens 2018. Click PROGRAMS to learn more about our Grown Up & Me Art & Music classes for children 0-4, Create & Sip Parties, and a variety of special events throughout the year. Because expressing yourself and learning new things helps us feel more confident and inspired, at PLAYDAY, we respectfully celebrate everyone's individuality while exploring, creating, and activating with our friends and neighbors. Through all our offerings, children are exposed to the many joys of creativity such as: Focus, Patience, Process, Forgiveness, Sharing, Accomplishment, Dynamic Problem Solving, Diversity, and Aesthetic. PLAYDAY staff are required to have a degree in the ARTS from an accredited College or University. Our instructors have a passion for mentoring and motivating children along with a love for sharing relevant art history and modern techniques. PLAYDAY instructors strive to be positive creative role-models for your children. ​ PLAYDAY does not intend to produce career artists. PLAYDAY’s intentions are to help raise children who are confident and comfortable with their creativity in whatever form it takes. At PLAYDAY, we PLAY ART. Show less



Starbucks

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Director Global Concept and Innovation

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Articulating and implementing the Shanghai and Tokyo Roasteries. Articulating and implementing the Shanghai and Tokyo Roasteries.



Gensler

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Architect / Senior Designer

  • 1999 - 2002

  Architectural design leader in think tank group developing ideas for physically branded retail and corporate environments. Architectural design leader in think tank group developing ideas for physically branded retail and corporate environments.



HLW

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Designer

  • 1996 - 1998

  Responsible for construction documentation including detailing and specifications on all projects involved with as designer. Responsible for construction documentation including detailing and specifications on all projects involved with as designer.