Experience

Alabama Historical Commission

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

• Certified Local Government and Community Preservation Coordinator

  • May 2021 - Present



City of Birmingham

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Historic Preservation Manager

  • Dec 2019 - May 2021



City of Mobile, AL

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Architectural Historian/ Surveyor

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

  • Reviewed plans and populated Certificates of Appropriateness for work being executed on properties in a local historic district • Drafted Architectural Review Board Staff Reports and Minutes; prepared supplemental materials and PowerPoint presentation for Architectural Review Board bi-monthly meeting • Surveyed historic landscapes for extant building conditions, character defining features, and photograph exterior and interior to capture architectural significance and spatiality • Prepare nominations for the National Register of Historic by researching the development of the community, its landscape, and affiliated people to accurately portray its significance • Formulated recommendations for city projects and future ordinances such as the TIGER Grant and Conservation District ordinance • Attended pre-development meetings with other city departments to guide constituents through the permitting process, city regulations, and standards • Authored signage at “Doyle Park” informing the public of mobile’s aeronautic and aviation history, and enhancing visitor perception • Assessed federal agencies compliance regarding NHPA Act though Section 106 reviews • Generated state ad valorem tax credit applications and federal tax credit applications at 20% while providing preservation assistance on all tax credit projects • Presented to groups of 5-30 people on various preservation topics. Presentations including walking tours, or multimedia. Audience included the Mobile Area Realtor Association, Mobile Home Builders Association Show less



Burgess Commercial Interiors

• Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Designer

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2016

  -Spaced planned loose furnishings, systems furniture, and assisted in the management of projects from onset to closeout; managed summer intern program. -Worked alongside Sales Associates to develop proposals for clients to fit their needs. Proposals included pricing, floor plans that adhered to ADA regulation, 3-Dimensional renderings, and presentation boards. -Spaced planned loose furnishings, systems furniture, and assisted in the management of projects from onset to closeout; managed summer intern program. -Worked alongside Sales Associates to develop proposals for clients to fit their needs. Proposals included pricing, floor plans that adhered to ADA regulation, 3-Dimensional renderings, and presentation boards.



KMS

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  -Assist program managers and designers with projects, coordinate events and meetings -Researched key areas for developing further business -Assist program managers and designers with projects, coordinate events and meetings -Researched key areas for developing further business



Ai Corporate Interiors

• Birmingham, AL

• Designer

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2013

  - Space planned offices, hospitals, educational facilities, and stadium settings - Managed projects from inception to installation; Assisted clients in selecting finishes and furniture for space - Prepared presentations for clients including Power Points, design boards, booklets to convey design intent. - Priced projects that exceeded 2.5 million dollars; Designed systems furniture to best suit clients needs - Space planned offices, hospitals, educational facilities, and stadium settings - Managed projects from inception to installation; Assisted clients in selecting finishes and furniture for space - Prepared presentations for clients including Power Points, design boards, booklets to convey design intent. - Priced projects that exceeded 2.5 million dollars; Designed systems furniture to best suit clients needs



New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission

• New Orleans, LA

• Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  - Shadowed Executive Director of Historic District Landmarks Commission in his daily duties including committee meetings, hearings, and assisting plans examiners and architectural historians - Gained knowledge of Section 106, grant programs, landmark designation process, municipal building codes, and citywide policies - Assisted in coordinating public hearing process, researching for staff reports, and interpreting guidelines and laws to applicants - Participated in Commission, Recovery Committee, Zoning Ordinance Review, and homeowner association meetings as a consultant - Researched and produced cost analysis of government processes related to blighted structures and produced informational pamphlet on FEMA elevation requirements Show less