Experience

Studio-MLA

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

• Director of Programming and Partnerships

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States Rodrigo Studio-MLA's new Director of Programming and Partnerships bringing 14 years of varied experience building partnerships between designers, planners, community-based organizations, real estate developers, governments, and individuals to create people-oriented public spaces across the country.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rodarte Projects

  • May 2020 - Feb 2023

  Los Angeles, California, United States Advise clients from developers to private family trusts on various aspects of real estate investment strategy, public space programming, placemaking, design development, place management, and value creation. Projects include: Ivy Station Culver City: - Over a multi-year engagement, oversaw the daily programming, placemaking strategy, private events, marketing, revenue development, and staff for the public spaces of the Ivy Station project in Culver City BLDG… Show more Advise clients from developers to private family trusts on various aspects of real estate investment strategy, public space programming, placemaking, design development, place management, and value creation. Projects include: Ivy Station Culver City: - Over a multi-year engagement, oversaw the daily programming, placemaking strategy, private events, marketing, revenue development, and staff for the public spaces of the Ivy Station project in Culver City BLDG Affordable: - Consulting affordable housing arm of BLDG Partners on resident engagement and placemaking for various LIHTC syndicated and other affordable housing deals on an ongoing basis Private Family Trust: - Advise on investment strategy, acquisition, financing, capital improvements, and asset management for a small family real estate office Show less



Biederman Redevelopment Ventures Corp.

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2020

  Los Angeles, California, United States Managed public space and urban redevelopment projects across the US with an emphasis on creating and adding value to cleints’ assets. Created and implemented placemaking strategies, programming, operations, and business plans for parks, plazas, transit-oriented developments, professional sports team campuses, retail environments, and real estate developments. Consulted on design, brand identity, and retail strategies for mixed-use projects..

• Programming Manager for Salesforce Park

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

  San Francisco Bay Area Managed team responsible for the strategy, curation, and management of daily amenities, recurring programs, concessions, and events for the rooftop park atop San Francisco’s Salesforce Transit Center with 5,000+ daily visitors. Developed partnerships with hundreds of local businesses, community organizations, museums, and non-profit institutions to provide revolving content for programs year-round. Built relationships with brands to drive revenue-generating events and… Show more Managed team responsible for the strategy, curation, and management of daily amenities, recurring programs, concessions, and events for the rooftop park atop San Francisco’s Salesforce Transit Center with 5,000+ daily visitors. Developed partnerships with hundreds of local businesses, community organizations, museums, and non-profit institutions to provide revolving content for programs year-round. Built relationships with brands to drive revenue-generating events and sponsorships. Fostered ongoing relationships with local BID and other public stakeholders.

• Project Analyst

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2018

  Los Angeles, California, United States Contributed to programming, operations, and business plans for dozens of public spaces in the US and abroad. Refined BRV’s public engagement models and led community workshops in a dozen cities from Oakland, to New Orleans, to Shenzhen, China. Collected and analysed demographic information and real estate data to inform design, programming, and retail planning for public space and real estate projects. Created conceptual site layouts, design markup diagrams, and… Show more Contributed to programming, operations, and business plans for dozens of public spaces in the US and abroad. Refined BRV’s public engagement models and led community workshops in a dozen cities from Oakland, to New Orleans, to Shenzhen, China. Collected and analysed demographic information and real estate data to inform design, programming, and retail planning for public space and real estate projects. Created conceptual site layouts, design markup diagrams, and marketing materials using Adobe suite.



BLDG Partners LLC

• Site Manager

  • Apr 2013 - May 2016

  Los Angeles Conceptualized and implemented placemaking strategies for redevelopment sites. Created art spaces, music studios, performance venues, film and photography rental opportunities, popup restaurants, and special events on an interim basis. Assisted in the search for and analysis of potential redevelopment sites and other real estate investment opportunities. Coordinated contractors, construction crews, artists, and other vendors on residential renovation and placemaking… Show more Conceptualized and implemented placemaking strategies for redevelopment sites. Created art spaces, music studios, performance venues, film and photography rental opportunities, popup restaurants, and special events on an interim basis. Assisted in the search for and analysis of potential redevelopment sites and other real estate investment opportunities. Coordinated contractors, construction crews, artists, and other vendors on residential renovation and placemaking projects. Managed tenant relations, leasing strategies, and tenant relocations during repositioning. Show less



Moishe House

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2013

  Los Angeles Program coordinator, host, and planner for over 150 Los Angeles area, grassroots events, volunteer programs, and cultural celebrations for the young adult Jewish community.