Experience

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Design Patent Examiner

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Young + Wright Architectural

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

• Drafter/Designer

  • Mar 2021 - Sep 2022



UNIVERSITY DISTRICT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INC

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Neighborhood Development Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Created a catalog of community services and resources located within the University District of Buffalo, New York. Created a catalog of community services and resources located within the University District of Buffalo, New York.



IDeA Center

• Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2020

  Researched and wrote articles on topics related to universal design and accessibility. Wrote a project proposal for a Naval Park and supported accessible design solutions with evidence. Used the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, relevant building codes, and housing standards to gain an understanding of minimum requirements for accessible design. Created a book of stock plans of universally designed homes. Researched and wrote articles on topics related to universal design and accessibility. Wrote a project proposal for a Naval Park and supported accessible design solutions with evidence. Used the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, relevant building codes, and housing standards to gain an understanding of minimum requirements for accessible design. Created a book of stock plans of universally designed homes.



TSK Architects

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

• Project Coordinator

  • May 2015 - Aug 2018

  Designed a 34-acre baseball park, including site design, a concession building, a maintenance building, and shade structures. Coordinated consultant teams throughout design development and construction document phases, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, civil, and landscaping disciplines. Attended client and construction meetings and created meeting agendas and meeting minutes. Reviewed project specifications and contractor submittals. Designed a 34-acre baseball park, including site design, a concession building, a maintenance building, and shade structures. Coordinated consultant teams throughout design development and construction document phases, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, civil, and landscaping disciplines. Attended client and construction meetings and created meeting agendas and meeting minutes. Reviewed project specifications and contractor submittals.



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Advisor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Create an inclusive community by initiating conversations with residents and hosting community building events. Initiatives include coordinating a Relay for Life team for my hall, facilitating a CPR class for residents of my hall, and meeting with residents on a regular basis.

• Course Facilitator

  • Dec 2013 - Apr 2015

  Facilitate "Social Psychology in Community Settings", a class of 15 students preparing for future jobs as Resident Advisors at the University of Michigan. Lead discussions on social justice, allyhood, and inclusive communities and how they relate to their new positions as RAs.



University of Michigan RecSports

• Lifeguard

  • Sep 2011 - May 2015

  Maintain a fun, safe environment for patrons by enforcing rules and keeping a positive attitude.

• Building Supervisor

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Kept the building safe by monitoring patrons and staff by walking throughout the building and having open conversations with people.



University of Michigan ResStaff

• Community Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Create inclusive communities by initiating conversations with residents and hosting community building events. Create inclusive communities by initiating conversations with residents and hosting community building events.



University of Michigan Conferences

• Conference Resident Advisor

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Maintain a safe environment for prospective Michigan athletes by enforcing rules as a live-in supervisor. Maintain a safe environment for prospective Michigan athletes by enforcing rules as a live-in supervisor.



Jorgensen Family YMCA

• Lifeguard

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

  Maintain a fun, safe environment through enforcing rules and keeping a positive attitude. Maintain a fun, safe environment through enforcing rules and keeping a positive attitude.