Education:
Kent State University - College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Master of Architecture, 2005
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 2003
Registration and Certification:
Registered Architect - State of Ohio
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2015 Certified Professional
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 Certified Professional
USGBC LEED Accredited Professional
Technical Skills:
Proficient
Autodesk Revit - (Advanced - 14 yrs)
Trimble Sketchup - (Advanced - 17 yrs)
Adobe Photoshop - (Advanced - 19 yrs)
Enscape - (Advanced - 3 yrs)
Working Knowledge
Autodesk AutoCAD - (Intermediate)
Adobe Illustrator - (Beginner)
Lumion - (Beginner)
Experience:
Project Architect
2014 – Present
Perspectus Architecture
Cleveland, Ohio
Market Sectors: Healthcare, Education, Senior Living, Civic & Government, Club & Recreation, Commercial & Retail, Historic Architecture, and Laboratories.
Worked as Project Architect on multiple Healthcare, Senior Living, and Government projects. Member of Revit Standards Committee responsible for developing firm wide standards and BIM implementation.
Notable Projects:
New Downtown Design Studio - Perspectus (2021)
Project Manager and Lead Designer responsible for overall project management and design. Worked closely with firm Principals to develop a collaborative and flexible workspace.
Spinal Cord Institute and Acute Special Programs Addition - Louis Stokes Cleveland Veteran Affairs Medical Center (2020)
Lead designer responsible for the design and development of the exterior envelope. Worked with multiple consultants and fabricators in developing the details for the unitized curtain wall system.
New West Tower - Summa Health System (2019)
Worked specifically on the Women’s Center and NICU department developing patient rooms and staff support spaces. Created renderings for Summa Health marketing and donor fundraising.
Zubizarreta House - MetroHealth System (2016)
Project Manager and Designer responsible for overall project management and design. Worked closely with hospital donor and research lead to develop a unique housing project for patients participating in a spinal cord research program conducted by MetroHealth and Case Western Reserve University.
Project Designer
2014 – 2014 (8 months)
Van Auken Akins Architects LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
Market Sectors: K-12, Higher Education, Community Centers, and Healthcare.
Worked as Project Designer on The Salvation Army East Cleveland Community Center. Member of Revit Design Committee responsible for developing firm wide standards and BIM implementation.
Project Designer
2009 – 2014
Stantec Architecture (formally Burt,Hill until merger in 2009)
Cleveland, Ohio
Market Sectors: K-12, Higher Education, and Healthcare.
Collaborated closely with the project managers and design team during all phases of the project, while continually participating in the design process throughout the office. Created marketing and interview materials for multiple projects.
Notable Projects:
School of Dental Medicine Addition – Case Western Reserve University (2012)
Project Designer on a 4-person team who was responsible for the space planning, lab design, and documentation. Worked in partnership with the project manager and lead designer in the design of the building. Responsible for the design and detailing of the ornamental stairs and railing system, as well as overseeing the modeling of the exterior shell in Revit.
The George Gund Building Addition and Renovation – Cleveland Institute of Art (2011)
Project Designer in a 4-person team that worked jointly on the design of the new addition and construction drawings. Responsible for coordinating and developing the fit-out of the Metals and Jewelry department, as well as the design and development of the bridges and stairs. Also worked in collaboration with the team to design, construct, and model the exterior skin in Revit.
Beachwood High School Renovation and Addition – Beachwood City Schools (2009)
Project designer on a 3-person design team that was in charge of the design and renovation of the school, which included all SD, DD, and CD drawings. Worked in collaboration with the Project Manager to develop and design the new additions. Was responsible for the modeling and detailing of the New Media Center.
Graduate Architect
2005 – 2009
Burt, Hill
Cleveland, Ohio
Market Sectors: K-12, Higher Education, and Healthcare.
Worked in all facets of the design process. Such as production (SD, DD, and CD) and marketing materials (Use diagrams, video animation walk-thru and fly-bys, computer renderings, Massing/Form modeling and diagrams).
Notable Projects:
Rocky River High School Renovation and Addition – Rocky River City Schools (2009)
Lead Designer on a 4-person design team responsible for all phases of the design and construction process. Was in charge of the exterior design of the new science wing and administration addition. A contributor in the construction of the Revit model.
Peckham Hall - Nazareth College (2008)
Project Architect on a 4-person lead design team responsible for the exterior and interior design, lab design, and space planning. Responsible for designing the exterior, stair/railing, and space planning. In charge of the Revit model and model management between multiple disciplines and offices.
Al Mafrak Hospital – Dubai, UAE (2008)
Individual contributor on a 3-person design team responsible for initial programming, space planning, and conceptual design. Developed the initial massing and conceptual design of the hospital and created all presentation materials, 3D models, and space plans during the early stages of the project.
Internship
2004-2005
STRUCTURA Architects ltd.
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Market Sector: Industrial Manufacturing
Worked on Construction documents, Schematic, and Conceptual Design, 3D renderings, Field observations, Presentations, and Web design.
Achievements:
Stantec Revit Assessment Test
3rd highest score among Revit users in company wide assessment test at Stantec (10,000+ employees).
Summa Health System - New West Tower Bus Shelter Competition
Runner-up in Bus Shelter Design competition held by Summa Health for their New West Tower.
Activities:
ACE Mentoring Program (2009 -2013)
Mentored high school students interested in pursing a degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related fields in the Construction Industry at James Rhodes High School and Tech West High School.