Experience

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  General motors

  Apr 2003 - Aug 2004

  Facilities & portfolio planner

  Synthesized global facility and economic data related to GM’s four key global regions; as well as assisted in developing and delivering a global portfolio information management software system.

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  Albert kahn associates, inc.

  Jul 2005 - Apr 2007

  Architecture / urban planning / design

  Since 1895, the Albert Kahn Family of Companies has been an award-winning architecture and engineering group. Its architectural achievements are many and the legacy has been a blueprint of sorts for industry change throughout the company's history. Functionality, sustainability and a true understanding of the client's overall needs are at the forefront of Kahn's architectural designs.

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  Lord • aeck • sargent architecture

  Apr 2007 - Nov 2009

  Architecture / urban planning / urban design

  A full-service, award-winning architectural firm with over 3,000 projects completed. With offices in Atlanta, Ann Arbor, and Chapel Hill, the firm has five studios: Arts & Culture, Education, Historic Preservation, Science, and Housing & Mixed-Use.

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  Lawrence technological university

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  Adjunct faculty

  The MISSION of the College of Architecture and Design of Lawrence Technological University is to provide a comprehensive architecture and design education, which synthesized diverse approaches, diciplines, and human resources, while respecting the uniqueness of the environments and societies we affect. The intent is to develop graduates committed to creative inquiry, critical thinking, judgment, and progressive design through community and professional leadership.

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  Steven sivak architects

  Jul 2010 - Nov 2010

  Architecture

  Worked directly under Steven Sivak on design drawings, 3D models and renderings of the LDR residence in Birmingham, Michigan.

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  Jacobs

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2017

  Senior consultant - design manager - strategic planner - advance planning group

  Jacobs successfully delivers the full breadth of building services – planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, program management, and design-build – to a diversified base of leading public and private clients across the globe.

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  King fahd university of petroleum and minerals - kfupm

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Adjunct faculty

  The Department of Architectural Engineering, ARE, was established in 1975 and comprises one of the three main departments within the College of Environmental Design. The number of students enrolled in the ARE programs are steadily growing over the years and have reached more than 40. The ARE department offers two four-year programs, leading to a B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering after which the students may pursue graduate studies for an M.Sc. or a Ph.D. degree.

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  Smithsonian institution

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2019

  Revitalization liaison - national air and space museum

  Museum representative ensuring that facility improvements are consistent with the Institution's mission and priorities.

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  Department of defense education activity (dodea) or (dodds)

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

  Lead architect - dodea headquarters

  DoDEA is one of only two Federally-operated school systems and is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA is globally positioned, operating 164 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The Facilities Division maintains 600 buildings, totaling approximately 19.6M gross square feet. In addition to the operations, maintenance and repair of existing facilities, the Facilities Division is responsible for the planning, design, and construction-management of all renovations as well as all new facilities being built. Show less

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  Architect of the capitol

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Senior design manager

  The Cannon Renewal Project will provide an effective workplace for the next century to serve the needs of the U.S. House of Representatives and support Congressional operations.

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  Smithsonian institution

  May 2022 - now

  Branch chief - national zoological park and conservation biology institute

  The Smithsonian’s National Zoo sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park. Founded in 1889, the Zoo is currently home to more than 2,700 animals representing more than 390 species.