Sarah Vaccaro

Experience

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  CAS Architects

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2006

  Student Intern

  Student Internship for the summer of 2006.Responsibilities included: - Redesigned and updated marketing brochures - Maintained and updated specification and product sample library using CSI Format - Assisted with on-site field surveying and assessment - Produced space plan layout sketches for presentation to clients

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  Fougeron Architecture

  Mar 2008 - May 2008

  Student Intern

  Student Internship as an off-campus Professional Experience opportunity through Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture Department.Responsibilities Included: - Updated and constructed physical models for design development and presentation - Compiled Future Cities Competition submittal materials - Updated working and detail drawings

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  Alfonso and Harmon Architects

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2008

  Student Intern

  Student Intern during the summer of 2008 and summer of 2007.My responsibilities included: - Created 3D digital models for presentation to clients and planning commissioners - Contributed to schematic design development of residential remodel projects - Completed site measurements, pre-design documentation, zoning and code research - Produced working drawings and outline specifications

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  CAW Architects, Inc.

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2019

  Managed and led the programming, design and permitting of a 30,000sf children’s museum and zoo for a complicated private/public client partnership. Led programming workshops with diverse stakeholder team; presented design concepts and site organization to clients, community members and authorities having jurisdiction through complex entitlement process; developed complete permit and construction documents with full architectural and consultant team; oversaw cost estimating and reconciliation process with client and contractor team. Managed and led the programming through schematic design process for an elementary school modernization and new construction project. Responsible for project fee proposals, staffing forecasts and schedules.- City of Palo Alto & Friends of JMZ: Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo · Master Planning through Entitlements through Permit Approval - RCSD: John Gill Elementary School · Programming & Schematic Design- Phillips Brooks School: New Gymnasium & Innovation Lab · Conceptual Design through Planning Submittal Show less Managed and led the design and documentation of a 43,000sf central kitchen, education center and administration office building through all phases of design and construction alongside a Project Manager. Developed design concepts through massing models and sketches, material selection, system integration and detailing; managed technical coordination among engineers and specialty consultants; developed complete permit and construction drawing and specification set with designer/drafter team; oversaw cost estimating and reconciliation process with client and contractor team. Led early programming workshops and documentation for $28 million master plan. Led adoption and set standards for Revit implementation within office.- OUSD: Central Commissary, Education Center and Urban Farm (DSA Project) · Programming through - Construction Administration - Abilities United BOD: Abilities United Redevelopment · Programming & Master Planning Show less Led stakeholders, clients and design team through the programming, schematic design and cost estimating phases for large educational projects under direct guidance from Principal Architect: led programming workshops, developed multiple renovation and new construction conceptual designs, managed the feasibility and cost estimating evaluation processes, and compiled comprehensive program documents. Managed the design, documentation, DSA permitting, and construction admin process for first Revit project in office. Selected Works:- SSFSD: Martin Elementary School Modernization (DSA Project) · Programming & Schematic Design- SSFSD: Spruce Elementary School Ramp Replacement (DSA Project) · Schematic Design through Construction Administration Show less Assisted Principal Architect in leading programming workshops, collaborating with engineering team in developing innovative sustainable design strategies, designing three master plan options for renovation and new construction of an entire High School campus, and documenting Master Plan process. Contributed as an integral team member in the design, documentation, permitting and construction administration for a new High School campus. Provided drafting assistance on multiple K-12, community college and university projects in the design development through construction admin phases. Selected Works:- OUSD: Fremont High School Zero Net Energy Master Plan · Programming & Master Planning- SUHSD East Palo Alto Alternative High School (DSA Project) · Schematic Design through Construction Administration - ESUHSD: James Lick HS Child Development Center (DSA Project) · DSA Permitting & Construction Administration- UC Berkeley: Anna Head Alumnae Hall Renovation (Historic Building) · Design Development & Construction Documentation Show less

  • Associate

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Project Architect

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

  • Job Captain

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Designer / Draftsman

    Sept 2009 - Jul 2013
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  CityTeam

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2021

  Project Manager & Architectural Consultant

  Providing project management and architectural consulting services to CityTeam, a non-profit organization providing homeless and recovery support services in SF, SJ and Oakland. By leading and organizing projects on the client-side, I hope to support CityTeam as they work to implement their strategic plan, launch capital improvement projects and expand their impact in the bay area.

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  OJK Architecture + Planning

  Aug 2019 - now

  Designing multifamily affordable and permanent supportive housing projects for Non-Profit Housing Developer clients. Leading firm vision, strategy, business development, and team development. Leading design and project management for multi-family affordable housing projects.

  • Principal

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Associate + Project Architect

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2020
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  Architects FORA

  Aug 2019 - now

  Principal at Architects FORA