Experience

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  Ivan brice architecture

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Intern
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  Nyc school construction authority (sca)

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern
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  Andrew franz architect pllc

  Apr 2011 - Jan 2014

  Architecture intern

  - Assisted project managers and interior designers in the development of shop drawings and detailing for custom millwork for high end residential penthouses and apartments.- Closely worked with the lead interior designer for selections of textures, materials, and color palettes to highlight the client’s design needs and features.- Aided architectural project manager in coordination with contractor and design by attending sites and overseeing construction of custom pieces and boutique quality finished. Show less

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  Zimmerman workshop architecture + design

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Junior architect

  - Assisted Principal Architect in all levels of design and development to optimize productivity and efficiency.- Aided in design of passive house construction of local Brooklyn townhouses, as presentation documents for maximized understanding for the client, as well as a construction documents with detailing for constructability.- Boutique projects required interiors palette selection in texture, colors, and materials, creating a rich architect/vendor relationship.- Office and work environment development was encouraged, by creating custom office storage solutions, feature walls and sculptures, optimizing the the firm’s design philosophy. Show less

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  Curtis + ginsberg architects

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2019

  Intermediate architect

  - Assisted on zoning and feasibly analysis for a variety of building typologies of new construction, alterations, and competitions, to achieve a maximum allowed development envelopes that satisfy clients and design, carved from site, context, and programming needs.- Responsible for developing drawing sets for government agencies with a full comprehension of codes, local, state, and federal, understanding the application steps and its’ requirements for different project types and review processes.- Co-management of construction phases, which included alternating weekly site visits and conference calls, requiring full comprehension of constructions’ development, schedules and budgets.- Aided in communication of design and work development between client, design team, and contractors, along with coordination of consultants, manufacturers, and vendors, aimed toward concise bid documents.- Worked directly under principal architects, as well as senior and junior associates, to aid in urgent tasks for deadlines on submissions. Show less

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  Wework

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

  Project architect

  - Project architect in the northwest region of US territories.- Manage external relationships between contractors, designers, architects of record, and engineers of record, as well as between internal design and construction team.- Consistent visits to project construction sites in order to maintain design intent of all aspects, design or technically related to the job.- Thorough knowledge of the metrics and standards of the company's products, ensuring a proper balance of offices and desk counts for maximum profitability, as well as conserve the dynamic of collaborative office space with shared meeting rooms and amenities.- Pioneering of new product types, catered to the specifics of the enterprise clients concentration in the northwest market, developed to be user friendly on a global scale.- Review of drawings sets for design and constructability as well as millwork shops and submittals.- Aid in delivery of office spaces to community team for member use Show less

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  Síol

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  Senior project manager

  -Service includes comprehensive management of design and construction teams for single family homes and community artist venues throughout the Bay Area. - As a senior, there is an intimate interaction with the client and management of their expectations and needs throughout the process of the project life. - Design involvement varied, starting from site analysis and permitting, through detailing and construction administration, and some with concierge maintenance. - Management responsibilities include project scheduling and budgeting, staffing distribution and work delegation, and regular communication amongst internal and external project teams and clients. - Senior responsibilities also included development of business practices as the firm grew, such as training of junior staff and development of office standards throughout the expansion. Show less

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  Takenaka corporation

  Oct 2022 - now

  Project manager

  - The role of project management in the firm requires a delicate understanding of the needs of our Japanese clients, who wish to expand into the US territories. - Management requires a vast knowledge of construction and design in order to properly bridge their needs and expectations with our American peers. - Representative of the company, in order to create a clear and fluid line of communication between my designers, contractors, and engineers, expressing my clients priorities in value engineering, meeting schedules, and deadlines. - Most of my work revolves around attending OACs, RFI and submittal reviews with my engineers and contracts, establishing budget thresholds while reviewing contractor change overs, and creating documentation to properly and clearly communicate the progress of the work with the client. Show less