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About
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Experience
Director of Architecture and Design
Coastal Systems Development
2016 – Present • Miami, FL
Lead designer in a multi-disciplinary design / build / real estate development firm specializing in unique hospitality, residential and civic waterfront projects in the Caribbean. Committed to providing design value and technical services in all aspects of planning and construction of small to large-scale developments that capture the high-end real estate market with authenticity, artistry and sustainability. Managing an in-house team of architects, interior, landscape, and graphic designers; in conjunction with the management, marketing, estimating, and construction teams.
Senior Project Manager
Raymond Jungles, Inc.
2014 – 2015 • Miami, FL
Leadership and mentoring role in an acclaimed landscape architecture firm simultaneously managing over a dozen high-profile projects ranging in complexity, scale and budget from concept through construction. Working with internationally-renowned architects to collaborate on and coordinate unique design solutions that integrate both disciplines. Direct involvement with clients, consultants, contractors and government entities. Proven experience in project management includes preparation of fee proposals and contracts, creating and managing project schedules, fee/budget management and quality control of all documentation.
Creative Manager, Marketing and Production
Fofo’s Fudge
2012 – 2013 • New York, NY
Invested management associate with key role in integrated product development team in a high-energy fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Direct involvement with Creative Director to execute relevant design strategies by incorporating consumer insights, drive value engineering and improve products both in form and function with a focus on achieving financial objectives. Collaborating with Creative Director on branding material for retail/website use and developing concept retail display strategies. Principal lead from initial order through delivery prioritizing several projects and deadlines simultaneously. Implements colleague training. Conceptual thinker with business acumen and a focus on the big idea.
Associate, Senior Project Designer / Manager
HOK
2007 – 2012 • New York, NY
Senior project designer of competition and award-winning designs for domestic and international civic, commercial, cultural, educational, healthcare, hospitality, residential, and retail projects. Manager with direct involvement with clients, consultants, contractors, donors, community groups and government entities. Traveled extensively for project meetings and presentations. Within the office, managed the design team and had direct involvement with senior management, marketing / public relations group, technical team, and construction architects. Led projects from initial concept through construction administration and opening for quality control.
Associate, Project Designer / Project Architect
H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture / HHPA
1998 – 2007 • New York, NY
Project designer and project architect of competition and award-winning civic, commercial, cultural, educational, hospitality, and retail projects. Direct involvement with clients, consultants, contractors, donors, community groups and government entities, and internal senior management and marketing. Traveled extensively for project meetings and presentations. Led projects from initial concept through construction administration.
Project Architect / Project Designer
Corgan Associates
1996 – 1998 • Dallas, TX
Project Manager / Project Designer
Garland & Hilles Architects
1993 – 1995 • El Paso, TX
Architectural Collaborator
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
1991 – 1992 • Genoa, Italy
Education
School of Visual Arts
CEU in Fine Arts/Sculpture
2006 – 2008 • New York, NY
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Architecture
1985 – 1992 • Austin, TX
Specialties
Architect and Multi-Media Artist