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HOK, INC - 2024 

 

  Developed and delivered comprehensive design documents for over an 100,000 square-foot behavioral health and civil justice facility while collaborating closely with senior architects and project managers, and other team members. Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff members on design principles and intent.

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BKV Group – Senior Architectural Designer, Associate                                                                                     2019 – 2023

Managed/coordinated architectural projects through SD - CD. Facilitated communication and planning between private and public organizations.

Produced presentation and construction deliverables and garnered regulatory approval for multiple projects with different budget constraints. 

Proactively coordinated with multiple disciplines including, interior design, outside vendors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure project cohesion and compliance.

Created new and innovative design and presentation standards for affordable living and senior living, specializing in materiality and P and Z presentations.

Consulted with Team to determine functional and spatial requirements of new construction, researched policies and regulations, incorporating into the project deliverables.

Fostered continuous improvement in project activity tracking and monitored task completion and project delivery using new collaboration tools like Microsoft teams.

-Served as a culture leader for the enterprise. Organized events, outings.

 

Good, Fulton & Farrell (GFF, Inc.) – Senior Project Coordinator                                                                      2018 – 2019

-Coordinated a successfully awarded $5.5 million bid by engaging closely with owner and general contractors. Liaised with clients, led meetings and bid conferences.

-Regularly communicated with city officials and led the submittal process for obtaining building permits for 5 office/medical shell buildings in Prosper, TX. Studied city procedures and requirements for timely application acceptance.

-Conducted deep planning and zoning research to ensure a smooth planning process. Worked closely with the Planning department and fostered tight collaboration.

-Resolved client issues with targeting unit and parking mix, developed alterative solutions to satisfy client requests and regulatory constraints.

 

HEDEK Architects – Architectural Design Intern                                                                                           2017 – 2018

-Ensured the design intent is conveyed throughout the DD, CD, and CA phases of architecture through close collaboration and oversight of other teams.

-Engaged in all early schematic design phases of multifamily, master planning, and site planning.

-Created and analyzed density studies.

-Selected and coordinated material selections for large multifamily projects.

 

Huckabee Inc. – Project Coordinator                                                                                                           2014 – 2017

-Coordinated the accurate development of plan sets, including a $40 million Opinion of probable cost through close collaboration with multiple departments.

-Effectively liaised with outside contractors, communicating project requirements and detailed specifications through various means including site visits.

-Facilitated the completion of construction documents for over 30 public schools across Texas, as well as a residential R1 for Grayson College in Denison, TX. Projects include new construction, refresh, and renovations.

 

idGROUP, LLC – Designer                                                                                                                           2014

-Focused on FF&E coordination and documentation, engaged in the detailing of full construction rollouts for FedEx Office and Starbucks, Demonstrated efficient working skills through the completions of remodel/refresh projects with rapid turnaround.

 

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City of San Juan, TX – Urban Planner                                                                                                             2011 - 

-Conducted meetings with residents, developers, and engineers to explain city ordinances, policies, and permitting.

-Disseminated accurate project information by preparing reports for the Planning and City Commission, mailing notices, advertising public hearing items, preparing exhibits using CAD and other software.

 

American Institute of Architects, Member                                                                                    

-Associate AIA Member                                                                                                                                            2014-Present

-Member, AIA Dallas Committee on the Environment                                                                                        2019-Present

-Vice Chair, AIA Dallas Committee on the Environment                                                                                     2022

-Chair, AIA Dallas Committee on the Environment                                                                                              2023   - 2024

 

LGBTQ+ AIA Dallas Network                                                                                         

-Member                                                                                                                                                                       2022 - 2023

 

 

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SKILLS

Drafting, Rendering, Model Making, 3-D Computer Modeling, and BIM: Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam. Sketch up literate, AutoCAD & Microsoft Office suite. Newforma, Procore, Miro Proficient in Photoshop, In-Design & Illustrator. Fluent in English and Spanish speaking.