Education
Rice University Houston, TX
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture Class of 2014, GPA: 3.55/4.00
• Bachelor of Architecture with Business Minor expected 2016
Work Experience
Ennead Architects Preceptorship Associate
Sep 2014 to Aug 2015 | New York City, NY | Project Link
• Worked on a $70MM, 200k sqft building for KSU from Pre-Design through Construction Documents
• Aided in designing the project, and visualization for promotional materials
• Led Revit model organization and server coordination
City of Houston General Services Department SME Fellow
Jun to Aug 2013 | Houston, TX
• Awarded funding as a Summer Mentorship Experience Fellow
• Presented an extensive cost and space analysis report for the Mayor on options for a $75MM dept. HQ
• Designed strategic plans, site studies, and feasability studies for HPD, HFD, HISD, HPL, and more
Houston Public Libraries Masterplan Researcher
Sep 2013 to Dec 2015 | Houston, TX | Project Link
• Recommended new initiatives and talking points for 2014 City Library Bond, that were implemented
• Awarded a 3-year grant from the Library Foundation to continue the project with city of Houston
Rice University Quad Renovation Manager & Designer
Completed Feb 2013 | Houston, TX | Project Link
• Designed and fundraised the $26,000 project from various university sources
• Coordinated the project with the contractor, campus architect, and facilities project manager
Gruen Associates Architectural Intern
May to Jul 2012 | Los Angeles, CA
• Drafted full Construction Document sets on 6 retail stores for The Swatch Group©
Odyssey Toys Creative Team
May to Jul 2011 | Miami, FL
• Established overall branding and logos for 6 different company toy lines. Edited press releases and spec sheets
Leadership
Rice Univ. Campus Planning Steering Committee
Aug 2013 to May 2014 | Houston, TX
• Aided in decision making for future campus planning integrating finance, construction, water, energy, and space
Architecture Society @ Rice Vice President
Aug 2010 to May 2013 | Houston, TX
• Organized lectures, managed officer responsibilities, and chaired ad-hoc committees
Rice Campanile Editor-in-Chief, Design Editor
Aug 2010 to Jul 2013 | Houston, TX
• Managed a 400 page, $100k annual publication, and won the first CSPA Gold Medal in Rice’s history.
CelebrateART Publicity Director
Oct 2012 to Jan 2013 | Houston, TX | Project Link
• Initiated an aggressive, campus-wide marketing campaign for both the inaugural and second events
Awards & Competition
Alpha Roe Chi Medal Rice School of Architecture
Spring 2014 | Houston, TX
• Awarded to one student who demonstrates leadership, service, and professional merit
Mary Ellen Hale Lovett Traveling Fellowship
Spring 2014 | Houston, TX
• Awarded $2,500 to compare and explore municipal projects in EU Nations
Baker Institute Public Policy Award HPL Masterplan
Spring 2014 | Houston, TX | Project Link
• Awarded $2,500 for HPL Masterplan Project at the Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium
Center for Civic Leadership Award HPL Masterplan
Spring 2014 | Houston, TX | Project Link
• Awarded $1,000 for HPL Masterplan Project at the Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium
Fairchild Design Challenge 1st place
Spring 2010 Coral Gables, FL
• Awarded first prize for design for a LEED Certified Laboratory space
Other Activities
Rice Architecture Mentorship Program Lectures Chair
Fall 2013- Spring 2014 Houston, TX
Residential College Vice President
Fall 2013- Spring 2014 Houston, TX
College Media Association Conference Speaker
Mar & Oct 2013 New York, NY & New Orleans, LA
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