Work Experience
Black River Design Architects | Architect
Feb 2023 - Present
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects | Architect
Sep 2019 - Feb 2023
Worked through all phases of the architectural process from pre-design through construction completion. Provided design and construction administration work on several building styles and typologies, ranging in size from 20,000 to 300,000 square feet, with a focus on PassivHaus certified multi-family housing throughout the New York City area. Directly communicated with clients, contractors and consultants to resolve problems and provide coordination through all design and construction stages. Worked with teams of various sizes to put together document sets with careful consideration of the complexities of the NYC Zoning and Building Codes. Conducted regular site visits of projects in all stages of construction, from kick off meetings through punch listing and project closeout.
iBuilt Group | Architectural Designer
May 2019 - Sep 2019
Worked on multiple phases of projects involving modular steel construction. Put together complete sets and details and coordinated with contractors on a variety of project types. Designed multiple iterations of modular homes to be developed upon purchase. Worked closely together with engineers and architects to coordinate drawings for production in our factory and ensured correct detailing of connections and overall building assembly throughout the various stages of fabrication.
Florida International University | Graduate Assistant
Dec 2017 - May 2019
Managed multiple levels of Structural Engineering courses with over 140 students each working under Shahin Vassigh. Instructed multiple weekly lab sessions in which students were asked to apply concepts learned in lecture to real world problems, and were often asked to conduct experiments to better grasp key concepts. Created exams and quizzes to test students knowledge of the subject and held office hours to answer any questions on the material.
Kraftwerk Competition | Head Designer
May 2017 - Jul 2017
Worked as head designer for Thomas Spiegelhalter and Peter Drecker to propose an entry for a competition in which participants were asked to redesign a street and its surroundings in a village in Germany. The street was transformed into a location for vendors and artists, and a power generating water playground for children was designed in Fusion 360, featuring complex organic geometries and high tech power generating techniques.
Franchise Creator | Manager + Graphic Design Consultant
May 2015 - Dec 2016
Franchise Creator is a company which helps other businesses transform themselves into franchises. I worked to ensure that employees were performing up to company standards and maintaining good client relationships. My responsibilities also included consultations with clients to generate ideas for graphic design solutions. These designs were ultimately used for marketing and distribution materials used to sell franchises for the company.
Education
Florida International University | Masters of Architecture | Aug 2014 - May 2019
Accepted into the highly competitive accelerated masters of architecture program. Graduated with a 3.91 GPA. Typical courses included Design Studio, Graphics Studio, Structural Engineering, Environmental Building Design, Architectural History, Architectural Theory, Advanced Computational Design, Business Communication and Professional office Practice
University of Miami | Bachelors of Biology Track | Jan 2013 - May 2014
Completed 40 credits of Biology with a minor in Chemistry on a Pre-Med track while earning a high GPA before deciding to study Architecture at FIU due to their higher ranked program. Typical Courses included Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Evolution and Biodiversity, Calculus II, and Genetics.
Florida International University | Bachelors of Biology Track | Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Studied Biology with a minor in Chemistry on a premed track before deciding to transfer to University of Miami for a better chance of acceptance into a medical school after graduation
Awards and Achievements
Licensed Architect | Jan 2023
Licensed in the State of New York
AIA Bronze Medal Award | Aug 2019
Awarded to one thesis student from each of 6 Florida Schools
Excellence in Masters Thesis | May 2019
Awarded for best Masters Thesis project in class
Summa Cum Laude | May 2019
Awarded to those graduating with above 3.90 GPA
University Honors College Member | Aug 2012
Membership offered to those with excellent academic standing
Tau Sigma Delta National Honors Society Member | Feb 2019
Sigma Xi Chapter, personal Selection by chair and faculty
Presidential Scholarship Recipient | Aug 2012
Highest scholarship in the University, for excellent academics
Technical Proficiency
Software
Revit
Procore
AutoCAD
Rhino
Grasshopper
Maya
3DS Max
VRay
Sketchup
Photoshop,
InDesign,
Illustrator,
Premier Pro
Fusion 360
Enscape
Lumion
Fabrication + Misc
English, Spanish, Farsi, Italian
Woodworking
3D Printing
Metal Work
Laser Cutting
CNC Milling
Model Making
Guitar, Drums, Piano