PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intern Architect
Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects
September 2013 – present
- Drafted construction documents for the gut renovation of a commercial office space
- Managed the documentation process for a LEED Silver project
- Drafted a DD set for the addition of a complex mechanical system, which included a new geothermal system
- Developed renderings to aid in design development and client discussions
Intern Architect
Kate Webb Architects
January 2013 – September 2013
- Worked on the design development and drafting of construction documents for a new construction project
- Researched and selected materials and fixtures
- Drafted a Specifications Book including all material specifications, installation procedures, and other requirements for the project
- Drafted a computer model and generated computer renderings
- Participated in client meetings
- Coordinated with vendors, contractors, and clients on design, specifications, and pricing issues
- Worked on several smaller projects, on tasks ranging from schematic design to Landmarks Permit procurement
- Designed a new website and updated all computer systems for the firm
Designer
Drysdale Design Associates
August 2011 – December 2012
- Worked on several large-scale renovations, taking the projects from preliminary space planning through construction
- Drafted all construction documents and renderings
- Assisted with the interior design and decoration of projects: furniture selection and placement, paint and fabric choices, and other custom details
- Managed client and vendor relationships
- Set up photoshoots and other marketing events
- Worked as a stylist on several photoshoots
- Handled a multitude of administrative, accounting, and office management tasks
Architectural Intern – Construction Administration
HKS, Inc., Washington, DC
June & August 2011
- Performed punch-list reviews for a 1.7 million-sq-ft office building
Director/Studio Critic – Experiences in Architecture
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
January 2010 – August 2011
- Coordinated an architectural summer program for high school students.
- Handled the processing of all applications, the hiring of crits, the accounting, and the procurement of dorm space, studio space, and materials for the students
- Coordinated a schedule of daily field trips throughout Washington DC, and set up additional lecturers with practicing architects and college professors in a variety of architectural specialties
- Guided students through several intensive design charettes over the course of the program, giving daily critiques
- Taught the basics of model making, and helped students to understand and apply fundamental design concepts
- Gave class presentations on field sketching, and provided individual critiques on daily sketching exercises
- Sat on juries for other students in the same program
Business Analyst
Motorola, Holtsville, NY
2004 – 2008
- Initiated and managed projects across multiple business units, with a focus on driving process improvement and system enhancements
- Designed and implemented several IT projects to improve business processes
- Drafted and presented training programs to some of the largest customers
- Designed and presented reports and process flows in order to provide clarity and insight into the business
PROJECT LIST
Princeton Apartment – Kate Webb Architect, Princeton, NJ
- schematic design
Wellfleet Passive House – Kate Webb Architect, Wellfleet, MA
- design development, construction documents, materials specification
Foxhall Crescents – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration
Tuxeden – Drysdale Design, Bethesda, MD
- schematic design, design development, construction documents, materials specification, construction administration, interior design, decoration
Tenleytown Home – JKWArch, Washington, DC
- construction documents
Partner Arms – JKWArch, Washington, DC
- schematic design, design development, construction documents
Arts and Crafts Facelift – JKWArch, Washington, DC
- schematic design
24th St Rowhouse – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- interior design, decoration, photoshoots
34th St House – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- schematic design, design development, construction documents, materials specification, construction administration
Q St Rowhouse Entry – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- schematic design, design development, construction documents
Lowell St House – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- schematic design, interior design, decoration
Civil War Farmhouse – Drysdale Design, Purcellville, VA
- interior design, decoration
McLane Estate – Drysdale Design, McLane, VA
- photoshoots
McLane House – Drysdale Design, McLane, VA
- schematic design, design development, construction documents
Beltsville House – Drysdale Design, Beltsville, MD
- design development, construction documents, materials specification, decoration
BRAC 133 - HOK, Alexandria, VA
- construction administration
SKILLS
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
MSOffice applications: Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word
Field sketching, hand drafting and rendering
Physical model making
Graphic design and layout
Intermediate written and spoken French
EDUCATION
The Catholic University of America
Master of Architecture (Cultural/Sacred Spaces Concentration)
Master of Science in Sustainable Design
Washington, DC
2008 – 2011
Amherst College
Bachelor of Arts – Physics & Music
Amherst, MA
1999 – 2004
RECOGNITION
ARCC King Medal for Excellence in Architectural and Environmental Design Research: “Narrative + Architecture”
AIA Certificate of Merit for Excellence in the Study of Architecture
“Art en Capitale” exhibition – Grand Palais, Paris, France
First Place, Foreign Studies Sketchbook Competition
Second Place, Conceptual Design Charette Competition
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society
Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
INTERESTS
Sailing & boat restoration, martial arts, travel, choral singing, guitar, snowboarding
Intern Architect
Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects
September 2013 – present
- Drafted construction documents for the gut renovation of a commercial office space
- Managed the documentation process for a LEED Silver project
- Drafted a DD set for the addition of a complex mechanical system, which included a new geothermal system
- Developed renderings to aid in design development and client discussions
Intern Architect
Kate Webb Architects
January 2013 – September 2013
- Worked on the design development and drafting of construction documents for a new construction project
- Researched and selected materials and fixtures
- Drafted a Specifications Book including all material specifications, installation procedures, and other requirements for the project
- Drafted a computer model and generated computer renderings
- Participated in client meetings
- Coordinated with vendors, contractors, and clients on design, specifications, and pricing issues
- Worked on several smaller projects, on tasks ranging from schematic design to Landmarks Permit procurement
- Designed a new website and updated all computer systems for the firm
Designer
Drysdale Design Associates
August 2011 – December 2012
- Worked on several large-scale renovations, taking the projects from preliminary space planning through construction
- Drafted all construction documents and renderings
- Assisted with the interior design and decoration of projects: furniture selection and placement, paint and fabric choices, and other custom details
- Managed client and vendor relationships
- Set up photoshoots and other marketing events
- Worked as a stylist on several photoshoots
- Handled a multitude of administrative, accounting, and office management tasks
Architectural Intern – Construction Administration
HKS, Inc., Washington, DC
June & August 2011
- Performed punch-list reviews for a 1.7 million-sq-ft office building
Director/Studio Critic – Experiences in Architecture
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
January 2010 – August 2011
- Coordinated an architectural summer program for high school students.
- Handled the processing of all applications, the hiring of crits, the accounting, and the procurement of dorm space, studio space, and materials for the students
- Coordinated a schedule of daily field trips throughout Washington DC, and set up additional lecturers with practicing architects and college professors in a variety of architectural specialties
- Guided students through several intensive design charettes over the course of the program, giving daily critiques
- Taught the basics of model making, and helped students to understand and apply fundamental design concepts
- Gave class presentations on field sketching, and provided individual critiques on daily sketching exercises
- Sat on juries for other students in the same program
Business Analyst
Motorola, Holtsville, NY
2004 – 2008
- Initiated and managed projects across multiple business units, with a focus on driving process improvement and system enhancements
- Designed and implemented several IT projects to improve business processes
- Drafted and presented training programs to some of the largest customers
- Designed and presented reports and process flows in order to provide clarity and insight into the business
PROJECT LIST
Princeton Apartment – Kate Webb Architect, Princeton, NJ
- schematic design
Wellfleet Passive House – Kate Webb Architect, Wellfleet, MA
- design development, construction documents, materials specification
Foxhall Crescents – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration
Tuxeden – Drysdale Design, Bethesda, MD
- schematic design, design development, construction documents, materials specification, construction administration, interior design, decoration
Tenleytown Home – JKWArch, Washington, DC
- construction documents
Partner Arms – JKWArch, Washington, DC
- schematic design, design development, construction documents
Arts and Crafts Facelift – JKWArch, Washington, DC
- schematic design
24th St Rowhouse – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- interior design, decoration, photoshoots
34th St House – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- schematic design, design development, construction documents, materials specification, construction administration
Q St Rowhouse Entry – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- schematic design, design development, construction documents
Lowell St House – Drysdale Design, Washington, DC
- schematic design, interior design, decoration
Civil War Farmhouse – Drysdale Design, Purcellville, VA
- interior design, decoration
McLane Estate – Drysdale Design, McLane, VA
- photoshoots
McLane House – Drysdale Design, McLane, VA
- schematic design, design development, construction documents
Beltsville House – Drysdale Design, Beltsville, MD
- design development, construction documents, materials specification, decoration
BRAC 133 - HOK, Alexandria, VA
- construction administration
SKILLS
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
MSOffice applications: Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word
Field sketching, hand drafting and rendering
Physical model making
Graphic design and layout
Intermediate written and spoken French
EDUCATION
The Catholic University of America
Master of Architecture (Cultural/Sacred Spaces Concentration)
Master of Science in Sustainable Design
Washington, DC
2008 – 2011
Amherst College
Bachelor of Arts – Physics & Music
Amherst, MA
1999 – 2004
RECOGNITION
ARCC King Medal for Excellence in Architectural and Environmental Design Research: “Narrative + Architecture”
AIA Certificate of Merit for Excellence in the Study of Architecture
“Art en Capitale” exhibition – Grand Palais, Paris, France
First Place, Foreign Studies Sketchbook Competition
Second Place, Conceptual Design Charette Competition
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society
Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
INTERESTS
Sailing & boat restoration, martial arts, travel, choral singing, guitar, snowboarding