Architectural design for life’s spaces and places – built on passion.

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With over twenty years in the architectural profession, including over ten as a licensed architect in the state of Wisconsin, I bring a passion for design, critical eye and attention to detail to every project I’m a part of. My last decade in architecture has focused on multi-family residential, hospitality and commercial buildings with previous experience in industrial architecture, urban design and historic preservation projects.

Projects

Experience

  • MADISON, WI | SEPT 2021 - PRESENT

    ▪ Worked with a wide range of clients on multiple projects, primarily in multi-family residential buildings,commercial and hospitality projects

    ▪ Performing comprehensive and thorough code review prior to project design

    ▪ Collaboration with clients through the design process

    ▪ Managed workflow for design team members during DD & CD project phases

    ▪ Preparation for submittal to local and state plan reviewers

    ▪ Attending project progress meetings with client and contractor

    ▪ Field verification of work done by contractors

    ▪ Providing detailed responses to contractor RFIs

    ▪ Performing thorough shop drawing & submittal review

    ▪ Worked with firm principals to develop design standards for multifamily projects

  • MADISON, WI | JAN 2021 - SEPT 2021

    ▪ Worked with a wide range of clients on multiple projects, primarily in multi-family residential buildings, commercial and hospitality projects

    ▪ Performing comprehensive and thorough code review prior to project design

    ▪ Collaboration with clients through the design process

    ▪ Managed workflow for design team members during DD & CD project phases

    ▪ Preparation for submittal to local and state plan reviewers

    ▪ Attending project progress meetings with client and contractor

    ▪ Field verification of work done by contractors

    ▪ Providing detailed responses to contractor RFIs

    ▪ Performing thorough shop drawing & submittal review

    ▪ Worked with firm principals to develop design standards for multifamily projects

  • MADISON, WI | ARCHITECT | MAY 2013-PRESENT

    ▪ Worked with a wide range of clients on multiple projects, primarily in multi-family residential buildings and commercial/retail interiors

    ▪ Facilitated site master planning exercises with clients and civil engineers

    ▪ Creation of conceptual 3D models for client review and discussion

    ▪ Performing comprehensive and thorough code review prior to project design

    ▪ Collaboration with clients through design meetings and charrettes

    ▪ Presentation of projects on clients behalf at plan commission meetings

    ▪ Creation and review of detailed and accurate construction documents with both AutoCAD and Revit

    ▪ Meticulous detailing of interior and exterior construction

    ▪ Preparation for submittal to local and state plan reviewers

    ▪ Attending project progress meetings with client and contractor

    ▪ Field verification of work done by contractors

    ▪ Providing detailed responses to contractor RFIs

    ▪ Performing thorough shop drawing & submittal review

    ▪ Collaborated with architectural and interior design staff on the firm’s conversion from AutoCAD to Revit for larger projects.

    ▪ Streamlining of construction document creation process, including revision of sheet numbering system, graphic standards

    ▪ Simplified creation of as-built drawings on the fly through RFI responses and construction bulletins.

  • HARTLAND, WI | OCTOBER 2012-MAY 2013

    • Created and coordinated construction documents for various small residential and commercial projects

    • Coordinated project submittals with owners and contractors

    • Presented projects on clients behalf to planning commissions in the Milwaukee area

    • Collaborated with owners and construction managers on commercial and industrial projects

    • Created presentation materials for plan commission meetings, including 2D drawings and 3D photomontage renderings

  • MENOMONEE FALLS, WI | DECEMBER 2011-AUGUST 2012

    • Created Construction Document sets for store remodels using Autodesk Architecture 2008

    • Assisted store planners with revisions to fixture plans and accompanying fixture counts

    • Collaborated with Database team to create a comprehensive catalog of attributes for over 1200 stores

  • MENOMONEE FALLS, WI | NOVEMBER 2010-MARCH 2011

    Assisted with implementation of E-Signage program for stores nationwide

    Examined floor plan drawings of existing stores to determine accurate fixture counts

    Assisted Merchandise Presentation planners with creating planograms in JDA and Microsoft Excel

  • MILWAUKEE, WI | AUGUST 2009-NOVEMBER 2010

    • Collaborated with structural engineer to design small buildings for municipal projects

    • Created architectural and engineering drawings for various disciplines

    • Organized project milestone sets for various projects both on paper and online

    • Showed great proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Google SketchUp

  • MILWAUKEE, WI | MARCH 2008-MAY 2009

    • Performed thorough field verification for both existing building conditions and new construction

    • Designed interior build-outs for offices and locker rooms in existing industrial buildings

    • Provided support to project architects in creating Design Development drawings and Construction Documents

    • Coordinated project submittals and construction bulletins with clients, contractors and consultants

    • Performed value engineering through the review and approval of shop drawings

    • Directed the creation of record drawings for previously completed projects

    • Performed value engineering through preliminary construction cost estimates

    • Researched building products and materials as part of cost-saving efforts

  • MILWAUKEE, WI | JANUARY 2006-MARCH 2008

    • Provided support to project managers through the creation of Construction Documents for commercial projects

    • Provided site planning services for commercial development projects throughout southeastern Wisconsin

    • Researched building products and materials in building firm’s material library

    • Worked towards satisfying IDP training requirements