Experience
April 2021 - present
Independent Developer / Architect
Omiš, Croatia (working remotely)
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Entrepreneurial venture developing four 3,500 square foot luxury villas along the Adriatic Coast in Croatia
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Initiated and drove innovation in main aesthetic approach for each villa, taken from market research of nearby villas of the same size and type, while adhering to local building codes.
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Created and leading team of local experts including architect, real estate agent, contractor, and engineers, keeping track of finance, payments, and deliverables.
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Engaged in problem solving with local agencies and architect to acquire construction permits.
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Pushed professional development by collecting financial data, creating financial models, and researching local economics.
May 2021 - May 2023
Architect
SGA (Spagnolo Group Architecture) | Boston, MA (working remotely)
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Ensured creation and development of drawing sets for LEED award winning construction, working with globally distributed internal team members and consultants to secure targeted results.
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Collected data on and present local land use policies and regulations to drive proper project development and maximize client’s ROI.
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Leveraged and developed real estate client relationships to integrate their unique design needs into initial project planning of a 58,000 square meter lab and office building.
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Synthesized and analyzed consultants’ data and research to answer real estate client questions regarding design decisions and to push the project to be on time and budget.
February 2020 - July 2020
Architectural Designer
Common Living | New York, NY
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Drove growth of Common’s brand and product strategy into Vancouver by developing presentation materials that convinced the client and real estate team of high ROI at a projected 390,000 SF building.
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Collaborated internally with the Real Estate Development team in the development of and adherence to the Trade Services Agreement, ensuring all phases of design were covered in accordance with previous construction experience.
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Developed design strategy solutions based on real estate analysis and key metrics gained from Common’s experience in their niche, while adding to and growing their understanding of their role in the real estate market.
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Maintained and grew client relationships at a 168,000 SF existing building in Manhattan by researching end-user satisfaction to reiterate the co-living product.
July 2018 – September 2019
Architect
Dattner Architects | New York, NY
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Enhanced building development and supported client needs with data obtained through on-site interviews to learn the specifics of employee job functions and movements.
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Improved design integration strategies into existing structure through close study of existing historical building drawings and architect’s original design ethos.
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Monitored the project budget, working with the Cost Estimator and Vendors to replace materials and appliances that placed the estimate over the projected construction budget.
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Persuaded client of design strategy through development of diagrams, plans, and renderings translating architectural jargon into language the client could relate to.
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Developed design strategy solutions based on real estate analysis and key metrics gained from Common’s experience in their niche, while adding to and growing their understanding of their role in the real estate market.
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Maintained and grew client relationships at a 168,000 SF existing building in Manhattan by researching end-user satisfaction to reiterate the co-living product.
July 2017 - July 2018
Project Architect
STAT Architecture | New York, NY
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Developed building improvements using current tenant needs and financial considerations, public health rules and regulations including sustainability and accessibility requirements, and real estate firm’s financial goals.
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Streamlined construction process through timely submissions and coordination of all sustainability, accessibility, and construction documentation to authorities.
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Informed design process and scope of work by evaluating site conditions and existing building usability through walk-throughs.
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Ensured adherence to project schedule by leading construction meetings with the general contractor and addressing critical path issues.
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Coordinated with city authorities, developers, users, contractors, and engineers to create a 72-apartment complex that was on schedule and budget, profitable, accessible, and well-designed.
December 2014 - July 2017
Project Manager
Studio Joseph | New York, NY
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Designed and managed permanent and temporary exhibitions through all design phases at the Museum of the City of New York.
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Spearheaded the construction and installation process, collaborating with and sequencing the contractor’s work and museum’s needs.
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Sifted through large amounts of information provided by museum curators to develop a cohesive narrative across a 2,600 SF exhibit.