EXPERIENCE
Dec 2019 - May 2021
PROJECT DESIGNER | PROJECT MANAGER
Watershed Management Group - Tucson, AZ
Designed +100 green infrastructure projects involving greywater systems, rainwater harvesting, erosion control, native/edible landscapes, and more
Led project administration, technical systems maintenance, and the construction/installation of water harvesting infrastructure on residential sites
Served as a Capital Improvements committee member and participated in the conceptual design, design development, and marketing of a new flagship educational facility
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
ADJUNCT LECTURER
UA School of Architecture - Tucson, AZ
Taught studio course designed to develop skills in visual communication and architectural design through a series of interrelated exercises
Helped students develop an understanding of fundamental design principles, concepts, and architectural considerations
Developed Photoshop, InDesign, and rhino tutorials and assisted students with program troubleshooting
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Hazelbaker Rush - Tucson, AZ
Involved with the programming, conceptual design, and design development of various projects
Drafted and redlined construction documents and fabrication drawings
Created renderings, diagrams, and graphic presentations for clients and award-winning design competition submissions
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2019
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Line & Space, LLC - Tucson, AZ
Drafted and redlined construction documents for various projects
Created renderings, diagrams and graphic presentations for clients, competitions, and community outreach efforts
Wrote press releases and created marketing material for internationally published projects
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
SBBL Architecture & Planning - Tucson, AZ
Helped develop a 3D BIM model of an existing mall, using construction documents and as-builts as reference
Drafted and redlined construction documents
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Summer 2014 - Summer 2015
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Swaim Associates - Tucson, AZ
Helped create and develop 3D BIM models
Assisted with redline revisions and construction document development
Developed presentation material for various projects
Organized and maintained project files
INVOLVEMENT
Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
TIPPY TAP PROJECT
Watershed Management Group
Led the fabrication and distribution of +70 portable handwashing stations for K-12 facilities and vulnerable communities during the height of covid-19
Created a “tippy tap” construction guide utilized by nonprofit organizations educational programs locally and abroad
Worked with school administrators, police officers, and local organizations to distribute “tippy taps” and demonstrate proper use and maintenance
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Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
SITE VOLUNTEER
Watershed Management Group
Participated in neighborhood cleanup initiatives targeting trash, recyclables, and invasive plants
Periodically documented the flow status of Cienega Creek for the Flow365 program
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Jan 2016 - May 2020
ACADEMIC MENTOR | GUEST LECTURER
UA School of Architecture - Tucson, AZ
Assisted undergraduate students with design studio precedent research, project development, and portfolio composition
Served as guest lecturer for portfolio design courses and guest crit for undergraduate presentations
EDUCATION
May 2012 - May 2017
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
The University of Arizona
SKILLS
TECHNICAL
AutoCAD
Revit
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
SketchUp
3D Studio Max
Squarespace
Microsoft Office
PERSONAL
Analytical Research
Writing
Graphic Design
Problem Solving
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
( Native )
SPANISH
( Conversational )
CERTIFICATIONS
Apr 2020
WATER HARVESTING DESIGN PRACTITIONER
Watershed Management Group
AWARDS
Feb 2017
ABA PORTFOLIO COMPETITION
1st Place Winner
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MAY 2017
AIA DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Nominated for ARC452 Capstone Award
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OCT 2016
AIA AZ STUDENT PROJECT COMPETITION
University of Arizona 3rd place winner
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May 2016
AIA DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Best in Category ( Design-Build )
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May 2016
ALBANESE TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP
1st Place Winner
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Oct 2015