Diverse individual with over three years professional practice in Architecture, Planning, and Graphic Design.   Experience working in every stage from Conceptual Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and 3D modeling with International and Domestic clients.

Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (2005-2007)
         •  Masters of Science in Architecture
         • Masters of City & Regional Planning (Environmental Planning Emphasis)

University of Redlands, Redlands CA, (2000-2004)
         •  Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
         •  Minor in Physics

Work Experience
Bassenian Lagoni Architects, Newport Beach, CA.
Designer (11/2009 – Present)
      • Design residential elevations and floor plans which includes high-rise,   town home, and single-family dwellings for
          international (Chinese) and domestic clients.
     • Assist the Graphics department in color selection and presentation graphics
     • Build Sketchup models for a variety of projects
     • Create Design Development packages

Newman Garrison Gilmour + Partners, Newport Beach, CA.
Designer (08/2008 – 11/2009)
        •  Assisted in the design of residential and mixed-use project elevations and floor plans.
        •  Worked on the master planning of a 600 unit community in India.
        •  Prepared construction documents, including sections, elevations, details, floor plans, reflected ceiling
           plans, etc. for various project types.
        •   Built SketchUp models and material boards for mixed-use and urban housing projects. 
        •   Worked on marketing for luxury condominiums in Beverly Hills
        •  Built physical 3D models of two mixed-use projects in West Hollywood.

JZMK Partners, Irvine, CA.
Draftsperson / LEED Specialist (08/2007 – 04/2008)
        •   Worked on construction documents for large commercial buildings, club houses, high-density residential    
        condominiums, and single-family homes.
        • Completed and managed all necessary documents for the LEED-CS certification of three commercial
        buildings.  Completed a LEED-H review of the Woodbury neighborhood communities for the Irvine Co.
        • Built SketchUp models for institutional, residential, and hospitality projects.
        • Used Photoshop and/or InDesign to create imageboards and marketing materials.

Graphic Designer and Marketing
Self-Employed (02/2007 – Present)
       •  Designed, constructed, and manage several websites for the Nutrishop Corporation and other businesses.
       • Create flyers, posters, mail-outs and other graphic design projects for Nutrishop owners.
       • Some examples include: www.nutrishopredondobeach.com ; www.shakercupcompany.com; www.nutrishopusa.com

KTGY Group, Inc., Irvine, CA.
Architectural Intern (07/2006 – 09/2006)
        •   Worked on construction documents for work/live, townhome, and podium projects in Southern California.
        •   Assisted in the site planning of numerous townhome communities.
        •   Created various details for residential projects.

City & Regional Planning Department, San Luis Obispo, CA
Community Planner (09/2006 – 06/2007)
       •    Member of the Cal Poly Team that worked with the Kings County Planning Department on a General Plan
        update to create a Community Plan for Armona, CA.  Specialized in the Housing and Community Design    
        Elements.  Also individually created a Community Entrance Design Plan for Kings County.

 Computer Skills
Architectural / Graphics:  AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Programming:  C++, Macromedia Director, Visual Basic .NET, Dreamweaver
Other:  Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Publisher, Frontpage, & PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Macromedia Flash, HTML

Other Accomplishments
        •  LEED Accredited Professional
        •  Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program / NCARB with the intention of becoming licensed 
        •  Cotaught a LEED study group for JZMK employees going for professional accreditation
        • Participant in Los Angeles County logo design competition (2009).
        •  Volunteer for HomeAid Orange County Project Playhouse (2008).
        •  Part of the Cal Poly SLO City Planning team that created an urban use plan for 220 acres of undeveloped
          land, which was presented to the City of Santa Maria (2007).
        •  Member of Mercy Church group that planned and organized numerous events for crowds of 200 - 1000 people. (2005-            2007)
        •  Volunteer at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (2001-2002)