E D U C A T I O N + L I C E N S I N G
2010 Metal Arts Certificate, Austin Community College
2007 Master in Architecture, University of Texas
2005 California Architect’s license (#C29786) + NCARB certification (#83555)
1998 Bachelor in Architecture, University of Oregon
A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E V E L O P M E N T
2022 / milk + honey spa
Project management and owner representation for a local spa that was expanding nationally. Construction administration/contracting for new TI buildouts. Coordination between project architects, contractors, consultants, landlords, and the internal operations team. Contract review and contract management.
2015-2021 / Topo Development + Hai Hospitality, Austin *They began as a single company and then split.
Project management and owner representation for a local real estate developer on restaurant, mixed-use and commercial developments (10,000 to 165,000 s.f.). In-house design, permitting, and construction administration/contracting for office finish-outs and ground-up construction. Coordination between project architects, contractors, consultants, landlords, and tenants provided for all projects.
2004-2005 + 2001-2003 / Solomon Architecture and Urban Design, San Francisco
Design, detailing, consultant coordination, extensive code research/interpretation at the federal and local level, and presentation drawing/rendering for federally-funded, multi-family residences, and mixed-use projects. *Holly Park, a HOPE VI project in Seattle, WA that was spread over 36 acres, and contained 219 units.
2003-2004 / Gensler, San Francisco
Design, detailing, and construction administration for prototype retail projects across the U.S.
1998-2000 / Maria McVarish Design Services, San Francisco
Design, detailing, spec writing, coordination with consultants, zoning/code research, and construction administration for the residential/commercial adaptive reuse of a 1909 warehouse in downtown San Francisco. This included a 5000 s.f. bakery/restaurant called Citizen Cake.
C O N S T R U C T I O N + C R A F T
2010-Current / Ann-Made, Austin
Designed and built a custom 200 s.f. tiny house on wheels. Designed and contracted a 250 s.f. accessory dwelling unit.
2013-2014 / Hatch Workshop, Austin
Design, drafting, fabrication, finishing, and installation of metalwork, furniture, and structural steel for commercial and residential projects.
2011-2012 / Hewn, Austin
Detailing, fabrication, and installation of interior and exterior architectural metalwork for Uchi Houston, Whole Foods, and other commercial projects.
2007-2010 / Jay Hargrave Architecture, Austin
Design, fabrication, and installation of interior and exterior architectural metalwork and structural steel for commercial and private residential projects.
T E A C H I N G
2022 Center for Integrated Design, Perspectives in Design Instructor (4 week module)
2015 Laguna Gloria Art School: Intro to Wood + Steel Instructor
2014-2015 The Griffin School: High school 3-D Sculpture Instructor
2007, 2011, 2012 Summer Architecture Academy, University of Texas: Studio Instructor
P R O F I C I E N C I E S
Computer: Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack, iMovie.
Fabrication: MIG and SMAW welding techniques as well as blacksmithing and basic woodworking skills.