WORK EXPERIENCE

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DC Architects                                                                                                                                                                       Claremont, CA

Intern Architectural Designer                                                                                                                      September 2022 - Present

• Lead drafter for 26 portable classroom placements across 11 sites in the Los Angeles area.

• Prepares, files and reviews architectural drawings with the Division of the State Architect.

• Collaborates with fellow staff members and consultants to complete assignments efficiently.

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Studio.e Architecture                                                                                                                                                             Eugene, OR

 Associate Designer                                                                                                                                         February 2021 - April 2022

• Developed, drafted and managed residential projects from pre-design through permitting.

• Served as project manager on eight residential projects, with six complete or under construction as of March 23’.

• Oversaw the company website and generated innovative content.

• Regularly met and coordinated with clients both on-site and in-office.

• Mentored by Principal with 30 years of experience.

• Focused on Passive House-grade detailing, and environmentally-focused design solutions.

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Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee - Sen. Raphael Warnock & Sen. Jon Ossoff                                    Augusta, GA

Campaign Canvassing Team Lead                                                                                                     December 2020 - January 2021

• Noted by campaign directors as a “transformational hire,” with an increase from 45 to 75 canvasser knocks-per-day within a week of employment - overshooting client expectations.

• Organized a strong team culture, while remaining the highest daily knock employee.

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Amy McGrath for US Senate                                                                                                                                             Lexington, KY

Campaign Field Organizer                                                                                                             September 2020 - November 2020

• Recruited, trained, and managed 53 volunteers and a paid intern - resulting in the completion of 175 phone bank shifts across 8 in-person events and 23 virtual phone banks. 

• Established strong relational connections with in-turf organizations, and developed Young Democrat Orgs. at Kentucky State University (HBCU) and Georgetown College.

• Holds campaign record for most calls in a single day (747 calls).

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Renaud Chateau & Bungalow Co.                                                                                                                                    Portland, OR

Owner, Licensed General Contractor                                                                                                         May 2019 - February 2021

• Ran a contracting and design firm focused on renovations and new residential construction.

• Completed and managed design, general construction, and landscaping for a variety of clientele.

• Constant client communication and a low reliance on subcontracting resulted in fast and affordable construction with a high level of customization.

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Oregon State Legislature                                                                                                                                   Salem,OR 

Short-Session Legislative Assistant to Representative Pro Tempore Paul Holvey              January 2020 - March 2020

• Collated personal and legislative inquiries from constituents, and drafted responses for review.

• Researched and brainstormed crucial legislation with a focus on environmental policy.

• Managed Representative Holvey’s capitol office, public relations and daily schedule.

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RESET Carbon                                                                                                                                                                  Hong Kong, SAR

Full-Time Environmental Consultancy Intern                                                                                              July 2018 - August 2018

• Assembled research, spreadsheets, and presentations for clientele such as Adidas and H&M.

• Organized and published internal documents on current events and competing services.

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EDUCATION

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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, CA                                                                             September 2022 - Present

Master’s of Architecture (NAAB-Accredited) | Cumulative GPA: 3.84

• Extra-Curricular Collegiate Activities: Graduate Teaching Assistant (ARC 3020/ARC 5041: Housing and Urban Design Seminar), Architecture Graduate Student Association (cohort representative), Association for Preservation Technology, Design-Build Institute of America

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University of Oregon - Eugene, OR                                                                                                 September 2016 - December 2018

Bachelor of Science in Planning,  Public Policy and Management.  Minor in Architecture.

• Scholarships: Benjamin A. Gilman, Kantor Family, Booka Michel, Architecture & Art

• Extra-Curricular Collegiate Activities: PPPM Leadership Club, Green Club, Urban Gardener

• Selected Course: "Oregon BILDS”  -  A bi-annual program to design and build a house. Led a construction shift as a student, returned as guest design reviewer as alumnus.

• Selected Course: “Real World Eugene”  -  Conducted 200+ student surveys and interviews to advise local bikeshare program (PeaceHealth Rides) on barriers to increased ridership. Regularly met with PeaceHealth Rides and City of Eugene staff to present findings and direct inquiry.

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Portland Community College  -  Portland, OR                                                                                         January 2016 - August 2016

• Awards: Presidents’ List (two quarters), Honors List (one quarter)

• Completed 45 credits supplementing coursework at the University of Oregon.

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VOLUNTEER

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The Mental Health Association of Portland - Portland, OR                                                                                May 2017 - Present

• Solicits potential event speakers and sponsors for association conferences.

• Developed media for the 2019 “Oregon Housing Conference”, and the 2017 “Law and Mental Health Conference”.

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Sam Adams for Portland City Council  -  Portland, OR                                                                                 March 2020 - May 2020

• Met with the candidate, phone banked, and provided testimonials for the campaign.

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Committee for the Responsible Use of Plastics  -  Eugene, OR                                                             October 2018 - May 2019

• Coordinated with OSPIRG and Eugene City Councilor Emily Semple on a citywide ordinance to 

       regulate the distribution of plastic utensils and polystyrene containers.

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Rose Quarter Stakeholder Advisory Committee - Portland, OR                                                           August 2009 - March 2010

• Represented the interests of young people in the initial redevelopment stages of the Veterans 

       Memorial Coliseum at monthly meetings of public/private stakeholders.

• Advocated for the improvement of a nearby transit hub used by students, and promoted Coliseum development plans that were accessible and of interest to young people.

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SOFTWARE SKILLS

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Design: Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, Sketchup, Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere), ArcGIS Pro, Final Cut Pro 10

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Political/Organizing:  Votebuilder/MiniVAN, Fireside, Mobilize, OutVote

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

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LEED Green Associate                                                                                                                                                        2020 - Present

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Oregon Construction Contractors Board Licensure (CCB# 225933)                                                                        2019 - 2021​

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OTHER

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Avocations: Campaign volunteering (local candidates and initiatives), Trail running (training for monthly races), Sailing (recently from Portland to Vancouver BC)

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International Travel:  Athens, Berlin, Bucharest, Freiburg, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kyoto, Mexico City, Milan, Oaxaca, Saigon, Santo Domingo, Seoul, Shenzhen, Sofia, Tokyo, Vancouver BC, Venice

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