2011 - Present Graduated 2011
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Architecture Dean’s List- Award for Academic Excellence
The Brearley School
New York, NY
Work Experience
September 2014Present
Administrative Liason with the Office of the Dean- Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts
Working closely with the Assistant Dean to prepare documents, reports and presentations for the planning and administration of the Sam Fox School. Assist with designing materials for distribution and planning and execution of special events and school initiatives.
June - August 2014
Architectural Intern with R&A Architecture + Design Inc. in Los Angeles, CA
June - August 2013
Marketing Intern with Levien & Company, Inc. in New York, NY
June 2012
Worked closely with Principals on a variety of mixed-use, urban planning and high-end residential projects. Prepared renderings, drawings, diagrams, site models, and presentations for the firm. Assisted with RFIs and transmittals/submittals. Designed community wall for client, including specifications for picture frames, digital modeling of the wall, and creation of presentation documents for the client.
Leading Real Estate Project Management & Owner’s Representation Firm Prepared proposals for range of projects including non-profit, educational, commercial and public-private partnerships through additional research and created templates for proposals, cover letters and weekly marketing update for firm.
Internship with Gustavson/Dundes Architecture & Design LLP in New York, NY
Small 26-year old design firm with focus on New York metropolitan area pre- and post-war apartment renovations and large institutional design projects where I assisted principal architects with site visits, light drafting and office work.
2011-Present
House Manager and Box Office Assistant at Edison Theater in St. Louis, MO
2013-Present
Founder and President of Women in Architecture and Design of Washington University in St. Louis
Run front-of-house operations for visiting groups and student performances, including managing ushers and box office employees, coordinating operations with cast and crew, and interacting with patrons.
leadership
Organization of graduate and undergraduate architecture students dedicated to encouraging women architecture students to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement while promoting a culture of equality and respect within the Sam Fox School. In preliminary stages of organizing mentorship of younger students, meetings with local professionals and faculty, educating others about the role of female architects in the field, and beginning discussions with administration and faculty as to how to promote a respectful studio environment.
September 2013November 2014
December 2012June 2013
Organizer for Women in Architecture 1974 | 2014 Symposium at Washington University in St. Louis Organized three-day symposium of women architects with over 300 attendees and 35 national and international speakers and panelists. Worked closely with faculty and administration to acheive sponsorship, select speakers, decide theme and panel topics for symposium, create and distribute materials promoting event, and run operations during the weekend.
Design Experience St. Louis Zoo P.A.U.S.E. (Pollinators, Art, Urban Agriculture, Sustainability, and Ecology) Initiative $200,000 project with Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Museums Connect Part of select international student team that redesigned 3.5 acre urban park for Florissant, Missouri site and Zoo installation including planned landscape elements, infographics and pollinator habitat sculpture to educate public about pollinators and sustainable urban agriculture.
Skills
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of SketchUp. Introductory knowledge of Revit (1 month introductory course + 1 month refresher course), Artlantis Rendering Software and Grasshopper and T-Splines plug-ins for Rhino.