PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEERING PASSIONS
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
THU DO
LICENSED ARCHITECT | LEED AP ID+C
Passionate about utilizing design as a powerful tool to positively impact people’s lives and create inclusive spaces that cater to diverse needs. Continuously seeks opportunities to broaden knowledge and stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies within the design industry. A results-oriented professional with a demonstrated ability to translate creative concepts into tangible, impactful designs.
Vice President of EDI | IIDA NPC| Spearheaded the
Catalyst Grant Recipient | 2025 IIDA HQ| Developed a
creation of EDI initiatives and strategies. Led and
comprehensive proposal and budget to secure funding
managed a team to curate programs aimed to build
for the launch of new EDI programs and initiatives to
foundational EDI knowledge, enriching communities, and
enrich the design community. Successfully awarded the
diversifying the future pipeline of designers to ensure a
Catalyst Grant by IIDA Headquarters to fund and execute
more inclusive field.
these initiatives.
MG2 Corporation | Seattle, WA | Apr 2024 - Present Versatile retail experience encompassing both new design concepts and established brand roll-outs. Scope of projects range from small shop-in-shops, full beauty departments, to mid-size grocery stores. Skilled in brand immersions and translating brand identity into the built environment through key design elements such as fixtures, signage, and other spatial experiences. Proven ability in creating and developing space plans, programming, and design iterations to best capture the design intent and optimize customer journeys to enhance the overall shopping experience. IA Interior Architects | Seattle, WA | Mar 2022 - Apr 2024 Multifaceted corporate interior design experience spanning from 5000 sf amenity spaces to 180,000 sf tech workplaces. Crafted and delivered comprehensive design presentations as well as effectively progressed conceptual ideas through to successful project delivery. Adept at coordinating with external consultants and industry vendors to ensure intentional integration of architectural and interior elements to create inspiring and impactful environments that enhance user experiences, well-being, and productivity. Initiatives: Product Runway Team Lead - Awarded Strut Your Stuff // Library Committee - Coordinated with industry vendors and scheduled informative sessions such as CEUs, showroom tours, & informal happy hours. // Celebrations
BHDP Architecture | Cincinnati, OH | Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
ASD SKY | Atlanta, GA | Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
Managed and led design for commercial interior
Established 3D modeling and visualization skills to
architecture projects that ranged from a 1500 sf lobby
quickly capture design intent and develop concepts for
redesign to a 30,000 sf office renovation. Demonstrated
marketing efforts and concept development. Versatile
soft skills to manage client expectations, coordinate
interior design experience ranging from 3000 sf spec suites
with consultants or industry vendors. For smaller projects,
to 20,000 sf lobby and amenities repositioning projects.
developed and maintained workplan, project schedule,
Versed in all design phases including FF&E specifications
and overall fee.
and construction administration coordination with both
Initiatives: Social Responsibility Committee - Organized
general contractors and industry partners.
events and opportunities that engage in thoughtful
Initiatives: Dressed 2019 - Awarded Designer’s Choice -
interactions centered around diversity and inclusion
Orchestrated, scheduled, and coordinated team efforts
internally within the firm.
in conceptual design, fabrication and performance.
Collective Architecture | Washington, DC | Summer 2017
Clodagh Design | New York, NY | Summer 2015
Corporate workplace design internship
High-end residential and hospitality design internship
Studios Architecture | San Francisco, CA | Fall 2014
GBBN Architects | Cincinnati, OH | Spring 2014
Architectural internship
Architectural internship
Architecture + Interiors
Clemson University | Master of Architecture
Feasibility studies, Visioning sessions, Programing, Concept, Design development, Visualization , FF&E Digital Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Photoshop, InDesign, Bluebeam, Matterport, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Committee - Organized internal studio events to celebrate employee achievements & holidays.
School of Architecture University of Cincinnati | Bachelor of Science in Arch. College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)