Professional Experience
Interior Architecture Studio Manager at Ware Malcomb
2024-Present Seattle, Washington
Managed day-to-day operations for a multi-office interior architecture studio across hospitality, multifamily, industrial, and workplace projects
Oversaw design advancement and quality control across all phases, ensuring consistency, design excellence, and quality control
Led staffing, resourcing, workload planning and cross-office collaboration for the Northwest Region to support project delivery and team performance
Mentored and developed staff through coaching, feedback, and career development planning
Fostered cross-office collaboration and consistent positive studio culture
Partnered with leadership on process improvements, proposal standards, recruiting, business development, and studio growth initiatives
Studio Team Lead and Project Designer at MG2
2018-2024 Seattle, Washington
Project designer / manager for mid and high rise multifamily, hospitality, and F&B projects
Managed staffing and workload planning to support project delivery and team performance
Heavily involved in proposal creation and business development ventures
Developed studio-wide design charrette program
Led cohort within firm-wide leadership development program
Member of firm-wide community engagement committee including planning community service outreach programs
Senior Designer at WATG Urban Studio
2018 Seattle, Washington
Project designer for international multi-family and hospitality high rise projects
Designer at Degen & Degen
2016-2018 Seattle, Washington
Project designer for multi-family and hospitality mid-rise projects
Designer at WorthGroup Architects
2011-2016 Denver, Colorado
Design and visualization for tribal hospitality and civic facilities, ranging from art installations to master planning
Architectural Associate at MJ Cassutt Architects
2006-2009 Denver, Colorado
Full range design and documentation for low-rise commercial and F&B facilities
Education
Master of Science in Architecture
2011 Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York
Master of Architecture
2010 Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana
Bachelor of Environmental Design
2006 Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana
Technical Proficiencies
Excel / Smartsheet, Deltek Vantagepoint, Bluebeam, Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Suite