I'm an architectural project manager who's always looking for new challenges in the field of sustainable architecture.

Work Experience:    

The Brooklyn Studio (September 2021-Present) Brooklyn, NY

- Managed high end residential and institutional projects in New York and Connecticut from inception to completion

- Managed and trained teams of 2 to 5 people to draft and file full sets of drawings with the   DOB and LPC

- Developped and implemented client specific passive house construction protocols and details for rowhouse and ground up projects

- Created a database of construction details to facilitate knowledge transmission throughout the office

- Led site meetings as well as client meetings and presentations - Drafted schedules and budget projections for each project and kept all of them on track

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Shalat Architects P.C. (September 2015-September 2021) Long Island City, NY

- Drafted complete sets of drawings for numerous commercial and residential projects

- Acted as in house photographer and renderer, built 3d models for all of the firm's projects that required renderings

- Collaborated with multi disciplinary teams working on a wide range of projects from SD through CA

- Participated in several large TV, movie and radio studio projects.

- Worked closely with a wide range of commercial and residential clients to meet their project needs and schedule

- Performed DOB filings,zoning analyses, shop drawing reviews and managed communications via email/procore

- Created a vast and well organized CAD and BIM library for the firm..

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Becker & Becker Associates (September 2014-June 2015) New York, NY

- Participated in the refurbishment of 90 social housing units, created minutes and punch lists to establish progress

- Drew technical and commercial plans as well as construction details for ongoing projects

- Created renderings and 3D walkthrough videos for ongoing multi-family residential projects

- Drew technical and commercial plans as well as construction details for multifamily, residential housing projects

- Worked directly with leasing clients to define their needs and consequently create plans for their respective activities

- Acted as the in house graphic designer for the firm, designed logos, business cards and marketing products

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Reed Exposition France (Batimat Expo) (January 2013- March 2013) Paris, France

- Single architect selected to curate a selection of remarkable buildings for Europe's largest construction expo (Batimat) – buildings had to be built between 2011 and 2013 in the “Grand Paris” area. 

- Created individual data sheets for the expo based on categorazation of data (50 detailed, 200 total). 

- Customized interactive map of the selected buildings for upcoming smartphone/tablet app.

- Pre-screened and prepped noted architects for official interviews (Rudy Ricciotti, Beckmann N'Thepe, OFIS, Robert A.M Stern, Dietmar Feichtinger) – the interviews were showcased as part of the exhibition and viewed by all attendees.

- Partnered with the production team to write subtitles for the interviews in French and English.

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Ergapolis​ competition (2011)​ Fontainebleau, France

- Team leader of the 2nd place winning “eco'6'team” – developed project strategy and coordinated inter-disciplinary team comprised of two architects, two engineers, two urban developers and two economists.

- Designed a green community for the city of Fontainebleau comprised of commercial, residential and cultural buildings.

- Gained certification for Environmental Approach to Urbanism.

​Shigeru Ban Architects Europe  (September 2009- january 2010) Paris, France

- Selected as one of 4 interns for the semester among numerous applicants

- Created physical models for several projects (Centre Pompidou de Metz, Tamedia, Cafe del Mar, Silver city)

- Created 3d models and renderings

- Participated in weekly field reports and meetings for the Metz Pompidou center



​Olivier Nguyen-huu architecte dlpg (July 2008- August 2008) Paris, France

- Studied engravings of a 400 year old Vauban fort and transcribed them into Cad documents as part of an international competition.
- Participated in construction site meetings reviewing three projects – took notes, enumerated defects for on-site inspections.
- Created and filed technical documents (cross sections, plans, views, etc...) for three projects throughout internship.
- Learned the specifics of refurbishing projects on historical landmarks by taking part in project meetings for the Fort de Bellegarde.



​Escher (General contractor) (February 2007 - March 2007) Aubervilliers, France
- Gained thorough understanding of hands on construction techniques by working for a French construction company.
- Assisted with masonry work by casting concrete walls and mixing concrete.
- Participated in interior work – layed sheetrock, painted and installed drop ceilings

Software:

Expert in: Autocad, Vectorworks, Revit, Archicad, Artlantis, Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator

Intermediate in:Sketchup, Ecotect, Rhino/Grasshopper, bluebeam, Office suite, Diva, Radiance 

Beginner in: Energy plus and Arduino code.

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Education:

Ecole des Ponts et Chaussée  (Paris, France)

Graduated June 2015

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Post graduate diploma (D.arch equivalent) specialized in post-carbon architecture, sustainability and the understanding of thermodynamics and energy (2 year program)

Awards & Competitions: IASS Expo 2015, member of “the BIC structure” building team

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Ecole d’Architecture de la Ville et des Territoires (Marne la Vallée, France)

Graduated July 2012

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B.Arch & M.Arch

Awards & Competitions: Culminating Masters Project selected to be showcased at the Venice Architectural Biennale in 2012, credited as part of the winning team at Europan 12 competition.

Publications: Translation of the book Fire and Memory by Luis Fernandez Galiano published in the book Marnes