Tishman Speyer at Bala Cynwyd Office Park 2021-Present

Account & Project Manager

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• Main account manager and contact for four office park buildings in the greater Philadelphia area under a master services agreement

• Managed staff in on-call services, such as providing as-builts, code reviews, feasibility studies, and prospective tenant space plans

• Met with prospective tenants to discuss design goals and program in order to collaborate with design staff to create space plans

• Managed all phases of design to completion with design staff and reviewed all deliverables for code, and quality assurance

• Attended bi-weekly construction meetings and advised on technical questions in order to create solutions to RFIs as needed

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1760 Market Street Mezzanine Level Interior Addition 2021-2023

Project Designer + Manager

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• Managed the project from construction phasing through construction administration of phase one

• Collaborated with the client, engineers, and construction team to value engineer the project and create two phases to coincide with economy and the shift in market-demand

• Managed the construction administration for phase one and created construction details for design modifications due to in-field discoveries

• Completed design feasibility study for consolidating circulation to maximize space further and reduce budget ahead of final construction phase

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Wachter Technology Interior Renovation 2021-2022

Project Designer + Manager

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• Provided architectural design and created technical drawings for permitting of an expanded building entrance, canopy, and mezzanine level with a floating stair for connectivity to the main level

• Performed code reviews and closely coordinated design with structural engineer and contractor 

• Managed construction administration for the 29,000 square foot technology company's office and warehouse facilities in New Jersey

• Coordinated Photoshoot between five parties, curated props, and managed models and wardrobe

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Office & Warehouse Start-Up Interior Fit-Out 2021-2022

Project Designer + Manager

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• Developed the proposal and worked directly with the client

• Provided visioning services in order to determine a design that reflected company's culture and brand

• Collaborated with Interior design staff on design, finishes and lighting design

• Managed the project schedule and deliverables

• Selected materials, furniture, and furniture finishes

• Performed code reviews and reviewed all drawings for quality control and assurance before issuances

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Be A Gem Affordable Housing Development 2020-2021

Project Designer + Manager

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• Architectural lead designer from schematic design through permitting

• Collaborated with the principal to design the facade and interior layouts for both the new and existing building

• Worked directly with the civil engineer to design the landscape, parking and site's stormwater management system 

• Coordinated all phases of design with geotechnical, civil and structural engineers

• Completed construction documents, incorporating building codes, building envelope details, material finishes and specifications

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The Howard Multifamily Urban Development 2018-2020

Project Designer + Manager

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• Created multiple design schemes based on applicable zoning codes for the parcel

• Designed all levels and circulation for the 6-story building on a tight urban lot with a thirty percent open-air requirement

• Coordinated the design development and construction documents phase between the geotechnical, civil, MEP, and structural engineers

• Completed construction documents for the building, which included envelope details, floor plans, systems, material finishes and specifications

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Resident Lounge at the Ben Franklin Residences 2019

Project Designer + Manager

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• Configured an existing, empty space to accommodate a new resident’s lounge for a 400+ luxury apartment building

• The space consists of two conference rooms, two lounge areas, a study, and a kitchen

• Designed and coordinated from feasibility through construction, choosing all finishes and lighting for the client

 

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AKA Rittenhouse Hotel — Interior + Facade Entrance Renovation 2018 - 2019

Senior Project Manager

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• Designed the lobby and façade entrance to the existing, historic building that houses the luxury, boutique hotel adjacent to Rittenhouse Square 

• Produced documents to successfully obtaining approvals from both the Historic and Art Commission, which included presentations to multiple boards during the process

• Coordinated construction administration and meetings on a short construction timeline

• Selected and coordinated materials and produced renderings

• Coordinated design and install of a seventy-five custom moss wall

 

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Rittenhouse Residence — Modern Day Trinity, New Construction 2018 - 2019

Designer + Project Manager

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• Designed a five-story home on the rear of an existing lot

• Prepared renderings and plans to be reviewed by the Historic Commission’s board. 

• Presented to the Historic Board on two occasions and was successfully awarded the project with no changes

 

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Fleet Shop 134 — Office Renovation 2016 - 2018

Designer + Senior Project Manager

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• Created a new design that is more efficient, spacious, and secure for its users within an existing office space from full demolition

• Participated in the project from the design development stage through construction documents and permitting

• Coordinated the construction administration phase of the project with the client’s project manager

• Led bi-weekly site meetings 

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Barry Playground Building — LEED Gold Recreation Center 2016 - 2018

Senior Project Manager

 

• Coordinated one of the City of Philadelphia’s first LEED-designed Recreation Centers from the construction administration phase through LEED Gold Certification

• Reviewed submittals and RFIs from multiple prime contractors

• Resolved many in-field issues that were revealed through demolition, which included coordination with all consultants and multiple prime contractors

• Led bi-weekly site meetings and Final Completion 

• Successfully managed the project team for LEED documentation and submission 

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Chinese Christian Church + Center — Master Plan + Programming 2016 - 2017                      

Senior Project Manager

     

• Conducted a feasibility study and developed a master plan for two separate sites with existing buildings in Philadelphia’s Chinatown. This study included

• Researched nearby properties in the neighborhood for expansion with an in-depth Chinatown Community site analysis.

• Studied the potential growth of the congregations in phases and applied schematic programming and planning with massing studies, based on an in-depth study of the existing buildings and their structural design capabilities

• Participated in several presentations to the board members, while educating the client on design reasoning and feasibility 

• Completed a final 80-page booklet with the neighborhood analysis, and two schemes for each site that were developed to schematic level, but with much detail to code, accessibility, and structural feasibility 

 

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Proposals 

Senior Project Manager

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• Successfully awarded several proposals, including an on-call Contract with the City of Philadelphia

• Participated in Request for Proposal meetings and walkthroughs

• Coordinated project teams, and marketing with potential consultants for projects 

• Organized Consultants information into a custom designed layout and edited written content, while also creating graphics and diagrams in Adobe InDesign

 

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Monarch Watch — Multifamily Development 2013 - 2016

Designer + Assistant Project Manager

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• Participated in schematic design through the construction documents phase

• Designed the four-story facade of the courtyard building that houses 276 apartments 

• Designed the layout of the 7,600 square foot amenity space that houses a large lounge, business area, and game room with a bar that opens to the pool deck in the courtyard

 

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Granite Run Mall Redevelopment — Adaptive Reuse Development 2013 - 2016

Designer + Assistant Project Manager

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• Created Graphics for community presentations and zoning boards

• Participated in the master planning for development and transit accessibility 

• Built three-dimensional models and presented schemes to clients

• Designed two mixed-use, residential buildings with amenity spaces, which included both a clubhouse and pool plaza from schematic design through design development

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Ryan’s Crossing — Eight Residences 2013 - 2014

Designer + Assistant Project Manager

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• Configured an urban infill site to accommodate eight new rowhouses

• Assisted with design of floor plans within setbacks and open air requirements

• Built a digital model, and developed the schematic renderings and plans for two Registered Community Organization Meetings

• Prepared the zoning submission package, which received approval for all variances