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Resume

Experience

Design Intern, Willow Creek Designs - Fredericksburg, Texas

Summer 2025

  • Accompanied Owner to site visits and client meetings

  • Drafted floorplans and 3D models in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup

  • Organized electrical plan in Chief Architects

  • Compiled "Pricing Sheet" for future clients

  • Corresponded with contractors to approve conceptual plans 

  • Created documentation process to assist with pricing and documenting hours for each project

  • Created Instagram to showcase completed projects, renderings, and inspiration for the firm's designs

Design Associate and Office Manager, Helbing Lipp Recny Architects - Oakton, Virginia

August 2021 - July 2023

  • Partnered with senior architects on over 20 projects resulting in an increase of knowledge and honing of design skills

  • Visited sites with the Principal Architect to determine design options and met with clients to determine needs and vision for the project 

  • Assisted with the selection of materials for clients 

  • Researched local code requirements to ensure designs met ADA and safety requirements 

  • Drafted contracts to ensure accuracy and satisfaction of clientele using AIA Contract Software

  • Maintained records of current projects throughout all phases of the construction process

  • Managed all accounting needs of the office including running payroll, sending client invoices, ensuring all vendors and consultants are paid in a timely manner, and overseeing and adjusting the office monthly budget

  • Developed an archive system for all projects completed within the last 10 years

  • Developed design concepts for the full renovation of a 4000+ square foot office space

  • Communicated with potential clients and researched potential jobs and clientele 

  • Developed a new filing system for completed projects

  • Developed and executed marketing strategies for social media 

  • Drafted and published articles for the monthly newsletter

  • Coordinated the office and personal calendar for the Principal Architect to ensure no overlap in the schedue

  • Managed the organization of client and project files 

  • Managed office organizations and supply needs 

  • Coordinated and attended "Lunch and Learns: with various suppliers specializing in lighting, flooring, and acoustic materials 

  • Recruited the summer 2022 intern and new office manager upon my departure

Education

2023 - 2026

Master's of Architecture
University of Texas San Antonio

Specialized Certificate in Historic Preservation

2021 - 2023

Architecture Technology 
Northern Virginia Community College

Completed courses equivalent to an Associates in Architectural Technology 

2013 - 2015

Bachelor of Arts, Criminology
University of North Carolina Wilmington

Skills & Expertise

Software

  • AutoCAD

  • Revit

  • Sketchup

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe InDesign 

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