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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

Historic Preservation Graduate Certificate

Gained comprehension and skills relating to the process of Historic Preservation

Taliesin West
Scottsdale, Arizona 
May - July 2026

Participated in the creation of measured drawings for the Historic American Buildings Survey. Lived onsite from May 30th through June 22nd. Drawings were completed and submitted on July 21st. 

Study Abroad
Urbino Italy
January 31 - April 30, 2025

Lived in the Renaissance city of Urbino, worked on special projects with Italian Architects, and completed courses in sketching and Italian History and Culture. 

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 

  • Historic Documentation

  • Procreate

  • Quickbooks

  • Wordpress

  • Microsoft Office

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