Education
Experience
Exhibitions
Curriculum Vitae
​Southern California Institute of Architecture
(los angeles ca, september 2012 to september 2014)
Graduated Master of Architecture with Distinction
The Ohio State University
(columbus oh, september 2008 to june 2012)
Graduated Bachelor of Science in Architecture
OSHA-30 Certification
(libertyville il, january 2024)
General Industry Certification
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Armstrong World Industries (AWI)
(may 2023 to present)
Center of Excellence Network Leader
Leading the AWI Metal Engineering Network in centralizing standard product knowledge, unifying engineering processes and technical standards, custom project ideation, and the development of KPI’s for capacity level loading and schedule management.
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AS Engineering Manager (libertyville and moz facilities)
Architectural Specialties Engineering Manager, managing team of Manufacturing Engineers and Programmers in the design to manufacturing process for custom one-off architectural products, and developing standards
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TURF Design
(chicago, il, july 2019 to may 2023)
Custom Design Manager (2022 to 2023)
Led the development and execution of bespoke acoustical felt ceiling and wall solutions, guiding projects from concept through installation with a focus on technical feasibility and design precision. Collaborated closely with architects, fabricators, and internal design and engineering teams to deliver custom high-performance systems tailored to unique project requirements.
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Design Manager (2021-2022)
Oversaw the design pipeline for acoustical architectural products, managing team workflows, reviewing drawings, and ensuring design intent aligned with manufacturing capabilities. Supported architects and contractors with technical guidance, submittals, and custom solution development for complex ceiling and wall installations.
Production Design Manager (2020)
Managed the hand-off from design to production, ensuring accurate fabrication documentation, material strategy, and manufacturability for custom acoustical systems. Coordinated closely with project management, design and engineering teams, and fabrication teams to streamline production efficiency and uphold design quality.
Design Engineer (2019 - 2020)
Developed detailed design and fabrication drawings for acoustical felt products, translating architectural concepts into buildable systems with precision and clarity. Collaborated across teams to solve complex technical challenges and support the successful delivery of custom ceiling and wall installations.
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Warren Techentin Architecture (WTarch)
(los angeles ca, january 2018 to july 2019)
Project Manager
Project Manager with a specialization in high-design residential architecture. Blending design leadership, technical development, and meticulous drafting to deliver a variety of multi-family buildings and single-family homes reflecting the design ethos of the studio.
Experience managing projects from early concept through construction, overseeing project designs, executing permitting processes, managing project schedule, vendor coordination, and documentation to ensure the original design intent was captured in detail.
Key contributions included project management for: Motor Apartments, Melrose Apartments, McLaughlin Apartments, and Franklin Canyon Residence. Additional project support included: Elysian Fields, Monterey Apartments, Hollywood Hills Residence, and more.
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Oyler Wu Collaborative
(los angeles ca, december 2014 to december 2017)
Project Designer and Fabrication Manager
Leader in design development, digital modeling, material research, and fabrication across a range of architectural projects, exhibitions, and product-designs with a focus on interior renovations, custom installations, and custom furniture. Experience taking concepts from early sketches through full-scale manufacturing.
Key contributions included managing the “3DS Culinary Lab” interior renovation and “The Exchange” pavilion - overseeing digital modeling, material specification, digital fabrication, and installation of each. Additionally, managing the design and fabrication of the “Headspace Meditation Pods” and a series of “Active Inlay” furniture pieces.
Other highlights include a redesign of the Oyler Wu Collaborative website, contributions to LACE jewelry line, and manufacturing support for a series of sculptural art objects
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ROTO : Architecture
(los angeles ca, summer 2014)
Architectural Intern
Provided design and production support across a range of academic and professional projects while learning key aspects of the architectural process as an applied practice.
Contributions included: early conceptual and design development support for the Belmont Beach Aquatic Center, and Olympic-sized swimming and diving arena located in Los Angeles, CA.
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P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S
(los angeles ca, summer 2013)
Architectural Intern
Provided design and production support across a range of academic and professional projects while learning key aspects of the architectural process as an applied practice.
Contributions included: design and fabrication support for the SCI-Arc Graduation Pavilion, design and fabrication support for the carbon-fiber skin installation at MOCA’s New Sculpturalism exhibition, digital design development for the 1.6-million-square-foot SoLA Village project, and digital design development for a conceptual master plan for a small city in Ghana.
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SHP Leading Design
(columbus oh, summer 2011 and summer 2012)
Architectural Intern
Provided design and production support across a range of academic and professional projects while learning key aspects of the architectural process as an applied practice.
Contributions included: design development support for large-scale educational and institutional projects, focusing on Revit modeling, construction documentation, material studies, and visualization. I contributed to the multi-million-dollar Ohio State School for the Deaf and Blind by developing detailed models, drawings, and renderings, and assisted in the design, detailing, and rendering of the RAMTEC Robotics Training Lab, a 10,000 sq. ft. advanced technology facility.
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Southern California Institute of Architecture
(los angeles ca, fall 2013 to spring 2014)
Thesis Teaching Assistant
Weekly Research and Design Discussions with 48 students under Dwayne Oyler.
Fabrication Shop
ABS and Powder 3D Printing, CNC Milling, Woodworking, Shop Organization.
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Fraternity Executive Board Member
(the ohio state university, fall 2009 to spring 2010)
House Manager
Chapter of the year. House maintenance and operations. Interior wall graphic Designs, Stadium seating and study room design and fabrication, and Air ducting installation.
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Habitat for Humanity
(2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2016)
Charlottesville, Virginia; Cincinnati, Ohio; Los Angeles, California
Wood Framing, Drywall, Air Ducting and Pedestrian Bridge Construction, Restocking, Restoring, and Mural Painting.
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Personal Endeavors
(2003 to present)
Home Renovation
Home Flipping, Wood and Steel Construction.
Furniture Design/ Restoration
Musical Collectives
Writing, Composing, Recording, Videography, Photography and follow up payments.
+tinyhouseplants, Chicago, IL 2020-2023
+Space Hurricane, Los Angeles, CA 2015-2018
+No Longer Idle, Los Angeles, CA 2013-2016
+Scurvus McGervus and the Stinkin' Lincoln's, Columbus, OH 2010-2012
+Sycamore High School Bass Drum-Line Section Leader, Cincinnati, OH 2004-2008
+Sycamore High School Electric Rock Orquestra, Cincinnati, OH 2006-2008
+A Jester's Kingdom, Cincinnati, OH 2006-2008
+Code4, Cincinnati, OH 2006-2008
+Jazz Ensembles, Cincinnati, OH 2002-2006
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Fulton Market Kitchen. (chicago, il 2021, 2022, 2023)
Featured Artist
Action Painting Performance
​​​​​Makeplus. (los angeles, ca october 2018, 2019, 2021)
Painting Performance
Action Painting Performance
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Coffee New Wave. (chicago, il october 2019)
Brick Wall Gallery
Wall Fragment Relief Paintings
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Architecture and Design Museum. (los angeles, ca february 2019)
Impermanent Collection
Smol Action Objects
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Dopium L.A. (los angeles, ca june 2018)
Communal Gallery Exhibition
“I have a thing for walls” Series
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Architecture and Design Museum (los angeles, ca june 2017)
Architecture, architecture, architectural Exhibition
Action Object
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Dopium L.A. (los angeles, ca november 2017)
Communal Gallery Exhibition
1-1-1 Series
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TR!P Santa Monica (los angeles, ca june 2015)
Beautify Lincoln Exhibition
Drip Series