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DESIGn WORK

This is My Work

ABOUT ME

I am a designer creating innovative and functional designs across various sectors. My portfolio showcases a range of work, emphasizing creativity and quality.

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I love the details as much as the big picture. I studied architecture, designed retail spaces, and launched my career in landscape architecture. These experiences shape the layered perspective I bring to every project. My work ranges from community outreach and project management to circulation planning for large parks and multi-scale developments.

What motivates me most is designing spaces that support people. Spaces that feel comfortable, functional, and genuinely lived-in. I care about clarity, warmth, and meaningful collaboration, and I’m drawn to projects that uplift real voices and diverse perspectives. For me, good design is a balance of clarity, connection, and purpose.

EXPERIENCE

PLACE — Project Designer 

May 2022 - Present

Contributes across a wide range of projects at multiple phases of the design process, acting as a dynamic and dependable team member who adapts to evolving project needs. Supports early concept development through spatial studies, diagramming, and visual storytelling, and produces detailed renderings, drawings, and presentation sets as designs advance. Collaborates closely with architects, landscape designers, and engineers to refine ideas and ensure visual and technical clarity. Coordinates directly with clients and consultants to gather input, clarify design intent, and integrate feedback. Helps maintain project momentum by managing schedules, meetings, and information flow across a fast-paced portfolio.

Significant projects: 

  • Deer Valley Snow Park Village

  • Kyle Bike Skills Park, Forest Grove, OR

  • Oregon State University Collaborative Innovation Complex

  • University of Portland Welcome and Engagement Center

  • University of Oregon Portland Campus Non-Conforming Study & Landscape Improvements

  • Portland Firefighters Memorial

Freelance Retail Designer

June 2021 - Oct. 2022

Independently led retail design projects from initial concept through final delivery. Managed digital modeling, rendering, and design documentation with a focus on efficiency and technical precision. Developed practical, brand-aligned design solutions while coordinating directly with clients and stakeholders in fast-paced, small-team environments.

Significant projects: 

  • Fender Office Redesign

  • Embarc Ventura Store Design

  • Oakley Retail Store Window Display

  • Wild Fang Retail Store Design

EDUCATION

Portland State University, Portland OR

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, summa cum laude

June 2022

Led the reinstatement of the PSU Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) and served as Vice President from 2019 to 2022.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AutoCAD 

Revit

BIM360

Enscape

Vray

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office & Teams​​

Construction Documentation

File Management

Collaboration & Communication​​

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"Best designer I know"

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Want to connect?

+1 (360) 909-3218

 

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