Architecture should be both purposeful and poetic. I intend to design environments and spaces that respond to context with clarity and care, are uplifting, and in remain in harmony with nature. I approach each project with sensitivity to light, sound, and atmosphere; recognizing their influence on how people live, work and play. With attention to craft, I integrate passive and active systems seamlessly into the architecture, while considering materials, circulation, and spatial relationships that shape experience and interaction.
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
A professional goal is to pass the A.R.E. and become a licensed architect.
I am seeking a position within an architecture firm that values the individual while providing a collaborative design setting with an inventive and innovative spirit, where professional growth is encouraged. Ideally, the firm has a holistic approach to projects that are conceptually rigorous, technically grounded, and attentive to context and use. I imagine projects, details and systems that demonstrate a balance between clarity, sustainability, and cohesion. My ideal studio environment is balanced and creative, where camaraderie drives design evolution and the finished project is celebrated by the team.
DEFINING QUALITIES
- I plan to be an optimist; ultimately, I am a realist.
- I balance the need for capital with a desire for art.
- I represent the socioeconomics of a mining town.
- I am mindful of the American and World economy.
- I am christian, yet relate to a humanistic position.
- I am logically balanced and politically moderate.
PROFESSIONAL VALUES
I returned to graduate school in order to engage with the interconnected roles of architects, civic leaders, developers, and contractors in shaping our environments. Architecture is a practice that influences sustainability, livability, and identity of our homes, schools, work environments, communities and travel destinations, and all places that we gather. The design and planning processes is an exciting opportunity create spaces to live, work, and gather with meaning and intention. I value thoughtful, context-sensitive design that enhances everyday experiences and contributes to the long-term resilience.
I continually refine my workflow to align design options and experiences with the evolving demands of the profession. I enjoy all design opportunities, at any scale.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
I bring experience as a business owner and franchise operator. I have managed teams that consistently deliver safe and successful projects, on time and within established parameters. I value clear communication, active listening, and the ability to articulate ideas and goals with a purpose. Skilled in task planning and project coordination, I’m adept at creating timelines and organizing workflows to keep teams aligned and projects moving forward.
EDUCATION
| Graduate: | Master of Architecture | Arizona State University | |
| Graduate: | B.S. Business Administration | The University of Montana, Missoula | |
| Graduate: | High School Diploma | Butte Central Catholic High | |
| Completed: | Jumpstart Program | Montana Technological University |
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- I am familiar with different methods of estimating.
- I am proficient in the integrative design and sales process.
- I can produce profitable lump sum bids or time and material contracts.
- I can intelligently comprehend budgets, reports, and financial monitoring tools.