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Project Architect
New York, NY
2014 - Present (10 years)
Direct the programming and design of a 80,000sf ground-up mixed-use development. Liaise between owner and government relations consultant in an effort to maximize development rights. Coordinate in-house and external consultant teams to advance projects efficiently. Drive projects to adhere to established timelines and budget estimates.
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Founder
Livdin LLC
Oct 2012 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Conceive of and oversee the product development of innovative home furnishings, from conceptual design through production. Develop marketing and sales strategies to achieve growth targets.
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Project Manager
New York, NY
2011 - 2014 (3 years)
Drive the design and construction of residential and commercial projects ranging from prefab modular homes to the $6M phased renovation of a fashion design studio. Successfully lead project teams including expediters, consultants, and contractors.
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Designer
New York, NY
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Collaborated in the design and documentation of projects ranging from a 20,000sf, $20M beach-front residence to the $450M renovation of the Brooklyn Detention Center. Employed BIM in a team setting to coordinate and produce construction documents.
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Junior Architect
Studio ST Architects
2008 - 2009 (1 year)
Generated new work by collaborating in the winning design of an invited competition for a community synagogue. Effectively managed the gut renovation of a 1,600sf residential duplex and the phased renovation of a 4,800sf commercial office space.
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Junior Designer
Chong Partners
San Francisco, CA
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
Led the design, branding, and documentation of tenant-improvement fit outs in a medical office building. Contributed 3D modeling and rendering skills in the Modern Healthcare Award Competition.
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CAD/CAM Lab Technician
UC Berkeley
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Managed the operation and maintenance of the College of Environmental Design CAD/CAM Lab. Trained user groups in the use of a flatbed laser cutter, fused deposition modeler, and 3D starch printer. Consulted with users in planning 2D and 3D fabrication jobs, preparing digital models, and producing the files necessary for fabrication.
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Graduate Student Instructor
UC Berkeley
2002 - 2006 (4 years)
Collaborated in the planning and instruction of an undergraduate and graduate structural design studio. Authored and supervised engaging design projects emphasizing fundamental structural knowledge. Organized engaging peer critiques and formal design reviews.
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Junior Designer
BRU Architects
San Francisco, CA
2004 - 2005 (1 year)
Participated in the design development of high-end residential projects. Developed structural and mechanical details for a day-lighting control system. Executed scale presentation models for residential projects.
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Graduate Student Researcher
UC Berkeley
2005 - 2005
Investigated the feasibility of dispersed wireless RF networks in support of building performance monitoring. Authored a feasibility assessment of wireless networks within California’s existing housing stock. Performed empirical testing by deploying wireless network prototypes in participant homes of the residential study.
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Academic Tutor
Academics for Success
2003 - 2004 (1 year)
Tutored underprivileged youth in general high school math and science. Engaged students in educational skill-building exercises and activities. Assessed students’ progress while tailoring assignments to fit individual needs.
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Researcher
The University of Tokyo
2000 - 2001 (1 year)
Investigated Tensegrity, adaptable, and space truss structures as a member of the Ken’ichi Kawaguchi Laboratory. Researched Generalized Inverse Theory and its application to the analysis of dynamic tension structures. Designed and mathematically modeled a deployable Tensegrity structure using Generalized Inverse Theory.
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International Fellow
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
1999 - 2000 (1 year)
Performed teaching, grading, and invigilation duties for undergraduate courses. Prepared the coursework and presented lectures for Problem Solving & Programming and Data Structures and Algorithms. Implemented and supervised senior year design projects.