Work Experience

Principal Architect.

Le Beau Architect, PLLC. January 2015 to Present

All aspects of residential & light commercial Architectural Design and Construction Documentation,

DesignBuild and Custom Furniture production services.

Revit and PhotoShop as primary working programs.

Project Architect / Job Captain.

Ehrlich Architects. August 2015 to September 2016

All aspects of construction documentation from Design Development to Permitting. Responsible for consultant management, structural and core building systems coordination of 300,000 sf. new high-end luxury condominium project in West Hollywood, CA. Job Captain & Core Condominium building Project Architect.

Revit as primary working program.

Project Architect.

Perkins+Will Architects. July 2008 to December 2014

All aspects of construction documentation from Schematic Design to Construction Administration. Client, contractor and consultant management. Several years of this time spent as Construction Administrator for a 343,000 sq.ft. high-rise lab research building at the University of North Carolina.

Sustainable Design Initiative & Social Responsibility Initiative office leader.

Revit and Newforma as primary working programs.

Construction Systems Teaching Assistant.

North Carolina State University, School of Design. Fall Semester 2006

Student project assistance & paper grading.

Architectural Intern.

Szostak Design Inc. Summer 2006

Resolution of construction documents and details.

Redline corrections with some client & contractor interface.

AutoCAD as primary drawing program.

Associate Designer & Draftsman.

BellaDomus Inc., Residential Design. February 2002 to February 2006

Preparation of construction documents from conception to issue.

Redline corrections, client & contractor management.

VectorWorks as primary drawing program.

Education

North Carolina State University,

2004 to 2007. Masters of Architecture.

Denmark Design School/ DIS,

Summer 2007. Scandinavian Furniture Design.

Durham Technical Community College,

1999 to 2001. Associate Science in Architectural Technology.

Appalachian State University,

1990 to 1995. Bachelor of Arts in English with Minor in Psychology.

Licenses & Accreditations

North Carolina Architectural Board Certified,

License Number 12057.

California Architectural Board Certified,

License Number 35764.

North Carolina Residential General Contractor,

License Number 82178.

NABCEP PV Associate,

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners PhotoVoltaic Associate

LEED AP BD+C,

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional Building Design & Construction

CSI CDT,

Construction Specifications Institute Construction Documents Technology Certified.

Distinctions

Perkins+Will Idea Conference Winner, 2012

Member of the Chapel Hill Community Design Commission, Vice-Chair, 2009 to 2014

Rheinmedall Prize for Community Art, 2007

NCSU Fish Market Student Exposition, Spring 2005

Chancellor’s List, NCSU 2004 to 2005

Dean’s List, DTCC 1999 to 2001

Honor Student, DTCC 2000

Professional Construction Estimators Association Scholarship, 2000

George W. & Mary H. Newton Scholarship, 2000

William Cogwell Scholarship, 2000

O’Brien/ Atkins Associates Scholarship, 1999

Personal Experience

Solo thru-hiked the Arizona Trail. Over 700 miles.

Solo thru-hiked the North Carolina Mountain to Sea Trail. Over 900 miles.

Solo section-hiked major portions of the Appalachian Trail.

Volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity Orange County, North Carolina.

Served with the United States Marine Corps.

Commercial Project Experience

Leland Barber Shop,

2019 to 2020

Leland, North Carolina

2000 sf barber shop & manicure salon. With LeBeau Architect.

Principal Project Architect. Involved in all aspects of design, client development, cost estimation & permitting.

 

 Sunset Time Hotel & Condominium,

2015 to 2016

Los Angeles, California

150,000 sf. Hotel & 300,000 sf. Condominium. New high-end luxury combination commercial / residential project on Sunset Boulevard in downtown West Hollywood, California. With Ehrlich Architects.

Core Condominium building Project Architect & Job Captain. Involved in project from Design Development thru permitting. Responsible for structural and core building systems coordination.

 

University of North Carolina Marsico Hall / Imaging Research Building,

2008 to 2014

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

343,000 sf. New state-of-the-art high-rise lab building. With Perkins+Will Architects.

Project Architect & Construction Administrator. Involved in project from Design Development to close-out.

Participated in all aspects of project from design through construction.

 

RENA Community Center Orange County North Carolina,

2012 to 2014

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

4000 sf. New meeting and educational center. With Perkins+Will Architects.

Project Manager & Project Architect. Involved in and oversaw all aspects of project from inception to construction.

 

Lenovo Corporate Campus Office Fit-Up,

2014

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

280,000 sf. Fast track office building renovation. With Perkins+Will Architects.

Project Architect, Assistant Project Manager, Construction Administrator & Fixer. Involved in development of construction details, client / contractor management , team management and on-site problem solving.

 

WakeMed Health and Hospitals Medical Office Building,

2011

Raleigh, North Carolina

86,049 sf. New out-patient surgery and office space. With Perkins+Will Architects.

Project Architect. Involved in development of schematic sketches and preliminary detailing.

 

Becton, Dickinson and Company Pharmaceutical Supply Manufacturing Facility,

2010 to 2011

Pont de Claix, France

143,000 sf. Manufacturing center renovation. With Perkins+Will Architects.

Project Architect & LEED Project Administrator. Client/ Contractor management and LEED certification process leader.

 

Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center Office Fit-Up,

2009

Durham, North Carolina

3500 sf. Office renovation. With Perkins+Will Architects.

Project Manager & Project Designer. Involved in and oversaw all aspects of project from inception to construction.

 

Duke University Medical Center Nanaline Lab Building Renovations for Cell Biology and Biochemistry,

2009

Durham, North Carolina

87,600 sf. Mid-century lab building renovation. With Perkins+Will Architects.

Intern Architect. Client / Contractor management. Drafting and redline pick-ups.

 

University of North Carolina Hospitals Ambulatory OR Expansion,

2008

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

45,600 sf. Out-patience surgery facility renovation. With Perkins+Will Architects.

Intern Architect. Responsible for 3D rendering, drafting and redline pick-ups.

 

Durham Performing Arts Center,

2006

Durham, North Carolina

103,000 sf. New 2700 seat Performance Hall. With Szostak Design.

Architectural Intern. Drafting and redline pick-ups.