Resume
Summary
Architectural Project Designer with 3 years of professional experience contributing to high-end custom residential and restaurant projects. Experienced in design development, construction documentation, and Revit-based workflows. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of architectural drawing production, collaborate closely with project managers, and translate design intent into coordinated, buildable documents.
Work Experience
Project Designer, Carlton Edwards, Nashville TN June 2023 - Present
-Contributed to the design and development of high-end custom residential and restaurant projects from schematic design through construction documentation
-Developed coordinated Revit models and drawing sets, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details
-Completed architectural drawing sets with minimal supervision, including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and coordinated consultant drawings with design intent
-Developed schematic design floor plan concepts in collaboration with senior team members, including a 15,000 SF custom residence
-Regularly collaborated with Project Managers to develop design solutions in response to client needs, refining layouts and resolving areas requiring additional design study
-Collaborated with Project Managers to translate design intent into buildable details and building sections, coordinating dimensional lumber and steel framing systems
-Participated in interdisciplinary coordination meetings with structural, mechanical, and specialty consultants, assisting with drawing reviews and resolving coordination items in construction documents
-Utilized drone photography and virtual reality tools to support site analysis, design visualization, and client presentations
-Prepared permit and presentation drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite
Summer Intern, Shiply Architects Dallas TX June - September 2022
-Produced shop drawings and detailed elevations for a custom expanded metal gate, including coordinated 3D SketchUp models for client review
-Contributed to design development and construction documentation for a custom single-family residence, preparing interior and exterior elevations, dimension plans, and structural coordination drawings
-Developed design iterations for a residential addition using detailed 3D models and CAD-based elevations
-Assisted with preparation of permit sets and presentation materials in collaboration with project team members
Summer Intern, Conduit Architecture + Design, McKinney TX June - September2021
-Assisted in the preparation of RFQ materials for the City of Farmers Branch, developed project narratives, graphic layouts, and coordination of team qualifications and work samples
-Revised construction drawings in Revit, incorporated structural coordination items to improve drawing accuracy and consistency across the set
-Developed and maintained Revit models for multiple residential projects, collaborating with project team members on facade studies, floor plan revisions, and design refinements throughout schematic design and design development phases
-Honorable Mention, 2024 Nashville PARK(ing) Day Design Competition
-AIA Louisiana Merit Award, Hero's Origin
Recognition
Master of Architecture, Louisiana Tech University / 2023
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, Louisiana Tech University / 2022
- School of Design Director’s Award for Achievement
- Dean’s List (2021–2022)
Education
Drafting
Revit, AutoCAD
Visualization & Graphics
Enscape, Veras, Twinmotion, D5, Lumion, After Effects, Premiere Pro
Modeling & Conceptual Design
SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper
Documentation
Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite