Professional Experience

Pioneer Design Lab

Founder March 2022 – Present

Founded and led a multidisciplinary design studio focused on custom footwear, digital products, and content creation. Built systems to manage client projects, production workflows, and internal operations—balancing hands-on design with strategic planning and process improvement.

• Established and optimized internal operations using work management software, creating standardized workflows, SOPs, and task management systems—leveraging AI and automation tools to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.

• Led the end-to-end execution of custom product development, utilizing digital and physical prototyping methods to manage scope, material selection, and production workflows.

• Planned and executed content campaigns across Instagram, YouTube, and email, coordinating production schedules and leveraging storytelling strategies to drive audience engagement and grow the brand’s digital presence.

• Managed the development and launch of digital products, overseeing design, fulfillment, and marketing efforts to support creative professionals and grow an engaged community of designers and makers.

• Led client-facing design projects from initial scoping through delivery, translating personal stories into customized footwear while managing timelines, materials, and communication.

• Coordinated with domestic and international vendors for material sourcing, digital production, and custom fabrication—managing pricing, timelines, and technical file delivery.

CookFox Architects

Project Architect + BIM Manager December 2018 – August 2022

Contributed to high-profile commercial and residential projects from early design through construction administration. Collaborated closely with project managers, consultants, and clients to coordinate design execution, resolve technical challenges, and manage documentation and stakeholder communication throughout the project life cycle—while also supporting internal team culture through firm-wide engagement initiatives.

• Led schematic and design development phases, coordinating closely with clients and project managers to align design intent with program requirements, stakeholder input, and building code compliance.

• Managed project BIM models and Revit workflows, developing custom components and training team members to ensure consistency, coordination, and adherence to project standards.

• Led coordination with structural, MEP, civil, and other consultants to align design deliverables, resolve technical conflicts, and ensure integration across all project phases.

• Produced detailed construction drawings and documentation to ensure constructability, code compliance, and alignment with design intent—resolving complex material and structural challenges in coordination with consultants.

• Conducted zoning, building code, and egress analyses to support approvals and ensure compliance with local regulations, permitting requirements, and sustainability guidelines

• Supported project managers in tracking consultant deliverables, flagging scheduling risks, and coordinating client milestone meetings—leading portions of project kickoff discussions and managing ongoing meeting calendars.

Curtis + Ginsberg Architects

Junior Architect June 2014 – December 2018

Contributed to a 470,000 SF affordable housing project from early planning through construction, supporting approvals, consultant coordination, zoning analysis, and construction-phase workflows across multiple projects.

• Coordinated production of drawing sets for regulatory approvals, including BLDS, ULURP, and DOB filings—ensuring alignment across internal teams, consultants, and submission milestones.

• Conducted zoning and building code analyses to support project feasibility, design compliance, and approval readiness under NYC zoning resolution and building codes.

• Designed interior layouts, building facades, and material palettes for large-scale residential and mixed-use developments—balancing client goals, regulatory constraints, sustainability standards, and budget-conscious design strategies.

• Tracked RFIs, submittals, ASIs, and Bulletins using Excel and Procore, ensuring accurate construction documentation and timely coordination with general contractors and internal teams.

• Participated in all client meetings with the development team, responding to technical questions and supporting project managers with design coordination and stakeholder communication.

Architectural Intern October 2013 – June 2014

AC Hocek Architecture

Architectural Intern June 2011 – January 2013 | New York, NY

• Developed conceptual design solutions for a hotel addition, including graphic studies and schematic plans.

• Built physical study models and mock-ups for design development and lighting details.

• Created detailed 3D models and high-quality renderings of interior and exterior spaces.

• Prepared presentation drawings for client meetings and design reviews.