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Work Experience

Design Forward LLC 2002 – Present Pasadena, CA
Owner / Principal Designer
• Own and operate business founded in March 2002
• Design single-family residences with sustainable design concepts
• Produce documents and construction drawings in AutoCAD for clients
• Cooperate with engineers, building departments, and county offices on permit acquisition
• Design and maintain websites: www.designforward.net, www.dfdrafting.com, www.df-store.com
Art Institute of California, Hollywood 2007– present Los Angeles, CA
Adjunct Professor

• Teach design courses with an emphasis in residential and commercial construction documents and detailing for an interior design environment

• Teach AutoCAD courses at the introduction and intermediate level

Westwood College 2005 – 2007 Torrance, CA
Adjunct Professor

• Teach AutoCAD courses with an emphasis in residential and commercial design techniques, application and creation of construction documents

Puchlik Design Associates 2004 – 2004 Pasadena, CA
Draftsmen (part-time)
• Produced construction documents and presentation drawings in AutoCAD 2004 for healthcare facilities
• Assisted with acquiring building permits
• Collaborated with design teams to complete projects
Ronchetti Design, Inc 2001 – 2002 Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Architectural Intern
• Created construction drawings in AutoCAD 2002 for clients and permit review for high end custom homes
• Collaborated with engineers, landscape architects and interior designers on design development
• Assisted with project management through meetings with the architectural team
Splinter Associates, Inc 2000 - 2001 Chicago, IL
Architectural Intern
• Built presentation models as part of design development
• Created presentation drawings in AutoCAD14 for clients
• Assisted with design development of projects through meetings with clients

Education

Norwich University 2004 - 2006 Northfield, VT
Master of Business Administration (MBA)


Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) 1996-2001 Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Architecture
• Graduated with Honors

Awards & Recognitions

Certificate of Recognition: Co-Creating the Ideal Life 2013 for the area of Construction (Straw Bale) [2007]

Inclusion in The Heritage Registry of Who's Who [2006-2007 Edition]

Career Profile in the Book "Becoming an Architect" published by John Wiley [2006]

Exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago Museum - Chicago Architecture: Ten Visions (IIT student work) [November 26, 2004 - April 3, 2005]

Silver Residence Featured on Huell Howser's California's Green Production "Strawbale" (Show #105) [2004]

Outstanding Contribution the University Community Award [2001]

Clinton E. Stryker Distinguished Service Award [1999 & 2001]

Spioes Droste Travel Scholarship [1999]

First place, IIT Bus Shelter Design [1999]

Jac Rose Scholarship [1997]

Professional Memberships

American Institute of Architects, Assoc. AIA

California Straw Building Association

Co-op American Business Network

Environment California

Community Activities

Volunteer Editor for the Google Open Directory Project - straw bale construction and earthship categories

Nation Public Radio KPCC Volunteer - membership drives

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Volunteer - update website, volunteer at events

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Revised April 1, 2009