Driven by curiosity, aspiring to create daily with passion and purpose.
Diverse talents contribute to the development of unique products.
Originally from the scenic Pacific Northwest of the United States, my professional portfolio covers a variety of design disciplines and creative business experiences.
I believe that technology as a digital tool, coupled with collaboration, truly has the creative power to define and support sustainable community growth.
Whether in the built environment of physical cities or online virtual communities, I enjoy creating spaces to inspire and enrich lives through social interactions, story-telling, and embracing international experiences.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
ARCHITECTURE
3D Renders
Architectural Design
Bids & Cost Analysis
Construction Documents
Furniture Design
Retail / Concept Design
Sustainable Design / LEED
MARKETING
Communication
Digital Publishing
Graphic Design
Marketing & Media
Market Research
Photography / Videography
Strategic Planning
LANGUAGES
English, native speaker
Spanish, fluent professional working proficiency
EXPERIENCE
CALZACORTA design
Freelance Designer
(Feb 2011 – Present)
Architectural designer and consulting work relating to marketing and market research for a variety of businesses and organizations.
International Food Trader
Co-founder & CEO
(Nov 2012 – Jan 2019)
International Food Trader was an independent news and subscription-based digital publication dedicated to the global food trade community.
Glessner Group
Marketing Consultant
(May 2012 – Nov 2012)
Marketing services contracted for a 6-month period to create digital marketing materials, increase global press and sales leads, also to assist with hiring talent to cover the increased workload.
Lombard Conrad Architects
Architectural Designer
(Jun 2008 – Dec 2011)
Architect-In-Training (AIT), architectural intern level II with the additional role of Continuing Education Coordinator for the firm. I obtained experience in NCARB’s Architectural Experience Program (AXP) working with a collaborative team of supervisors, mentors and peers on a variety of project types.
EDUCATION
Digital House Argentina
Full Stack Web Development, Computer Programming
(Jan 2019 – May 2019)
Front-end and back-end development of websites, database, digital content and implement agile work methodologies with SCRUM and GIT. This course included HTML, CSS, PHP, OOP, MySql, Laravel, and Javascript.
Universidad de Palermo
Postgraduate in Sustainable Design
(2016 – 2017)
The postgraduate program is aimed at strengthening development and design strategies that encompass architectural design, environmental and socioeconomic conditions.
University of Idaho, UDC
Master of Architecture (MArch)
(2008 – 2009)
UDC (Urban Design Center) thesis work focused on urban planning and integrated sustainable design. Collaborated with professional research scientists at the Integrated Design Lab (IDL).
Associate AIA; AIAS; and USGBC Student Member.
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Architecture
(2004 – 2008)
Undergraduate studies emphasized art, architectural history/theory, construction technologies, engineering, virtual technology, passive/active environmental control systems, and interior design.
AIAS; Gamma Phi Beta; Golden Key International Honours Society; & Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society.
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