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minds@workDesign Principal
Jul. 2025Los Angeles Metropolitan Area• Spearheads the design of innovative classroom environments, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. • Collaborates with educators to gather feedback, ensuring the furniture and interiors meet the needs of diverse learning styles. • Develops data-driven furniture and equipment selections that align with the school's goal of creating Pro-Social learning environments.
DroisysInterior Projects Planning Lead
Sep. 2023 - Jun. 2025United StatesResponsible for a variety of both large and small interior design projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Collaborated on the development of pro-social learning spaces as the future of LAUSD learning environments.
Expanded learning areas to unconventional spaces, creating casual collaboration opportunities throughout a project.
Simpson & Simpson Management ConsultingInterior Projects Planning Lead
Feb. 2019 - Aug. 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaDesign, specification and management of new and modernized buildings, general and specialty classrooms and administrative areas.
American Society of Interior Designers Los Angeles ChapterPresident
Oct. 2016 - Sep. 2017Greater Los Angeles Area
American Society of Interior Designers Los Angeles ChapterPresident Elect
Oct. 2015 - Oct. 2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
ASID Los AngelesDirector of Professional Development
Oct. 2014 - Oct. 2015Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaEvaluated and perused the interior design and built environment landscape to provide meaningful and desirable presentations for membership, both for required continuing education membership credit (CEU) as well as personal development.
make model methodPrincipal
Apr. 2014 - Dec. 2017Los AngelesBoutique Commercial Design firm specializing in apartment renovation and remodels, restaurant build-outs and identity / branding of spaces.
American Society of Interior Designers Los Angeles ChapterDirector at Large
Oct. 2013 - Oct. 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
dwell labsdesigner
Apr. 2013 - Jul. 2013To create a modern, functional living space in the heart of Hollywood. The goal was to provide an exemplary example of what urban living can be for young professionals in an area of Los Angeles that is striving to achieve a renaissance.
American Society of Interior DesignersAllied Member
Jan. 2013Greater Los Angeles AreaMembership with the American Society of Interior Designers requires a level of education and experience in the interior design industry. Being a member of ASID means that I adherence to an ethical code of conduct and have a passion for promoting and advancing the industry of interior design.
Bespoke DesignPrincipal
Apr. 2005Los AngelesAn Interior Design firm specializing in the design, specification, and project management of both residential and commercial unconventional, modern spaces in the Los Angeles area.
Bespoke DesignDesigner, Project Manager
Mar. 2005Responsible for the design and project management of own 3,100 square foot loft in downtown Los Angeles.
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