Space Planning Manager - Loudoun County Government - Leesburg, VA
(2025-08)
- Manage space planning initiatives for County facilities, developing workplace solutions aligned with departmental operational requirements, space needs, and facility goals.
- Conduct on-site facility assessments and stakeholder interviews to identify functional requirements, staffing needs, workflow considerations, and space utilization opportunities.
- Develop space programs, test fits, and workplace layouts, evaluating multiple scenarios for relocations, expansions, consolidations, and facility reconfigurations.
- Analyze existing conditions and recommend optimized space allocations, furniture configurations, and workplace improvements.
- Coordinate with County departments, project stakeholders, and facilities teams to translate operational requirements into actionable space solutions.
- Prepare and present space planning recommendations, drawings, and final solutions to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support renovation and capital improvement initiatives through planning, documentation review, and coordination.
Space Planner - Karl Riedel Architecture, P.C. (Contractor supporting Loudoun County Department of Transportation & Capital Infrastructure) - Leesburg, VA
(2024-09 - 2025-08)
- Developed space planning solutions for County government facilities supporting operational and workplace requirements.
- Conducted facility assessments, collected user requirements, and evaluated existing conditions to inform space planning decisions.
- Created AutoCAD drawings, test fits, and layout alternatives for relocations, expansions, renovations, and furniture planning.
- Provided recommendations regarding space allocation, workplace configuration, and functional improvements.
- Coordinated with County stakeholders to develop practical facility solutions supporting organizational needs.
Gallery Designer - RH - Metairie, LA
(2021-12 - 2023-11)
- Developed residential space planning solutions incorporating client requirements, architectural conditions, furniture layouts, and functional considerations.
- Created design presentations communicating spatial concepts, recommendations, and final solutions.
- Applied analytical and organizational skills to manage multiple client projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Designer / Job Captain - Harley Ellis Devereaux - Los Angeles, CA
(2019-03 - 2020-04)
- Coordinated multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors, to support successful project delivery.
- Prepared construction documentation and coordinated design solutions through regulatory review and approval processes.
- Managed project documentation and maintained design standards throughout project phases.
Design Consultant - Freelance - Los Angeles, CA
(2018-06 - 2019-03)
- Led schematic design and workplace planning for commercial tenant improvement projects, including office environments and operational workplace needs.
- Developed space planning concepts, design documentation, and presentations for client review.
- Coordinated with consultants and project teams to integrate architectural and technical requirements.
Designer - Perkins+Will - Los Angeles, CA
(2016-04 - 2018-03)
- Supported healthcare facility planning and design projects by developing functional layouts, workflow strategies, and documentation.
- Coordinated design development and construction documentation while maintaining project requirements and standards.
Designer / Job Captain - Harley Ellis Devereaux - Los Angeles, CA
(2014-11 - 2016-04)
- Managed documentation and coordination for renovation projects involving existing facilities and complex stakeholder requirements.
- Developed construction documents, coordinated consultants, and supported project execution from design through construction phases.
Design Consultant - Freelance - Los Angeles, CA
(2010-05 - 2014-10)
Developed workplace planning solutions for corporate office environments, including: 8,300 SF technical design studio, 11,000 SF corporate office, 13,000 SF corporate office expansion
- Created space plans optimizing workflow, functionality, and employee environments.
- Participated in client meetings, consultant coordination, construction administration, and project management activities.