About
Born and raised in Minneapolis, I am a native of the city. I returned to Minneapolis after traveling overseas and living in New York for several years to attend graduate school at the University of Minnesota. My experience includes design, furniture fabrication, construction, and general contracting, with a strong background in architecture and sustainable design. In addition to my Master
of Architecture and Master of Science in Sustainable Design degrees from the University of Minnesota, I have contributed to residential and commercial projects, using a variety of materials and fabrication techniques. Aside from SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and CNC skills, I have experience in woodworking and welding, as well as involvement with every aspect of home renovations.
Along with my professional work, I enjoy playing soccer, coaching youth clubs in Minnesota, hiking, backpacking, camping, cooking, baking, baking sourdough bread, traveling, and trying new restaurants. In addition to that, I also enjoy spending half my time caring for and playing with my beautiful six-year-old son.
Skills
Applications
Sketchup Autodesk Revit
Autodesk AutoCAD
V-Carve Pro interfaced with Shopbot CNC
Luminar Neo
Microsoft Office
Google Docs
Licensed General Contractor - MN
Construction
Furniture - Wood and Steel Carpentry
Landscaping
Cabinetry
Masonry - Tuckpointing and Repair MIG Welding
Design
Furniture
Residential
Small Commercial
Cost Engineering
Work
CLT Construction LLC
Owner/Designer/Builder/General Contractor on residential and commercial design and build projects. Designed and fabricated furniture pieces/cabinets/builtins using a variety of materials. Generated project bids, estimates, invoices. Handled general accounting duties. Communicated with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, building inspectors in all phases of projects. (2019-Present)
Rogue Arc LLC
Partner/Designer/Builder/General Contractor on residential and commercial design and build projects. Designed and fabricated furniture pieces/cabinets/builtins using a variety of materials. Generated project bids, estimates, invoices. Handled general accounting duties. Communicated with clients, suppliers and subcontractors, building inspectors in all phases of projects. (2011-2019)
The Fourth Street Guild
Owner and Partner at a 12-person cooperative fabrication and office space located in Minneapolis. (2011-Present)
Soccer Coach
Worked as a head coach, assistant coach, lead trainer at numerus youth clubs, high schools, and colleges in Minnesota and New York. Currently working as a goalkeeper coach for Minneapolis United. (2002-Present)
University of Minnesota Bell Museum
Designer and fabricator for sustainable housing exhibit at the University of Minnesota Bell Museum. (2011-2012)
Terra Fortis Construction
Worked as a lead carpenter on residential construction projects in Minneapolis. (2010-2011)
Tim Abrahamson Construction
Worked as an apprentice carpenter on residential addition in St Paul, MN. (2009)
City Joinery
(2005-2007) Apprenticed as a custom furniture maker for a Brooklyn, New York furniture designer.
Mark I Construction
(2008) Apprenticed as a mason on a large commercial project.
Education
University of Minnesota
Master of Science in Sustainable Design, abt (2010-2011)
University of Minnesota
Master of Architecture (2006-2010)
Saint John’s University, New York
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (2003-2005)
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida
(1998)
Minneapolis South High School (1994-1998)
Marcy Open Elementry K-8 (1986-1994)