PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR, DESIGN |  BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES, REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK | JULY 2022 - PRESENT

• Lead 8–13 concurrent office design and construction projects across multiple U.S. markets (NYC, SF, DC, Denver), establishing scalable processes for geographic expansion while managing all phases from test fits and schematic design through construction and FF&E procurement.

• Delivered 25+ projects (prebuilds, turnkey offices, amenities, lobbies, building repositioning, feasibility studies) totaling 600,000+ RSF with budgets ranging from $150K to $12M.

• Developed and implemented Brookfield’s “kit of parts” design standards to drive brand consistency, operational efficiency, and consultant onboarding across a growing portfolio.

• Directed RFP processes, negotiated consultant and contractor contracts, and ensured favorable terms while fostering long-term vendor partnerships.

• Conducted contractor bid walkthroughs, reviewed leveling, and verified scope completeness to minimize change orders and control costs.

• Served as owner’s representative in all design phases and OAC meetings, monitoring progress, mitigating risks, and resolving issues under tight timelines, while coordinating between architecture, MEP, and AV/IT teams to anticipate and resolve conflicts early.

• Partnered with business stakeholders across finance, asset management, and leasing to align project outcomes with organizational objectives. Prepared and delivered executive-level presentations on project status, budget tracking, and strategic recommendations to secure approvals and drive decision-making.

• Built systems to streamline design workflows, including a centralized digital library of architectural and furniture standards, which incorporates research into sustainable materials and prioritizes their use across projects to enhance efficiency, scalability, and environmental performance.

STUDIO DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGER |  HLW INTERNATIONAL LLP

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK | JANUARY 2020 - JUNE 2022

• Directed architecture and design teams to deliver corporate workplace projects totaling 700,000+ RSF and $50M in construction value for clients scaling their global real estate portfolios.

• Negotiated contracts and fee structures with enterprise clients; managed $5M+ in design fees and project resourcing across multiple geographies.

• Led development of Global Workplace Design Guidelines for enterprise clients, aligning workplace strategy with headcount forecasts and real estate optimization.

• Oversaw QA/QC processes for technical documentation, ensuring compliance with codes, accessibility standards, and client requirements.

• Built and maintained client relationships at the executive level (key accounts: Citadel, Brookfield Properties), driving consensus across diverse stakeholders.

• Managed, coached, and developed a 35-person team, mentoring junior staff. Responsible for employee communications on performance, compensation, and organizational changes

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL LEAD | INTERIM DESIGN MANAGER |  WEWORK 

NEW YORK CITY | NOVEMBER 2017 - JANUARY 2020

• Navigated rapid organizational scaling in a high-growth technology environment (4,000 to 16,000 employees), adapting workplace delivery strategies and real estate operations to shifting business priorities while maintaining project quality and timeline commitments.

• Executed large-scale tenant improvement projects (15,000–150,000 RSF), including workplace, culinary spaces, auditoriums, conference centers, and wellness facilities.

• Delivered projects for high-profile accounts (Facebook, Rent the Runway, UBS), ensuring alignment with program requirements, budget targets, and brand goals.

• Implemented cost-saving technical solutions, reducing CAPEX by $275,000 through value engineering and effective negotiation with partners and contractors.

• Oversaw all design deliverables for bid, filing, and construction, partnering with cross-functional teams including IT, security, MEP engineers, and AV specialists to integrate technical infrastructure requirements into workplace designs.

• Facilitated RFPs, service agreements, and work letters with consultants and vendors; collaborated with construction and legal teams to manage procurement and hiring.

• Created new project reporting tools to improve delivery transparency, efficiency, and executive-level visibility.

• Partnered with Operations to fulfill post-occupancy requirements and conducted lessons-learned sessions to refine workplace delivery models.

• Organized logistics for project openings, closeout documentation, and staged launches to ensure seamless turnover to client teams.

PROJECT DESIGNER |  1100 ARCHITECT

NEW YORK CITY | JUNE 2015 - NOVEMBER 2017

• Planned, designed, and executed architectural improvements for educational facilities and luxury residential properties totaling $10M in design revenue. Controlled furniture sourcing and procurement on various projects totaling over $350,000.

• Produced design drawing sets throughout project stages from schematic design to construction documentation and ensured compliance with local regulations.

DESIGNER |  RICK JOY ARCHITECT & CONCEPT LIGHTING LAB LLC

TUCSON, ARIZONA | FEBRUARY 2013 - MAY 2015

• Lead Designer for a luxury multi-family home. Produced presentations and documentation drawings during the design development.

• Performed lighting analyses and specified fixtures on construction documents.

• Oversaw Architect of Record to ensure contract documents comply with design vision

DESIGNER |  WCWP INTERNATIONAL LTD

HONG KONG | JUNE 2011 - JUNE 2012

• Designed high-rise residential towers, villas, and community centers. Developed site master plans for large-scale residential developments totaling over 4,000,000 gross floor area (GFA).

• Collaborated with Local Design Institutes to execute the projects per local regulations.

• Generated 3D renderings to help clients understand design processes and concepts.

EDUCATION

University of Arizona, School of Architecture (5-year Professional Degree)

Bachelor of Architecture 2007-2011, 2012- 2013 

LICENSE

New York State Registered Architect

LANGUAGE

English: Native, Mandarin: Working Proficiency, Cantonese: Native