Strategic, collaborative, and experienced REWS leader on 4m+ SF of projects and global programs for Google, Netflix, and more.
professional Experience
real estate project manager, los angeles, Jan 2022 - present
Support the Workplace team in growing Stripe’s global footprint sustainably and responsibly.
Global account director, los angeles, Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Ensure success on 25+ global Netflix workplace and retail projects, $10M+ in revenue, 91 designers
Establish stakeholder alignment on global projects and programs with 12+ internal orgs
Develop new tools and tactics to streamline global collaboration and project delivery
Develop and lead thought-leadership at QBRs with global REWS stakeholders
Guide Sustainability Gap Analysis to track and reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2030
Develop and lead DEI programs; implemented DEI QAQC to promote inclusion in workplace
Develop and present talks on “Increasing DEI in Workplace Projects” to audiences of 300+
Team Lead, san francisco, los angeles, tokyo, May 2016 - Jan 2021
Clients include: Google, CBRE, LPC, DoorDash, Vans HQ, Lending Club, FabFitFun, Tinder, Zillow...
Led 8 direct reports in a multi-disciplinary team of designers, architects, and strategists on workplace T.I.s and specialty projects for over 2m SF for tech clients in AMER and APAC
Accountable for the financial performance and risk management of portfolio of 80+ projects
Established global workflow protocols; trained and mentored staff to maintain quality control
Led design and delivery for branding, events, workplace TIs, hospitality, f&b, global guidelines, mixed-use, and repositioning projects averaging 15,000 SF - 150,000 SF
SR PROJECT MANAGER, Google contractor, san francisco, los angeles, tokyo, june 2015 - jan 2021
Led collaboration and managed 20+ projects across 12 sites over 1m+ SF, including brand, strategy, guidelines, executive experience centers, events, workspace TIs from 5k to 580k SF, in AMER and APAC with Google Cloud, the Experience Studio, Food Team, and REWS
Designer & Design Coordinator, san francisco, march 2015 - june 2016
Led and developed design from concept through on-site construction administration
Promoted for hard and soft skills including exceptional management of difficult stakeholders
Lead Architectural Designer, san francisco, july 2014 - march 2015
Luxury interiors for private clients.
art director, Lead Brand Experience manager, irvine ca, aug 2013 - july 2014
Created and produced events, photoshoots, and brand touchpoints to bring an e-commerce menswear brand to life.
Led design and execution of two pop-up shops featuring custom furniture and curated exhibits
Led visual merchandising and presentation
Produced, styled, and directed photoshoots
Led CG's editorial, 'Unhemmed', from conception through launch; curated and created content
Created a "Magic Mirror" using RFID to support brand engagement during pop-up events
Architectural Designer, san francisco, may 2011 - aug 2013
Clients include: Tishman Speyer, SFSPCA, Bohemian Club, Pacific Union Club, Olympic Club, 795 Folsom, 450 Sansome, 101 Lytton...
Designed commercial, residential, and historic hospitality projects
Developed drawing sets for Building Department approval
Created presentation material for client meetings and international competitions
Architectural Designer, san francisco, mar 2009 - may 2011
Worked directly with PG&E, SolarCity, and the Foundation for Environmental Education
Created approved drawing sets to implement solar panels on schools on the West Coast
Assisted in completion of permit sets for educational and residential projects in San Francisco
Ensured adherence to code and the regulations of the Division of the State Architect
contributing Writer, munich, Germany, june 2008 - mar 2011
Summer intern and subsequently freelance writer for esteemed international architectural review published in 7 languages
Published twice in Sept-Oct 2008 issue regarding sustainable architectural achievements
Published over 20 times online highlighting events, exhibitions, and new buildings world-wide
Designed multiple spreads published in July-Aug 2008 and Sept-Oct 2009 issues
Supported Editors by communicating extensively with various global firms, clients, and photographers
Education
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, minor in City and Regional Planning, 2008
Leadership roles on AIAS; American Institute of Architects Student
Scholarship winner for an essay on sustainable architecture in Beijing from AAAE
PHI
Certified Passive House Consultant; Passive House Institute, 2009
AA + CCA
Architectural Association of London led summer program at CCA; Biodynamic Design, 2010
NCARB
Completed all Architect Registration Exams in 2017
Skills
Executive strategic communications, presentations, and talks to audiences of 100+
Project management and conflict resolution, collaboration tools include asana, smartsheets, google sheets, excel, miro
Skilled with presentation tools including Google Slides, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
Design tools including Revit, CAD, Sketchup, Google suite
Native English speaker (first language), proficient in Hindi and Sindhi; conversational Spanish and German
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2021 - Netflix New York and Netflix Hollywood internally nominated for Gensler Design Excellence Awards (GDEAs)
2019 - FX Awards Graphics Signage and Wayfinding Shortlist for Guildhouse
2018 - WIN Awards 2018 Commercial Branding Concept Finalist for Doordash
2018 - FX* Awards 2018 Graphics Signage and Wayfinding Shortlist for Doordash
2018 - WIN Awards 2018 Workspace Interiors Winner for Vans
2017 - IIDA Honor Awards 2017 Merit Awards, Work Large for Ancestry
2017 - FX* Awards 2017 Large Workplace Environment Finalist for Ancestry
2012 - Nominated for Peter E Haas Public Service Award
2008 - AAAE Scholarship Winner for essay on Sustainable Architecture in Beijing
Extensive volunteer experience in leadership positions in support of the South Asian diaspora and underprivilleged children India - AIF