Object Causeway (MIT DesignX Accelerator Start-Up)

Co-Founder & Director

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• Founded Design and Civic Redevelopment venture at MIT DesignX Accelerator 

• Acquired initial clients using non-profit tax return data to segment market

• Built consultancy model as a basis for future development opportunities 

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Subway’s of Asheville (Overhaul of Wife’s Family Business)

Managing Director 

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• Assumed Leadership role of 14 franchise restaurants following owner’s passing   

• Slashed data entry with new book-keeping & payroll system for 120+ employees

• Hired and Coached Management based on newly established KPIs 

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Urban Risk Lab at MIT

Design & Researcher Lead

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• Built award-winning post disaster prototype in Nepal after 2015 earthquakes

• Cultivated consensus locally, established design partnership & setting project goals

• Designed, developed and constructed prototype in Kathmandu with NGO partner

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Ostick + Williams Architects, Belfast

Architectural Design Assistant

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• Town center regeneration project for Sar Tapoleh, Iran

• Design conception & development of multiple buildings, inc. Cultural Center, Public Space, Hotel & Retail Space & Housing

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Larmour Wheeler Architects, Belfast

Architectural Assistant & Model Maker for EUROPAN 11

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• East Wall Lot Housing & Community Center, Dublin. Assisted with presentation and construction of model for International design competition receiving Runner-Up award.

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STOA Architects, Shanghai, China

Architectural Designer

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• Chengfeng International Merchandising & Exhibition Center, 32,000sq/m. Facade design conception and development, client liaison and project presentation.

 

LID Architecture Belfast

Architectural Designer

• Woodvale Hub - Hybrid Use Building for Woodvale Park, Belfast

• Model Maker & preparation of drawings for planning permission.

• Special Mention in AAI Awards 2010 (Architectural Association of Ireland)