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Professional Summary.

Multidisciplinary professional with a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology, minor in Combined Sciences, nearing graduation of a Master’s degree in Architecture, and actively pursuing licensure. Committed to leveraging design principles to enhance the well-being of scientific researchers, emphasizing in both physical and mental health promotion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2022 - Current

Architectural Technician

Clark Patterson Lee

Contributed to over 20 projects across various capacities and phases. Steered client meetings, developed comprehensive construction document sets, crafted compelling visuals for marketing initiatives, aided in pre-design reports, and acquired valuable experience in project management. Specialized in laboratory space planning and design to ensure seamless and efficient project execution.

Aug 2020 - Jan  2023

Research Technician II

Duke Human Vaccine Institute

Supported the research of Dr. Anthony Moody as well as over 40 worldwide pharmaceutical studies in the areas of COVID-19, HIV, flu, syphilis, and breast cancer. Became familiar with a processing lab functions, circulation, and GLP (Good Lab Practice) guidelines.
 

•     Worked in partnership with Pfizer and AstraZeneca in COVID-19 vaccine development.

Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

Research Assistant, Biology Department

Stephen F. Austin State University

Supported the research of Dr. Rebecca Parr in creating a more natural vaccine against rotavirus. Became familiar with a BSL-2 lab functions, various research procedures and instruments.

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•      Co-published study Parr et al. (June 2019). Arachidin-1 and Arachidin-3 Modulation of Rotavirus-infected MA104 Cells. Journal of Medicinally Active Plants. 8 (1). Issue 1-2.

EDUCATION

Summer 2024 (Expected)

North Carolina State University

Master of Architecture

  • Certificates in Energy + Technology, and Public Interest Design

December 2019

Stephen F. Austin State University

Bachelor of Science in Cell + Molecular Biology

  • Minor in Combined Sciences

PUBLICATION

Jun 2019

Journal of Medicinally Active Plants

Parr et al. (June 2019). Arachidin-1 and Arachidin-3 Modulation of Rotavirus-infected MA104 Cells. Journal of Medicinally Active Plants. 8 (1). Issue 1-2.

SCHOLARSHIPS

2023

  • Nominated for the AIA Triangle Scholarhship

  • Nominated for the AIA Aspire Student Design Awards

2022

  • Recipient of the NCSU College of Design Scholarship

SOFTWARE

  • Revit
     

  • Adobe suite
     

  • Sketchup

  • Enscape
     

  • Lumion
     

  • Microsoft Office

AFFILIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS

  • NOMAS
     

  • SEED AP
     

LANGUAGES

English (fluent)

Portuguese (fluent)

Spanish (conversational)

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