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Background

I am currently working for Merryman Barnes Architects, Portland OR. I have 6+ years of employment in various architecture firms both in the U.S. & Japan. Please see my skill summary at the left hand. I have permanent resident status in the U.S..


Job experience

  • March 2022 - present
    Project Coordinator
    Studio Petretti Architecture
    Portland, OR, USA
  • August 2019 -
    Designer / Technical Staff
    Merryman Barnes Architects
    Portland, OR, USA

    Working for Trimet South-West Corridor Project, TVF&R Logistic Service Center and more.

  • November 2020 - February 2022
    Job Captain
    Rice Fergus Miller Architecture
    Bremerton, WA, USA
  • June 2016 - July 2019
    Intern-Architect
    Integrus Architecture
    Spokane

    Worked for civic/governmental projects including Federal Way Elementary Schools & First Interstate Center for the Arts, Spokane. Produced CD drawings, conducted code review & CA and more.

  • July 2013 - May 2016
    Freelance Designer
    Freelance
    Tokyo, Japan & Spokane, WA

    Joined several design competitions, hired to design a couple of residences, text books and furniture and more.

  • April 2012 - June 2013
    Designer - Full Time
    Taito Ward Government Office
    Tokyo, Japan

    Designed civic building renovations, conducted estimations, CA for facilities in
    the ward. Managed more than 10 renovation projects including Takecho Children Club,
    Higashi-Asakusa Elementary School, & Taito Riverside Sports Center Gymnastics and Stadium.
    In addition to those construction, estimated approximately 35 construction projects.

  • May 2010 - June 2011
    Part-Time Designer
    Sakakura Associates, Architects and Engineers
    Tokyo, Japan

    Built models for projects, prepared presentations for clients.

  • October 2009 - June 2011
    Intern
    Mt. Fuji Architects Studio
    Tokyo, Japan

    Created graphic for presentations & built models for the following projects: Seto, Shore House.

  • March 2008 - September 2008
    Part-Time Designer
    Maki and Associates, Architecture and Planning
    Tokyo, Japan

    Made physical models for the project Aga Khan Museum located in Ontario, Canada


Education

  • Graduate School of Shibaura Institute of Technology
    Master’s of Engineering in Architecture and Civil Engineering
    2010 - 2012
    Focused on architectural designs. The program is certified as the equivalent to a master’s degree from a accredited university in the U.S.. Approved by National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
  • Shibaura Institute of Technology
    Bachelor of Engineering
    2005 - 2010
    emphasis on architecture design