Summary
Fair to say I am passionate about architecture and design, but more specifically that which is of its place and that connects us with the natural world and with each other. Inclusive. People-oriented. Uplifting.
Fusing socially sustainable, climate responsive and biophilic principles to shape spaces for living, learning, working and playing; for being and doing is fundamental to a good neighbourly outcome.
Not uniquely, my happy place is when I can take ownership of a project and see it through from inception to delivery. I revel in client, consultant, end-user, and contractor collaboration and the bringing together of their sometimes disparate wants and needs.
I respect context, love diversity, and look forward to a time when regenerative design is the industry standard.
Key Skills
Written and verbal communication
Critical thinking
Passionate about delivering quality outcomes
Interpersonal and relationship building at multiple levels
Time management - meeting deadlines and keeping commitments
Happy to work in a team or autonomously
Can work independently and successfully lead and deliver small to medium scale projects
Taking initiative and looking for solutions when confronted with challenges
Supporting the development of other team members
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Communicating and presenting convincingly to clients, stakeholders and authorities
Revit user since about 2009
Strengths
Problem solver
Ethical and professional attitude
Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility
Flexible and adaptable
Optimist
Employment History
May 2023 to present
Senior Architect, Greenway Architects
October 2011 to May 2023
1998 to 2015
Collins Booksellers Mount Gambier; Owner / Manager
Qualifications and Training
2015 to date
Architect, APBSA Registration No. 3304
2009-2011
Master of Architecture, University of Adelaide
2003-2008
Bachelor of Design Studies, University of Adelaide
Hobbies, Interests, Philosophies, Other
Dancer, kayaker, yogi, humanist, cyclist, feminist, optimist, mother, daughter, sister, wife, writer, reader, learner, podcaster, other
Associations
2017 to date
Member, Australian Institute of Architects
- Currently SA Designers for Diversity Task Group Committee Member
2013 to 2018(ish)
Committee Member, CEFPI
(now A4LE; Association for Learning Environments)
2000 to 2015
Member, ABA; Australian Booksellers Association
2007 to 2009
Board Member, Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce
2007 to 2009
Committee Member, City of Mount Gambier Marketing Team