When you’re not busy, what is your go to book or podcast to help you unwind? I enjoy a good cup of hot cinnamon tea with a blanket on my lap, my dog by my feet, and a good mystery novel. As architects, we are problem solvers.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I love seeing projects that required complex design and permitting move forward into the construction phase! It’s very satisfying to finally see your hard work and creative solutions taking shape.
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? The best advice I have is to find people who are top in the industry and ask if you can buy them a coffee or take them out to lunch.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the past 12 months? The past year has been a challenge in a variety of ways. Hands down, my favorite professional achievement has been a mindset shift!
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I never thought I’d end up in the construction industry, but now I don’t think I’ll ever not be in the construction industry.
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services) is a national organization of marketing and business development professionals who work for firms involved in construction.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? It’s difficult to pinpoint the most notable because of the pandemic, but maybe that is the accomplishment; working through it all.
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? When I started working at Haynes Group, I had zero construction experience. I was hired as a receptionist to do misc. daily office tasks.
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Starting out in the construction business, company leadership and my teammates at The Haynes Group provided me with the guidance and support I needed to be successful.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The most notable project I worked on was the Vertex Pharmaceutical science lab in Boston. That job I learned how to do layout,
