Hi, I'm Tom.
I'm a designer and strategic thinker based in New York, transitioning from architecture into product management. The problems I care most about live at the intersection of how systems are structured and how people experience them. I'm drawn to product work by the opportunity to apply design thinking beyond physical space into the texture and moments that shape daily life.
Resume
Experience
SHoP Architects
Designer
Aug 2024 - Current
Drove approval of a critical entitlement that enabled an $8B project to move forward, mobilizing a cross-functional team of 8+ consultants and synthesizing JV partners’ strategic interests while holding the critical path. Designed and coordinated complex hospitality and masterplan projects from initial concept through project delivery. Introduced AI-assisted workflows on a landmark civic proposal, producing concept visualizations solo at a quality and speed that would normally require a team, converting the pitch into a strategic partnership. Self-initiated business development outreach in a growth market.
SHoP Architects
Designer
Aug 2024 - Current
Drove approval of a critical entitlement that enabled an $8B project to move forward, mobilizing a cross-functional team of 8+ consultants and synthesizing JV partners’ strategic interests while holding the critical path. Designed and coordinated complex hospitality and masterplan projects from initial concept through project delivery. Introduced AI-assisted workflows on a landmark civic proposal, producing concept visualizations solo at a quality and speed that would normally require a team, converting the pitch into a strategic partnership. Self-initiated business development outreach in a growth market.
SHoP Architects
Designer
Aug 2024 - Current
Drove approval of a critical entitlement that enabled an $8B project to move forward, mobilizing a cross-functional team of 8+ consultants and synthesizing JV partners’ strategic interests while holding the critical path. Designed and coordinated complex hospitality and masterplan projects from initial concept through project delivery. Introduced AI-assisted workflows on a landmark civic proposal, producing concept visualizations solo at a quality and speed that would normally require a team, converting the pitch into a strategic partnership. Self-initiated business development outreach in a growth market.
UVA School of Architecture
Lecturer, Architecture & Urban Design
July 2023 - May 2024
Designed curriculum and delivered instruction across two program levels, including a computational tools and analysis course (GIS, climate modeling, research methods). Achieved 4.76/5.0 overall effectiveness rating, 10% above the department average, with zero negative instructor ratings across all sections.
UVA School of Architecture
Lecturer, Architecture & Urban Design
July 2023 - May 2024
Designed curriculum and delivered instruction across two program levels, including a computational tools and analysis course (GIS, climate modeling, research methods). Achieved 4.76/5.0 overall effectiveness rating, 10% above the department average, with zero negative instructor ratings across all sections.
UVA School of Architecture
Lecturer, Architecture & Urban Design
July 2023 - May 2024
Designed curriculum and delivered instruction across two program levels, including a computational tools and analysis course (GIS, climate modeling, research methods). Achieved 4.76/5.0 overall effectiveness rating, 10% above the department average, with zero negative instructor ratings across all sections.
UC Santa Barbara
Campus Tour Coordinator
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
Transformed a program in crisis into a nationally-recognized, metrics-driven model serving over 50,000 visitors annually. Rebuilt recruiting, training, scheduling, communications, and tour experience infrastructure from the ground up, driving 40% year-over-year visitor growth, a 20% improvement in tour experience quality (smaller groups), and $20,000+ annual cost reduction.
UC Santa Barbara
Campus Tour Coordinator
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
Transformed a program in crisis into a nationally-recognized, metrics-driven model serving over 50,000 visitors annually. Rebuilt recruiting, training, scheduling, communications, and tour experience infrastructure from the ground up, driving 40% year-over-year visitor growth, a 20% improvement in tour experience quality (smaller groups), and $20,000+ annual cost reduction.
UC Santa Barbara
Campus Tour Coordinator
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
Transformed a program in crisis into a nationally-recognized, metrics-driven model serving over 50,000 visitors annually. Rebuilt recruiting, training, scheduling, communications, and tour experience infrastructure from the ground up, driving 40% year-over-year visitor growth, a 20% improvement in tour experience quality (smaller groups), and $20,000+ annual cost reduction.
Grey Advertising
AAE, Reputation Management
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Supported senior leadership across scheduling, research, and strategic communications for a global advertising agency. Coordinated branded events with internal and external partners.
Grey Advertising
AAE, Reputation Management
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Supported senior leadership across scheduling, research, and strategic communications for a global advertising agency. Coordinated branded events with internal and external partners.
Grey Advertising
AAE, Reputation Management
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Supported senior leadership across scheduling, research, and strategic communications for a global advertising agency. Coordinated branded events with internal and external partners.
Certifications
UVA Darden School of Business
Digital Product Manager Specialization
Expected Q4 2026
Five-course specialization covering modern PM fundamentals, hypothesis-driven development, agile team leadership, product analytics, and user testing.
UVA Darden School of Business
Digital Product Manager Specialization
Expected Q4 2026
Five-course specialization covering modern PM fundamentals, hypothesis-driven development, agile team leadership, product analytics, and user testing.
UVA Darden School of Business
Digital Product Manager Specialization
Expected Q4 2026
Five-course specialization covering modern PM fundamentals, hypothesis-driven development, agile team leadership, product analytics, and user testing.
Education
University of Virginia
Master of Architecture
July 2020 - May 2023
Certificate in Urban Design Merit Scholar
University of Virginia
Master of Architecture
July 2020 - May 2023
Certificate in Urban Design Merit Scholar
University of Virginia
Master of Architecture
July 2020 - May 2023
Certificate in Urban Design Merit Scholar
UC Santa Barbara
BA Communication & Psychology
Aug 2011 - June 2015
University Award of Distinction Study Abroad in Copenhagen Supported faculty research in social psychology.
UC Santa Barbara
BA Communication & Psychology
Aug 2011 - June 2015
University Award of Distinction Study Abroad in Copenhagen Supported faculty research in social psychology.
UC Santa Barbara
BA Communication & Psychology
Aug 2011 - June 2015
University Award of Distinction Study Abroad in Copenhagen Supported faculty research in social psychology.