Where I’ve been

I got a co-op job as a blueprinter at an architectural firm when I was 17.

At that same firm, I designed buildings for 12 years from start to finish, and during that time, the experiential marketing world came calling.

I spent a few years detailing layouts and elements for various exhibit spaces, mostly automotive.

The detailing side of things was fun - to figure out the puzzle…but I wanted to design the puzzle too.

I got the opportunity to join a Design Studio at a large Experiential Marketing firm and took it.

I spent the last 10 years designing experiential spaces all over the globe for a large automotive company.

My love of architecture never ended though. I also love designing spaces for peoples home’s in my spare time.

Work Experience

1997 - 2009 Gillett Associates, Inc. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Architectural Designer

Office, Industrial, Retail, Food Service, Educational, Recreational, Residential, and Exhibit Display

Preliminary site and architectural design, Computer renderings and photo-realistic imaging, Architectural and exhibit fabrication document preparation.

2009 - 2011 Self Employed Farmington Hills, Michigan

Architectural Designer

Office, Industrial, Retail, Food Service, Educational, Recreational, Residential, and Exhibit Display

Preliminary site and architectural design, Computer renderings and photo-realistic imaging, Architectural and exhibit fabrication document preparation

2011 - 2013 H.B. Stubbs Companies Warren, Michigan

Project Detailer

Displays / Elements created for Hyundai, Panasonic, ZF, Dana Corp., General Dynamics, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Symantec, Trend Micro, & W.L. Gore. Responsibilities included:

Space Planning, Engineering / Fabrication Drawings, Computer renderings / photo-realistic imaging, and Setup Instructions.

2013 - 2014 Czarnowski Display Service Inc. Austell, GA / Farmington Hills, MI

CAD Detailer

Displays / Elements created for Hyundai, Cadillac, Buick, BMW, Phillips, Electrolux. Responsibilities include:

Space Planning, Engineering / Fabrication Drawings, Computer renderings / photo-realistic imaging, and Setup Instructions.

2014 - 2015 Czarnowski Display Service Inc. Farmington Hills, MI

Lead Designer GM Brand Partners

Responsible for the development of unique display elements for AC Delco, Chevrolet Performance, GM Genuine Parts, GM Fleet and Commercial, and OnStar. Because of minimal or shared budgets between these brands, elements required a design approach that would easily translate between brands with minimal updates. I worked closely with corporate executives, clients, account partners, account personnel, project management, detailers, engineers, fabrication facilities and on-site supervisors on all aspects of a given element or space.

2015 - 2017 Czarnowski Display Service Inc. Farmington Hills, MI

Lead Designer Chevrolet Global Auto Shows & Experiences

Responsible for the development of unique elements and display spaces for Chevrolet at all domestic and global Auto Shows and Interactive Experiences. I worked closely with clients, account partners, account personnel, project management, detailers, engineers, fabrication facilities and on-site supervisors on all aspects of a given element or space.

2017 - 2025 Czarnowski Display Service Inc. Farmington Hills, MI

Creative Director Chevrolet Global Auto Shows & Experiences

Responsible for the creative direction of Chevrolet in all Auto Show spaces and physical environmental experiences, both domestically and globally. I worked closely with corporate executives, clients, account partners, account personnel, project management, detailers, engineers, fabrication facilities and on-site supervisors on all aspects of a given element or space.

Software Experience

Rhino v8 vRay 6 for Rhino SketchUp Photoshop AutoCad 2025 Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors of Science | Architecture

Lawrence Technological University

1998 - 2003 Southfield, Michigan

Personal Accomplishments

Nardin Park United Methodist Church

Youth Leader - Led weekly meetings, trips, and functions for youth ages 12 - 18

Mission Trip Coordinator - Responsible for leading projects in rural Appalachia and providing leadership to youth that attended

Unhoused Shelter Coordinator - Responsible for feeding, housing and providing transportation for men, women, and children on campus

Facilities Committee Leader - Responsible for extensive redesign of various spaces around campus