Lead Designer and Principal: Responsible for all aspects of
running a small architecture studio including architectural
design, project management, job acquisition, client relations,
construction administration and employee management.
Projects included residential and small commercial projects
throughout California and Hawaii.
March 2002—March 2007. Los Angeles, CA.
Yeh + Jerrard LLC
Worked in many aspects of residential and scenic
construction, including framing, electrical work, plumbing,
drywall, finish carpentry and casework, and movie-set
building.
1986—1991. Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL.
Residential and Scenic Construction
Project Architect: worked on a variety of projects in multiple
capacities. Managed model-building teams, coordinated
projects with engineers and fabricators, developed SD and DD
drawings sets, designed and managed project 3-D computer
models. Ultimately worked as Project Architect for Le Clos
Jordan, a $20 million winery near Niagara Falls.
December 1995—February 2002. Santa Monica, CA.
Frank O. Gehry and Associates
Residential and commercial architecture, design, CDs,
permitting, and construction administration.
August 2008—Present. Los Angeles, CA.
Leigh Jerrard, Architect
Visiting Faculty, School of Art
September 2010—Present. Valencia, CA.
California Institute of the Arts
Developed a low-cost sustainable prefabricated building
system yielding elegant, minimal houses that can be built in a
matter of weeks. Built successful prototypes in Los Angeles
and Joshua Tree, CA. Formed a corporation to promote the
design for urban infill, residential redevelopment, and refugee
housing.
April 2004—March 2007. Los Angeles, CA.
Jot House Prefab
3400 Holyoke Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065
213.949.2343
Experience
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
Masters in Architecture (Structures Concentration)
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Accreditation
California Architect’s Licence C-29818
Hawaii Architect’s Licence AR-11364
LEED AP Certification
Skills
AutoCAD, Rhino, Catia
Woodworking, metalwork, forklift
Started a company dedicated to recapturing bath and laundry
water for landscape irrigation, saving up to 40,000 gallons
per household each year.
August 2008—Present. Los Angeles, CA.
Greywater Corps
