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Emily  Wright

Emily Wright

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Design‑driven professional with a background in high‑end residential architecture, design, and real estate. Known for managing complex projects, supporting high‑net‑worth clients, and operating with ownership in lean, high‑responsibility environments. Brings a rare blend of creative, technical, and client‑facing experience across design‑build, project execution, and residential investment. Licensed in real estate and building a long‑term foundation in the development and construction side of the industry, offering a strategic, execution‑minded perspective to teams shaping luxury residential assets.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Real Estate Agent | Investment Focus

Honest Real Estate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
02.2026 - Current

Focused on residential investment, strategic acquisitions, and long‑term asset growth across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Brings a development‑minded perspective informed by a background in architecture and high‑end residential work, evaluating opportunities through structure, upside potential, and long‑term value. Works with buyers, sellers, and investors who prioritize equity building and sustainable wealth creation over transactional volume.

Design Associate

Distinctive Image and Design
Haddon Heights, New Jersey
03.2023 - Current

Collaborates with Karen McLoughlin on high‑end residential projects, contributing to material selections, finish curation, and spatial planning. Supports the development of the overall design vision while ensuring cohesion, quality, and attention to detail throughout each project.

Associate

F. L. Bissinger Architects
Villanova, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 01.2026

Supported day‑to‑day operations across multiple high‑end residential projects, helping maintain continuity and momentum from concept through execution. Coordinated timelines, deliverables, and communication to keep projects organized and aligned across phases, while serving as a key client‑facing contact for high‑net‑worth families. Assisted with expectation management, issue resolution, and consultant coordination to align design intent with technical requirements and prevent downstream conflicts. Helped manage scope, approvals, and decision flow to support timely progress, translating design concepts into clear, buildable direction by identifying gaps early and resolving coordination issues. Maintained organization across concurrent projects through strong communication, discretion, and consistent follow‑through, operating in a trusted support role within a lean, high‑performance practice and taking on responsibilities beyond typical junior expectations.

Intern

ALG Design Build Firm
Moorestown, New Jersey
06.2021 - 08.2021

Shadowed real estate agent/custom home builder across active design‑build projects, observing client meetings, site visits, and day‑to‑day project decision‑making. Gained hands‑on exposure to how design, construction, and client management intersect within a design‑build practice.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • AutoCAD and SketchUp
  • 3D visualization
  • Space planning
  • Project coordination
  • Client communication
  • Residential investment expertise
  • Timeline management
  • Problem solving
  • Architectural drawing interpretation
  • Design translation

Certification

  • Real Estate Salesperson License - New Jersey

Timeline

Real Estate Agent | Investment Focus

Honest Real Estate
02.2026 - Current

Associate

F. L. Bissinger Architects
03.2024 - 01.2026

Design Associate

Distinctive Image and Design
03.2023 - Current

Intern

ALG Design Build Firm
06.2021 - 08.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design

Drexel University
Emily Wright