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Jerrylyn Edwards

Jerrylyn Edwards

Brandon, FL, US

 

About 

Senior Project Manager, Graduate Architect, 10 years Professional Architecture Construction Industry Project Architect, Architecture Design Build Manager, Plans Document Compliance Specialist Commercial, Residential, Business, Education, Assembly, Institution, Single/Multi-Family, Mixed Use

Practical Approach Integrating Safety in Technology, Resiliency and Functional Accessibility Use Vernacular Architecture Appreciation and Sustaining Natural Energy Resources and Bio-capacity

Career Started Self Contracting as an Independent Design Consultant for Local Key West Architect Firms, Directly Assisting Principal Architects/CEOs in Reconstructing the Florida Keys Community after Hurricane Andrew’s Disruption of Keys Coastal Ecosystem and National Marine Sanctuary,

Worked with Planning, Zoning Land Development, Mandated by Executive Legislation, US Army Corps of Engineers, and Monroe County Commissioners for Conservative Restoration Efforts Improving Water Quality, Sustaining Ecological Balance with the Rate of Growth Ordinance

Adapting to HVHZ, Coastal Barrier and Flood Prone Construction Sites such as the FL Keys, Carolinas, MS, LA, TX, VA, MD and NJ, taught me to Articulate Energy Efficient and Endurable Design Methods

With Collective Skills on a National Compliance Level, Approving Industrial Buildings with Multiple State Destinations per ICC, IBC Interstate Compact and State Model Code, I welcome the challenge of Unfamiliar Territory

Elsewhere:

Employment 

RESOURCES APPLICATIONS DESIGNS CONTROLS, Long Beach CA USA - Tampa FL Hub, PROFESSIONAL PLANS EXAMINER, STAFF ARCHITECT, CODE CONSULTANT

Review Multi-State Coded Plans in all 50 States for RDPs
Comprehensive ICC, State and Jurisdiction Code Knowledge
Certify CDs and Application for Commercial/Residential

Multi-discipline Occupancy: Assembly, Business, Education
Institution, Factory, High Hazard and Unclassified Accessory

Assess Structure Integrity for Code Noncompliance
Include Code Section/Chapter Cited Deviation Reports
Consult Daily with Various States' Code Administrators
Demonstrate Adopted Policy Industry Accepted Trends
Building Valuation and Project Estimated Budget Forcast
Repsond to State/s’ Plan Review Comment/Revsions

Prepare State Specific Appendix Form Checklist
SMEP Plans; Heat Loss/Gain per Energy Zones
Structural/Design Load Anaylsis of Building Allowances
Plumbing Sizing, Electric Riser and Phase Panel Diagram
State specific Life Safety, Fire Rescue and Egress Plans

Provide Guidance for Certification Administration Process
Quality Control Manuals, Fees and Structural Design Package
Conducted Final Plan Approval of Manufacturing Plant Assembly
Oversaw Florida Inspections of Industrial Structure/Buildings

Manage State/s’ Certification Renewal Fees for Client per state
Facilitate Recertifiction of RDP Expired Licensure
Logistics Coordination with State/s Inspection Schedules
Submitt Monthly Inspection Summary Reports to State/s
Track Inspection Expenses, Timesheets and Overhead
Substantiate Weekly Expense for Final Cost to Corporate

Creating Marketing Network Database of Potential Client Leads
Enlist New Clients from Retainer to Release of Insignia's
Maintain Consistent Business with Existing Clients

Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
 

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TAMPA FL USA, SENIOR EXECUTIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER

Manage Leading Southeast IT Asset Management Executive Projects
Negotiate Deals/Secure bids with Government/Municipal Departments
Submitt RFQ/RFIs, MOUs and Final Job Order Service Contracts
Review Final Project Cost under Procurement/Accounts Management

Establish Accounts with State, Government Building Departments
Purchasing, Materials, Waste Management Municipalilies
Private/Public University/College/School District Administration
Not-for-Profit and National Corporate Transition/Merger Acquisition

Compliance with Environmental Governance Fed/State;
NIST National Institute for Standards Technology
ISO International Organization for Standardization
IEC International Electro-Technical Commission
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Jurisdictional Eco-standard of Safe Reclamation

Coordinate Data Security Infrastructure RecoveryTransition Plans
Communicate with Regional Plant Facility Directors for Logistics Update
Issue Certification of Data Destruction per Dept Homeland Security
Maintain Current Market Value Repurposing Technology/Asset Catalog
Submitt Project Development/Forecast reports and status charts

May 2012 - Dec 2013
 

LOONEY RICKS KISS ARCHITECTS INC, JACKSONVILLE FL USA, PROJECT ARCHITECT/MANAGER, PERMIT SPECIALIST

Single/Multi-Family Residential, Commercial, Multi-Story, Multi-Occupant, Mixed Use
National Architecture Community Planning, Urban Design Development Corporation

Management of Jacksonville and relative Hubs' Architectural Design Teams
Construction Document Building Code Compliance for Final Permit Set
Oversaw Design/Plan Process through all phases of Construction
Implement Appropriate Construction Method with Red-Line Plan Revision
Specify Material and Methods per Testing Standard/Manufacturer Instruction
Incorporate Structural Building System Connection Assembly Details

Review Final Permit Documents/Plans for Principal Architects' Seal
Submit Permit Plan Sets/Documents to City of Jax Building Department
Correspond daily with Local Building Officials on Permit status
Consult with COJ Building Divisions' Planning and Zoning Administrator
Attain Building Inspector's Interpretation for Plans per Citation
Respond to COJ Plan Review Comments with Addended Revisions

Confer with Jax Architecture Principals, Corporate and National Hubs;
Launch Potential Projects and Share Accolades
Account for timeline Development and ETA
Deliberate Project Program Details Development

Aug 2007 - Sep 2008
 

GRAY & BYRAM, ARCHITECTS - BRYLEN HOMES BUILDERS, JACKSONVILLE FL USA, PROJECT MANAGER, PLANS DEVELOPMENT

Independently Managed High-End Single/Multi-Family Residential Projects
5000 sf to 20,000 sf High Profile Homes for Local Custom Design Build Contractors

New/Existing Construction for FBC Compliance per Jurisdiction:
Baker, Nassau, Duval, Clay, St Johns, Putnam, Flagler Counties and Townships

Meet with Potential/Existing Clients with Building Contractor
Discuss Design Program Parameters per Budget Development
Team of Land Developer, Estate Ownes, Builder and Town Architectect

Address Architectural Elements Specific to Community Standards:
Mediterranean Influence, Florida, Vernacular and Classical Revival Periods

Verify Hurricane Velocity High Wind Prone Areas, Flood Zones, Risk Exposure
Inspect Lots for Site Analysis, Soil Boring Reports and Survey Setbacks
Analyze Kip Load Foundation, Footing and Grading Calculations

Calculate Values for Stair Riser/Tread and Finished Floor Elevations
Dimension Plumbing/Gas Line Stub Outs, Rough Opening, Headers
Produce Roof and Attic Ventilation Distribution Calculations
Specify HVAC Sizing and Efficiency per Energy Gauge Report
Verify Electrical Load Phase Computation and Panel Placement

Incorporate Engineer Roof Truss per Structural Engineer Calculation
Consult with Mechanical Engineer for EIFS Exterior Insulation Finish R-Value
Reporte to Project Architect/Director for Final Compliance Review for Permit Set

Jun 2005 - Jul 2007
 

PQH Architects, JACKSONVILLE FL USA, ARCHITECT PROJECT MANAGER

New/Existing, Multi-Family Residential, Business, Commercial, Mixed Use
Multiple Story, High-Hazard, Unclassified Structure Architecture Projects

Large Scale Commercial projects for Florida Department of Transportation
Department of Justice, City of Jacksonville Fire Department Fire Houses
Religious Congregation Assembly Facilities, Educational/Day Care Building
Recreation Complex, Covered Mall and Surrounding adjacent Public Ways

Review Final Plans for Compliance with the Florida Building Code
FL Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Justice
Municipal Government Construction Codes and Standards

Manage Design Team Program Inception initial Sketches
Render Photoshop Drawings, Plan Development and Final CDs

Approve Corrections per Red-Lined Preliminary plans
Examine Revision Plans and Final Submittal Set
Research Materials per Manufacturer Spec Install Instruction
Integrate Structural details applicable to Construction Type/Occupancy
Verify Design Loads per Structural and environmental conditions

Report to Principal Architect/s for Guidance

Nov 2004 - Jun 2005
 

INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURE DESIGN CONSULTANT, KEY WEST FL USA, PROJECT ARCHITECT, MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Project Architect for, “The Key West Bight Ferry Terminal” a Multifaceted Use
Municipal Marina, Direct Evacuation Route via Ferry Key West to Sarasota
Hurricane Disaster Emergency Preparation Plans
Directly Contributing Community's Economic Impact in Tourism Expansion

Represent Principal Architect Management Obligation and Supervision Tasks
Independent Design Contracts with Local Key West Architect Firms, Building Contractor
Local Businesses and Residential Clients

Oversaw Building Inspection Development and Construction Phase/Schedule
Supervise Construction FBC Compliance Standards as Specified on Plans
Manage Government Contracts, AIA, Bids and Proposals
Represent Clients before City of Key West and Monroe County BOC
Present Design Concepts Plans to Historical Architectural Review Committee
Represent Clients for Variance Request at Board of Adjustment Hearings

Work with Building Code Administration, FEMA Officials, ADA Specialist
Monroe County/Key West Fire Marshall, FDOT, FDOJ, EEO and Key West Manager

Commercial, Government, Municipal, Institutional, Naval/Military Structures
Healthcare Offices, Multiple Story Hospitality/Hotels, Various Small Businesses
Restaurants/Bars, Resorts, Single/Multi-Family Residential projects
Accessory Seawalls, Docks and Boat Slips

May 2002 - Oct 2004
 

Education 

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US, BArch, Architecture

Major in Design: Architecture Design
Minor studies in: Business Administration

ASID/AIA Mentorship/Membership

Architect Design Studio 1- 4
Illustrative and Analytical Communication
3-D Model Making, Hand Sketching Rendering AutoCAD
Structural and Material Methods and Computation
Abstract Approach to Engaging in Spacial Form
Theory of Design and Architecture
Architectural Lighting in Design
Interior Architecture Element Detailing
Historical Architecture and Art Periods
Sustainable Design and Energy Performance
Environmental Conservation Leading Design Development
Florida Building Codes, Federal, State, Local, Municipal Jurisdiction
Mechanical Electrical Engineering, HVAC and Plumbing Design
Fire Separation, Life Safety/Egress
ASTM rating/requirements in Specifications
Completion of 3D AutoCAD Construction Documents

Aug 1994 - May 1998
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills