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David Hronek

David Hronek

San Diego, CA, US

 

About 

Seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner/Designer position with a Science + Technology focused architecture, architecture/engineering or design consulting practice; Academic or Health Sciences institution; Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Advanced Technology company. As my resume shows, I have the educational background, experience, and track record I gained from involvement in over 5 million square feet of highly complex, single and multi-phased ($10M+) laboratory and vivaria facilities for Healthcare, Higher Education, Government, Institutional and Corporate clients. Project types include:biomedical and health science research, advanced technology and engineering research, biotechnology and biopharm faciliites, animal research and diagnostic facilities, diagnostic, clinical and translational research, undergraduate science and allied health teaching labs, institutional research, archival and conservation labs, forensic labs, and government research facilities
 

I seek a position where I can apply my extensive lab design knowledge and technical expertise, have opportunity to adapt skills or learn new ones from hands-on involvement, and stretch in my professional growth and development. I aspire employment that provides for a healthy work environment, enables entrepreneurship, creativity and collaboration, and has interest in my personal well-being and success. The Lab Planner/Designer position is one where I offer:

  • Successful track record handling multiple projects responsible for programming, planning and design efforts of laboratories and vivaria; leading multidisciplinary project teams, and marketing professional services to current and prospective clients.
  • An interactive, ideas driven design approach which engages client/end-user, design team, and/or contractors in an iterative process that links scientific program with facility needs and performance based design to prioritize decisions to achieve best possible outcomes.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of various laboratory and research services references, standards, and guidelines, including NIH and USDA containment BSL-3, BSL-3E, BSL-3Ag and FDA cGMP/cGLP requirements, USDA-ARS and NIH design guidelines, AAALAC standards, and other equivalents;
  • Hands-on experience with a range of lab typologies, planning approaches, laboratory processes, lab equipment and casework systems, and assisting the client/design team in their evaluation, assessment, selection and specification. Specialize in strategic planning, lab utilization studies and facility assessments, facility programming, laboratory planning and design, lab related process, equipment and casework specification, engineering and specialty consultant coordination, peer review, post occupancy evaluation.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and project documentation in addition to outstanding verbal communication and presentation skills involving Microsoft Office program suite;
  • My passion for architecture, laboratory and sustainable design exhibited by numerous speaking engagements, published work and article interviews, LEED AP credentials, and extensive portfolio of innovative and responsive projects built on schedule and budget, with superior service and client satisfaction.

I would like an opportunity to further discuss my qualifications. To schedule an interview, please contact me at your convenience between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm PST. Should I not be available, please leave a voice message and I will promptly return your call. Thank you in advance for taking time to review my resume and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

David E. Hronek, LEED AP


I would like an opportunity to further discuss my qualifications for this or other opportunities with Cannon Design. To schedule an interview, please contact me at your convenience between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm PST. Should I not be available, please leave a voice message and I will promptly return your call. Thank you in advance for taking time to review my resume and look forward to hearing from you soon.
 

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Chimera Collaborative, LLC, San Diego, CA, US, Owner / Principal

Responsible for bringing innovative and green lab design solutions to clients in the higher education, government, corporate and institutional markets focusing on research and undergraduate science labs, high containment and animal facilities, clinical and health care related projects. As Owner/Principal, I offer clients an expert depth of knowledge in programming and planning; and detailed lab design and technical issues gained from over 25 years of extensive, first hand experience with a broad range of laboratory types

Apr 2009 - current
 

Harley Ellis Devereaux, San Diego, CA, US, Associate / Laboratory Planner

Discipline lead in the Science + Technology Studio responsible for directing project team activities for laboratory and advanced technology environments, including project programming, lab planning, detailed lab design and technical expertise, project documentation, and lab utilization and facility assessments. Involved in business development and marketing activities including proposal responses and project interviews.

May 2011 - Oct 2012
 

Cooper Carry Inc, Atlanta, GA, US, Senior Laboratory Designer

A senior member of the Science + Technology Studio responsible for project programming, lab planning & technical design expertise, lab related specifications, and engineering and specialty consultant coordination. Other responsibilities involved developing new clients, expanding the firm’s project portfolio, assisted in developing responses to project requests for qualifications and interviews, providing firm wide lab design and technical expertise, and studio staff mentoring.

Jul 2008 - Apr 2009
 

HDR, Inc. (formerly CUH2A, Inc.), Atlanta, GA, US, Senior Associate / Senior Laboratory Planner

Project core team leader responsible for programming and planning, detailed lab design and technical issues, lab related specifications, engineering and specialty consultant coordination, facility assessments and project documentation at each phase of the design and construction process. Actively involved in business development activities, client relationship management, developing responses to project requests for qualifications and interviews, expanding the firm’s portfolio and market share, firm wide thought leader, and as industry conference speaker

Feb 2004 - Feb 2008
 

SmithGroupJJR, Washington, DC, US, Vice President / Science + Technology Studio Director

Responsible for developing new clients by working across other market sectors (Education, Healthcare, Government, and Corporate), diversifying and expanding the firm portfolio, design and technical expertise, and as an industry conference speaker. As a project principal, responsible for directing and providing lab programming, planning & technical design, and studio mentoring.

Mar 2003 - Feb 2004
 

HOK (formerly Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum), Los Angeles, CA, US., Atlanta, GA, US, Principal, Senior Vice President, Science + Technology DIrector

Market Sector Leader responsible for maintaining and developing clients, developing responses to project requests for qualifications and interviews, expanding the firm’s S+T portfolio, design and technical expertise firm wide. As a HOK Atlanta principal, involved in strategic planning accountable for generating $2.1 million of net fee yearly. As project leader, directed design team efforts, provided project programming, lab planning & technical design, project documentation, and construction administration servicers including site visits.

Aug 1997 - Mar 2003
 

HKS / Science + Technology (formerly Earl Walls Associates), San Diego, CA, US, Project Manager / Laboratory Design Consultant

Project Manager and Lab Planner on a variety of lab types for clients nationwide on projects in higher education, private industry and government. Involved in project management, mentoring junior staff, developing new client markets and project types, laboratory programming, planning & technical design, and coordination with design team members.

Jun 1990 - Aug 1997
 

HOK (formerly Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum), Tampa, FL, US, Senior Associate / Project Architect

Project Architect where I was involved in several project types including science and technology facilities for institutions of higher education statewide, convention centers, commercial office buildings and tenant fit-out and improvement.

Aug 1985 - Jun 1990
 

Fletcher, Valenti, Chillura & Puglisi, Inc.,, Tampa, FL, US, Associate / Project Architect

Project Architect where I was involved in several project types including healthcare, K-12 and higher education facilities, county and state jails, commercial office tenant fit-out and renovation.

Sep 1983 - Jul 1985
 

Education 

University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 1978 - Aug 1983
 

Normandy High School, Parma, OH, US, High School, General Education / Advanced Placement

Sep 1975 - Jun 1978
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills 



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