Apex Engineered Solutions, Dallas, TX, US, SENIOR LEAD ARCHITECT

Oversaw entire architectural projects in the firm, worked on land planning and consecutive buildings design for Dallas Executive Airport, Dallas, TX, construction document for Group ‘O’ addition Roanoke, TX, and QA & QC state of the art airplane paint booth renovation / upgrade for Sheppard Air Force Base, TX.

Vandergriff Group Architects, Midland, TX, US, Project Architect/ Designer

Leveraged over two decades of diverse architectural project leadership, building long-term client relationships, and ability to synergize client need, cost efficiency, and best practices into well received buildings. Specialized in civic projects, high-end residential, office tenant space design, commercial and K12 institutional projects.

■ Developed expertise in IBC, building, zoning, and NFPA life safety code requirements. Identified relevant site constraints; conceptualized site improvements such as parking count
optimization, building location, etc.
■ Streamlined workflow and communication among stakeholders, clients, contractors, consultants,
and 3rd parties to ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and deadline.
■ Ideated multiple strategies to overcome challenges such as office floor plan subdivides to maximize rental space. Personally requested to lead a high value project from one of the largest office management companies in the state due to strong leadership, track record of multimillion
dollar project success, and expertise in BOMA/building cod/safety requirements.

Select Projects:
■ Loan Star State Bank (drive-thru addition) Blending with existing 6 story office building. Developed layout and aesthetic composition.
■ ERP Properties $1M. 5500 sq. ft. Designed tenant layout; interior design cited for “excellent and illustrious design.”
■ Mewbourn Oil Company $260K, 6400 sq. ft. Designed tenant layout; fire sprinkler upgrade and asbestos abatement, located on 11th floor of Fasken Building.
■ Lamar Elementary School $1.6M. 2100 sq. ft. Administrative addition and renovation of main entry access corridor. Managed, completed CDs and determined building envelope configuration.
■ Midland County Forensics Lab $3M. 14K sq. ft. Adaptive reuse of existing building; unique lab requirements.
■ Salvation Army Shelter $7M. 15K sq. ft. Mix occupancy with retail store, office, cafeteria, and residential shelter. Performed pre-design research to comply with regulatory standards; published report on preliminary building code and life safety guide.

N C Sturgeon, General Contractor, Midland, TX, US, Senior Lead Architect/Manger

Oversaw entire architectural department (sole licensed architect on staff) for a firm specializing in industrial oil company buildings, health-care clinics, retail and commercial buildings. Spearheaded project from initial client consultation to final sign-off. Quickly understood client needs and developed multiple solutions; continued to meet with key decision makers throughout the project to refine space usage, plan layout/design and continually improve design efficiency.

■ Coordinated complex room adjacencies and placement of rooms/department based on functional requirements.
■ Partnered with multiple client executives to understand department operation sequencing and gain consensus on final layout.
■ Worked on multiple pre-engineered metal one story office buildings.

N C Sturgeon, Architect of Record for Select Projects:
■ Midland Woman Clinic $2.9M 19K+ sq. ft. Retrofitted abandoned grocery store to establish a clinic with character; gained the attention of the Midland Pediatric Association to become a new client.
■ Midland Pediatric Assoc. $3M. 13K sq. ft. Influential in winning bid over 4 major firms. (Clinic design).
■ Andrews Fire Station $3.2M. 22K sq. ft. Produced RFP, attended city meeting and won over 4 established firms. Unique additional feature included a fire station museum room with curved roof, tinted glass and 10 apparatus bay.
■ Parks Legado Town Center Designed several retail tenants including Joe James Salon & Spa, and Fork & Pig Tavern restaurant.

Synergy Architects, Omaha, NE, US, PRINCIPAL / SENIOR DESIGNER

Utilized an entrepreneurial mind-set along with extensive industry experience, and strong relationship development talents to build an individual practice; specializing in GREEN, SUSTAINABLE and passive design homes. negotiated SLAs and established fees.
■ Negotiated several high-end residential contracts; gained clients through word-of-mouth and marketing.
■ Conducted energy design analysis of building setup; explained various solutions to client to make an informed decision.

Select Projects:
■ Residential Home: $800K, 6338 sq. ft. 4 story home within 7 acre lot; exceeded LEED Gold requirements
■ Retail Store: $120K, 1100 sq. ft. Retail and interior design for local Parcel Plus Packaging & Shipping Store.
■ Restaurants: $155K, 1800 sq. ft. Multiple restaurant design, custom equipment layouts, and branding for local establishments including International Burger and Georges Greek Gyro.

ITT Technical Institute, Omaha, NE, US, CAD/ Architectural Instructor

Taught architectural/engineering drafting related classes to a class of up to 30 students using AutoCAD 2008, Architectural Desktop, and Microsoft Project.
■ Improved student retention in architectural drafting department by 30%.
■ Provided lesson plans focused on drafting field using real world applications.
■ Motivated students to actively participate in all aspects of the learning process.

Leo A. Daly, Omaha, NE, US, INTERMEDIATE PROJECT ARCHITECT/DESIGNER

Took on a diverse range of projects, particularly hospitals and medical facilities across the US. Proficiently analyzed criteria to prepare design drawings related to plans, sections, interior elevations, and exterior envelop design. Coordinated design issues with project engineers; worked on wall sections details, building master planning, and future expansions. Partnered with project stakeholders to develop and execute improvements/updates and new ideas.

Select Projects:
■ Lakeside Hospital $42M, 200K sq. ft. 5 story building. Provided exterior/interior design, construction documents.
■ Schriever AFB, CO $3.4M, 11K+ sq. ft. medical/dental clinic. Provided site design, architectural and engineering services.
■ Wentworth-Douglass Hospital $80M, 178-bed, 255K+ sq. ft. facility expanded to 450K+ sq. ft. Provided planning, architectural, and engineering services for multi-phased building expansion and renovation.

Peters and Associates, Omaha, NE, US, Intermediate Architect

As a project architect worked on several assisted living, senior housing, and nursing homes within Iowa and Nebraska. Utilized Autodesk Desktop and Auto CAD 2002 to define each project from concept inception all the way through construction document.

■ Designed overall building plans, elevations and unit layout for multi-story residential.
■ Ensured all plans, zoning, health, and safety building codes met elderly institutional compliance regulations (Americans with Disabilities Act and IBC).
■ Presented series of design options for individual projects to ensure the widest range of choices for the client.
■ Executed business development strategies and provided consistent and accurate updates ensure design and implementation criteria continue to meet client expectations.
■ Coordinated projects with other engineering disciplines to verify compliance and complete all projects requirements.

HDR, Omaha, NE, US, Project Designer/ Architect

Executed design for new construction, renovation and additions around the country.
■ Collaborated with Senior Designer /Design Director on conceptual designs, space planning, presentations, design development and production of CAM building.
■ Worked with design team to develop solutions for various types of medical architectural projects which included; NIST laboratory research center, ER department for the University of Missouri, University of Colorado Produced hand sketch and computer study model for design presentation.
■ Worked on multi-level parking structures within the downtown area.

Archi+Tectonic Inc. Architects, 12/92-10/97,, Omaha, NE, US, Project Designer

Duties include:
■ Determined physical parameters that would most efficiently, productively and aesthetically meet the clients' needs.
■ Designed the entire layout of building, exterior and interior design in many cases, determined the building program according to owner's need.
■ Code (local and national) study, research and reviews with local officials at city hall
Accomplishments:
■ Met all design, building and subsequent operational and functional criteria that allowed achievement of highest productivity levels possible.

Strang & Samaha Architects, 8/1990-8/1992,, Fairfax, VA, US, Project Designer

Clark Tribble Harris & Li Architects 10/89-9/90, Washington, DC, US, Designer