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Dane Frandsen

Dane Frandsen

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Schimenti Construction, New York, NY, US, Assistant Project Manager

Nov 2016 - current
 

LJI Projects, New York, NY, US, Assistant Project Manager

Coordinated and managed retail projects for a boutique owner’s representation and project management firm based in New York. Coordinated the purchase and delivery of all owner-supplied items for all Versace stores in North America, and was the lead project manager for all Versace shop-in-shops, temporary stores and outlets, traveling frequently to project sites. In 2016, was the lead project manager for Versace’s first line boutique in Tysons Galleria, a multi-million dollar project. Tasks included setting the project budget, managing the architect, awarding the general contractor and approving change orders, coordinating the purchase and scheduling of owner-supplied contracts, and leading conference calls, walkthroughs and turnover meetings. While at the company, also managed the budget and financials for a land development project for a prospective community in up-state New York.

Apr 2015 - Oct 2016
 

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York, NY, US, Document Control

Manage the daily flow of submittals and RFIs for large-scale international and domestic projects, while also producing CAD drawings, ASIs, bulletins and BIM progress models for projects in the design phase. Additionally, participated in open design competitions and prepared technical presentations for a variety of project types. In 2013, oversaw the implementation of the firm’s document control policy for projects based in China, and coordinated the inner-office policy for the management of architectural samples. In 2014, focus was shifted to transportation and infrastructure, and began assisting with the project management of airports and train stations.

Jun 2012 - Apr 2015
 

MRTA Design Construction Inc., New York, NY, US, Design & Construction Management Intern

Handled estimates and redesigned graphics for the website of a small design+build firm specializing in high-end residential construction. Had the opportunity to work with vendors frequently and oversee punchlisting on site, while also handling the graphic design of the firm newsletter.

Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
 

Resolute Management, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, US, Office Intern

Nov 2009 - Feb 2010
 

University of Colorado Student Disabilities Services, Boulder, CO, US, Braille Conversion Technician

Feb 2008 - May 2009
 

ARAMARK Corporation, Philadelphia, PA, US, Design & Delivery Intern

Was responsible for organization of the company’s design portfolio, and worked under project managers to ensure successful roll-out of the company’s restaurant concepts. Worked on minor design work in AutoCAD and illustrator.

May 2008 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2006 - Dec 2010
 

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), Copenhagen, DK, Architecture

Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills