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I am a licensed Architect in New York State and also hold a license in Honduras.
I have been working in the architectural field since 1973, starting as a junior draftsman for industrial projects and big box stores just prior to transferring from Philadelphia Academy of Art to NYIT for the 5 year Bachelor of Architecture Program. I loved the job so much that I took a semester off from school to work in the field, traveling from Merrick, Long Island to Glen Rock NJ and later to Stamford Conn. every day. After working for Raidbard Associates at those two locations, I submitted my first materials samples board for my Building Materials and Construction class and was hired by my professor, Geroge Meltzer/ Anthony DeSanto, AIA It was then that I was given the opportunity to do Interior Design and FF&E for many bank additions, renovations and branding projects. It should be noted that my two years in art school provided me with an extensive art background including color, composition, 2d and 3d design as well as hand drawing, sculpture and architectural history.
In my second year at NYIT, I was recruited to work for Edward F. Knowles (Boston City Hall, Wolf Trap Farm Park) where I was to spend the next few years working full time, while completing my schooling at night. My thesis was an indoor ballet and concert hall, based on a possible future project at Wolf Trap for which I performed in depth acoustical studies, in addition to theater, concert hall design studies. Later, I was to use that research in Mr. Knowles's work at Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Under his and his associate, John V. Immit's guidance, I progressed to Project Architect, designing, producing cd's and hand drawn presentations, creating bid packages, writing specifications and performing construction administration for the Furman-DeFanti Artist Loft in Soho, Keller- Zecha apartment in The Dakota, Brownstone Conversion and Residence for Mr Geoffrey Holder and several other high end residential projects including additions and gut renovations of residences and brownstones in and around NYC. Edward Knowles and John. Immitt were both knowledgeable and patient mentors. I was actively involved in all phases Architectural Practice. The importance of timeless design and the use of natural materials was emphasized strongly and remains a priority to this day.
I spent several years in the Bay Islands, Honduras , where I also obtained an Architectural License. While living there, I was involved in several Hospitality projects, for both Architectural and Construction Consultation as well as extensive FF&E including Art Consultation. I also produced design build sets for single family homes (new homes and additions) remotely for American Home and Design here on Long Island during that period. I am fully versed in remote work and directed a production team of freelancers from Serbia, Russia and Honduras to produce CD's using only Skype and texting. Markups were on pdf's (Prior to Bluebeam)
I returned to the USA in 2014. Since then, I have held a number of technical roles with plenty of field work, project management and construction administration proposals, RFI's, Procore as well as working with NYC agencies such as the DDC, SCA, and DSF.
I am a technically knowledgeable designer who has worn many hats through the years, as you will see from my work history that follows. I am capable of stepping into a project at any point to trouble shoot, I enjoy mentoring and I believe I have many talents to contribute to the right firm.
I am seeking the role of Project Architect or Project Manager with a firm that allows me to perform administrative duties and mentoring while still being involved in the aesthetics of the design such as space planning, facade/elevation design, interior design or FF&E. I have a very wide range of experience in many project types from industrial to high end residential and hospitality.
DPM Architecture, PC, New York, NY, US, Senior Project Manager
Project Manager for Workplace Interiors - Construction Administration (Procore) and space planning for large and midsize projects from kickoff through close out including site and client meetings, RFI’s, Bulletins, trade coordination, complex MEP coordination, all correspondence, construction supervision, field sketches, punch list, red lining, on site troubleshooting for fast paced workplace interiors, Projects included Wix (retail and workplace) Dorilton Capital, Brooklyn Holdings, Stern Investments, Miscellaneous test fits.
Belove Design Studio, Great Neck, New York, Principal
Principal: Architect of Record for design-build new homes in high wind areas and additions Consultation services for Builders, Engineers and Architects including code and document review. Building Conditions Assessments, inspections and reports
EME Consulting Engineers, Great Neck Plaza, Director of Architecture
Director of Architecture for SCA and DSF Accessibility Projects and upgrades as well as library and specialized classroom/lab design, Coordinated SCA specs and details into CD's, mentored young, junior staff, upgraded drawing standards for the new Architectural Department, redlining, field surveys, ADA, Proposals, MEP Coordination, Construction Administration, QA/QC, Established Materials and Finish Library.
Unique Greenspace, Suffern, New york, Director of Architecture
Senior Designer/Project Manager – midrise multi-family and micro apartments (new buildings and alterations) in the five boroughs, Westchester and lower Hudson Valley Region. Code compliance, directed production of cds, detailing and compiling a standard set of template drawings for a new enterprise, mentoring junior staff.
AECOM/FS Consulting, Howard Beach, NY, US, Senior Architect/Field Inspector/team leader
As leader of a team of surveyors, contractors and DDC Representatives, inspected homes damaged by Sandy, in Queens. From interviews with homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy, I inspected homes and created field reports identifying all architectural deficiencies, life safety code issues MEP and structural issues. Reports were used to develop detailed Scopes of Work by myself or others. Later my role was Head QA/QC for all outgoing Field Reports as well as mentoring, training new hires and narrative writer on wetlands team.
Belove Design Studio, Roatan, Honduras and Huntington, NY, Principal
Hospitality - interior design and FF&E Hotel Rooms, Villas Homes and lobbies with FF&E including Art. Projects included:
• Keyhole Bay Condos and Hotel- Roatan Honduras - Consultant -
Construction Supervision
• Oceano gated community– Roatan Honduras- Condos and Hotel –
Construction Supervision –
• Nikki Beach Hotel – Interior Design – FF&E including art consultation
• Project architect (Remote) design-build residential cd sets, structural design
• Project Architect - Hurricane Sandy house raising - Helical Pile Structural
Design
• Modular Beach Casita for Ms. Jyl Cameron phase 1- Milton Bight, Roatan,
Honduras
• Pro Bono: Addition to the Catholic Church at Punta Gorda, Roatan,
Honduras - Drawings in metric and Spanish language
• Pristine Bay Hotels and Condos – Interior Design, FF&E, Temporary
Furniture Exhibit
Newman Design Group, Cold Spring Hills, NY (2000 – 2002), Cold Spring Hills, New York, Project Architect/Designer
Project architect/ manager for large corporate office buildings, ranging from $500,000 to $30 million including large scale office/mixed use renovations, new construction, multiple-dwellings and corporate interiors. open office spaces and automobile showrooms:
Directed production of schematic design documents through final construction sets
• Performed Code Compliance research for all staff, composed specifications, material and finish research
• Project Architect/Designer: Phase One Hutchinson Corporate Center. Schematic Design through Construction Documents and Permit Sets
• Project Architect, designer, office system space planner, Sean John (Fashion) Design Studios (2)
• Project Architect - HUD Renovation to Hawthorne Apartment Complex, Elmira, New York
• Project Architect - Porsche Dealership, Huntington- conversion to new Design Prototype
• Corporate Interior Design and Construction admin for William Penn offices, Garden City, NY
• Coordination of Trades (no GC)
Belove Design Studio, Greenlawn, New York , Principal
Sample private and corporate clients and project list follows:
• SBLM, New York, NY
Directed design, presentation- interior renovation of the historic Fraunce’s Tavern, NYC
• Pinner Associates, Port Washington, NY
Project management and design for various multi-family residential projects, ADA compliance, fast food restaurants, car washes, HUD projects
• Buckley & Casey Restaurant, New York, NY
Designed interior and exterior renovations; purchased furniture, fixtures, equipment, and artwork.
• Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Bayer, Syosset, NY
Design and project management of residential renovation, Syosset, NY
• Dr. Christopher Bayer, Syosset, NY
New medical office including, space planning, custom design of cabinetry, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Dr. Robert Coleman, Merrick, NY
Dental Suite: Design, FF&E, Dental Equipment Coordination, Construction management
• Kennedy’s Restaurant, Breezy Point, NY Provided full architectural services, FF&E. Construction Management (No GC) Project Close-out
• Consultant (Senior Draftsperson/Job Captain)– Gary Gallagher, PC, James Theiss, AIA, Anthony Musso, AIA – Construction Documents, Specifications, Structural Calculations, Hand Drawn Presentations
Kohnke Architects, New York, NY / Melville, NY (1998 – 1999), Melville, NY, New York City, Senior Project Manager, Director of Long Island Office
Senior Project Manager, Director of Long Island office, Project Architect and Construction Administration for Marine Midland, Fleet and HSBC Banks as well as other Fortune 500 Companies, instrumental in bringing in new projects based on my performance. Develop cartoon sets for CD’s, Created General Notes for all Corporate Interiors Projects, Performed RFP walk throughs, estimated man hours, QA/QC and redlines for all outgoings sets for NYC and LI offices, Developed client relationships and more.
Projects I had a major role in:
• Estee Lauder: Training Center, Broad Hollow Rd. Melville
• Marine Midland - HSBC: Re-Branding and transition to HSBC prototype,
branch renovation (s) NY
• Public speaking: Successfully presented to the U.N. Population Fund,
Marine Midland Bank Board,
• Fleet Corporate Properties Board - Represented the firm at board meetings
• QA/QC all outgoing CD’s from NYC and LI offices
• High Security Computer Lab - Siac, Brooklyn, NY: Project
Architect/Designer- Construction Administration
Brought in an additional Project) Computer Laboratory, Open Office Space
Planning
Miele Associates, Middle Village, NY, US, Senior Project Architect/Designer
• Project architect/designer and project manager for commercial, retail and residential, mixed-use developments, restaurants, industrial facilities, medical and dental, public assembly, churches, award winning homes, apartment buildings and HUD Projects,
• Co-Designer: Kearns House, Breezy Point (winner Queens county Builders award for Design Excellence
• Project Architect/Manager for The Chapel and Study area for the sisters of Saint. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Manhasset, NY
• Interior Designer for the Ports Police and Guards Union, Medical and Dental Center, NY
• Project Architect/Construction Manager Buckley’s Catering Addition and Renovation with FF&E, art consultation, procurement (Acted as GC)
Belove Design Studio, Greenlawn, New York, Principal
Sample private and corporate clients and project list follows:
• SBLM, New York, NY
Directed design, presentation- interior renovation of the historic Fraunce’s Tavern, NYC
• Pinner Associates, Port Washington, NY
Project management and design for various multi-family residential projects, ADA compliance, fast food restaurants, car washes, HUD projects
• Buckley & Casey Restaurant, New York, NY
Designed interior and exterior renovations; purchased furniture, fixtures, equipment, and artwork.
• Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Bayer, Syosset, NY
Design and project management of residential renovation, Syosset, NY
• Dr. Christopher Bayer, Syosset, NY
New medical office including, space planning, custom design of cabinetry, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Dr. Robert Coleman, Merrick, NY
Dental Suite: Design, FF&E, Dental Equipment Coordination, Construction management
• Kennedy’s Restaurant, Breezy Point, NY Provided full architectural services, FF&E. Construction Management (No GC) Project Close-out
• Consultant (Senior Draftsperson/Job Captain– Gary Gallagher, PC, James Theiss, AIA, James Gilhooley, AIA, Anthony Musso, AIA – Construction Documents, Structural
James Gilhooley, AIA, Great Neck, NY, Spec. Writer/Designer
Spec writer and designer for new low rise office buildings and fast food chains
Miele Associates, Middle Village, NY, Project Architect/Designer
• Project architect/designer and project manager for commercial, retail and residential, mixed-use developments, restaurants, industrial facilities, medical and dental, public assembly, churches, award winning homes, apartment buildings and HUD Projects including Client contact, mentoring, construction administration, CD's, detailing, bidding and negotiations,
• Designer/Project Architect: Jacoby Service Center, BQE, Brooklyn, NY Gas Station, Convenience Store and Truck wash
• Designer - Venosa Estates Apartments
• Designer - High rise condo proposal - Astoria Queens (unbuilt)
• Project Architect - Misc. Union Halls, Parking lots, single family homes, HUD Projects
Walker Group, Inc, New York City, Consultant - Job Captain
Millwork Contract - Citibank - 55 Wall Street, NYC. Research, design development and production of final cd's for first Universal Teller System installation and all casework at Citibank's main headquarters. Drawings were used as shop drawings. (CD's available upon request) Published in Progressive Architecture 1979.
Edward F. Knowles A.I.A., New York City, Draftsman, Job Captain, Designer, Project Architect,
Designer and Project architect for high end residential and retail projects
• Project Architect/Project Manager: Furman-Defanti Loft, SoHo, NY
• Job Captain - Keller-Zecha Residence - The Dakota, NYC
• Numerous J 51 Brownstone Conversions to single family luxury and luxury
apartments
• Theater and Acoustics Research
• Job Captain - Cahill - Bernard Residence - Pound Ridge NY
• Job Captain - Residence of Mr. Geoffrey Holder, NYC (brownstone
Conversion
• Positions held include: Intern, draftsperson, Job Captain, Project Architect. Heavy Client Contact, emphasis on Design. Involvement in all phases of Architectural Practice including Proposals, Programming SD through Construction Administration and Punch List
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Old Westbury, NY, US, BArch, Architecture
Graduated Cum Laude. Worked for my professors and other Architects and Licensed Engineers and attended at night.
Award for Design Excellence - single family residence Breezy Point, NY
( Co-Designer with Jean G Miele, AIA of Miele Associates)
