United States Navy Reserve, Captain, Civil Engineer Corps
- Oversight of $100 million in facilities, construction, and maintenance across the globe
- Management of more than 2,000+ SEABEES delivering world-wide construction support
- Design & development of a wide variety of Navy & DoD facility types and functions
AECOM, Orange, CA, US, Studio Lead (Techinical)
- Lead architect for design studio in So. California division of this international A-E firm
- Responsible for development, design and management of projects exceeding $100 million
- Manages teams of 30+ staff members & oversees project quality control/assurance systems
US Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, US, Supervisory Architect
- Lead architect for major healthcare infrastructure projects at regional VA Medical Center
- Responsible for development, design and management of projects exceeding $75 million
- Managed teams of 20+ including federal staff, consultants & multiple user groups
Michael Merino Architects, Orange, CA, US, Principal / CEO
- Leader of a full-service A-E firm supporting public-sector capital improvement projects
- Managed projects ranging from $250,000 to $10 million w/ less than 1% change order rate
- Provided services to more than 40 local, county, state, federal agencies throughout So. CA
WLC Architects, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US, Project Architect
- Responsible for the development of 100+ successful public-sector projects
- Remained 100% profitable during the tenure of the position
- Ensured full customer satisfaction and lead production teams of various sizes
US Naval War College, Newport, RI, US, Masters, National Security & Strategic Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
AIA Special Commendation, Award
In recognition of distinguished service to the community and the architectural profession.
Wilbur Johnston Award, Award
Outstanding Woodwork Specifications
