Creative design professional with over 17+ years of experience in project management, construction management, architectural design and creative presentation design.
Currently lead of an independent consulting firm delivering results focusing on the impact that design can add to growth of any business.
Cordavii Brand Consulting, Houston, TX, US, Lead Designer & Brand Consultant
Lead at a design & brand consulting firm dedicated to helping clients reach their business and investment goals through design. Assisting clients with project management and strategies looking to bring projects to the market thru Architectural Design, Graphic Design, Brand Consulting and Real Estate Consulting services.
• Designed and Managed over 35 start-up brands, concepts and projects over various industries & disciplines.
• Providing market and project analysis for clients to actively understand competitive landscapes.
• Managing client promotional budgets through innovative design, budgeting and tailored marketing efforts.
• Facilitating meetings on clients behalf to secure funds for projects and support for future expansion.
• Designing and managing the roll-out of structured branding campaigns using key milestones for tracking data.
• Commercial Real Estate analysis and negotiations for clients in both leasing and purchase of property.
• Creating dynamic web and print based designs for creating a successful digital imprint.
• Developing architectural and industrial designs to control a consistent branding message.
The Ryland Group ~ Ryland Homes, Eden Prairie, MN, US, CORPORATE MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
Was selected for the Twin Cities Division position of the Ryland Groups management trainee program designed to give candidates a full view of the homebuilding industry with a goal of growing future leaders in the homebuilding and development industry.
Homebuilding & Quality Control Superintendent
• Managed the construction, quality, and schedule of over 100+ homes in 2 1⁄2 years.
• Built town-home, detached town-home, condo & single family homes products.
• Charged with managing homeowner expectations while maintaining 90% rating.
• Maintained valued relationships with Ryland contractors, vendors & suppliers.
• Received Top Gun award for Excellence in Training.
• Gained MN Building Contractor License
Architectural Designer & Assistant
• Implemented file organizing system of Architectural Designs through product lines.
• Displayed hands-on leadership during Architecture department transitioning.
• Managed stringent timelines to ensure quick community rollouts for new communities.
• Developed and designed within restrictions setup via IRC, local and state building codes as well as community-specific standards.
• Charged with creating custom Non-Standard Option (NSO) designs for clients while working with purchasing department for product supply and sourcing.
• Designed 1,400 – 4,500 sq. ft. single family homes per lot, community and city requirements.
Land Resource, planning & Acquisition Assistant
• Led research into existing /future communities in order to plan viability of community development(s).
• Designed residential & mixed-used communities maximizing units per acre.
• Orchestrated new community presentations for neighborhood groups & city councils approvals while managing internal division standards & goals.
• Met with city managers, planners, and developers in new community rollouts.
• Reviewed and initiated development of ideas and concepts for cities/municipalities RFP's for greenfield and brownfield sites.
• Managed Community and project deadlines in-tuned with the current competition.
• Worked with Civil Engineers and surveyors in producing pre-development drawings for Land Development manager.
Purchasing & Contract Negotiations Assistant
• Rolled out petroleum-based price reduction with vendors & contractors to maintain profitable margins.
• Assisted in the bidding process for new & existing communities while managing company & vendor requirements on return.
• Managed the creation and cataloging of community and product specification sheets and systems.
Sales Counselor
• Designed and managed individual community marketing activities to Realtors and homebuyers.
• Sold and assisted in over $16,000,000 in Real Estate property while managing the homebuilding process and communications for home purchasers and prospects.
University of Saint Thomas - Opus College of Business, Minneapolis, MN, US, Masters, (MBA) Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Masters in Business Administration with a focus in Entrepreneurship and Marketing.
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, US, BArch, Architecture
Bachelors of Architecture Professional Degree
