My experience is from a high-end residential architecture, design & construction background.
As an Architectural Tech Operations Project Manager & Project Coordinator, I possess 23+ years of experience working alongside architects, designers, construction firms, tradespeople, craftsmen, engineers, and consultants in the high-end residential and client servicing industry.
My current role as the architectural project coordinator & operations project manager ensures that the workflow of client projects is seamless which includes, but is not limited to project administration coordination, AutoCAD drawings (including furniture plans, electrical plans, A-V plans and integrating various surface finishes into drawings); product research, creation of presentation image booklets, Maintaining schedules, project databases & electronic information, video conference applications/devices, step by step tutorials and training to colleagues for various software applications, such as AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Office 365, etc., handling of project and promotional based post-production work.
I also possess knowledge of A/V, electrical, low voltage/LED, plumbing, millwork, MEP, construction & building methods, appliances, and technology-driven devices.
My colleagues and business associates have described me with the following attributes: problem-solving/troubleshooting, great follow-up/communication, always going out of his way to help others, customer/client-focused, versatile, and able to multitask.
In addition to my tech-savvy, detail-oriented personality, I have a strong passion for working in the high-end design + construction industry.
Eric J. Smith Architect, New York, NY, US, Tech Operations Project Manager
•Support the client (architect, interior designer, construction teams and/or end user) in all phases and aspects of project development, including (but not limited to): existing/construction documents, precedents, image prep (sketching and photoshop concepts), scheduling, site visits and archiving.
•Project management and communications with consultants, construction firms, trades via Procore project management database.
•Photo documentation of project site for all phases (existing conditions, construction/rough-ins, completion/finish details)
•Create and manage project AV/communications systems, plumbing/finish schedules, assemble finish materials and hardware.
•Hands-on in the installation, troubleshooting and completion of audio-visual systems, including lighting.
•Serve as the de facto IT Department, including (but not limited to): employee integration training (both for technology and style guides), technology troubleshooting and consultant interface on various projects.
•Identify new finishes, products, and resources for client presentation.
•Understanding of construction and building methods, millwork, hardware, finishes, M.E.P., appliances and technology driven devices.
•Provide training and tutorials to various applications and devices to increase efficiency and workflow.
•Routine courses involving product and finish trends and applications across the architectural, interior design, hospitality, and the building industry.
Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Coordinator
•Construction Administration Coordination: Maintain all logs (RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, payments, change orders). Management of project photography through entire phase including post-editing, formatting, and archiving.
•Zoning - Research and obtain zoning and building requirements from local zoning office/town building departments.
•AutoCAD: Ability to draft furniture plans/RCP plans, elevations, rendered plans & elevations, electrical, and AV plans. Setting up title block sheets for DD and CD drawings by means of both hand sketches and AutoCAD generated drawings. Reproduction of drawings for architects, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors.
•Product Research: Research architectural finishes & materials, plumbing fixtures & fittings, lighting, hardware, appliances for specification. Procurement of samples from manufacturers and showrooms. Create and maintain schedules for hardware, millwork, finishes, appliances, plumbing, and HVAC accessories.
•Image Booklets: Create and maintain presentation booklets for client/designers using Photoshop and InDesign.
•Maintain project databases/electronic information: Collect necessary information at the inception of a project to create a Project Directory and maintain that directory throughout the duration of the project.
Eric J. Smith Architect, New York, NY, US, Marketing and Communications Director
•Design branded communications for business development and promotions.
•Interface with the public relations team for competition entries, various advertising, market outreach opportunities, and social media content.
•Design and produce commemorative project books for client gifts and future business development.
•Maintain updates to the firm portfolio.
•Manage website content and image updates in collaboration with a web consultant.
•Oversee photography for completed projects: Includes managing project photography, post editing, formatting, and archiving of captured images. Management of photoshoots with professional photographers and stylists.
•Organizing and planning of marketing events.
Eric J. Smith Architect, New York, NY, US, Digital Content and Graphic Coordinator
•Manage a 30+ year archive of project and precedent images (digital and print).
•Digital image record management: Maintain an organized system of branding photos, archives, and digital assets. Includes retouching final photos for digital use through multiple sites and formatting.
•Digitally illustrate and construct finished products and site replicas.
•Update and maintain marketing and business development brochures and/or digital presentations.
•Photograph, scan and assemble various finish materials and hardware.
David Easton Inc, New York, NY, US, Design Assistant Intern
•Researched and sourced new materials and finishes
•Graphics and ad hoc support to designers preparing for client meetings.
•Organized and maintained the resource library of hard samples, fabric samples and hardware.
•Archived and organized project photo books, drawing tubes in-house and at off-site storage facility.
•Assembled office furniture, managed supplies for stationery and equipment.
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Illustration
Interior Design, Fashion & General lllustration, Life Drawing Digital Illustration, and Digital Photography.
