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Raymond Lefebvre

Raymond Lefebvre

Ithaca, NY, US

 

About 

20+ years of progressive experience combining dedication to client service, uncompromising commitment to design excellence, and rigorous attention to detail to deliver projects that meet or exceed the highest standards.  Proven ability to hear client needs and establish solutions within budgets.

• superior conceptual design skills

• singular ability to merge design with technology

• mastery in historical/classical design

• strong lighting design capabilities

• extensive expertise in architectural millwork

Employment 

John Snyder Architects, PLLC, Senior Operations Manager & Architectural Designer

 In charge of day to day operations of the firm, overseeing all aspects of design and production, managing several projects at a time.
 Cultivate junior staff for higher roles and responsibilities.
 Developed and implemented new CAD and operations standards for the firm.

May 2010 - current
 

MCCORMACK + ETTEN ARCHITECTS LLP, Senior Project Manager & Architectural Designer

 Interfaced directly with clients to develop programs and designs.
 Led project teams and consultants through all phases of key projects.
 Worked closely with, and mentored junior staff.
 Generated added revenues by creating and managing work plans and project schedules using Microsoft Project.
 Developed and implemented new CAD and operations standards for the firm.

Oct 2006 - Jan 2009
 

BAUHS DRING SEGLIN MAIN ARCHITECTS, Senior Project Manager & Architectural Designer

 Led and managed project teams.
 Interfaced directly with clients to develop programs and designs.
 Designed, documented, and performed CA for some of firm’s largest and most complex projects.
 Supervised & directed junior staff.
 Developed and implemented new CAD, file management, and archiving standards.

Jun 2005 - Oct 2006
 

VOA Associates Incorporated, Senior Associate

Senior Project Manager & Senior Architectural Designer, Corporate Interiors Group

 Continuously brought superior design and technical skills to some of the firm’s best projects.
 Led and managed project teams through all phases of key projects.
 Interfaced directly with and presented to C level executive clients to develop programs and designs.
 Presented firm qualifications on several interviews with potential clients
 Led design, documentation, and CA for some of the firm’s highest profile and award winning projects.
 Executed space plans, test fits, and program analyses and implementation.
 Gained progressive experience in corporate interiors and healthcare
 key member of Ops Tech committee developing, implementing, and disseminating CAD, file management, and archiving standards.
 Formed and led GreenVOA Committee that spearheaded firm’s movement towards LEED and sustainable design.

Oct 2000 - Jun 2005
 

Education 

University of Illinois Chicago, Architecture

Architecture

Aug 1987 - Jun 1992
 

Iowa State University, Architecture

Architecture

Aug 1985 - Jun 1986
 

Awards 

IIDA, Award

ABN-Amro

2004
 

ALA, 1st Place

Ariel Capital Management

2004
 

ALA, 1st Place

Adams Street Partners

2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills