Independent Services, Phoenix, AZ, US, Architectural Designer III

Networked at business round tables, Chambers of Commerce and professional associations, developing strategic allegiances for non-profits, civic initiatives and funding entrepreneurial projects.
• Documented existing conditions for separate renovation projects for LuPe Designs and Herb Hacker, AIA, and lease stacking plans for a speculative mixed use project for Proteus West.
• Researched financial resources and project opportunities to create a new architecture and urban design partnership, Fourward Architecture.
• Reviewed completed projects to assure compliance with rebate programs.

Romanoski Glass & Mirror, Phoenix, AZ, US, Lead Generation and Territorial Sales Manager

Directed business development and lead generation across the Southwest. Tabled at professional society meetings and conferences to establish and develop relationships with architects and general contractors. Represented the Major Industries product line in the Southern California market, delivering lunch and learn presentations about innovations in day-lighting.
• Design and delivered portfolio presentations for interviewing with General Contractors. The presentations led to the immediate generation of bidding opportunities.
• Researched, prioritized and created a calendar of conferences and professional meetings to create a marketing schedule for senior staff to build relationships with existing and new clients.
• Resolved bid communication problem that were causing Romanoski to miss out on project opportunities. Refined bid room searches to generate more appropriate responses and coordinated contact information that was clear and direct.

Jacobs, Phoenix, AZ, US, Architectural Job Captain

Conducted facility conditions assessments to determine maintenance and renovation schedules for the US Air Force in Texas and South Carolina. Directed, trained and mentored staff in the design and construction of retail buildings. Modified retail roll out prototype designs to meet local building codes and design review comments.
• Mitigated a mutually agreeable solution to a FDC issue between the Fire Marshall, contractor and the architectural design.
• Trained and mentored staff in facilities assessment and surveys, receiving commendations from Armstrong Development for our thoroughness.
• Received commendations from CVS/pharmacy for our thoroughness in facilities assessment and surveys of stores acquired through mergers with other pharmacies.

Cawley Architects, Phoenix, AZ, US, Architectural Project Manager II

Managed the design and construction documents for turnkey commercial, warehouse and retail projects. Worked closely with consultants to coordinate designs to meet client’s needs, including meetings to work out details. Cawley was the primary design firm for a design-build contractor.
• Attended jurisdictional staff and public meetings for the client, to ensure compliance with city requirements and resolution of public issues.
• Master planned several multi-building complexes, creating a coherent and comprehensive sense of place.
• Managed the firm's only 5 story steel structure, designed to maximize the leasable Class A office space and structural efficiency. Worked closely with the structural engineer to detail attachments for the signature cantilevered, radial curtain wall, the parapet sunscreen and the suspended entry doors.

Rob Paulus Architect, Tucson, AZ, US, Architectural Designer I

Designed and developed construction documents for residential, commercial and urban redevelopment projects, including mechanical and electrical designs. Guided projects through the city submittal process.
• Documented, site surveyed and field assessed historic properties to convert them from industrial use to multi-family loft homes
• Designed details for a multi-building office condominium complex to serve as a prototype.
• Resolved design issues for the conversion of a historic Fraternity facility into apartments.

Watkins Hamilton Ross Architects, Houston, TX, US, Architect In Training

Programmed, space planned, designed and administered contracts for science and research facilities for public and private universities in Texas.
• Coordinated CAD layering and pen weights, and documents on firm’s FTP site for a 170,000 gsf science and research laboratory at the University of Texas.
• Resolved a dimensional issue for a laboratory tenant improvement through forensic investigation of documents. Resolution was to reduce the size of a researcher’s office space.
• Developed a mentoring program involving site visits, travelogues and exhibition tours.

The Mathes Group, New Orleans, LA, US, Architectural Intern II

Developed space plans and construction documents for telecommunications facilities, academic building and corporate tenant improvements. Site surveyed buildings and parking facilities for renovation. Now Mathes Brierre Architects.
• Managed the Bellsouth collocation program, reducing response time from 3 weeks to hours, by improving our communications technology and client relations to better develop space plans, cost estimates and facilities assessments.
• Documented and scanned important projects from the firm's extensive portfolio to redesign project winning marketing and firm sponsored seminar materials.
• Developed 3-D CAD models to base marker renderings for a competition entry.

Olde New Orleans Design Group, Inc., New Orleans, LA, US, Residential Designer

Designed single family, "Southern Style," custom homes for the Gulf Coast region. Designs included lighting, electrical and framing layouts. The most popular designs were adapted for on-line home plan sales.
• Developed and maintained CAD Library of most common details to improve productivity.
• Researched rigid steel frame construction and adapted the technology to match our New Orleans based aesthetic.
• Designed model homes for a subdivision.

Architectural Intern I, Clayton, MO, US, Architectural Intern

Employed in the Corporate and Education Studio where I developed space plans and construction documents for school, religious and research facilities, and hospitality and corporate tenant improvements. Developed material and finish boards, color pencil renderings, bluelines, and CAD models for design development.
• Created a continuing education and mentoring program involving architectural tours, lectures, and discussions around PBS videos .
• Established CAD standards as organization switched from AES to AutoCAD R13. Reviewed Softdesk 8.
• Identified and photographed key sustainable design elements for a Grant reporting.

IKOLOJI, Phoenix, AZ, US, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor

A hands-on approach to sustainability that challenges students to recognize and understand problems, identify opportunities, and craft innovative solutions in the built environment.

Training to You, Phoenix, AZ, US, PMP Certification and Microsoft Office

Studied Project Management Fundamentals, Conducting Meetings, and the Fundamentals of Communication. Increased knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Project. Introduced to Microsoft Visio. Completed the PMP credential seminar program.

Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ, US/ Main + Downtown, Revit

Developed a professional development, non-credit, Revit Boot Camp with the City of Phoenix, AIA Phoenix Metro and Phoenix College.

Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, US/ Hilltop, Bachelors, Architecture

Concurrent studies in the liberal arts design and architecture, with an emphasis on urban design and revitalization, providing a strong base for a professional career.
• Interviewed potential students for admission to the School of Architecture.
• Delegate to American Institute of Architecture Students Council of Presidents, Washington University Chapter, 1993
• Participated in Alternative Spring Break and similar community service programs.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, US, Elective Courses

Enrolled in elective courses in Cultural Anthropology, American History and American Literature while still attending High School and in summer session.

Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, Chattanooga, TN, US, High School, Paidea

Educated by The Paideia Philosophy, which believes that all humans are active learners. Through three Columns of Instruction: didactic, factual information; coaching of skills; and seminar discussions, better citizens are created.
• Organized and managed an environmental club that raised funds for science equipment through recycling drives.
• Planted trees in downtown Chattanooga and worked on other community service projects for school.

Project Rising: Real Estate Pitch Forum,, Nomination

Participated in a "Shark Tank" business innovation pitch for an adaptive reuse project at Camelback Colonade. The Biltmore Quarter project was selected based on its merits of sustainability, neighborhood enrichment, urban development, education, innovation, and viability.

Board Member at Large, Democrats of Greater Tucson, Nomination

Elected to the board of the Democrats of Greater Tucson by the membership of the political club.

Charette: Home Honorable Mention, Rice Design Alliance, Honorable Mention

Participated in a charette concerning homelessness. Proposed a flexible tower that could be built out or deconstructed, as needed, to provide housing. The tower would serve as a measure as to the amount of homelessness in the Houston area.

Michael G. Meyers Design and Scholarship Competition, Juror, Nomination

AIA Houston

Golden Hammer Award, Award

Awarded to AIA Houston Architectural Interns for going above and beyond in efforts to provide a safe and weatherized home. Organizer.

Chapter of the Year Award, AIA National Associates Committee, Award

AIA Houston Associates Committee was awarded the inaugural "Chapter of the Year Award" for designing and developing a “Road to Registration” Intern Development Program that included: a construction seminar and tour mentorship series, the “Road to Registration” presentation for students, Interns and architects, and an Architectural Registration Exam and professional preparation program.

Studio Critic Prairie View A&M University School of Architecture, Other

Structural Integrity, 1st Place

CANstruction Houston, Constructed a sculpture of can goods to fight hunger. Modified the design of the structure to allow it to stand.

Delegate to AIA National Convention, Nomination

Selected to be a delegate to the AIA National Convention. Represented the views of AIA New Orleans in the elections of the 2001 National leadership and policies.

AIA New Orleans Intern/Associate Director, Nomination

Elected to develop programs to assist Architectural Interns in their professional development to become licensed architects.