I've been designing and drawing Architecture and theater since I was a little kid. For 20+ years I've lived that dream. Building projects in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Kansas, Illinois and Georgia. I've discovered a real passion for the little design details whether it's aligning ceiling clouds and soffits in an open office area, hunting down authentic era blown glass to restore a window or finding just the right piece of wood to recreate the window trim or recreate a missing picture rail, while remodeling and restoring my historic home in Phoenix
I'm a problem solver, I love the challenge of creating a solution to unexpected site issue that are discovered during construction. I'm a zoning, building code, ADA and OSHA experienced designer, a mentor, teacher and organizer, with specification writing, bidding, site observation, punch list and construction detailing experience. Project management experience in commercial office, elementary school, higher education, small scale medical, mixed use multi-family construction, single family housing, commercial, retail, restaurant, industrial, hospitality and resort projects.
Computer Proficiencies – Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Have been using and creating customized lisp routines for AutoCAD version 6 thru 2012. Photoshop. Hands on skills in plumbing, electrical work, finish construction, cabinet making, furniture restoration and landscape design. Theatrical, convention display and television set design, sound design, costuming design and lighting design.
Self Employed, Historic Preservation, Structural Remediation, Designer, Builder., Phoenix, AZ, Pittsburg, Ks, Thomson, Ga. , Designer, Contractor,
* Using historic methods and materials, restored 11 original windows including adding updated insulation and seals to exceed original u values and created historically accurate replacement screens
* Using the 2008 IPC the original plumbing systems were upgraded to a full copper plumbing, and the system included a complete 2 season irrigation system.
* Removed and replaced structural termite damage in homes in Arizona, Kansas and Georgia.
* Created custom oak banister and railing and code compliant walls around an unprotected stairway.
* Experience in custom cabinetry and finish carpentry.
H&S International, Scottsdale, AZ, US, Project Manager / Code Designer
* Redesigned and completed documents for two stalled, gated community club house projects to comply with 2008 IBC, applicable zoning code and U.S. postal regulations, Received Building Permits within 6 months.
* Utilizing an easy to follow format that delineates compliance with building codes resulted in only two building department comments reviews.
* Collaborated with Principal Architect to add refinement and detailing to the plans.
GKI (Gerald Kesler Inc), Phoenix, AZ, US, Project manager
* Managed multiple projects from preliminary design through punch list.
* Created an easy to follow format to delineate code compliance in order to minimize the building department comments period. (Most projects achieved permit with two sets of comments or less)
* Established drafting standards for the office, implementing a standardized system, for drawing and detail layout.
* Established a standards library of commonly used details for the office.
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, US, BArch, Architectural Design
Minored in Theater Stage, Costuming, Lighting and sound design.
