DLR Group, Pasadena, CA, US, Consultant

Preparation and quality control of Design Development and Construction Documents for hospitality, retail, workplace and justice projects, coordination with engineering consultants, vendors, and government agencies.

MCG Architecture, Irvine, CA, US, Project Manager

 Account Manager for a major client (Smart & Final Stores), handling projects in their Central & Southern California divisions.
 Previously Account Manager for a major client (Starbucks), handling projects in their Southwest and Hawaii divisions.
 Responsible for contracts, budgets, consultant agreements, and review of monthly billing.
 Manager of a production team providing Schematic Design, Design Development and CDs for remodels, T.I.’s and new store locations using AutoCAD and Revit.
 Project Manager for site upgrades and building renovations for Orchard Supply Hardware.
 Responsible for coordination of Design Development and CDs with engineering consultants.
 Responsible for oversight of permitting process and coordination with government agencies for all projects.
 Performed Site Surveys/Property Condition Assessments and compiled detailed reports for clients.

MCG Architecture, Pasadena, CA, US, Project Manager

 Member of production team for new Residence Inn, Marriott Courtyard and Hampton Inn projects.
 Member of production team for new store buildouts for Ross, Office Depot, Michaels, and various retail shopping center projects.
 Assisted senior staff with preparation of budgets and contracts
 Project management and construction administration.

David Hidalgo Architects, Inc., Arcadia, CA, US, Project Manager

 Prepared CD’s from design sketches for various residential and retail commercial projects using AutoCAD.
 Performed property condition assessments and detailed reports.
 Performed project management and construction administration duties.

Daniel D. White Architects, Covina, CA, US, Senior Draftsman

 Prepared CD’s from design sketches for various church and school projects.
 Prepared CD’s from design sketches for various residential projects.

Robert Gregory Architect, Saint Helena, CA, US, Project Manager

 Assisted in the design of a variety of high-end custom homes in Napa and Sonoma Valley.
 Prepared CD’s from design sketches for these projects using pencil drafting and CAD (MicroStation).
 Coordinated several major residential remodels.
 Coordinated all projects with engineering consultants and landscape architects as well as local government agencies.

Aetna Springs Resort, Pope Valley, Napa County, CA, US , Design Consultant / Onsite Project Manager

 Prepared as-built drawings and documentation for 30 existing buildings – three of which are attributed to Bernard Maybeck – comprising a once-popular hot spring resort in rural Napa County, using AutoCAD.
 Assisted in the preparation of a master plan to renovate and convert the original 680-acre hot spring resort complex into a semi-private spa and golf resort.
 Coordinated infrastructure projects with engineers including water distribution and fire protection systems.
 Worked with county agencies to secure Conditional Use Permit for use as a private retreat facility.

RUF Company, Irvine, CA, US, Co-Owner

 Started new business: Provided service to the homebuilding industry by liquidating model home furnishings and accessories in a retail outlet.
 Oversaw all financial aspects of the business.
 Achieved $500,000 in annual sales by 5th year – sold business for a profit in 1995.

Robin Chard Architect, Costa Mesa, CA, US, Job Captain

 Design, Drafting, Project Management & Construction Administration for a variety of high-end custom homes and residential remodels in Orange County.

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, US, Architectural Technology

Architectural Drafting and Design, Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (CADD), Land Development, Residential Construction