Gwathmey Siegel Kaufman & Associates Architects, llc / Gene Kaufman Architect PC, New York, NY, Project Manager / Senior Project Architect

Responsible for large-scale hospitality and residential projects. Developed project scope and schedule; performed zoning analysis and prepared schematic and final designs; coordinated the production of complete sets of construction documents and specifications with multi-discipline consultant coordination. Significant project:
85 Flatbush Avenue Ext. Hotel & Residential Tower, Brooklyn, NY – Project Manager of a new 145,000sf, 12 story hotel and residential building. The project scope consists of the following:
176 guestroom hotel and 69 rental apartments
3,741sf restaurant
3,800sf biergarten and bar
3,811sf ballroom
1,341sf gym
2,726sf roof terrace for residence

Stantec, New York, NY, US, Projec Manager /Senior Project Architect

Work on a variety of large-scale projects such as hotel renovations, site development and consultant work for New York City agencies including NYCSCA, DCAS & DDC. Responsibilities include project scope development and feasibility studies; preparing schematic and final designs; producing complete sets of construction documents; preparing permit applications; holding construction meetings; answering RFI’s; and conducting field inspections to maintain project schedule and quality.

Significant projects include:
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, New York, NY – Project Manager of an interior renovation to a 52 story, 1,780 guestroom hotel with a construction cost of over $152 million. The scope of work consisting of the following:
-Infrastructure upgrade from a 2 pipe to a 4 pipe heating and cooling system.
-Renovation to all 1780 guestrooms including junior suites and two presidential suites, public elevator
lobbies, corridors and Club lounge.
-Modifying 89 guestroom layouts to meet ADAG 2010 and ANSI 117.1.
-Provided fulltime onsite construction support, coordinated closely with multiple disciplines, contractors
and client representative.
 United Parcel Service, Springfield Gardens, NY – Senior Project Architect for the redevelopment of a 9.44 acre
parcel with a 104,000sf distribution facility, vehicle repair garage, fuel island and guard booth. Developed the site and building designs, coordinated with multiple disciplines. Estimated construction cost of $35 million.
 New York City Hall, New York, NY – Senior Project Architect for developing the scope of work through field surveys for the historic restoration of the New York City Hall Council Chambers and office spaces.
 NYCSCA – Senior Project Architect on several Capital improvement Projects for the New York School Construction Authority. Work on project scope development, prepare design and construction drawings and provide construction administration services.

Projects include:
-Junior High School 123 - Bronx, NY, Flood Elimination/ Exterior Masonry/ Aud. Upgrade/ Parapet
-Fashion Industries High School - Manhattan, NY, FY08 Reso A Science Lab Upgrade
-P.S. 21 - Bronx, NY, Playground Redevelopment, Playground Redevelopment

Gallagher Homburger Gonzalez Architects PLLC, Huntington, NY, US, Project Architect

Worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from high end residential to commercial. Started from
developing conceptual into preliminary and final designs; prepared architectural review board presentations; produced complete sets of construction documents; prepared permit applications; assisted client in bid negotiations; holding construction meetings; answered RFI’s; and conducted field inspections to assure project quality, meet the schedule and budget.

Significant projects include:
 Bentley Motors and Lamborghini – Designed a new 60,960sf dealership located in Jericho, NY. Construction cost of $9.5 million.
 Enzo Bio Chem – Designed and produced construction drawings for the new corporate headquarters and diagnostic testing facility in Farmingdale, NY
 Gerazounis Residence – Designed a new 5,400sf residence, prepared complete set of construction drawings and provided construction support.

Ellen Roche Architect, Oyster Bay, NY, Project Architect

Worked on projects ranging from interior millwork design to major residential alterations. Developed design drawings, specifications, renderings, prepared complete sets of construction documents, prepared and submitted permit applications to building departments, made site visits throughout construction phases to assure quality control. Significant projects include:
Nelson Demille Residence Interiors, Garden City, NY - Designed and produced drawings for the interiors of a newly constructed Tudor style residence.
Shore Residence, New York, NY - Redesigned a 2,300sf Fifth Ave apartment and obtained historic board approval.
Oyster Bay Main Street Association, Oyster Bay, NY – Volunteered and provided design services to maintain local historical asthetic and value for local businesses in Oyster Bay, NY

James Thomas Martino Architect P.C. A.I.A., Port Washington, NY, Junior Architect / Project Architect

Worked on design drawings and design review board presentations including solid models and 3D renderings, produced construction documents, prepared permit applications for submissions, and attended numerous construction meetings to assure projects would meet strict deadlines. Significant projects include:
Crown Theatres - Project Architect on several multiplex theaters projects for Crown Theaters. Prepared the design & construction drawings for theaters of up to 85,000sf. Developed theater layouts for up to 17 screens with 1 IMAX screen. Scope of work included providing maximum seating layouts while complying with ADA requirements, meeting THX recommendations for seating slope and distance from screens, coordinating all engineering disciples, site design layout which included parking, walkways, curb cuts and signage locations.
Crown Theatres Hartford, CT, 78,890sf 16 THX screen with 1 IMAX screen
Crown Theatres Jupiter, FL, 78,482sf 16 THX screen with 1 IMAX screen
Crown Theatres Miami, FL, 76,337sf 18 screen
Multi Centro, Centro Commercial Cinelandia Theater, Panama City, Panama - Designed a theater layout for a new mall, and coordinated with the architects in Panama City to insure the design was compatible with the mall design.
St. John’s Episcopal Church School, Huntington, NY - Designed an addition to an elementary school and redesigned the existing school façade. In addition, designed and coordinated the restoration of the existing church façade and bell tower.
Roxanne Management Corp., 29 Barstow Medical Center, Great Neck, NY - Designed the new corporate headquarters including the renovation of existing public hallways, building entrance lobby, developed a new site design which provided additional parking spots, and a new landscape design.