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Randy Hoover

Randy Hoover

Cleveland, OH, US

 
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About 

I am a passionate associate architect and designer who excels in collaborative environments, quickly adapts to new skillsets, and provides innovative design deliverables and insight. I possesses four plus years of experience in the residential and commercial architecture industries with additional practical knowledge in the fields of marketing and graphic design. I apply expert software proficiencies to provide management with high quality architectural solutions while adapting to deadlines and client needs. Currently seeking mentorship in the fields of Architecture, Design, Communications, and Marketing.

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Employment 

Stonewall Sports Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, US, Volunteer Communications and Marketing Director

This position is a part-time volunteer role on the board of directors for Stonewall Sports Cleveland, an intramural sports organization that provides events and programming for the LGBTQ community of Greater Cleveland. Candidates for this role apply, interview with the governance committee, and serve a 2-year term. This position also chairs the marketing and communications committee.

Creates and implements branding guidelines as outlined by the Stonewall Sports national leadership and in collaboration with the Stonewall Sports Cleveland Board of Directors. Creates regular content for use in communications.

Manages official league social media profiles on Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, interacting with membership and engaging audiences as a brand ambassador for Stonewall Sports. Increases follower count, page visits, and use of consistent hashtags to promote future engagement with the league.

Mar 2018 - current
 

Fabo Architecture, Cleveland, Designer and Architectural Associate

Mid-sized commercial architecture firm focused on design solutions for restaurant and retail franchise tenants. In operation for over twenty years with an 80% client retention rate and over 4,000 projects throughout the United States.

Interfaces with clients as the first-contact for design services, including: 2D and 3D renderings, interior design packages, graphic design / illustration projects, and general design consultancy. Over 100 schematic designs completed for commercial and residential tenants throughout the United States.

Prepares construction documents in AutoCAD 2014, including: site plans, life-safety plans, accessibility details, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, interior and exterior elevations, room and door schedules, and construction / wall details and sections.

Designs and implements drafting standards for office templates, achieving a yearly repeating goal to reduce project startup and overhead time for production staff by 20%

Jul 2014 - current
 

Education 

Kent State University, Cleveland, OH, US, MArch, Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative

Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
 

Kent State University, Kent, OH, US, BArch, CAED

Aug 2011 - May 2015
 

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