WDG Interior Architecture, Washington, DC, US, Associate

Managed building repositioning & capital improvement projects ($2M-$7M). Directed business development proposals, project publications, branding & client interviews at the department level. Researched emerging workplace, hospitality & multifamily amenity trends. Assisted clients with phasing, bidding & contract negotiation. Coordinated feasibility & design studies for hospitality clients. Supervised concurrent project teams & consultants. Allocated resources, budgets, schedules & reviewed billing. Developed integrated project delivery solutions, workflow strategies & supported recruiting efforts. Implemented BIM transition & technology continuing education. Mentored junior staff & fostered professional involvement. Produced comprehensive design solutions & specifications. Clients served: EQR, Beacon Capital, CassidyTurley, DTZ, CapGemini, Fairfield, Bozzuto, WREIT, GSA, and NSF. Portfolio: Rotonda Community Center Renovation, McLean VA (28,000s qft / $5.2M); Studio Plaza Apartments, Silver Spring MD (400-unit / $85M); NSF Headquarters, Alexandria, VA (667,000 sqft / 16 stories); Sushi Zen a high-end Japanese restaurant in Midtown, New York City (6,000 sqft / $3.2M)

NIKA Architects + Engineers, Silver Spring, Designer II

Project Manager & designer on international design/build IDIQ contracts. Reported directly to Joint-Venture stake holders on international capital improvement projects. Developed fee proposals, negotiated with clients, supported V/E efforts & advised owners on execution strategies. Monitored cross-discipline project metrics, established task priorities & developed performance reports. Coordinated international travel plans & security details. Provided general oversight for document control. Led programs to analyze project profitability, establish product standards & BIM practices. Supervised work & staffing of ten employees (architects & engineers). Clients served: NAVFAC, Army Corps of Engineers, US Department of State & VA Medical Centers. Portfolio: US Consulate México, ($4.7M) PSU and workplace renovation; Spearheaded the Design/Build of NIKA A+E’s Headquarters ($1.2M/ LEED). US Army Veterinary Pathology Laboratory ($3.1M); USAID Fit‐Out and PSU ($6.6M) at the US Embassy in Lima, Perú.

Gensler, Washington, DC, US, Architectural Designer

Construction Administration task-force member specialized in the use of innovative tablet technologies for the 2,000-key Gaylord National Harbor Hotel & Convention Center. Higher-Education base-building envelope designer for the renovation of George Washington University’s Smith Arena. Traveled weekly to other offices to support deadlines. Experienced designing commercial interiors, hospitality & urbanism.

Edgardo Perez Architect & Associates, Hato Rey, PR, Project Architect / Job Captain

Project lead and designer for an urban renewal proposal to develop four urban blocks in Bayamón PR. Involved in all phases of project development within a boutique design firm. Reported directly to firm principals. Managed four concurrent design projects and coordinated deliverables with clients.