NCARB Certified. AIA Member. Registered Architect in six states. Lead Designer. Supervisor over Design. Proposals and Presentation. Project Architect. Project Manager. Budget Control. Quality Assurance. Code Research and Compliance. Environmental Aspects. Design-Build. Bid Analysis and Award. Marketing Materials. Engineering Coordination. Master Planning. Feasibility Studies. Space Plans. Yield Studies. Development Documents. Pro-Forma Analysis. Programming. Schematic Design. Design Development. Construction Documents & Drafting. Construction Administration. Staff and Resources. BOMA Analysis. Cost Control & Contract Negotiations. Project Acceptance & Close Out. Renderings. Interiors. Team Leader. Artist. Interviewing. Tenant Improvements. Shell Buildings. Organized. Meets Deadlines.
Technical Skills: AutoCAD, SketchUP, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Smartsheet, Office 365.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Phoenix, AZ, US, Architect - Sr. Designer
Lead a team of Architects that focus on New Hotel Design & Hotel Remodeling. Spearhead concept design and work with respective local owners, architects & engineers in reviewing their drawings for design intent and adherence to Best Western Design Guidelines. Work with Executive Management to further expand the Brand in unique and new Hotel Prototypes. Responsibilities: Conceptual Design, Design Presentation, Technical review of Contract Documents, Programming and Zoning Analysis of new Hotels, Site Plan Studies, Feasibility Studies and BOMA calculations, Assist in selection of Design Firms, Participate in Value Engineering Efforts, Public Speaker and Educator of Hotel Owner Conventions, Mentor of Professional Staff.
BRR Architecture, Phoenix, AZ, US, Project Architect
Oversaw all stages of architectural services from Design to Construction Administration.
■ Worked with clients in developing design concepts and schematic design that met programming.
■ Directed programming. Directed projects through schematics, design development, construction documents and construction administration. Presided over the project close-out process.
■ Established procedures, delegated responsibilities and met company budgets, schedule and profit targets. Worked with governing building departments and reported to management.
■ Reviewed construction documents for progress and quality. Insured code and ADA compliance
Opus Architecture, Phoenix, AZ, US, Architect / Designer
Directed design in a fast paced Design-Build & Development Firm.
■ Worked closely with company directors developing design concepts, site plans and feasibility studies. Directed projects through all schematics and the design development process.
■ Established procedures, delegated responsibilities, evaluated direction and performance per the pro-forma. Worked with governing planning departments and reported to management.
■ Conducted meetings and monitored project budgets and schedules. Was responsible for project image, identity, branding and aesthetics. Worked closely with CD production staff.
■ Evaluated and insured quality in design. Insured code compliance & environmental targets.
■ Assessed BOMA minimums. Participated in value engineering, product research and contract negotiations. Worked with project architects during construction administration.
■ Helped with marketing material and presentations. Helped in government competitions.
■ Monitored projects through construction, punch list and close out.
DLR Group, Phoenix, AZ, US, Project Architect
Oversaw all stages of architectural services from Design to Construction Administration.
■ Worked with clients in developing design concepts and schematic design that met programming. Directed programming. Directed projects through schematics, design development, construction documents and construction admin. & close out.
■ Established procedures, delegated responsibilities and met company budgets, schedule and profit targets. Worked with governing building departments and reported to management.
■ Reviewed construction documents for progress and quality. Insured code and ADA compliance and established drafting standards. Coordinated with engineers during CDs.
■ Participated in value engineering, product research and contract negotiations.
■ Conducted meetings and tracked all aspects of projects for upper management.
Citation of Excellence award in 2008, American School Board Journal, Honorable Mention
The Betty H. Fairfax High School project received a Citation of Excellence award in 2008, with the Learning by Design acknowledgments, hosted by the American School Board Journal. I was one of the Project Architects and helped with design and construction documents.
