Licensed Architect & LEED AP (BD+C) Project Manager with excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills. Experienced leading collaborative teams producing cost-effective, quality projects in a timely basis.
(Dual citizen USA & Germany/EC)
URS Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Manager (Project Manager III)
• Program and design management for school design and site development for the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) $20B capital investment including new construction, expansion and renovation building program.
• Reviewed and recommendations for school design focused on quality, durability, sustainability, cost-effective investments and compliance with the District’s design criteria, building code and educational regulatory requirements.
• Developed an Excel program for QAQC which expedited the review process allowing for more subjective design review and recommendations input for internal project mangers and their architects and engineers.
• Liaised with District Client Groups to present and review plans for their buy-in and approval.
• Managed the team conducting 125 post-occupancy reviews for compliance with District’s and regulatory requirements including Green design opportunities (LEED/CHPS), design quality and improved educational metrics.
• Developed and implemented changes to Design Guidelines/Technical Specifications and Procedures & Operations to improve school projects’ design criteria, specifications and construction procedures as member of “Lessons Learned” committee of technical and professional management.
JLL, Los Angeles, CA, US, Senior Project Manager
• Directed and reviewed the department activities of project management group for City National Bank (client).
• Produced annual capital plan, augmented occupancy plan and project scheduling for in-progress and proposed projects.
• Augmented JLL’s project standard accounting process to provide client with timely financial information tailored to meet client’s operational and capital budget reporting requirements for monthly and annual reports.
• Managed building projects for new, expansion and remodel projects inclusive of programming, design, construction, furniture, corporate branding items, fixtures installation and occupancy for both retail and corporate projects.
• Developed feasibility studies, preliminary plans and budgets for relocations and new locations.
City of West Hollywood, West Hollywood, CA, US, Facilities Commissioner
• Review of proposed City facility projects for compliance with City’s design, planning and strategic goals.
• Specific reviews included Master Plans for West Hollywood Park, Plummer Park and Kings Road Park.
(City Council appointed position)
City Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Principal Architect-Partner
• Principal with responsibilities for design and project management inclusive of programming through construction.
• Developed proposals, staff work schedules, and budgets for design services.
• Responsible for maintaining client relations, marketing, business development and general operations.
City of West Hollywood, West Hollywood, CA, US, Planning Commissioner
• Review of proposed building projects and entitlements for compliance with the City’s General Plan & Specific Plans.
• Development of the “Sunset Strip” Specific Plan, a 20-year physical and economic developments plan.
• Represented Commission on the Santa Monica Boulevard Redesign & Eastside Redevelopment Committees”
(City Council appointed position)
Klawiter & Associates, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Director/Principal
• Reviewed and directed the activities of the design and project management staff.
• Lead project manager for design and construction process on larger projects and those requiring expertise in multi-bank locations for mergers, technical expertise and historical significance.
• Developed proposals, staff work schedules, and budgets for design services.
• Expanded client base and maintained client relationships; maintained accounting/revenue actuals and projections.
Wells Fargo Bank (Bank Properties), Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Manager
• Developed strategic master plan for merger of Wells Fargo and Crocker Banks’ corporate and administrative facilities owned and leased properties for expansions, relocations and depositions. The Plan included a three-year implementation plan for California properties.
• Bank merger analysis process included schematic planning, property assessments, cost/value analysis, lease implications and target schedules for project completion to support Bank operations and merger goals.
• Developed feasibility studies/cost analysis for Bank’s real estate department for Bank’s corporate and retail locations.
• Managed building projects for new, expansion and remodel projects from programming phase through construction for retail and corporate projects with a corporate branding emphasis.
Neighborhood Development Corporation (University of Kentucky), Six Historic Cuban Cities: Historic Preservation, Planning, Architecture and Sustainable Development,
Winter 1999-2000, 10 day Seminar conducted in five Cuban cities by the Neighborhood Development Corporation exploring the architectural legacy of the Cuban “Revolution” on historical restoration, architecture and planning.
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, Historic Architecture
Program of Short Courses in Historic Preservation - University of Southern California: Courses included Adaptive Re-Use; Structure and Preservation; Material Properties & Conservation; Preservation Law, Public Process & Property Development; and Neighborhood & Urban Revitalization
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
Santa Monica Boulevard Redesign Committee 1998; APA & California State Urban Forestry Award 2000, Award
The APA award for Urban Forestry was for the Boulevard redesign of West Hollywood’s “Main Street”. I was instrumental as both a specific committee member and Planning Commissioner.
Sunset Specific Plan Advisory Committee 1990-93; APA-American Planning Association Award 1999), Award
The APA award was for Smaller Jurisdiction Planning. I was instrumental as a community member and as Planning Commissioner for West Hollywood,
