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Trevor Michael Wilson

Trevor Michael Wilson

Kalamazoo, MI, US

 

About 

Trevor Michael is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy's M.Arch program with 5 years working experience on projects ranging from various specialty healthcare markets, hospitality, commercial, and residential built and conceptual projects.  With roles ranging from Architectural Planner, Job Captain, and Project Architect, he has held key positions in the firm to ensure successful completion of all project types within the office setting.

In addition to the experience gained working behind a desk, Trevor Michael also has several years of experience marketing and fundraising for the firm and non-profit organizations outside of the office.  Since 2013, he has been attending and participating at international and national conventions where he served on panel discussions, round-table talks, and within a vendor booth on the convention floor.

With a passion for business development within architecture, Trevor Michael has sought to bring a return on design inside and out of the office.  Since 2014, Trevor Michael has been a real estate investor with multiple properties that he owns, manages, redesigns, and renovates within Southwest Michigan.  This venture has taught invaluable business ownership lessons as well as how to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts.

Employment 

216 Rentals, Kalamazoo, MI, US, Owner, Private Investor, Property Manager

+Owner / Manager of 10 residential units in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

+Future plans to expand into commercial properties.

+Strong conflict resolution capabilities when dealing with tenants / building maintenance issues.

+Exceptional investment returns on all properties.

+ Property Management experience in contracts, negotiations, maintenance, code jurisdictions, and marketing.

Jul 2014 - current
 

Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI, US, House Operations Chair, Project Team Co-Chair, & Executive Board Member

+Chair of the House Operations Committee in which I am responsible for the overall operation of the House.

+Co-Chair of the Project Team Committee directing and overseeing fundraising and proper implementation of the Capital Campaign’s efforts.

+Establishing vital partnerships with multi-national companies and local community groups to secure donations and private/public grants to fundraise $4.8 million to construct two new cottages.

+Executive Board Member for the non-profit organization.

Jan 2014 - current
 

Eckert Wordell, Kalamazoo, MI, US, Project Architect

+Project Architect with broad experience overseeing complex building projects ranging from retail, hospitality, residential, and healthcare facilities.

+Successful acquisition of new clients through various business development and marketing strategies.

+Prominent leadership ability to effectively and efficiently guide a team to complete architectural projects on time and under budget.

+Pursuing professional architecture license.

+Participated on a panel of experts at a national healthcare convention and hosted workshops with key industry leaders about the future of healthcare.

Jun 2011 - current
 

Education 

University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2008 - May 2013
 

Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, PL, Study Abroad

Jan 2011 - May 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills