KARL B. ROSS Resume/Bio

SOFTWARE:
Design software: AutoCAD 2006-2009, Architectural Desktop 2006-2008, Softplan Architecture version 14.0.

Project Management software: Softlist Architecture version 14.0, Trelligence Affinity Software

Other software: MS Office, MS Word & Excel, Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat.

EDUCATION:
Associates of Architecture & Civil Structural Design, ITI Technical College, Baton Rouge, LA.
Fall 97-98

Course of Study: Architecture, Southern University,
Baton Rouge, LA.
Fall 89Spring 96

EXPERIENCE:
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN/BUILD,
Gene Giles Design Associates, Houston, TX.
August 07 January '09
Responsible for the Design/Build Department which includes up to 30 associates
Work with the President in managing the vision for the Design department
Articulate and prepare visuals and presentations to sell the concept to respective clients
Develops relationships with clients to understand their needs and point of view.
Ensures that the projects are designed and delivered according to the design schedule
Responsible for properly forecasting workflow and staffing needs for the Design department
Review and approve project plans for all projects in which in-house design services are to be provided
Manage day to day workload and schedules of the Design staff in support of the Office Manager
Regularly review the work product of the Design staff
Promote excellent communications with in the group and the between the group and its in-house and out-of-house clients
Assist in-house client LASCO Development Corporation on site development and planning for commercial retail such as Krogers, HEB, 24 Hour Fitness, Advance Auto Parts, & CVS real estate developments.

PROJECT DESIGNER,
Loupe Development, LLC,
Mobile, AL.
May 04 February 06
Served as an independent consultant providing architectural design/build service for a 177-acre residential/assisting living community development consisting of custom residential homes, townhomes, and transitional housing for the retirement
Communities developed are deIberville at the Preserve & The Woodlands

PROJECT DESIGNER,
Creative Home Design/Cassano Construction, LLC,
Baton Rouge, LA.
February 01 August 07
Served as an independent consultant providing both hand drawn & AutoCAD generated architectural documents
Designed both residential and commercial structures
Designed for developers, builders, & homeowners

SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER,
Hunt-Thurman & Associates, AIA, Architects,
Baton Rouge, LA.
December 98 August 07
Served as an independent consultant responsible in the designing of commercial facilities
Design a board range of project types such as religious, healthcare, retail centers, educational, mercantile, & restrurant establishments.
Provided construction supervision and regular project visits.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER,
Robert L. Lunsford, AIA, Architect, Baton Rouge, LA.
June 94 December 98
Responsible for conducting client/contract services
Worked on project types such as healthcare, institutional, hospitality, retail, & large residential
Provided architectural designs and detailing on AutoCAD Architectural Desktop Release 2004-2006.
Prepared construction documents for cost estimating and bidding
Prepared on-site field observations
Edited specifications

SELECTED AWARD:
Fall 97-Fall 98: Honor of Deans List for Academic Excellence, Overall GPA: 3.51/4.0

REFERENCES:
Available Upon request