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As a top performing, results proven Project Architect with many years of progressive, comprehensive architectural design/management experience in organizational development, recruitment and mentoring junior staff members. Strategic, proactive and quality-driven leader with consistent achievement of business objectives and strong interpersonal, communication and team orientation skills that provide highly effective consultation, and support to upper management and clients during phases of design and construction. Demonstrated ability to address and implement strategic plans and strategies for overall project schedules/budgets, drawing competence and team focus to meet client satisfaction to generate repeated business. Solid Project Management knowledge with significant experience analyzing business requirements and implementing innovative and cost effective solutions that have resulted in decrease in drawing repetition, reduction in project schedule and a shrinkage in change orders.
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Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Pratt Institute, School of Architecture
Professional Experience:
Stanley, Beaman & Sears Architects, Atlanta, GA (Contract Work) Architectural Designer 400 million 95-bed Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, FL slated to open in 2012. The 620,000-square-foot children's hospital is part of a 60-acre pediatric health campus featuring a children's clinic, emergency department, diagnostic and ambulatory programs along with education and research centers. Due diligence code research and product review resulted in cost savings for an expeditious review of drawings and comprehensive selection of materials to avoid substitutions.
Culpepper, McAullife & Meaders, Atlanta, GA 2006 2008 Job Captain Major mixed-use projects with 250 guestrooms, office space, conference centers, bar/restaurant and retail space at approximately 300,000 square feet and estimated costs of $61 million - $120 million. Completed projects within established timelines and budget projections resulting in an increase in client satisfaction and repeat business Increased repeat business and new client base by meeting and communicating consistently with clients and contractors and providing status updates Achieved 100% compliance of construction document phase Extensive experience/knowledge in building codes/standards/building systems
Integrated Designs International, Atlanta, GA 2003 - 2006 Senior Designer Primary oversight of the development of working drawings for additions/ renovations of 30 food stores, at 60,000 square feet and estimated budget cost of $1 million.
Partnered with electrical, mechanical and structural engineers to ensure code compliance during construction Collaborated with construction managers to guarantee corporate standards, which resulted in repeat business Successfully completed construction documents on time and under budget for all 30 projects
DDG, Inc., Atlanta, GA2001 - 2003 Project Architect Directed a team of (4) draftsmen and junior architects responsible for the overall production of the construction documents for the $14 million, 127,000 square foot, 472-bed Myers Hall Dormitory at the U of GA Athens.
Consulted with key personnel to approve changes in scope of work Conducted value-engineering initiatives resulting in significant cost savings and reductions in change order rates Prepared project status reports, and other documents, to ensure quality assurance, on time performance and customer satisfaction
Rees Designs, Atlanta, GA2000 2001 Construction Administrator Performed inspections for 35 to 600 multi-family units for overall compliance with construction documents and specifications; construction costs between $6 and $30 million.
Worked with contractors and authorized construction payments resulting in the settlement of disputes, completeness of work Prepared field reports and punch lists to eliminate errors and to keep projects on track and establish corrective actions and modifications if needed Reviewed and approved submittals and change orders and respond to RFIs to ensure compliance and completeness of record drawings and fulfillment of client expectations
Volunteer Activities:Canstruction; Habitat for Humanity
Reference:Furnished upon request
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