MICHELLE C. LERNER-KONOPATSKI, R.A.

INNOVATIVE TEAMPLAYER CREATIVE RESULTS

Versatile Professional, experienced in bringing multiple projects from schematic design to the construction phase while ensuring the highest quality in architectural service. Noted success at coordinating all project areas to guarantee the thorough completion of a project, creating marketing materials for promotional use and delivering a first-class project outcome.

EDUCATION
Registered Architect- Commonwealth of Virginia
Pursuing LEED-AP Accreditation- tentative 2011
Syracuse University School of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture-May 2001
Minor in Business Management Studies

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Architect Interspec Design, Vienna, Virginia September 2009-current
Management of medium to large government and private sector office interiors projects with continuous client contact
Experience with project management, programming, space planning, construction documents and construction administration
Project knowledge of Security/SCIF, Systems Furniture and Data Centers

Project Architect Pinnacle Design & Consulting, Fairfax, Virginia September 2005-2009
Cultivating client relationships through continuous individual attention to details for each client throughout the process of the project
Appreciating the combination of cost, functionality, aesthetics and time to produce a set of well-versed construction documents
Strengthen communication skills through direct contact with consultants and clients
Experience in all phases of Architectural Design with an emphasis on Commercial design and Interiors

Project Manager/Designer - Butz-Wilbern, McLean, Virginia April 2003- September 2005
Develop a set of successful project management skills through the process of design, ranging from schematic design to construction administration
Utilization of research skills for a multitude of use groups throughout many States
Experience in all phases of Architectural Design including Interior Design, Commercial, Industrial and Residential Projects

Intern Architect - ACG Architects, McLean, Virginia June 2001- April 2003
Participated in a collaborative studio environment, to consistently achieve a successful quality project by utilizing a creative background and CAD competence
Researched Building Codes, ADA Codes and Local Restrictions in multiple jurisdictions throughout the Metro DC area and Pennsylvania
Experience in Interior Design, Graphics and Architectural Design including Automotive, Hospitality, Space Planning, Residential and Commercial Projects

AWARDS & HONORS

Customer Service Excellence Award 2002
Work exhibited during NAAB School of Architecture Accreditation, Spring 1999
Award for Structures Project- Sustainable Load Excellence 1999

TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCad 2007, AutoCAD2000, Architectural Desktop 2.0, Vectorworks 11, Sketchup 6.0, Photoshop 7.0, Freehand 8.0, Appleworks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Works, Adobe Reader 9, Adobe Acrobat 9.