Experience

Progressive AE

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Southgate Project Consulting

• Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Project Consultant - Founder

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2022

  As Program Director for CBI Workplace Solutions, dedicated to a Fortune 500 Company, I led large-scale dealership projects for their luxury brand portfolio. I aligned corporate and client brand books to develop a cohesive project design and execution plan. I was accountable for managing project budgets, meeting project milestones, overseeing cross-functional teams, strategically removing obstacles, and ensuring successful final project walk-throughs. I provided guidance on dealership site-selection, partnering with the real estate team and client representatives. Position Highlights: • Directed Mercedes Benz, Jaguar LandRover, Porsche, Autobahn, and EchoPark projects. With projects in ten states, I managed the design, installation, and inspection of customer-facing & back-office spaces. • Achieved a 100% final inspection pass rate on the first attempts, meeting each brand's Guest Experience guidelines. I managed project life-cycles to resolve issues and ensure each project was on-time, on-budget, and 100% operational. • Led EchoPark's brand expansion by incorporating original architectural, acoustical, textile, and furniture concepts. Actively participated in finding solutions for new retail concepts. I provided recommendations for value-engineered solutions to support overall growth and budgets. • Awarded Facilities Vendor Representative of the Year, exemplifying the success of high visibility projects. • Recipient of the prestigious CoreNet Award: CRE Program of the Year, recognized the EchoPark Project Team performance, a collective effort with CBI Workplace Solutions, Sonic Automotive, and WD Partners. • Recognized by the VP of Facilities for Anticipation, Communication, Execution Planning, and Positive Attitude. Received accolades for furniture procurement and planning while managing the AutoBahn project in Belmont, CA.



MTB Project Consulting

• Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Independent Project Consultant

  • 2006 - 2016

  I managed residential and commercial construction and interior construction and design projects. I partnered with clients to transform their vision into a comprehensive project plan. I selected and led multi-disciplinary teams, including architects, general contractors, and trades, to successfully achieve the milestones outlined within each project phase. I managed residential and commercial construction and interior construction and design projects. I partnered with clients to transform their vision into a comprehensive project plan. I selected and led multi-disciplinary teams, including architects, general contractors, and trades, to successfully achieve the milestones outlined within each project phase.



Quantus, LLC

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2003 - 2006

  In this role, I led corporate interior upfit and relocation projects ranging between 16K-420K sqft. Working with corporate leaders, developed and implemented solution-based project plans to meet the organization's long-term growth objectives. I managed all aspects of the projects including, programming, design, construction, furniture procurement and installation, voice and data installation, phased relocation planning, and post-completion upfit projects. • Successfully managed Lowe's upfit projects, impacting 560K sqft of space and relocating >2.8K employees. Planned every aspect of the two-phased projects for their Customer Service Center with no impact to operations. Lowe's Customer Service Center, Interior Project Upfit, 420,000 sqft Lowe's Customer Service Center, Phase II, Interior Project Upfit, 140,000 sqft



OmniArchitecture

• Project Manager/Strategic Planner

  • 1998 - 2001

  Working with clients from various industries, sizes and design needs, I consistently exceeded expectations. My client's industries included retail, legal, construction, technology and finance. • Led collaborative team with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to redefine, create and introduce new national corporate standards for large financial client. Working with clients from various industries, sizes and design needs, I consistently exceeded expectations. My client's industries included retail, legal, construction, technology and finance. • Led collaborative team with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to redefine, create and introduce new national corporate standards for large financial client.



Trammell Crow Company

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • 1996 - 1998

  I managed and executed national interior uplift projects for Bank of America(formerly NationsBank) United HealthCare, and Siemens. • IJL Financial Center, Interior Project Upfit, 460,000 sqft • TransAmerica Square, Interior Project Upfit I managed and executed national interior uplift projects for Bank of America(formerly NationsBank) United HealthCare, and Siemens. • IJL Financial Center, Interior Project Upfit, 460,000 sqft • TransAmerica Square, Interior Project Upfit



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • 1994 - 1996

  • Reaserch associate, developed course material and taught senior and junior design studios • Reaserch associate, developed course material and taught senior and junior design studios