Architectural Quality Specialist

• Mar 2022 - Present

Project Manager

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2022

Architectural Lead

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

Surge Team Construction Analyst

• Oct 2012 - Sep 2015

SBA-DVC Construction Analyst offers experience in performing on-site inspections of residential and commercial properties to determine the extent of damage and costs to repair or replace real property and all items associated. This position additionally provides help with loan applications for persons undergoing and recovering from disaster situations and often extreme loss. SBA-DVC Construction Analyst offers experience in performing on-site inspections of residential and commercial properties to determine the extent of damage and costs to repair or replace real property and all items associated. This position additionally provides help with loan applications for persons undergoing and recovering from disaster situations and often extreme loss.

Owner

• Oct 2008 - Sep 2015

Providing consulting services on a as needed basis to keep design skills up to date and enhance project management skills. Ventures include several small projects that are a combination of paid and unpaid work. Several notable projects are listed below.Provided design revision documents in a 6 week period to owner and general contractor of a Contract Research organization. Scope entailed supplemental design sketches, code research, and limited cost estimating for new and replacement architectural components and interior finishes. Reported directly to the GC and Owner. My involvement enabled completion of construction several weeks earlier than originally estimated. Created emergency egress maps for a Research and Development lab facility. The initial work involved interviews with staff and generating hand drawn sketches. Final series of maps were created for use in their operations manual as well as posted in specific locations within the facility. The work was completed within 4 weeks.Collaborated with a small design firm for a 6 week project. I utilized specialty training in LEED, to research and analyze innovative building methods, as well as new sustainable energy and building systems technologies for residential and commercial projects. I developed a written comprehensive report that defined and illustrated 14 different construction methods and technologies. This framework of information streamlined the firm’s design process enabling them to save time when developing design guidelines for clients. Volunteer design consultant for a residential accessibility ramp renovation. Tasked with providing alternate design concepts and pricing documents for bidding in a 3 week period. Design option selected netted a cost savings of 20% of total budget.I volunteered to provide cost estimating analysis and design sketches for a common room renovation in a college dormitory. Detailed estimation enabled the project to be completed with a 25% cost savings.

Project Architect

• Jan 2002 - Jun 2008

Project architect with comprehensive experience in all phases of design, documentation, and construction of various architectural projects. Over six years of detail-driven work, has reflected positively on client and employer satisfaction. Proven my ability to prepare graphical, narrative and analytical documentation. Committed member of the design team that often goes far beyond what is necessary to properly deliver quality work that meet or exceed client goals.Responsibilities included the creation of conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction level drawings using various software, utilized Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for presentations and renderings, and traditional CAD and BIM packages for complete drawing documentation. Reviewed applicable building and design codes and created specifications for particular projects.Assisted the Project Manager with effectively communicating documentation changes throughout the course of design development to construction with internal staff, clients, engineers, construction management personnel and general contractors. This included coordination and quality control of documents, specifications, submittals, site observations, and project close-out.Areas of high proficiency:CAD Documentation and Management | Project Quality Control | Design Sketches | Presentations | Program Analysis | Specification Writing | Client/Contractor Relations | Manufacturing/Lab Planning/Commercial Architecture | Project Development Support | Intern Training | Company Standards Improvement/Implementation

Architectural Intern

• Jun 2000 - Sep 2001

Worked full time during summers with various design teams. Projects included academic, civic, and commercial. Put to practice skills in 3-D visualization, and design development that were learned during formal architectural education. Worked full time during summers with various design teams. Projects included academic, civic, and commercial. Put to practice skills in 3-D visualization, and design development that were learned during formal architectural education.