Experience

BWBR

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Quality Assurance Coordinator & Project Architect

  • Sep 2019 - Present

• Project Architect

  • 2012 - Sep 2019



HGA

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Architect

  • Apr 2010 - Oct 2012

  Work experience included: Federal Office Building Modernization Project, Ft. Snelling, MN Complete remodel and MEP modernization of existing, 670,000 SF federal office building owned by the General Services Administration I served as the lead project architect for entire exterior of the building, all site work and newly constructed sally port building Led construction administration for several phases of construction Worked directly with contractor to resolve… Show more Work experience included: Federal Office Building Modernization Project, Ft. Snelling, MN Complete remodel and MEP modernization of existing, 670,000 SF federal office building owned by the General Services Administration I served as the lead project architect for entire exterior of the building, all site work and newly constructed sally port building Led construction administration for several phases of construction Worked directly with contractor to resolve construction challenges Extensive coordination with mechanical, electrical and structural engineers on removal of old systems and integration of new MEP into the existing building Corporate Headquarters, Eden Prairie, MN New construction of 2 new, 8-story office buildings (approximately 500,000 SF) and an 800,000 SF parking garage with skyway connection Responsibilities on the project included: complete documentation of the entire parking garage and stair tower, CD-level work on the skyway, roof plans, site work (signage, railings retaining walls), extensive code research including occupancy calculations, egress calculations and presentations with City officials for approval of code plans. Continued supervision of younger staff on best practices and proper construction documentation Show less Work experience included: Federal Office Building Modernization Project, Ft. Snelling, MN Complete remodel and MEP modernization of existing, 670,000 SF federal office building owned by the General Services Administration I served as the lead project architect for entire exterior of the building, all site work and newly constructed sally port building Led construction administration for several phases of construction Worked directly with contractor to resolve… Show more Work experience included: Federal Office Building Modernization Project, Ft. Snelling, MN Complete remodel and MEP modernization of existing, 670,000 SF federal office building owned by the General Services Administration I served as the lead project architect for entire exterior of the building, all site work and newly constructed sally port building Led construction administration for several phases of construction Worked directly with contractor to resolve construction challenges Extensive coordination with mechanical, electrical and structural engineers on removal of old systems and integration of new MEP into the existing building Corporate Headquarters, Eden Prairie, MN New construction of 2 new, 8-story office buildings (approximately 500,000 SF) and an 800,000 SF parking garage with skyway connection Responsibilities on the project included: complete documentation of the entire parking garage and stair tower, CD-level work on the skyway, roof plans, site work (signage, railings retaining walls), extensive code research including occupancy calculations, egress calculations and presentations with City officials for approval of code plans. Continued supervision of younger staff on best practices and proper construction documentation Show less



CTC Software

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Support Manager

  • Apr 2008 - May 2010

  -Consulted and trained numerous architectural firms in the implementation of Revit Architecture. -Trained numerous clients through customized Revit and AutoCAD courses. -Mentored younger staff in business etiquette, client relations and problem solving skills. -Demonstrated to clients energy analysis software including Ecotect Analysis, Green Building Studio and Integrated Environmental Systems (IES). -Became LEED Accredited Professional. -Limited experience with NavisWorks and… Show more -Consulted and trained numerous architectural firms in the implementation of Revit Architecture. -Trained numerous clients through customized Revit and AutoCAD courses. -Mentored younger staff in business etiquette, client relations and problem solving skills. -Demonstrated to clients energy analysis software including Ecotect Analysis, Green Building Studio and Integrated Environmental Systems (IES). -Became LEED Accredited Professional. -Limited experience with NavisWorks and e-Specs software. -Dealt directly with and solved problems clients encountered in daily application of Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture among other various programs. -Supervised technical support staff in the resolution of hundreds of client’s software-related problems. Show less -Consulted and trained numerous architectural firms in the implementation of Revit Architecture. -Trained numerous clients through customized Revit and AutoCAD courses. -Mentored younger staff in business etiquette, client relations and problem solving skills. -Demonstrated to clients energy analysis software including Ecotect Analysis, Green Building Studio and Integrated Environmental Systems (IES). -Became LEED Accredited Professional. -Limited experience with NavisWorks and… Show more -Consulted and trained numerous architectural firms in the implementation of Revit Architecture. -Trained numerous clients through customized Revit and AutoCAD courses. -Mentored younger staff in business etiquette, client relations and problem solving skills. -Demonstrated to clients energy analysis software including Ecotect Analysis, Green Building Studio and Integrated Environmental Systems (IES). -Became LEED Accredited Professional. -Limited experience with NavisWorks and e-Specs software. -Dealt directly with and solved problems clients encountered in daily application of Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture among other various programs. -Supervised technical support staff in the resolution of hundreds of client’s software-related problems. Show less



TEA2 Architects

• Project Captain/Intern Architect

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  -Worked in the design, detailing and coordination of large, custom private residences. -Collaborated with structural engineers on various aspects of projects. -Extensively involved with detailing of wall sections, eave details and various other details. -Initiated the use of Revit in the office, exclusively drew/modeled first project using Revit. -Learned and used entirely new CAD software (Bentley’s Microstation). -Further involved in generating and editing of specifications. -Worked in the design, detailing and coordination of large, custom private residences. -Collaborated with structural engineers on various aspects of projects. -Extensively involved with detailing of wall sections, eave details and various other details. -Initiated the use of Revit in the office, exclusively drew/modeled first project using Revit. -Learned and used entirely new CAD software (Bentley’s Microstation). -Further involved in generating and editing of specifications.



HGA

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern Architect

  • Jun 1997 - Jun 2006

  -Worked daily with the many aspects of drawing and detailing of commercial projects including office buildings, corporate headquarters and lab facilities. -Responsible for drafting of architectural plans, elevations, sections, details and the like. -Initiated coordination with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers in successfully resolving issues before and during construction. -Exposed to a variety of building types and delivery methods including… Show more -Worked daily with the many aspects of drawing and detailing of commercial projects including office buildings, corporate headquarters and lab facilities. -Responsible for drafting of architectural plans, elevations, sections, details and the like. -Initiated coordination with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers in successfully resolving issues before and during construction. -Exposed to a variety of building types and delivery methods including design/build. -Organized drawing setup for large, complicated projects numbering between 300-600 sheets. -Developed initiatives that improved overall company efficiency including updating, revising and standardization of entire library of HGA architectural details (nearly 600 details). -Instrumental in customization and simplification of a once-complicated menu system improving overall company production. -Authored much of the company CAD manual following National CAD Standards and AIA guidelines. -Responsible for educating and assisting coworkers with CAD-related questions on a daily basis and recognized as a CAD expert company-wide. -Instructed inexperienced staff in proper drafting techniques. -Attended numerous seminars on subjects including proper roofing techniques, terrazzo flooring, retaining wall and paver systems, in-floor radiant heating, brick cavity wall construction, CFMU technology, building renovation, fire doors, vapor retarders and masonry practices. Show less -Worked daily with the many aspects of drawing and detailing of commercial projects including office buildings, corporate headquarters and lab facilities. -Responsible for drafting of architectural plans, elevations, sections, details and the like. -Initiated coordination with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers in successfully resolving issues before and during construction. -Exposed to a variety of building types and delivery methods including… Show more -Worked daily with the many aspects of drawing and detailing of commercial projects including office buildings, corporate headquarters and lab facilities. -Responsible for drafting of architectural plans, elevations, sections, details and the like. -Initiated coordination with civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers in successfully resolving issues before and during construction. -Exposed to a variety of building types and delivery methods including design/build. -Organized drawing setup for large, complicated projects numbering between 300-600 sheets. -Developed initiatives that improved overall company efficiency including updating, revising and standardization of entire library of HGA architectural details (nearly 600 details). -Instrumental in customization and simplification of a once-complicated menu system improving overall company production. -Authored much of the company CAD manual following National CAD Standards and AIA guidelines. -Responsible for educating and assisting coworkers with CAD-related questions on a daily basis and recognized as a CAD expert company-wide. -Instructed inexperienced staff in proper drafting techniques. -Attended numerous seminars on subjects including proper roofing techniques, terrazzo flooring, retaining wall and paver systems, in-floor radiant heating, brick cavity wall construction, CFMU technology, building renovation, fire doors, vapor retarders and masonry practices. Show less