Experience

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  Design Studio 22 Temecula / Racicot International

  • Temecula, California 92592

  • Design-Build Architect / General Contractor

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Temecula, California 92592

    Residential Design-Build projects. Currently involved with the full renovation and finishes upgrade to my personal residence. Self preforming the majority of all construction craftsman trades. Projected completion December 2024.

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  Family and Medical Leave / Disability Benefit

  • Temecula, California, United States

  • Personal Rehabilitation

    • May 2022 - May 2023
    • Temecula, California, United States

    On May 9, 2022 I underwent surgery for full replacement of my right knee. My surgeon approved the Leave / Disability period until September 9, 2022. During this recovery and rehabilitation period my knee developed complications involved with scar tissue and required a second surgical procedure to break the scar tissue that had developed across my knee cap limiting full flexibility and movement. Moderate progress was achieved through a daily exercise regiment and Physical Therapy sessions two to three times a week. Progress to regain the full function of my knee was not progressing without the possibility of a third surgical procedure to remove the scar tissue. In the first week of September 2022 I made a decision to resign my position at Ruhnau Clarke Architects to concentrate on the full time rehabilitation and recovery efforts. My health and well being as my main priority. Recovery is about 95% full motion. Full motion is expected to take an additional year with a continued exercise routine.

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  Ruhnau Clarke Architects

  • Riverside County, California, United States

  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control Director

    • Nov 2018 - Sep 2022
    • Riverside County, California, United States

    Quality Assurance / Quality Control Director for a 80 plus person firm with offices in Riverside and Carlsbad responsibilities included development and monitoring of quality and production standards for projects involved in K through 12th grade school projects involved with ground up new schools and full campus wide modernizations. Local Civic and Medical Office Buildings involved with modernizations and ground-up new construction. Assisted Design / Production staff and Consultant Teams with potential project constructability issues. Developed additional project details, including isometric view details. Conducted detailed QA/QC reviews generally at 100% Design Development document phase and at Construction Document DSA and Agency submittal phases. Met with Project Team members to review overall QA/QC review comments to answer questions and concerns involved with the review. On occasion conducted follow-up project back check reviews at the request of Principals. Developed detailed project QA/QC Checklists for use by the Design and Production staff to better ensure consistency in the development of the construction documents. Provided on-call access to Project Team members including Consultants via telephone and or email to assist with any detailing or constructability concerns.Established a remote QA/QC Review Studio Office in personal business property in Temecula with state of the art technical equipment and software to conduct reviews at no cost to the firm. Complete QA/QC project reviews list available;

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  Design Studio 22 - Temecula

  • Temecula, California 92592

  • Business Proprietor - Architect / General Contractor / Craftsman

    • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018
    • Temecula, California 92592

    Providing Consulting Service involved with the project/programming management, planning, design and construction management of projects. Quality assurance and quality control reviews of project construction documents to A&E firms, general contractors and public agencies. Provide self-performance construction services and fabrications on custom design build residential projects. Complete project list available;

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  SGPA Architecture and Planning

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Associate Principal - Director of Operations / Senior Project Manager

    • Sep 2014 - Apr 2018
    • Greater San Diego Area

    The Operations Director for a 40 plus person firm with offices in San Diego and San Francisco responsibilities include the development and monitoring of quality and production standards for all projects. Conducts detailed QA/QC reviews of all phases of project documents. Develops and maintains current and future operational budgets. Responsible for stimulating the firm’s current and future success by ensuring the proper balance of employees are hired, developed and motivated to achieve staffing goals. Coordinates and monitors staffing assignments. Leads and monitors Construction Administration duties for projects of various types and delivery methods. Assist in the development and implementation of project contracts, schedules, budgets and scope of work for successful execution of projects. Assist with the marketing and development efforts involved with ‘Request for Proposal’ -‘Statement of Qualifications’ for future projects along with business development networking. Oversee firm I.T. operations with I.T. Consultants. Leads team members as the Project Architect / Project Management on various projects types and delivery methods. Promote the firm’s vision, mission and core values.

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  University of California, Riverside

  • Riverside, California

  • Capital Programs - Exceutive Director / Assistant Vice Chancellor - Architects and Engineers

    • Dec 2008 - Aug 2014
    • Riverside, California

    The Executive Director / Assistant Vice Chancellor for the department of Architects and Engineers in Capital Programs at the University of California – Riverside is responsible for all design and construction matters related to physical development of the campus. This includes conceptual planning, design, construction, administration and fiscal management activities related to campus buildings and infrastructure resources to satisfy University mission objectives. The Executive Director ensures that the campus properties and projects are in compliance with codes, mandates and requirements that address public health and safety along with University of California policy. The Executive Director manages the direct efforts of the capital project managers (8 staff project managers) for the development of both minor and major capital improvement projects. He provides oversight of direct reports from the Director of Contracts Administration and Document Control (5 contracts staff) and the Manager of Quality Assurance and Inspection (4 inspection staff). The Capital Programs project budgets have exceeded $300 million dollars in the past five years.Outline list on projects in Planning Phase / Design Phase / Bidding / Under Construction and Completed available upon request.

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  HDR

  • San Deigo, California

  • Senior Project Architect / Project Manager

    • 2006 - 2008
    • San Deigo, California

    Medical / Institutional – HDR San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Banning, CASenior Project Architect / Project Manager / Senior Construction Administrator / QA-QC Administrator responsible for the development of a multi-phased renovation, expansion and replacement of an existing rural District Health facility required by state mandated Senate bill SB1953. Project involvement included the coordination of staff assignments, consultant coordination and overall project document management / development. Developed project schedules, coordinated the interface of a Construction Management Team with the Design Team and Field Construction Team. Managed and coordinated all correspondence with OSHPD staff member both field and office plan reviews.Additional project detail available upon request.

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  Carter & Burgess

  • Santa Ana, California

  • Senior Project Architect / Project Manager / Associate

    • 2002 - 2006
    • Santa Ana, California

    Medical / Institutional – Carter BurgessRiverside Community Hospital, Riverside, CASenior Project Architect / Project Designer / Construction Administrator responsible for the development of a multi-phased renovation and expansion of an existing G.I. Observation and Emergency Departments, with the addition of a multi-story parking structure. Project involvement included project programming / planning, construction document development through construction administration.Oversee the operation of a staffed in hospital field office to coordinate the construction administration of the multi-phase renovation and expansion project, along with the development and construction of in house remodel and expansion project which include the following; Cath Lab equipment replacement and remodel, multiple patient bed floor conversion projects under the OSHPD C.A.N. 2-34 process, OR Department expansion and remodeling, MRI / CT Scan Department equipment replacement / expansion, Administration Office renovations, Mammography Department equipment replacement expansion, Radiology Department equipment replacement expansion / renovation, Negative Isolation room additions / expansion / renovations, facility wide door replacement.Developed and implemented the organization of facility as-built documents and records for a facility which was original constructed in 1924 with expansion project in 1954, 1964, 1969 and 1987 along with numerous in house remodeling projects constructed over twenty plus years. Development of facility wide master plan operational documents. Preliminary master planning of the overall campus with development phasing plans to include a new nine story 265,000 sq. ft. hospital tower, 25,000 sq. ft. medical office building, 1200 car parking structure and numerous site improvements along with the implementation of the SB 1953 structural upgrade requirements.Additional project types, details and information available upon request.

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  Gensler

  • Newport Beach, California

  • Senior Project Architect / Project Manager

    • 2000 - 2002
    • Newport Beach, California

    SGI-USA – University Conference Center - 35 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CAProject Architect responsible for development, coordination of construction document and construction administration of a total building renovation of a 20,000 SF two story tilt-up concrete structure with the main emphasis on a high-end contract interior design solution.Addition project details and information available upon request.

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  HNTB

  • Irvine, California

  • Senior Project Architect / Senior Project Designer / Project Manger

    • 1998 - 2000
    • Irvine, California

    Sports Facilities - HNTBRaley Field – Sacramento Rivercats – AAA Minor League Baseball Stadium,West Sacramento, CaliforniaProject Architect of Record / Project Designer responsible for design, construction documents and full time on site construction administration in a design/build partnership. Raley Field’s playing field layout is reminiscent of the current Yankee Stadium with narrow foul line areas and close fan seating to home plate (58’). Fixed seating bowl of 11,000+, landscaped berm seating of 3,000+. Club deck fixed seating of 425, 35 suites with two rows of six fixed seats with a capacity of 18 each, and a party suite with two rows of twelve fixed seats with a capacity 40. Total suite level capacity 425. Stadium capacity 14,900+. Team owners and management staff offices of 5,500-sq. ft. Retail team store building of 3,500 sq. ft. Two full service catering kitchen facilities with seven fixed concession stands and 20 portable concession cart connection locations. Hospitality -HNTBSheraton El Conquistador Resort, Tucson, ArizonaProject Architect responsible for the design and construction of a hotel expansion of 25,000 SF including a ballroom of 11,400 SF, meeting rooms, pre-function, and food service support area.Seattle Airport Hilton Hotel, Seattle, WashingtonProject Architect responsible for the development and coordination of construction documents for the renovation of existing ballroom and hotel facilities along with four floors of additional quest rooms and support facilities.Additional project details and information available upon request.

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  HMC Architects

  • Ontario, California

  • Senior Project Architect/ Project Manager

    • 1998 - 1998
    • Ontario, California

    Senior Project Architect / Project Manager in Medical Studio responsible for the development on Acute Care Medical facility renovations and infrastructure system upgrades to meet current code requirements.

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  Rochlin Baran & Balbona Inc.

  • Los Angeles, California

  • Project Manager / Architect #C25854

    • 1993 - 1998
    • Los Angeles, California

    Riverside County Regional Medical Center, Moreno Valley, CAAssistant Project Architect responsible for the development and coordination of construction documents along with full time on site construction administration of a state of the art $130 million, 517,000 SF, 364 bed acute care / trauma facility including a 15 bed prison security ward.Architect of Record and myself were recommended by the County of Riverside to complete the project previously designed at Hope Architects and Engineers, San Diego, California. Additional project details and information available upon request.

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  Hope Architects & Engineers

  • San Diego, California

  • Designer / Project Manager

    • 1990 - 1993
    • San Diego, California

    Medical / Institutional – Hope Architects & EngineersRiverside County Regional Medical Center, Moreno Valley, CAAssistant Project Architect responsible for the development and coordination of construction documents along with full time on site construction administration of a state of the art $130 million, 517,000 SF, 364 bed acute care facility including a 15 bed prison security ward.Entertainment / Retail – Hope Architects & EngineersMall of America – Knott’s Berry Farms – Camp Snoopy, 7Acre Indoor Amusement Park, Bloomington, MNDesigner / Project Manager responsible for the design, construction documents and full time on site construction administration. Camp Snoopy’s seven-acre $70 million dollar indoor scheme depicts a 1930’s northern Minnesota logging camp. Retail shops,restaurants, live entertainment, games and 17 rides, including an overhead roller coaster and sawmill flume ride constructed on a simulated basaltic rock mountain with cascading water features. Surrounding the sunlit park is the largest enclosed shopping mall in the United States. Seaport Village Entertainment Complex, Retail Expansion, San Diego, CADesigner / Project Manager responsible for conceptual and schematic design of area development and building facades.Airports – Hope Architects & EngineersLindbergh Field Terminal Upgrade Project, San Diego, CATeam member responsible for the development of construction documents of the interior renovation /upgrade of the original existing terminal and restrooms.Educational Facilities - Hope Architects & EngineersSaint John’s Elementary School, New Elementary School, Encinitas, CADesigner / Project Manager responsible for conceptual and schematic design of proposed elementary school projects.Additional project details and information available upon request.

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  Richard Yen & Associates

  • San Diego, California

  • Design-Project Management Consultant Educational Facilities

    • 1989 - 1989
    • San Diego, California

    Assisted small Architectural firm with the development of project programming for proposed K-12 Elementary School renovation / expansion for the San Diego Unified School District.Central Elementary School, San Diego, CA

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  Racicot International

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Design-Build / Construction / Business Proprietor - General Contractor #B-478150

    • 1985 - 1989
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Residential – Racicot InternationalGaglardi Residence – Phase Master Planned EstateNovato, CaliforniaProject Design Architect responsible for the design of a multi-phased private residential master planned estate on 3.5 acres in the rolling wooded hills of Marin County. The phase planning consisted of eight (8) total phases; Guest House, Site Utilities, Barn Renovation, Main House Renovation / Addition, Swimming Pool / Spa / Water Features, Site Hardscape / Entrance Gates, Landscape / Fencing, Victorian Vegetable Garden. Design implementation included interior design, lighting design, color selections, custom casework / furniture, site master plan, material selections and construction administration.Lockwood Residence – Phase Master Planned EstateCuyamaca, CaliforniaProject Design Architect responsible for the design of a multi-phased private residential master planned estate on 7.5 acres in the mountain area above Lake Cuyamaca in eastern San Diego County. The phase planning consisted of five (5) total phases; Site Utilities, Site Access Hardscape, Detached Multi-vehicle Garage / Storage, Main House Renovation / Addition, Swimming Pool / Spa / Water Features. Design implementation included interior design, lighting design, color selections, custom casework / furniture, site master plan, material selections and construction administration.Dunbaugh Residence, Fallbrook, CaliforniaProject Design Architect multi-phased private residential remodel.Residential Design/Build – Racicot InternationalBerkley Residence – Phased Master Planned RemodelPacific Beach, CaliforniaDesign/Build project – Project Design Architect and General Contractor responsible for the development of a multi-phased design and remodel of a private residence.White ResidencePoint Loma, CaliforniaDesign/Build project – Project Designer and General Contractor responsible for a residential renovation/restoration.Additional project details and information available.

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  Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Designer / Project Manager

    • 1984 - 1987
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Designer / Project Manager responsible for the programming / planning / document development / construction administration for various public and private organizations.Educational – Deems Lewis McKinleySan Dieguito High School, Reconstruction / Additions, Encinitas, CASan Dieguito High School, Science Lab Remodel / Addition, Encinitas, CAEarl Warren Junior High School, Reconstruction / Additions, Encinitas, CATorrey Pines High School drama Theatre Addition, Del Mar, CADesigner / Project Manager responsible for design and construction of various secondary educational facilities. $10 million.San Deiguito Union High School District, District Master Plan, Encinitas, CAPleasanton Unified School District, District Master Plan, Pleasanton, CADesigner / Project Manager responsible for development of conceptual master plan documents used in state funding issues.Public Assembly: Convention Centers – Deems Lewis McKinley San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CAProject team member in the development of the construction documents of the original convention center.Commercial – Deems Lewis McKinleyFarmers Insurance Group – Regional Headquarters / Claims Adjustment Center,Carlsbad, CAProject Manager / Assistant Project Designer responsible for the site master planning, design and construction of a three story 135,000 SF office building and separate single story 6,500 SF drive-up claims center.Centre City High Rise Development, San Diego, CACentre City High Rise Parking Structure, San Diego, CATeam member responsible for the design and construction of twin 17 story high rise buildings with a concrete cast-in-place parking structure.General Dynamic Assembly / Research Facility, Rancho Cucamonga, CATeam member responsible for the design and construction of a 250,000 SF assembly and research facility.City of La Mesa Redevelopment Master Plan, La Mesa, CATeam member responsible for conceptual design studies.

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  Fender Design Group

  • La Jolla, California

  • Senior Draftsman / Job Captain

    • 1984 - 1984
    • La Jolla, California

    Senior Draftsman / Job Captain at a small architectural firm specializing in custom residential homes.

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  Racicot International

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Design Services / Furniture Design / Fabrication / Business Proprietor

    • 1981 - 1984
    • Greater San Diego Area

    While attending San Diego State University set up small business involved in custom residential design services along with private commissions for custom casework, furniture and original art creations.

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  Fisher Design Group

  • Greater San Diego Area

  • Senior Draftsman / Interior Design Intern

    • 1980 - 1982
    • Greater San Diego Area

    Part time (academic year), full time summer months while attending San Diego State University. Employed at a Contract Office Interior Design & Contract Furniture Sales firm. Senior Draftsman and Interior Design Intern involved in various commercial contract interior projects including banks, large commercial office space planning / furniture installations, restaurant and Law Firms.

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  Robert Keenan & Associates

  • Yountville, California - Napa Valley

  • Senior Draftsman / Job Captian

    • 1979 - 1980
    • Yountville, California - Napa Valley

    Senior Draftsman / Job Captain in a small design firm in the Napa Valley wine country specializing in large exclusive custom homes.

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  E. Teicheira & Sons

  • Vallejo, California

  • Senior Draftsman / Project Designer / Assistant Construction Superintendent

    • 1976 - 1979
    • Vallejo, California

    Highly respected three generation family owned Developer / Design-Build firm specializing in large custom residential developments in the Northern California wine valley regions. Responsible for the design and construction documents for several large custom homes in the Green Valley area of Suisun, California along with numerous residential remodels. Design-Build firm self preformed many of the sub-contractor trades. Experience allowed for my involvement as an Assistant Superintendent as while as the designer.

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  R.W.R. Drafting Services

  • Vallejo, California

  • Designer / Business Properietor

    • 1975 - 1979
    • Vallejo, California

    Design and drafting service to homeowners and small contractors involved with residential remodels.

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  Tamarack Builders

  • Vallejo, California

  • Designer / Assistant Construction Superintendent

    • 1975 - 1976
    • Vallejo, California

    Small General Contractor involved in residential remodeling. Designer and Assistant Superintendent responsible for the construction of residential remodels.

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  Vallejo Unified School District

  • Vallejo, California

  • Intermediate Draftsman

    • 1973 - 1975
    • Vallejo, California

    During High School employed as an Intermediate Draftsman in the Facilities Department.