Experience

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  Sullivan and associates

  Oct 1997 - Jul 2002

  Jr. designer

  Sullivan and Associates is a builder’s plan service, which sells and modifies existing plans. Sullivan and Associates also creates new designs for builders and custom home clients.As a Jr. Designer, drafted drawings from schematic to final construction documents as well as meeting with clients to discuss changes to the existing plans or new designs. Key Accomplishments: Drafted new home designs and modified existing home designs for builders and custom home clients. Developed 3D renderings using AutoCAD 14 and AccuRender. Established myself as a top producer of construction documents. Show less

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  Shapiro & company architects, p.c.

  Jan 2002 - now

  Involved developing schematic designs, design development drawings, final construction documents, and project specifications as well as construction administration.Key Accomplishments:-Conduct meetings with builders, custom home clients, and developers to assure project designs met all market research and individuals lifestyles.-Design high-end residences, multifamily (Townhomes, Flats, Apartments), and mixed use commercial from Schematic Design to Final Construction Documents.-Work with Civil Engineers to develop proper lot orientation on multifamily projects as well as Geotechnical, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Engineers.-Develop project specifications for budgeting and construction. -Review budget proposals from multiple contractors to identify any discrepancies assuring clients received fair and accurate project proposals and budgets prior to contractor hiring. -Serve as primary contact point for all clients, third-party partners, and venders on assigned projects. -Manage Construction Administration phase of assigned projects including answering client/contractor questions dealing with the construction documents and specifications throughout the construction process. -Conduct phase site inspections to assure projects were in compliance with construction documents and specifications. -Develop and implement new drafting standards to enable company to save both time and money through more efficient processes and standards. Show less

  • Director of Multifamily Studio

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Associate Director of Multifamily Studio

    Jan 2002 - Feb 2024
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  Unique homes inc.

  May 2005 - Jan 2014

  Owner/designer/general contractor

  Unique Homes is a Design Build company of single-family residences in Shelby and Fayette County, Tennessee. As a general contractor, my experience includes preparing and monitoring construction budgets, schedules, field inspections, and billings for all projects. Key Accomplishments:-Developed home plans to fit on purchased lots.-Prepared and reviewed all building proposals and budgets for construction. -Scheduled subcontractors and ordered building materials.-Managed all phases of the construction process to assure meeting projects budgets Show less