Experience

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  Cmh architects

  Aug 2003 - Apr 2005

  Architect intern

  Focused on the design development of various retail projects throughout the southeast. Learned an understanding for the transition of retail project development to final tenant occupancy.Studied theory of successful retail development projects, such as The Summit, by Bayer Property.

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  Horizon design

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2007

  Intern architect

  Project team leader for the development, design, and construction of coastal and water front high-rise condominium and high-end residential projects . Daily coordination with consultants, client, and design team. Integral part of running daily activities around office.

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  Bsa lifestructures

  Oct 2007 - Dec 2009

  On-site representative

  Acting full time on-site respresentative and liaison between contractor (Pepper Construction), Owner (Notre Dame), Design Team and Consultants (RFD) during construction of a high tech science education building on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Maintain quality assurance to contract documents, answered RFI’s and submittals, and resolved daily issues. Followed design through construction; learning various construction techniques.

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  The fuller center for housing

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

  Director of haiti housing

  Director of Housing responsible for creating a new housing program following the January earthquake. Relocated to Haiti to live and work full time. Established local relationships with community leaders, fundraising sources, and other NGO's in the region to establish the first and only permanent housing program operating for the 1st year post-disaster. Managed 2 staff members and team of local masons to provide full time construction between volunteer visits. Organized housing, transportation, and activities for volunteer driven trips. Created 3 new housing developments with urban infill in and around Leogane. Created a masonry training program and school to certify and educate local masons on materials, techniques, and methods to improve construction to counter seismic and hurricane conditions. Created presentations and joint research efforts with the University of Notre Dame for their structural analysis and humanitarian efforts to lead to long term solutions for the developing nation.Supported partner aid organizations focused on health and safety, rubble removal and construction of support services. Met regularly with the United Nations to coordinate construction efforts and relay safety and security concerns. Show less

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  Bsa lifestructures

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2015

  Project manager

  Manages Construction Administration during construction phase; often requires regular monthly travel to international locations. Oversees process among architects and engineering team to provide a unified firm approach. Alternate as Project Architect and Project Manager on various projects to manage client relations, new project delivery. Focused on specification writing and QA/QC review as a transition to construction stages.Pursue new business development and project opportunities for our collaborative G2E association. G2E focuses on Energy Recovery Facilities and municipal facility improvements. At the fore front of new systems for clean and sustainable energy recovery from multiple lines of waste. Regularly meet and present systems and concepts to large corporations and municipalities. Organize effort from early marketing approach to final project delivery.My last project before leaving was an amazing Seed Research Facility at the Beck Farm on Purdue Campus. It was a real joy to work with the folks on the farm, develop a custom equipment lineup tailored to their needs, and revolutionize the seed sorting and preparation procedures to facility faster and more productive research. Show less

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  Signature construction llc (a pedcor company)

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2018

  Architect plan production

  Design Project ManagerManages the design and production of construction documents, by outside contracted Design Teams, for multiple projects. Typical responsibilities include: • Act as a liaison between the project design and various Pedcor Companies (development, financing, construction). • Oversee and prepare conceptual drawing package used by the Development Team to pursue project opportunities. • Prepare contracts and solicit RFP’s for design services.• Evaluate, understand, and select various requirements within individual State housing programs. • Develop project documentation required to maintain and track adherence to the various design requirements (housing authority, green building programs, local ordinances, building codes, and Developer commitments, etc…). • Create and maintain accurate project schedule and status notes, on a weekly basis, to keep other members of the company informed of project progress. • Provide regular project reviews and quality control of the plans and specifications. • Evaluate selection and scoring for Green Building programs.• Coordinate the permit process for various local and state jurisdictions. • Select building colors and finishes selections, appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures, and materials. Evaluate costs and quality for selections and identify cost saving opportunities.• Participate in Construction Administration.• Counsel the Pedcor Management Department on code changes, design considerations, and renovation options for project going through refinancing and inspections. • Coordinate construction methods with design to continually improve plan production and construction efficiency, reduce errors, and document company standards. • Evaluate materials, vendors, prices and negotiate national contracts and agreements. Show less

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  Twg development, llc

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2022

  Quality control architect

  Joined TWG in 2018 as part of the Architectural team. As the team Quality Control Architect I focus on driving the efficiency and accuracy of multi-family projects. I've established interoffice procedures, design standards, write the Specifications, evaluate materials, and negotiate national purchase agreements. Also serve as the in-house accessibility reviewer for every project. The rest of the time I serve as a traditional Project Manager on 6-8 projects at a time managing outside design consultants and liaison with our Pre-construction department, Management, and Development Teams. I established standard Unit designs for use by our department across multiple properties. Layout site plan options for projects that range from garden style 2-story walk-up, 4-5 story affordable, market rate, and senior living, and 25+ story high-rise developments. Show less

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  R3b architecture, llc

  Feb 2022 - now

  Owner - architect