Career Summary
Seeking to apply the proficiency developed in both fields of architecture and business to an executive leadership position.
Expert with all phases of project delivery, management, operations and financing with over fifteen (15) years of experience in healthcare,
research, institutional and commercial construction development.
Led over 250 projects in the healthcare field alone whose budgets have ranged from several thousand dollars to $100 million.
Progressive in thinking, energetic, self-motivated, driven to succeed, hands-on approach, results oriented, strong organizational skill sets,
strong analytical and problem solving talents. Equally adept at defining a strategic vision and developing and managing the project plan.
Education
May 2009 Rice University, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management, Houston, Texas
Master of Business Administration
May 1995 University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Master of Architecture (minor in Historic Preservation & Adaptive Reuse)
June 1992 Ryerson Polytechnical University, Toronto, Ontario
Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science (minor in Urban Planning & Management)
Professional Experience
Sept. 2006 - Present Jones Lang LaSalle, Houston, Texas
Senior Project Manager, Project Development Services – Healthcare division
Provided project management direction and owners’ representative responsibilities; provided technical support and strategic improvement; assisted in process of candidacy for US Green Building Council LEED gold certification national program; interfaced with architects/ engineers/ contractors/ client/ property managers/ vendors; contract negotiations with financial institutions/ tenant representatives; budgetary/ divisional/ policy procedure/scheduling development and execution; financial projection models incorporating operational management reports; standardization/ execution of business programs.
May 1995 - Aug. 2006 P&W Architects (Philo & Wilke Partnership), Houston, Texas
Senior Project Manager - Healthcare
Integral in playing an active role in the firm’s growth from an intimate team of three (3) to an office of over twenty eight (28).Rose to the level of senior project manager during this time period, provided valuable specialized services to the firm and their clients including: managing projects from inception to completion, all-encompassing of design and construction;
provided technical support, programming, functional space planning and all levels of document preparation & specifications including compliance with local/ state/ national codes & ordinances and project budgeting.
1994 - 1995 Hermes Reed Architects, Houston, Texas
Architectural Intern
Employed part-time at Hermes Reed Architects while attending university as a full-time graduate student.
Prepared construction documents for retailers such as
Home Depot, Lowes and Randalls Food Markets.
1984 - 1994 Astro Beef Purveyors LLC, Toronto, Ontario
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Employed full-time at the former Astro Beef Purveyors while attending university as a full-time student.
Provided day to day operations and management of the business, supervision of seventy five (75) employees, budget/payroll and all revenue expenditures.
Professional Affiliations, Licenses, and Certifications
* American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), 2002
* American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), 2006
* American Institute of Architects (AIA), associate member, 2000
* American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), 2007
* Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), 2004
* Greater Houston Preservation Alliance (GHPA), 2001
* Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt), 2008
* National Scholars Honor Society, 2008
* Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship, 2007
* Rice Design Alliance (RDA), 2000
* Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), 2003
Selected Clients
* Congregation of Sisters of Charity, Houston, Texas
* Cornerstone Regional Hospital, Edinberg, Texas
* East Texas Medical Center (ETMC), Jacksonville, Texas
* Harris County Hospital District, Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas
* Henderson Memorial Hospital, Henderson, Texas
* Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Houston, Texas
* Memorial Mother Frances, Palestine, Texas
* Methodist Hospital System, Houston, Texas
* Pine Haven Health Center Inc, Houston, Texas
* Pinpoint Commercial Group LP, Houston, Texas
* The Metrontario Group, Toronto, Ontario
* The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
* The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
* The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, Texas
* United Surgical Partners International, Dallas, Texas
Selected Projects
* A complete list of selected projects is available upon request.
Professional References
* A complete list of professional references is available upon request.
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