Upper management position within architecture or interior design firm responsible for proposal writing, project management, and meeting internal and external project goals including profitability, quality of service and client satisfaction.
Provide executive leadership within premier design, procurement and development firm specializing in the hospitality market with six offices across the U.S., Asia and the Middle East.
Lead project teams with full responsibility for key success factors, including proposal writing, workplan generation, due diligence exercises, design and technical oversight, interface with in-house FF&E procurement department, and budget and timeline adherence. Participate in company strategic planning; contribute to business development; as an officer of the company, oversee architectural practice regulatory compliance; Advisory Board member; manage outsourcing resources; and identify and develop company design process and project management best practices. Accountable for meeting both internal and external project goals and objectives, including profitability, quality of service and client satisfaction.
Select Projects
The Modern Chicago, Illinois
$80M conversion of 13 floors of Mies van der Rohe’s IBM Building into 335-room, 5-star, luxury hotel, including new two-story, 4,000sf ballroom, new monumental stair and construction of indoor swimming pool. Applying for LEED Silver certification.
The Drake Hotel Chicago, Illinois
$18M multi-phase interior renovation of guestrooms and public areas of 535-room historic hotel.
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Detroit-Livonia Livonia, Michigan
$12M conversion of former Holiday Inn, including major transformation of former Holidome into upscale dining, lounge and recreation venue.
Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago North Shore Skokie, Illinois
$44M interior and exterior renovation of 369-room hotel and IACC-certified conference facility, including dramatic exterior improvements. Awarded “Best Conversion†project by Hilton Hotels.
Park View Hotel Chicago, Illinois
$15M conversion of 13-story, 1920’s vintage building and former Days Inn hotel to chic, 194-room, independent boutique hotel.
Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa Ft. Meyers, Florida
Two projects: $4M renovation of guestrooms in the main, 234-room tower. Returned to the 85-acre property two years later for $40M renovation/restoration after devastation by Hurricane Charley, including all 401 guestrooms and suites, 40,000sf of meeting space, public area lobbies and five food and beverage outlets.
Hilton Harford Hotel Hartford Connecticut
$34M renovation of 405-room, 4-Diamond hotel, including extensive refurbishment of public areas and introduction of new, ground floor restaurant.
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, Illinois
$4M interior renovation and reconfiguration of hotel spa, changing rooms and pool area.
The Wyndham Hotel Chicago, Illinois
$40M conversion of 17 floors of Class A office space into hotel brand’s 417-room, flagship property, including new construction of 8,700sf ballroom addition, new indoor swimming pool and separate ground floor entry canopy and lobby.
Other Projects
Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ
Marriott Omaha, Omaha, NE
Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
Marriott Schaumburg, Schaumburg, IL
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose, CA
Millennium Knickerbocker, Chicago, IL
Fairmont New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Novotel New York, New York, NY
Hilton Longboat Key, Longboat Key, FL
Radisson Chicago, Chicago, IL
Hyatt Regency Oak Brook, Oak Brook, IL
Radisson Paper Valley, Appleton, WI
Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, IL
Ritz-Carlton Kansas City, Kansas, MO
Marriott Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Sheraton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA
Sheraton Yankee Clipper, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Marriott Hickory Ridge, Lisle, IL
Sheraton Yankee Trader, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Marriott Oak Brook, Oak Brook, IL
Wyndham San Jose, San Jose, CA
NAGLE HARTRAY ARCHITECTS LTD. Chicago, Illinois 06/1988 – 09/1993
Project Manager
Manage projects and produce deliverables from schematic design through construction completion for established architecture firm with a diverse practice.
Oversee design and production to ensure the orderly progression of the project and mitigate risk, including staff assignments and scheduling, quality control, consultant coordination, construction site visits and field reports, submittal processing and construction draw request certification. Advance design from concept to actualization; interpret design details; and resolve unanticipated conditions in the field. Responsible for technical requirements, code compliance, drawing production and specification writing necessary for bid, permit and construction.
Select Projects
Greyhound Bus Terminal Chicago, Illinois
$6.2M, 55,000sf new bus terminal featuring roof supported by tension rods and structural steel masts for unobstructed covered parking for buses.
Oprah Winfrey Residence Chicago, Illinois
$3.5M, 9,000sf renovation combining three high-rise condominium units into single residence.
King-Bruwaert Senior Community Burr Ridge, Illinois
$18.3M, 59-unit senior housing community on 31 acres of wooded, rolling terrain adjacent to original 1933 skilled care King-Bruwaert House facility.
Jacobs Residence Chicago, Illinois
$1.6M, 8,000sf restoration and renovation of 1926 mansion.
Gardner Residence Edwards, Colorado
$600,000, 3,400sf private residence in the Vail Valley area.
Stulberg Residence Covert, Michigan
$500,000, 3,700sf private residence located on a bluff 80 feet above Lake Michigan.
K2 STUDIO (FORMERLY PHILLIP KUPRITZ & ASSOC.) Chicago, Illinois 06/1987 – 06/1988 and 06/1985 – 06/1986
Project Manager
Program and design restaurants, retail and office spaces, private residences and institutional buildings. Prepare documents from conceptual stages through construction drawings.
UNITÉ PÉDAGOGIQUE D'ARCHITECTURE NO. 3 Versailles, France 06/1986 – 06/1987
Adjunct Professor
Direct 4th year architectural design studio for the University of Illinois Overseas Program.
MITCHELL & ASSOCIATES DeLand, Florida 06/1984 – 06/1985
Project Manager
Program and design retail and office spaces, private residences and religious buildings. Prepare documents from conceptual stages through construction drawings.
INTERPLAN MIDWEST, LLC Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 10/1981 – 06/1984
Draftsman
Part-time and summer work related to architectural drafting, model building, presentation drawings, and general office operations and maintenance.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Architecture (1986) • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Architecture (1984) • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS OVERSEAS ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM (1983), Versailles, France
Professional Associations and Certifications
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA)
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION BOARDS (NCARB)
LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL (LEED®AP)
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