David R. Falknor, Architect
4631 N. 108th Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85037
623-772-7567 home
602-740-2085 cell
Education:
_. Sinclair College, Dayton, OH
_. Graduated June 1976
_. Associates in Applied Sciences
_. Architectural and Construction Technologies
Licensed to practice architecture:
_. Arizona (AZ #27479)
_. 16 years
_. California (CA # C-28569).
_. 8 years
Certifications:
_. ICBO - Masonry Inspection certificate 1.3 CEU;
_. Masonry Cleaning 1.0 LU; U of D;
_. Masonry Mortars, Facades, Designs & Codes 0.6 CEU; ICBO;
_. Load Path and Continuity in Engineered Wood-framed Buildings 0.6 CEU;
_. CSI - Manual of Practice Review Course;
_. AutoCAD level 2 - the Cad Store;
_. Passed Construction Documents Technology examination June 1989 for CSI, former member of CSI.
Achievements and Awards:
_. 1999 Design Award Nominee - Certificate of Recognition for “Sign Proâ€, June 7, 2000. City of Yuma Planning and Zoning.
_. 2000 Design Award Nominee - Certificate of Recognition for “Spill the Beans Coffee Shopâ€, City of Yuma Planning and Zoning.
_. Certificate of Appreciation by Kofa High Architectural Graphics, class of 2001-2002.
_. Served on City of Yuma Board of Adjustments - 1999 - 2002.
_. Served on Tipp City Historical Restoration Board - 1988-1991.
Worked on AutoCAD 2008, 2006 doing construction documents.
I am familiar with Excel. and able to use Microsoft Works.
Able to write specifications in either 16 or 49 divisions in CSI format.
Work Experience:
From May of 2008 until August 0f 2008 temporary unemployed and did small projects for a firm in Phoenix to supplement my income.
Robert Kubicek Architects and Associates
Employed April 29, 2007 until May 14, 2008
Contact: Robert Kubicek
Position: Construction Administration.
Projects:
_. Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets;
_. Fry’s Market
Devenney Group Ltd.
Employed September 2005 until May 2007, laid off due to workload.
Contact: Gary Goldberg, AIA
Position: Construction Administration.
Projects:
_. Simi Valley Medical Tower Addition ( 4 story building)
Gerry Kesler Architect
Employed April 2005 until Sept. 2005
Worked on Hotels in the Phoenix area.
Cawley Architects
Employed August 2004 until April 2005, laid off due to workload.
Contact: Paul Devers
Position: Project Captain.
Projects:
_. Offices / Warehouses ready for City approval by first or second submittal. . Work was for LGE contractors.
From March of 2002 until August 0f 2004 temporary unemployed and did small projects for a firm in Scottsdale to supplement my income.
Searer Robbins, Stephens, Inc
Employed September 2002 until March 2004, laid off due to workload.
Contact: Jeff Stephens
Position: Project Architect.
Projects
_. Phoenix Baptist Hospital - Expansion and Renovation of Emergency Room (completed in 5 phases) 2003
_. Phoenix Memorial Hospital - Interior Renovation for MRI installation. 2003
Don Peterson Engineering, Inc.
1636-A East 20th Street
Yuma, AZ 85365
928-783-7885
Contact: Don Peterson, PE
Employed: January 2000 to September 2002
_. Yuma County Library District - Somerton Branch New Addition
_. New Office and Warehouse for Westmore Electric Contractors
David R. Falknor, Architect
2801 S. 4th Avenue, Ste. D
Yuma, AZ 85364
Employed: May 1996 to December 1999
_. New Public Works Office and Materials
_. Management Warehouse Facilities (30,000 and 10,000 SF Facilities)
_. New Yuma County Adult Probation Facility (32,800 SF Facility – two-story)
_. Improvements to Lower Floor Adult Probation Facility
_. (16,400 SF lower floor Tenant Improvements)
_. New Golf and Country Club House in Mesa Del Sol (3,000 SF Facility)
_. Outdoor Seating Area for the Crossing Restaurant
_. Yuma Nursing Center - Interior Renovations
_. Tenant Improvements for Westar Inc - Arizona Plaza
_. New 12,000 S.F. Retail Facility for Westar Plumbing
_. New 6,000 SF Office Building for Connie Clerkin and The Sixteenth St. Partnership
_. Building Study of Post Apartments for Demolition Approval in Historical District
_. New 2,100 SF Recreational Facility for Blue Sky RV park
_. Laundry Renovation / Expansion
_. New 5,000 SF Retail / Office and Warehouse for “Rain for Rent, Inc.â€
_. New 5,000 SF Recreational Facility for Southern Sands Manufactured Home Park
_. New Sign Shop for Sign Pro Del Outdoor Advertising (8,800 SF facility)
_. New Valvoline Oil and Lube Facility, 16th St Ave. B
_. New 12,000 Sq. Ft. Retail Facility for Westar Plumbing
_. Precious Treasurer’s Mission, Somerton, AZ
_. Java Oasis Espresso Coffee Shop – Tenant Improvement
_. Direct Marketing Services Tenant Improvements (Now Hastings) Not Built
_. (Not Completed by Owner) (15,000 Square feet interior Renovation)
_. Exterior Ground Mounted Signs for Ross Wait, Fortuna Road
_. Interior Renovation for Webb Distributors
_. New Drive thru Window and Freezer Storage for Burger King
Nicklaus Engineering / Architecture West
1850 West 24th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
928-344-8473
Contact: E. Vonne Nicklaus, PE or Nichol Griffin, AIA
Employed: January 1993 until April 1996.
Position: Project Architect.
Projects:
_. New Public Works and Materials Management facilities for the city of Yuma
_. YUHSD #70 to up-grade Kofa High School: (3.8 mil.)
_. New Classroom Building and Restrooms
_. New Dining Room Addition
_. Tin Gymnasium improvements
_. HVAC Up-grades
_. New Classroom Doors, Frames and Hardware
_. Modifications to Administration Building
Lynn App Architects, Inc.
Contact: Lynn App, AIA or Pete Harsch, AIA
Employed from February 1987 until December 1992. Left to start work in AZ.
Position: Job Captain.
Projects:
_. #Doctor’s office renovation for Bethesda medical facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.
_. University Medical Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio; (MRI’s, Outpatient surgery suites, general patient rooms and nurse’s stations, Ob-Gyn birthing centers,)
_. Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio; (Pharmacy & Radiology Addition)
_. Clinton Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Ohio; (general patient rooms)
_. Children’s Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio; (patient rooms and nurse’s stations)
_. Doctor’s suites for Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio;
_. Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio; (Patient rooms and Nurse’s Stations, Ob-Gyn birthing centers)
_. Moto-Photo Trotwood, Ohio, (Designed suites for malls and commercial shopping centers)
Stan Kleski and Associates (Business has closed it’s doors)
Dayton, OH
Contact: James Leonard, AIA 937-427-9787 (former supervisor)
Employed from February 1985 until February 1987, left due to offer from App’s office.
Position: Job Captain.
Specification writing; Construction documents in hand and Cad; Site observation, construction administration.
Project types:
_. Doctor’s Offices
If you require addresses and phone numbers to any or all of these employers please call and they can be provided. I have a portfolio of my work with recent projects completed in Yuma, AZ that were my designs. Allow me to present them for consideration in your review. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Dave Falknor
References:
To be provided upon request.
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