Employment in the architectural/construction profession where I can use my experience and talent to provide the client with a sucessful project.
Resume of John A. Wenzel
1225 Adams St.
Lapeer, Michigan 48446
Phone: 810-614-9887
Email: jawenzel[at]prodigy.net
Objective:
I am a licensed architect in the State of Michigan and have been licensed for over 20 years. I am seeking employment in the A/E profession. I have experience in commercial, industrial, hospitality and office projects. I am seeking employment as an architect or project manager.
Employment History:
Hamilton Anderson Detroit, MI 8/2007-10/2008
Staff Architect
I have functioned as a staff architect assisting the lead architects on various projects associated with the MGM City Centre project in Las Vegas. The firm’s role on the project is interior build out, functioning as the Architect of Record and coordinating the architectural work with the work of various interior designers. I have worked on the Veer Condos and Penthouses, the Harmon Hotel, Condos and Penthouses and the Mandarin Penthouses. My job was in most cases the production of construction documents. I also did some quality review work and supervisions of packages.
Hamilton Anderson/Smithgroup Detroit, MI 3/2006-8/2007
Joint Venture (Areotek)
Staff Architect
I have functioned as a staff architect on the MGM Grand Casino in Detroit, Michigan working under contract to the Smithgroup. My duties have varied. Initially, in was working in Auto Cad to revise the construction documents to bring the drawings in line with the changes that had occurred since the documents were put on hold a few years ago. I then proceeded to work on various bulletins to incorporate changes that were occurring due to the completion of the work of various outside interior designers. I was an integral part of the construction documents for the complex redesign of the casino ceiling. I was also put in charge of bringing two of the venues designed by one of the interior designers into a build able construction documents. I completed my assignment performing construction administration with respect to review of shop drawings for interior spaces.
AG Construction Chesterfield Township, MI 12/2002 - 11/2005
Project Architect/Architectural Designer
I functioned as the project architect/architectural designer for various projects ranging from industrial, commercial, office, medical and governmental. I was responsible for all architectural design and construction documents for this developer. My responsibilities included the conceptual site design for possible projects and conceptual building design. For projects that the developer decided to pursue, I would create final designs and in some cases construction documents. In the cases where I did not create construction documents, the work was handled by outside A/E firms and I would check the drawings for conformance with my designs and to ensure constructability and clarity. I was in the position of responsibility from conception to completion for projects as an owner’s representative working with outside A/E firms and our own construction superintendents. I functioned as the company’s architectural lead. Projects ranged from a spec office building design for the IRS in Pontiac, Michigan, to retail strip shopping centers.
Ghafari Associates Dearborn, MI 09/1993 - 10/2002
Project Manager/Architect
I was a project manager in the industrial department running projects ranging from renovations to building additions. My responsibilities included meeting with the client, creating hours for a project budget, drafting of proposals for approval, supervision and coordination of construction document involving all disciplines and the responsibility for keeping the project within budget and getting additional fees for client changes. During my time at Ghafari, prior to being a project manager I functioned as an architect being the lead on additions to Ford Van Dyke and Ford Utica, I also preformed document review on the NWA terminal [at] Metro Airport and Parking Deck as part of our contract to Wayne County and was a staff architect on the renovation of Old Main [at] Wayne State.
FSA Architects and Engineers Swartz Creek, MI 06/1992 - 09/1993
Architect
I was the sole architect for the firm. I was responsible to design and construction documents. My projects ranged from an 11,000 SF, two story medical clinic to a proposed marina on Holloway reservoir in Genesee County.
John Wenzel Architect P.C. Lapeer, MI 03/1991 - 06/1992 Owner/Architect
I was the owner of my own one person firm. I functioned as the architect and designer for various types of projects. The projects ranged from the Marathon Township Hall, Goodland Township Hall/Fire Station, Marlette Township Hall/Airport Terminal, Dryden Township Fire Station and Lapeer Medical Arts Centre.
Grainger/Park Architects and Engineers Flint, MI 03/1983 - 03/1991 Architect
Architect and job captain on industrial and commercial projects. I was the lead architect on the firm’s extensive renovation of the Fisher One Plant in Flint into the Great Lakes Tech. Centre. This project entailed the renovation of existing interior space into offices, labs and retail from the former factory use. I was also the job captain/architect on the majority of the firm’s work on the Buick City Assembly Plant.
Champion Home Builders Dryden, MI 03/1982 - 03/1983 Manufactured Housing Engineer
I was responsible for design and construction drawings for manufactured housing.
Grainger Associates, Architects and Engineers Flint, MI 12/1980 – 01/1982
Interning Architect
My responsibility was for the production of construction drawing for industrial projects.
SSOE Flint, MI 10/1979 – 05/1980
Interning Architect
My responsibility was for the production of construction documents from commercial projects such as the Meijer Stores in the Saginaw Area.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Architecture Associate in Science
University of Detroit, MI Mott Community College, MI
Skills and Abilities:
• I am a self starter.
• I have dealt successfully with clients in determining their needs on a project.
• I am experienced in Auto Cad 2005.
• Experienced in preparing specs in Master Spec.
• Experienced in preparing cost estimates based on Means Cost Estimating Books
• Experienced in preparing budgets and proposals for new work.
• Experienced in reviewing drawings of all disciplines to look for possible conflicts.
• I have experience with the Microsoft Excel program.
• I have a proven track record of being willing to do what is necessary to get a project complete and on time.
Project Experience
Industrial
Buick City, Flint, Michigan
• “Just in Time Truck Docksâ€, Truck Docks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 16, and 17
• Body Shop Control Center
• Final Pass and Pin stripping Addition
• New Car Marshalling and Loading Enclosure
Great Lakes Technology Center, Flint, Michigan
• Automotive Shops and Test Labs
Buick, Flint, Michigan
• Plant 36, Truck Docks and Trash Compactor
GM, SPO, Swartz Creek, Michigan
• Cafeteria Food Service Remodeling
GM Tech Center, Warren, Michigan
• Remodeling of Various Design Studios
Ford Sterling Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Two Building Additions
• Ford Sterling Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan, Learning Center
Ford Utica Plant, Shelby, Township, Michigan
• Press Building Addition
Ford Van Dyke Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Storage Building Addition
Ford Romeo Engine Plant, Romeo, Michigan
• Team Facility
• Bore Spray Area
Ford Livonia Plant, Livonia, Michigan
• Main Control
GM Kansas City Assembly, Kansas City, Missouri
• Shake and Rattle Test Facility
GM Pontiac, Pontiac, Michigan
• Squeak and Rattle Test Facility
B&A Steel, Chesterfield Township, Michigan, Steel fabricator shops and offices.
Medical and Fitness
Medical Arts Center, Lapeer, Michigan, Renovations and Additions to Existing Medical Building
Radiology Clinic for Dr. Mukkamala, Burton, Michigan, New two story, 11,000 sq. ft. medical facility
Ford Sterling Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan, Renovations of Existing Hospital
General Dynamics Corporation, Sterling Heights, Michigan, Fitness Center
Governmental
Eatran Bus Maintenance Facility, Charlotte, Michigan, Offices and Maintenance Facility for a Dial a Ride Bus System for Eaton County
Marathon Township Hall, Columbiaville, Michigan, Renovations of existing building into new township offices
Goodland Township Hall, Imlay City, Michigan
• Barrier Free Renovations to Existing Township Hall
• New Township Hall Addition to existing fire station
• 3 bay addition to existing fire station
Dryden Township Fire Hall, Dryden, Michigan, Complete renovation and remodel of existing fire station
Marlette Township Hall and Airport Terminal, Marlette, Michigan, New township hall and airport terminal
IRS Offices, Pontiac, Michigan, Design of Spec Office lease building for rental to the IRS.
Offices and Commercial
Reid and James Law Offices, Flint, Michigan, Building Renovations
Porter Place, Grand Blanc, Michigan, Addition to existing strip shopping center
Holloway Reservoir Marina, Genesee, Michigan, Marina and combination club house and retail building
Great Lakes Tech Center, Flint, Michigan
• Areotek Offices
• EDS Offices
• J.C. Miller Construction Co. Offices
• Allied Office Interiors Retail
• Lear Seating Offices
• GM BOC Offices
• IMA Store
• Bueches Dry Cleaners
• Work of Art Hairstyling
• Great Lakes Express Restaurant
Ghafari Associates, L.L.C., Sterling Heights, Michigan, Design of Interior of Sterling Heights Office
Lira Financial, Clinton Township, Michigan, Offices
Strip shopping center, Clinton Township, Michigan, Design of two building Retail least plaza.
Hospitality Projects
MGM Grand Casino, Detroit, Michigan, New Detroit Casino and Hotel
Harmon Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, City Centre Hotel Project
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, Renovation of Old Main
Midfield Terminal, Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus, Michigan, Drawing Review for Security Issues for Wayne County
Midfield Terminal, Parking Garage, Detroit Metro Airport, Romulus, Michigan, Bid Package Drawing Review for Wayne County
Goodland United Methodist Church, Goodland Township, Michigan, Addition to existing church
References
Ghafari Associates, Dearborn, Michigan, Phone Number 313-441-3000:
• Gary Marshall, Senior Project Manager
• Bob Burgess, Account Executive
• Bill Schelter, Structural Engineer
Hamilton Anderson Associates, Detroit, Michigan, Phone Number 313-964-0270
• John Sobetski, Project Manager
• John Savitski, Senior Project Architect
• Robert Saxon, Project Architect
• Robert Rudowski, Project Architect
Yamasaki Inc, Troy, Michigan Phone Number 248-267-5300
• David Andruccioli, Project Architect
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