REGISTERED ARCHITECT, GENERAL CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION
Professional architect with twenty years experience in large scale building project design, development and project management. Team leader capable of directing the concept and design of built environments. Experienced in creating and writing project programming to develop design guidelines and direction. Specialization in the design, design management, contract administration and delivery of commercial, hospitality and entertainment projects.
• Direction of Design & Engineering
• Concept Design and Planning
• Direction of Interior Design
• Partnering with Acquisitions, Due Diligence
• Developing/Managing Budgets & Schedules
• Construction Management/support
• Estimating and Bid Analysis
• Contract negotiation & administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WYNDHAM VACATION RESORTS, RESORT DEVELOPMENT, Orlando, Florida 2002 – 2008
Director of Planning
Directed planning and design for the development of new vacation resort projects, including expansions and renovations to existing sites. Provided planning for due-diligence and acquisitions efforts including gaining corporate approval. Collaborated with legal to write consultant contracts and create condominium registration documents. Directed hydrology and archeological studies for approvals.
• Capital Cove at National Harbor; National Harbor, Maryland: 250 - 1,2,& 3 bedroom units, $118M, 11 story mixed use with restaurant, retail and sales office, additional amenities include health & fitness, recreation/meeting space, indoor pool and spa, outdoor pools, spa and BBQ pavilion. Project team able to return over $5M to company during construction.
• Grand Desert Resort, Tower 2, Las Vegas, Nevada: 329 - 1,2,3 & 4 bedroom units, additional amenities including a second large pool, 2 additional hot tubs, kid’s interactive fountains, a grassy amphitheater, and a bar and gaming area. Project was completed in budget and on schedule.
• Grand Desert Resort, Tower 3, Las Vegas, Nevada: 188 - 1,2,3 & 4 bedroom units, additional amenities including health & fitness, pool and spa.
• Reef Towers, Waikiki Beachwalk, Waikiki, Hawaii: 195 - 1,2,3,& 4 bedroom units outdoor pool and deck, and new recreation facilities, including game arcade, kids club facility, and exercise room.
• Kona Hawaiian Resort, Kona, HI: 270 total units in 2-story, 2-bedroom bungalows. The site has several archeological sites including Hawaiian home sites and a heaui/religious site.
• Oceanside Pier, Oceanside, California: Two 7-story mixed use buildings, 146 – 1 & 2 bedroom units, outdoor pool and deck overlooking the ocean, street front retail and restaurant, an indoor recreation room, game arcade, exercise room and kids club facility.
Partnered to establish a new branch A/E office and design studio in Orlando. Collaborated in the strategy and implementation of marketing professional services. Provided project management, directed and managed design for entertainment, office and manufacturing facilities.
• Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida: 32,000 SF, 750 seat black box theater including 30,00 SF of area development and queue.
• Universal Orlando , Orlando Florida: “Universal Express†graphics and kiosk designs for all major rides and shows in Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wayfinding, Disney World, Orlando, Florida: 30’ tall Asia Bridge Marquee over the Discovery River into Asia area, including architecture, engineering and graphic design.
• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Kennedy Space Center, Florida: various facilities including the Visitor Entry Plaza, Observation Post and Shuttle Exhibit, proposed improvements to the Rocket Garden and Galaxy Theater.
• JDS Uniphase, Melbourne, Florida: 200.000 SF, high tech office and manufacturing facility. Included meeting spaces and employee cafeteria. Featured office day lighting.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE, GRUEN ASSOCIATES, Los Angeles, CA 1996 – 1998
Design and Project Management
Directed the management for all Gruen Associates projects at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida. Responsible for on site design, design management, project management and contract administration for rides and shows, restaurants and retail facilities, and BOH facilities. Coordinated with local agencies for approval. Ground up to opening.
• The Eighth Voyage of Sinbad, Lost Continent, Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida : 29,000 SF, 1800 seat stunt show including large pool and underground support areas.
• Mythos Restaurant, Lost Continent, Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida : 300 seat full service restaurant set within a stone mountain overlooking the lagoon.
• Lost Continent, Islands of Adventure, Orlando, Florida : Nearly 70,000 SF of guest and BOH facilities including restaurants, retail, game and actor support buildings.
PREVIOUS ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY PROJECTS, Orlando, Florida
• Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida: Design Management. 300,000 SF New York set featuring the King Kong attraction and Ghostbusters show. Include all guest areas, restaurants and retail as well as all BOH facilities. Ground up to opening.
• Awaji Marine Life Park, Osaka Bay, Japan: Design Architect. Project included research facilities, entertainment and exhibit pavilions, stadiums, restaurants and an amusement zone.
• Lulu Island Cultural Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Design Architect. Project included educational and research areas, recreation area, water park, retail, restaurants and lodging, and a marina.
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando Utilities Company Power Plant, Orlando, Florida
Design Architect, 70,000 SF, 400 seat theater historical renovation including rehearsal studios, dance studios and dedicated space for Orlando Opera Company and Southern Ballet Theater.
• Chesterfield Hotel, Tollman-Hundley Hotels, Palm Beach, Florida: Design/Architect of Record: Historic renovations to 1930’s boutique hotel.
• University of Florida, Bachelor of Design
• Florida A&M University, Master of Architecture
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