Full time employment or consulting for large scale projects.
Curriculum Vitae
Project Manager/Designer/Illustrator
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Accomplished management professional with a successful history as a designer and senior project manager of themed projects, resort hotels and gaming projects world-wide.
Problem solver with a keen appreciation for quality assurance while providing cost containment. My analytical ability to foresee project obstacles early in the process allows me to implement budget control and management techniques to prevent or minimize their affect.
Dedicated team leader with strong organizational and communication skills who provides motivation and effectiveness by example.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006-Present Vyper D-ZYN, Inc. – Las Vegas, Nevada
Principal
I am involved in all aspects of the business of providing design, illustration and/or project management services for my clients.
Recent projects include:
Fontainebleau Resorts, Miami & Las Vegas, USA
Beaches – Water Park, Turks and Caicos
Adderley’s Plantation Hotel Expansion, Long Island, Bahamas
Garrison Bight Marina, Key West, Florida
2007-2009 Fontainebleau Resorts – Las Vegas, Nevada
Senior Project Manager - Design
FBR ‘owners representative’ in charge of managing the base building design, exterior shell and 5 acre pool deck – I managed numerous design teams including Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers from multiple countries. This began as a contract position and ended as full-time employment.
Significant projects include:
64 Storey Resort Hotel and Casino on the Strip, Las Vegas, NV
$1B Capital Improvement of Historic Hotel, Miami
2004-2006 Sandals Resorts International – Montego Bay, Jamaica
Sr. Project Manager
As the SRI ‘Owners representative’ in charge of managing capital projects I oversaw the design and construction of work in Nassau and some work in Turks and Caicos. - 2 Year Contract - extended
Significant projects include:
Numerous improvements at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa, Nassau, Bahamas including new Island Spa, new Day Spa, Staff Dining Lounge and Floor refurbishments.
Water-park design and themed elements Beaches, Turks and Caicos
2003-2004 Peter Pike Architect and Associates – Key West, Florida
Designer / Project Manager
Responsibilities included the design and management of numerous commercial and hospitality projects throughout the Florida Keys and Bahamas - one year contract.
Significant projects include:
Southbeach Hotel – Key West , FL
Key West Bight Ferry Terminal – Key West, FL
Multiple Custom Residential projects, Key West FL
1998-2002 KHS&S Contractor’s Inc. – Orlando, Florida
Sr. Project Manager / Designer
Management of themed construction projects ranging up to $ 140 million. I also designed for the themed ‘design’ division of the corporation.
Significant projects include:
Harrah’s Hotel and Casino - Shreveport, LA
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios Escape - Universal Studios - Orlando, FL
1996-1998 Evans //Forrec Inc. – Orlando, Florida
Designer / Project Manager
Responsibilities included construction management for a General Contractor of themed projects in Florida. Duties included Shop drawings, sub-contract management, coordination, scheduling, and client communications.
Significant projects include:
UIOA-Jurassic Park & Camp Jurassic - Universal Studios - Orlando, FL
Animal Kingdom - Walt Disney World - Orlando, FL
1990-1995 Forrec Ltd. – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Landscape Architect / Project Manager
Designed and managed numerous themed projects around the world. I was responsible for all aspects of the design process for various projects from conceptual design through to construction administration.
Significant projects include:
Universal Studios Expansion - Orlando, FL
LuLu Leisure Island – Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Fan Cruz Gardens – Japan
Central City Water-park – Bangkok, Thailand
EDUCATION
CABD Toronto, Can – 1994 – (12) week business development course
C. S. Poly Pomona, USA –1999-2000 – M.L.A. Thesis research
University of Guelph, Can –1993-2000 - B.L.A. Landscape Architecture (Honors), B.A.
Wolverhampton Poly , Eng – 1992 - Graphic Design
LICENSURE AND ASSOCIATIONS
O.A.L.A /C.S.L.A Licensed Landscape Architect in Ontario & Canada since 1994
A.I.A American Institute of Architects (Allied)
B.N.R.A. Lifetime member of Bahamas National Rugby Association
F.R.R.S Current Member of the Southern California Rugby Referees Society
K.W R.F.C. Lifetime member of the Key West Rugby Football Club
COMPUTER SKILLS
I have comprehensive working knowledge of numerous computer programs on both Mac and PC platforms including but not limited to:
CAD: AutoCad, Vectorworks, Chief Architect, Sketch Up
ILLUSTRATION: Adobe programs including Photoshop, Illustrator & Acrobat
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Prolog Manager, Timberline estimating and accounting packages, Sure-trac and Primavera, MS Office
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