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SUMMARY
A result focused Construction and Design Professional with over 20 years of experience working throughout the USA, Asia Pacific and Europe. Project Management positions in hospitality and corporate development/construction. Lead design and project teams worldwide. Former D.O.D. Clearance P2005030418. Major strengths include programming and master planning, budgeting, cost control, architecture/interior design, technical services, and quality control. I am fully computer literate - experienced in all Microsoft and similar products: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, all types of communication software, and project management software MS Project, AutoCAD, AutoQuotes, KCL, Automate, Constructware, Construction Plan Room, and Project Point. Current USA passport and I have never had any Visas refused. Perceived as an open-minded and pragmatic leader able to operate and interact confidently at all levels.
WORK EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT March 2008 – Present
 In the interim between positions, I am currently providing consulting services for Centerplate in Vancouver, BC; Rocks Resorts/Vail Resorts in Vail, CO.; Seaver/Franks in Tucson, Az; and Martin-Ray in Denver, CO.
ASSOCIATE June 2004 – March 2008
William Caruso & Associates, Englewood, CO
 Hired to train new production and management staff.
 Worked closely with Owners, Operators, Developers, Architects, Engineers, Designers, and other team members related to the Project Management of Capital Improvements of existing facilities and the implementation of new projects through completion.
 Provided Master Planning and Programming for new potential projects, of which over 90% of the new proposals were awarded to our company.
 Managed up to 30 high profile projects simultaneously; including the Denver Justice / Detention Center in Denver; Vancouver Convention Center in BC. and Bobcat’s Arena in Charlotte, NC.
 Responsibility for the design and development process of multiple high profile projects throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
VICE PRESIDENT / PROJECT MANAGER August 2003 – June 2004 Johnson-Lancaster & Associates, Safety Harbor, FL
 Responsible for budgeting and bidding processes including attending pre-bid and bid meetings.
 Reviewed and approved contracts, billing, and project documentation.
 Project Management position for high profile clients, such as Emeril’s Restaurants in Atlanta and South Beach.
CONTRACT PROJECT MANAGEMENT August 2002 – July 2003
 In the interim between positions, I provided consulting services for The Chalkman Group and The Pilgram Corporation in New York, NY, Martin-Ray and Universal Stainless in Denver, CO and Universal Studios in Los Angeles, CA for three new hotel projects in Orlando, FL.
STUDIO DIR. / PROJECT MANAGER February 2000 – August 2002
Thomas Ricca & Associates, Englewood, CO
 Responsibilities include the management of all technical, construction, and budgeting related activities and the control of the project design process for the hospitality, healthcare and correctional projects; i.e. Starwood Hotels, Benchmark Properties, Four Seasons, Rosewood Hotels, Hyatt International, Six Continents; along with Conference Facilities and Destination Resorts.
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE PLANNER June 1989 – February 2000
Westin Hotels & Resorts (Starwood Hotels) – Seattle, WA
 Employed on staff and contract as Architectural Space Planner later reclassified as Project Manager, Design & Construction – with the responsibility for the management of assigned projects for new construction and capital improvements of Westin-owned, managed and franchised properties in the USA, Canada, Asia Pacific, Australia, Amsterdam and Germany.
 Provided master planning guidance, programming, and review, along with providing design direction for all assigned projects.
 Responsibility for ensuring that code compliance, statutory and legal obligations are met, minimizing exposure and risk to the hospitality portfolio.
 This position involved the coordination activities of external Consultants and Contractors to Starwood; i.e. Space Planners, Project Management Consultants, Architects, Designers plus the preparation and presentation of design briefs, Food & Beverage and Laundry concepts, computer/telecommunications requirements and budgets. Successfully opened Hotels and Resorts in the following locations: USA, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and Amsterdam.
EDUCATION
Everett Community College, Everett, WA
Professional studies for AutoCAD
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Kilgore Jr. College, Kilgore, TX
Associate of Science Degree, Education
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