Career in Project Management for Design and Construction Projects
Jimmy E. Dumas II
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
• Bright, articulate, motivated Licensed Architect with the demonstrated ability to set objectives, communicate effectively, design and manage complex real estate projects
• Entrepreneurial minded professional with broad experience in architecture, design, construction, and real estate from planning and permitting to completion of construction
WORK EXPERIENCE
1997 – 2009
Jimmy Dumas Architecture LLC - Somerset, NJ
President
• Founded firm in 1997 focusing on renovation/ new construction residential projects which included apartment interiors, single family houses, and multi-family apartment buildings as well as commercial projects which included schools, churches, community centers, office and retail buildings
• Researched and pursued business opportunities that landed over $475,000 in fees for school construction related projects in New Jersey in a three year span
• Billed and collected over $2,000,000 in design and consulting fees
• Lead project teams consisting of clients, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other consultants
• Performed zoning analysis, conceptual/site plan design, building code analysis, construction documents, bid specifications, and construction administration
• Implemented systems for project marketing, proposals, agreements, project execution, invoicing, and collection
• Provided professional testimony for Planning and Zoning Boards with a 95% success rate
• Analyzed design feasibility for many residential and commercial development projects
• Developed and set up an entire office with telephone, computer, printers, and filing systems
• Filed drawings for hundreds of projects for zoning approval and building department permits
• Interviewed prospective employees and evaluated their performance
1993 – 1997
The Hillier Group - New York, NY, Princeton, NJ, and Kansas City, MO
Junior Designer
• Coordinated construction drawings and detailing with the lead design lead architect as well as numerous project consultants
• Provided design, project coordination and detailing for various buildings for clients such as Louis Vuitton, NYU Hospital, St. Peter's College and Mobil.
• Assisted project architect with schematic design, construction documents, coordination with professional consultants, and the construction administration phase for large pharmaceutical companies.
• Worked on the design team for the Marion Merrell Dow pharmaceutical headquarters building, which is now the Cerner Building, in south Kansas City, MO
1992 – 1993
Buttrick, White & Burtis - New York, NY
Intern
• Assisted project architect with sketches, measured drawings, millwork and construction details on CAD for clients like Tower Records, City of New York, and other residential clients
• Learned basic architectural detailing, drafting, and terminology
CREDENTIALS
• Licensed Architect since 1997 in New Jersey #21AI01404200 expires 07/31/09, New York #026870 expires 9/30/09 Washington, D.C. #ARC100897 expires 04/30/10, and Missouri #2006003776 expires 12/31/08
• NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) certified #60235 expires 11/30/2008
• Registered Professional Planner in New Jersey #33LI00576400 expires 05/31/10
• Appointed to New Brunswick Planning Board in New Brunswick, New Jersey by Mayor Jim Cahill from 1997 – 2002
RELATED EXPERIENCE
• Acquired real estate properties for value-added potential including apartments, a school, and office building
• Increased profitability and cash flow through renovation, property management, and financing strategies
• Raised over $125,000 with private investors to assist with the acquisition and development of several properties
• Invested in over $4,000,000 worth of real estate
• Coordinated the effort to place an existing school on the National Historic Register and received commitments for Federal and State Historic Tax Credits for the redevelopment project in excess of $1,000,000
• Negotiated with vendors and contractors regarding insurance, building maintenance, and other property related service contracts
• Created financial spreadsheets and performed investment analysis for potential real estate deals
• Attended numerous continuing education seminars since 2006 sponsored by the American Institute of Architects in Ocean Grove, NJ, Urban Land Institute (ULI) - Washington, D.C., Novogradac Tax Credit Seminar - Miami, Florida
• Read countless books, articles, and memos on real estate development and finance, tax credits and affordable housing
• Published a short series of articles regarding real estate development in the AIA newsletter
EDUCATION
1987 – 1992
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY
College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
• Obtained a Bachelor of Architecture, Professional Degree
1991
University of California - Los Angeles, CA
• Attended a Summer Research, 10 week program involving comparative analysis between early modern and post-modern architecture in southern California.
1990
Cornell Architecture Rome Program - Rome, Italy
• Studied architectural history, urban planning and design of Rome and other Italian cities
• Traveled throughout Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Holland, Italy and Spain on a 3 week trip
COMPUTER SKILLS
Gained proficiency in the following programs:
• AutoCAD
• MicroGDS
• Sketchup
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Adobe PDF and Photoshop
• AIA Documents
• Quickbooks
• Rescheck and Comcheck
COMMUNITY SERVICE
1995 – 1999
P.A.C.E.
• Volunteered as the lead teacher for class providing a forum to discuss current events and other social issues with high school students
1994- 1996
Crossroads Theater
• Assisted the staff as a volunteer for a Tony Award winning theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey
2003 - Present
Architects of Tomorrow
• Established this program to encourage children from 10 – 18 years of age to pursue careers in architecture, construction and real estate by holding one-day seminars and speaking at numerous schools
INTERESTS
• Playing basketball and exercising
• Appreciating music and playing the piano
REFERENCES
• Available upon request
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