PROFILE
Results-oriented, hands-on architectural professional with 20+ years of experience in all the facets of the architectural and construction industry. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of multi-million dollar projects through coordinating associated disciplines, developing client relationships, sustainable design, and building a positive rapport with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and local officials while maintaining the costs within budget. Versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, construction documents, specifications, current building code and regulations, site analysis, and the design process from programming through building permitting/construction administration.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Team Building & Leadership
Code, Zoning & Life Safety Compliance Review
Site Analysis
Design Programming
Design Process - Schematic through Construction documents
Free-hand Rendering & 3D Imaging
Estimating & Job Costs
Organization & Time Management
Construction Admin/ Quality Control/ Safety
Budget Analysis & Construction Planning
Contract Negotiations & Customer Relations
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dolphin Architects & Builders, Inc.
Johns Island, South Carolina
March 2007- June 2009
Director of Architecture/Senior Project Manager
Design, organize and manage overall high-end residential and light construction development for the most successful design-build firm in Charleston, South Carolina ($7+ million/year). Responsibilities included client negotiations, design programming, site analysis, code/covenant review, preparation of construction documents including specifications, project budgeting, and construction administration. The design programming also includes document preparation for architectural review board approvals and building permit submittals.
Key Projects and Selected Accomplishments
Assisted construction managers and subcontractors with on-site troubleshooting from structural to interior design issues for all $1 million residences (2,500 + s.f.). Projects were completed under budget and the completion time was significantly reduced ahead of schedule with the implementation of new construction techniques and vendor selections.
Glick/ Boehm & Associates, Inc.
Charleston, South Carolina
February 1994- March 2007
Senior Project Manager
Design, organize and manage overall architectural projects for an award winning architectural design firm in Charleston, South Carolina. Responsibilities included contract review, design programming, site analysis, code review, preparation of construction documents including specifications, project estimating, and construction administration. The design programming also included document preparation for architectural review board approvals and building permit submittals.
Key Projects and Selected Accomplishments
Design award for Chapel 2 Renovation/Addition located at the Charleston Air Force Base Charleston, SC.
Design award for the Collocated Club located at the Charleston Air Force Base Charleston, SC.
Interior Design award in collaboration with Rochford Interiors for the Motley Residence, Kiawah Island, SC.
Honorary Design Award for the Outdoor Recreation Center at Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston, SC.
Local editorial recognition for The Shops at Short Central in the historic district of Summerville, SC.
Rudolph Ortega Architects
Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina
February 1993- January 1994
Project Manager/ Intern Architect
Design, organize and manage overall architectural projects for residential developments and light commercial projects. Responsibilities included contract review, design programming, site analysis, code review, preparation of construction documents including specifications for neighborhood developments in Atlanta, Georgia.
Southern Architectural Woodwork
Columbia, South Carolina
August 1992- February 1993
Project Manager
Produce and review shop drawings for approval submittals to architectural firms for multi-million dollar projects. Produce work orders for mass millwork production and installation.
Johnson, Knowles, Burgin & Bouknight (JKB&B, Inc.)
Columbia, South Carolina
March 1991- December 1991
Intern Architect
Design, organize, and manage overall architectural projects for commercial and institutional projects. These responsibilities included construction document preparation, presentation submittals, specifications, site analysis, and programming.
Thomas & Denzinger, Inc.
Beaufort, South Carolina
February 1990- December 1990
Intern Architect
Design, organize and manage overall architectural projects for high end residential projects. These responsibilities included construction document preparation, presentation submittals, specifications, site analysis, and programming.
McGee, Davenport, Howle & Associates, Inc.
Columbia, SC/ Vero Beach FL
September 1987- February 1990
Intern Architect
Design, organize and manage overall architectural projects for residential and commercial projects. These responsibilities included construction document preparation, presentation submittals, specifications, site analysis, and programming.
EDUCATION
Clemson University 1983-1987
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Minor in Business Management
CERTIFICATES/ REGISTRATIONS
NCARB registration in progress. ARE exam scheduling for the state of Georgia in progress.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Autocad/ Arch. Desktop- Proficient
Microsoft Word- Proficient
Microsoft Excel- Proficient
Microsoft Project Manager- Proficient
Sketchup- Google
Squiggle- Autocad- Proficient
Specsintect- Proficient
SpecLink- Proficient
Adobe- Proficient in all programs
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