WD |
| 2010 |
Lead Project Architect - Global
design, architectural, engineering and program management firm for multi-unit
restaurant and "Big Box" brands.
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Led an international studio team of 5 architects
and engineers to prepare 6 Exterior Brand Review packages for Wal-Mart;
accepted and approved at first submittal to client;
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Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to
produce designs for two 290,000 SF Wal-Mart store remodels within client budget
and schedule.
LMHT Associates/National Restaurant Designers, Durham, North Carolina | | 2004 – 2009 |
Project Architect - Architectural engineering firm specializing in
restaurant, retail, office and residential projects.
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Oversaw production of contract documents for
over 400 projects (permit sets and construction bid packages, multiple states).
Site adapts and up-fits ranged from
3,000 to 35,000 SF, with no liability claims, on time and within budget.
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Presented latest
building programs at 2 Golden Corral and 3 IHOP franchisee conventions. End
result- 90% client satisfaction through repeat business.
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Prepared Green
Initiative documentation for IHOP with specific value engineering goals and
recommended practical LEED certification strategies- representing potential
savings up to $10,000 per unit annually.
AIROOM | | 2003 |
Architect for Special Projects - Design/Build
Firm specializing in custom residential additions, kitchens and baths;
expanding to the commercial sector
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Airoom Homewalk: Developed and presented massing
options, tenant concept sketches and parking layouts for new 100,000 SF
“Lifestyle†mall to Naperville Concept Board and DuPage Dept. of Environmental
Concerns.
MCDONALD’S | | 1996 |
Lead Architect -
Partner Brand Studio 2002 – 2003
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Authored initial Site Assessment Due
Diligence Report for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Nine reports created in a two
month period saved the client over 30% costs.
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Streamlined Boston Market Prototype
construction document sets by determining how to leverage ACAD 2002 ADT3.3,
reducing time in the preparation of these documents by 35%.
Lead
Architect - Standards Studio 2000
– 2001
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Developed and presented traditional building program
to new Regional Managers at “McStart†Class at Hamburger University. Result:
Restaurant Design Group chosen as the Architect of Record 98% of the time for
the East Division and 76% of the time for the West Division, exceeding
expectations.
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Liaison between Design Group and Global
Safety Department for Play Places; provided technical support in OSHA fall
hazard issues, site layouts and ADA compliance to of reduce safety claims.
Lead
Architect - Northeast, Midwest & West Division Studio 1996
– 1999
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Directed teams in the preparation of over 686
bid/construction documents sets in 32 states.
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Created database reflecting local code
requirements and franchisee preferences for the 22 regional offices served,
resulting in accurate documents prepared in three weeks
ROBERT | | 1994 |
Licensed Architect. - Architectural
Firm specializing in retail accounts
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Developed design pallet, interior finish
selection and construction documents for Levi’s “Personal Pairâ€- an innovative
concept store allowing clients to be fitted for custom sized jeans.
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Developed initial and final design for 20
Brothers Gourmet ,12 Timberland, 12 Ulta3 , 8 Eddie Bauer and 2 Baskin locations for tenant improvement documents
ranging from 3,000- 5,000 SF. Ensured compliance with both building code and
developer’s stringent exterior image and signage criteria.
MONTGOMERY | | 1987 |
Production Coordinator (Intern Architect; ARE requirement) -
Retail Store Planning Department.
R. | | 1984 |
Design & Production Assistant (Intern Architect; ARE requirement) - Design
Build Architectural Firm specializing in custom residential construction.