Leading and managing a team on various projects from initial briefing to completion, providing mentoring, guidance and support to junior staff, working across all stages on large scale industrial and commercial projects, and assisting to achieve project profitability across all projects.

Embarked on a career break to spend time with my family, as well as complete Continued Development Programs through the Architects Registration Board, as an opportunity to enhance my professional development.

Lead, coach and motivate a design team, ensuring a collaborative approach to design solutionsProvide strategic advice to Development Consultants in regard to on site product suitability and feasibilityMentor, train, supervise and manage senior and junior designers to produce high quality designs and standard detailingTake ownership for the development of design concepts and prepare project team documentation for tenders and constructionOversee the development of project marketing plans, advise on design trends and competitive activityBuild and maintain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate strong and responsive design outcomes that drive commercial successPlan project and design workflows, assist with resourcing requirements and clarify scope of work and prepare schedules for reviewAssist in marketing, business development and operations to achieve required commercial outcomesExecute corporate management activities and assist with the development and strategy implementation of Human Resources activities, including recruiting, developing and managing the work performance and behaviour of employees

Provide professional expertise in the development of architectural design work to ensure the delivery of services within agreed timeframe and budgetary parametersContribute to detailed design work and oversee the preparation of drawings and tender documentsEnsure that all architectural detailing and specifications are carried out in accordance with company procedures and best practice standardsParticipate in the development and review of design parameters and principles, preparing front-end feasibility studies and concept designsMonitor and ensure the quality, efficiency and completeness of architectural design solutionsMaintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising with project teams at an operational level throughout the entire project to ensure that business requirements and objectives are metMaintain knowledge of current legislative requirements affecting all aspects of architectural design, providing technical expertise in the development and review of policies and procedures

Lead projects and construction management from inception through to delivery providing design resolution throughout each projectMaintain positive relationships and ensure effective communication between clients, engineers and consultants while overseeing elements of the design and construction processesWork in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams during each phase of the projectPartner with Professional Project Consultants to enhance business processes and allow straightforward operationalisation of solutionsSpearhead client and site meetings, prepare project briefs and submit tender documentation Ensure that construction projects meet environmental, safety, structural, zoning and aesthetic standardsProduce high-quality construction documentation using AutoCAD and REVIT Ensure projects are properly costed throughout all stages of design development to ensure they are delivered within budget and on time according to client needsConduct construction site visits, monitor progress and ascertain whether phases of the construction process are in compliance with building plansManage external consultants to refine the design, external finishes, internal layouts, detailing as well as identifying and maximising value engineering opportunitiesContribute to the ongoing development, leadership and mentorship of staff members

Lead the delivery and management of construction projects from all stages, including concept design through to contract administrationResearch, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing and procedures, zoning and building codesAttend client and site meetings as well as prepare tender documentation and adjudicationsPlan project layouts and coordinate and integrate engineering elements into unified designs for client review and approvalUtilise computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans while producing construction documents in AutoCAD and RevitWork in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams during each phase of the project

A key achievement was being instrumental in the redevelopment of the Morgan Bldg. at Stables War Memorial Hospital in Waverley. I innovatively centralised various health services departments within the hospitals complex into the main hospital building. This included the conversion of a heritage stables building into a staff education building.