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Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Quality control for projects throughout all phases of design and construction. Developed GH2’s Quality Assurance Process. Created and maintained a 134-section office master specification. Trained and mentored project teams. Improved cross-discipline communication and coordination. Implemented sustainable design standards and enhanced building performance.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Programming, design, construction documents, construction administration, project management, consultant engineering coordination, and specifications for $1M through $30M new and remodeled K12 education, higher education, health science, civic and commercial projects.

Oklahoma City, Ok

Planning, feasibility studies, programming, design, construction documents, and construction administration for award-winning commercial, mixed-use, cultural, and residential projects. Programming through construction documents for a new $35M corporate headquarters office building: Led A/E team and WELL certification. Design through construction administration for five buildings ($1-2M each) as part of OKC’s new 70-acre $130M downtown park; Delivered CD’s on time and within budget. Design and… Show more Planning, feasibility studies, programming, design, construction documents, and construction administration for award-winning commercial, mixed-use, cultural, and residential projects. Programming through construction documents for a new $35M corporate headquarters office building: Led A/E team and WELL certification. Design through construction administration for five buildings ($1-2M each) as part of OKC’s new 70-acre $130M downtown park; Delivered CD’s on time and within budget. Design and construction documents for custom single-family and multi-family residential projects up to $7M. Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation; Prepared existing building surveys, historic preservation reports, and successful applications for nationally recognized award-winning historic rehabilitation tax credit projects; SHPO and NPS coordination. Prepared and coordinated PUDs, SPUDs, rezoning, local historic district review, and other municipal applications and approvals. Construction documents for OKC’s nationally recognized 380ft Sky Dance pedestrian bridge over I-40. Provided technical oversight and quality control for all projects. Prepared and coordinated specifications. Managed engineering coordination and system integration for all projects. Developed project schedules, AIA contracts, and fee proposals. Managed day-to-day office operations, staffing, and project demands. Trained and mentored staff. Trusted as primary office contact for clients and A/E teams. Show less

Norman, Ok

Reconstruct Design was founded in 2009 as a means to question and employ the processes of design and construction as a way to help address issues beyond the normal boundaries of design, such as unemployment resulting from a downsizing manufacturing industry and making good design affordable for everyone. Developed details and construction typologies for the reuse of building materials. Site planning and schematic design for a 25 unit Senior Center in Detroit’s English Village neighborhood… Show more Reconstruct Design was founded in 2009 as a means to question and employ the processes of design and construction as a way to help address issues beyond the normal boundaries of design, such as unemployment resulting from a downsizing manufacturing industry and making good design affordable for everyone. Developed details and construction typologies for the reuse of building materials. Site planning and schematic design for a 25 unit Senior Center in Detroit’s English Village neighborhood. Design and construction documents for two yoga studios; residential remodel projects. Developed materials research projects for the incorporation of salvaged and locally manufactured or available materials in partnership with OU. Prepared design and construction documents in collaboration with Cityscape Architects to transform two vacant buildings into new auto dealerships. Show less

Norman, Ok

3rd Year Architecture Design Studio, Fall 2010; 2nd Year Architecture Design Studio, Spring 2011. Remain involved with OU through mentoring and studio design reviews and mock interviews.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Design, construction documents and administration for $40M+ phased Healthcare projects: Led exterior shell and core phases and structural coordination. Developed energy efficient wall systems, exterior and interior details. Designed medical suite layouts. Coordinated specifications, medical equipment and therapy pool requirements. Construction documents for a $1B two-city block urban re-development mixed-use project: Vertical transportation, ceiling plan and retail shell expansion development… Show more Design, construction documents and administration for $40M+ phased Healthcare projects: Led exterior shell and core phases and structural coordination. Developed energy efficient wall systems, exterior and interior details. Designed medical suite layouts. Coordinated specifications, medical equipment and therapy pool requirements. Construction documents for a $1B two-city block urban re-development mixed-use project: Vertical transportation, ceiling plan and retail shell expansion development and coordination. Show less

Rome, Italy

Documented and analyzed Italian architecture and urban space through drawings and diagrams and served as Guest Critic for 11 studio design courses for various US University Rome programs. Self-published: "Ruins of Rome; Adaptive Reuse in the Eternal City." This project examines how historic buildings and urban spaces reflect the variety of survival and integration tactics employed in a constantly changing urban landscape.

Novi, Mi

Managed $250K - $15M auto dealerships and commercial buildings from design through construction administration. Integrated corporate design guidelines with site-specific requirements. Developed feasibility and field investigation reports. Coordinated specifications and municipal approvals.

San Francisco, Ca

Design, construction documents and construction administration for a 1,900 sf, $1.5M, research laboratory remodel: Coordinated MEP and structural systems, specifications, furniture, equipment and AHJ approvals. Site analysis and planning, programming and design for juvenile justice projects. Participated in design workshops and presented design options to clients.

San Francisco, Columbus, Cincinnati, Santa Fe & Taos

Berger Building Company - Intern & Carpenter - (10) months, 1999 & 1995Design, construction documents and construction for high-end residential design / build projects.Neyer Architects & Engineers - Intern - (3) months, 1998Site planning and design drawings for office, retail and light industrial real-estate development projects.BAR - Intern - (6) months, 1997 & 1998Prepared design drawings for lodge style homes and construction documents for a resort community… Show more Berger Building Company - Intern & Carpenter - (10) months, 1999 & 1995Design, construction documents and construction for high-end residential design / build projects.Neyer Architects & Engineers - Intern - (3) months, 1998Site planning and design drawings for office, retail and light industrial real-estate development projects.BAR - Intern - (6) months, 1997 & 1998Prepared design drawings for lodge style homes and construction documents for a resort community clubhouse.NBBJ - Intern - (6) months, 1996 & 1997Design development and construction documents for a hospital addition, hotel expansion, parking garage and 3,500-bed state prison. Prepared record drawings for a University dormitory.Architects Santa Fe - Intern - (3) months, 1996Design, historic preservation and energy conservation research for residential projects.Earthship Biotecture - Volunteer (1) week, 1995Worked on the construction of a sustainable home in Taos, New Mexico that utilized solar power, captured rainwater and recycled materials. Show less

Finish carpentry for residential projects. Custom cabinet, furniture and millwork shop experience.