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United States

Provides oversight and guidance for the organization’s mission. Develops strategic partnerships to increase collective impact. Serves as the organization's chief fundraiser and ambassador. Works with donors, grant makers, and private foundations to fund initiatives. Collectively raised over $500,000 to support operational and program cost since COACT’s inception. Highlights: Developed a traveling art show and virtual experience to raise awareness awareness on college… Show more Provides oversight and guidance for the organization’s mission. Develops strategic partnerships to increase collective impact. Serves as the organization's chief fundraiser and ambassador. Works with donors, grant makers, and private foundations to fund initiatives. Collectively raised over $500,000 to support operational and program cost since COACT’s inception. Highlights: Developed a traveling art show and virtual experience to raise awareness awareness on college homelessness.Developed a network of urban farmers to address food insecurity in East Fort Worth. Developed a farmers market at Texas Wesleyan University to address food disparities in East Fort Worth. Show less

Account Manager: Management of client relationships in Dallas / Fort Worth Region. Specialized in managing hospital clients and consulting on construction projects. Brokered auditable construction contracts. Worked with stakeholders to identify scope of work, determine best value, and develop contracts that are mutually beneficial between all parties. Highlights: Launched new client account with University of Texas South Western Hospital Facility. Developed project tracking… Show more Account Manager: Management of client relationships in Dallas / Fort Worth Region. Specialized in managing hospital clients and consulting on construction projects. Brokered auditable construction contracts. Worked with stakeholders to identify scope of work, determine best value, and develop contracts that are mutually beneficial between all parties. Highlights: Launched new client account with University of Texas South Western Hospital Facility. Developed project tracking toolkits. Developed capacity building toolkits for developing and auditing proposals. Show less

828 Harwood Rd. Hurst, Texas 76054

Oversight of the district’s built assets which includes: 4,000,000 sf of real estate, 800+ acres of land, $70,000,000 in budgeted renovation projects, and allocated funds for Capital Improvement Projects. Executive Liaison between the department, academic staff, vendors, suppliers and the public. Development and execution of projects from concept to completion. Highlights:  Developed a cost effective project management system that improved department productivity, improved… Show more Oversight of the district’s built assets which includes: 4,000,000 sf of real estate, 800+ acres of land, $70,000,000 in budgeted renovation projects, and allocated funds for Capital Improvement Projects. Executive Liaison between the department, academic staff, vendors, suppliers and the public. Development and execution of projects from concept to completion. Highlights:  Developed a cost effective project management system that improved department productivity, improved transparency, reduced errors, and increased accountability.  Oversight of 2017 Strategic Master Plan and Charrettes, a multi department, executive level project that set in motion the capital, planning, and academic objectives for the District. Spearheaded a rebranding and relations initiative that elevated Facilities and Real Estate’s public image with the district and boosted customer satisfaction. Developed a 5th grade design studio with Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) that boosted our department’s public image with the greater Fort Worth community.  Developed a student construction management mentorship program in partnership with academic staff that gave practical hands-on experience and helped students gain employment.  Spearheaded district-wide transit initiative that placed public bus stops at every campus. Show less

Dallas, Texas

Project oversight, business development, and field operations for a small local commercial HVAC, Plumbing, and General Contracting company with an annual revenue of ~ $6,000,000 in construction projects. Executed projects from estimate to completion. Highlights:  Developed operations plan that improved efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.  Developed purchasing agreements with public organizations that expanded company clientele.  Trained employees to read… Show more Project oversight, business development, and field operations for a small local commercial HVAC, Plumbing, and General Contracting company with an annual revenue of ~ $6,000,000 in construction projects. Executed projects from estimate to completion. Highlights:  Developed operations plan that improved efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.  Developed purchasing agreements with public organizations that expanded company clientele.  Trained employees to read and design construction drawings that improved employee versatility.  Served as face of company in Fort Worth area attending industry events and conferences that expanded market reach and clientele. Show less

Fort Worth, Texas

Responsible for the design and distribution of graphic marketing media. Helped secure sites for events and supported organization with additional duties as needed.

Fort Worth, Texas

Developed a 6-week Design Studio for 8th grade students, focused around design intuition and experimentation. The deliverable was a one-page presentation and a design model based on each student’s personality and hobby as interpreted in a built environment. Highlights: Independently coordinated a reception and exhibition for all students in a local art gallery that expanded the public image of FWISD, the HYPE program, and the students.

Fort Worth, Texas

Field Supervision and project management for a small local architecture and construction company with an annual revenue of ~ $4,000,000 in construction projects. Executed projects from design to completion.Highlights:  Maintained flawless safety record that reduced company overhead and enhanced public image.  Expanded total MWBE and local participation that gave company competitive edge in bidding.  Executed high profile GSA contract for ICE Headquarters that… Show more Field Supervision and project management for a small local architecture and construction company with an annual revenue of ~ $4,000,000 in construction projects. Executed projects from design to completion.Highlights:  Maintained flawless safety record that reduced company overhead and enhanced public image.  Expanded total MWBE and local participation that gave company competitive edge in bidding.  Executed high profile GSA contract for ICE Headquarters that generated a strong relationship with the GSA resulting in multiple additional awarded contracts.  Assisted in architectural designs that reduced overhead cost and expedited design deliverables. Show less

Bedford, Texas

Project design and coordination for mixed use multifamily projects and masterplan communities throughout the nation for a small local architecture firm. Project sizes ranged from $10,000,000 to $140,000,000. Annual Revenue for design services ~ $2,000,000.Highlights:  Developed new standards that reduced paper waste and improved look and readability of drawings.  Organized team participation in Canstruction 2008 that enhanced the public image of the firm.  Led and… Show more Project design and coordination for mixed use multifamily projects and masterplan communities throughout the nation for a small local architecture firm. Project sizes ranged from $10,000,000 to $140,000,000. Annual Revenue for design services ~ $2,000,000.Highlights:  Developed new standards that reduced paper waste and improved look and readability of drawings.  Organized team participation in Canstruction 2008 that enhanced the public image of the firm.  Led and won the “50+ Housing” competition that increased marketability and earned the firm an article in “50+ Housing”. Show less

Bachelor, Architecture

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Architecture Students

Leading Edge, Organizational Leadership

Leadership & Management, Educational Leadership And Administration, General