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Richmond, Va, Us

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

United States

As a project architect for multifamily projects, I leveraged my expertise to foster seamless collaboration with professionals, including engineers, contractors, and interior designers. Together, our paramount objective was to ensure that the team's designs not only met rigorous technical and regulatory requirements but also remained faithful to the client's distinctive vision. To achieve this, I assumed a pivotal role in closely working with the project team, diligently coordinating efforts to refine and finalize the design. My responsibilities encompassed in-depth investigations into construction detail conditions and the meticulous creation of precise 3D models. By immersing myself in this rigorous collaborative process, we successfully conceived and delivered innovative, and highly functional spaces that surpassed our discerning client's loftiest expectations.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Leading a dedicated team, I consistently deliver exceptional results by producing comprehensive project documents that capture the design intent and exceed our clients' expectations. Operating with efficiency, I am adept at adhering to strict budgetary constraints and unwaveringly meeting ambitious timelines. In my role, I undertake critical analyses of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction feasibility, specifically in the context of capital improvement projects within the hospitality sector. These analyses involve conducting thorough site studies, exhaustive research, and employing a discerning eye when selecting materials and finishes to realize the desired design outcomes.Furthermore, I closely collaborate with engineers and industry experts, including specialists in commercial kitchen design, pool design, and specialty lighting design, ensuring seamless integration of disciplines. With meticulous attention to detail, I coordinate architectural and engineering designs, thoroughly reviewing plans to align them with project scope, specifications, and brand standards.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Worked with families and individuals to plan, design and build new homes. Single-family, townhouse and apartment-style.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Document review for adaptive reuse projects at various stages including but not limited to writing specification, furniture layouts (FF&E). Supervise the project team of 5 plus consultants. Attend MEPS coordination meetings, answered RFI's. Coach less experienced team members on technical details for construction. Saint Thomas Aquinas SeminaryNew campus for 120 students reflecting 12th cent French monasteries Buckingham County, VA 173,000 SF Plant 64 Lofts (formally Reynolds Tobacco Co Plant)Apartment and Retail Adaptive ReuseWinston Salem, NC 423,500 SFMonument SquareNew Townhomes and CondominiumsRichmond, VA 12-acre infill

Albany, New York Area

Performed construction estimating, cost analysis, feasibility studies, and project budgeting for healthcare projects. Drafted project proposals. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients to insure future bussiness. Worked closely with all stakeholders to efficiently resolve obstacles. Outlined and initiated a plan to migrate office to Autodesk Revit, established teaching guide for staff. Facilitated a method to reduce paper consumption in office by creating an electronic vendor and material library and a PDF submittal review cover sheet. Developed an annual purge procedure for project files and dead files.Albany Associates in CardiologyRenovation to Reception and Waiting Area Albany, NY: 4,000sf, $350,000Upstate Medical University Histology and Cytology Lab ConsolidationSyracuse, NY: 7,000sf, $1,600,000Health Alliance of the Hudson ValleyMerger and Consolidation of Kingston and Benedictine HospitalsKingston, NY: 50,000sf, $20,000,000Saratoga HospitalEmergency Department ExpansionSaratoga Springs, NY: 33,000sf, $28,000,000

Albany, New York Area

Operated and owned a residential construction consulting service that provided homeowners a liaison between their contractor and themselves. Assisted owners with balancing budget constraints with project goals. Communicated to the contractor the owner’s expectations of quality, aesthetics and time. Assisted with material selection, work inspection, and bidding for multiple projects running concurrently.

Troy, Ny

Self-motivated and responsible for completing the task within the allotted time frame. Met with stakeholders of multi-family housing projects to discuss scheduling, review drawing, and specs. Developed an index system of construction details to improve drawing efficiency. Implemented a rendering template to develop colored elevations and perspectives more quickly via Photoshop.

Albany, New York Area

Served as drawing coordinator to design architect, Demetri Porphyrios, based in England, for Princeton University’s new college designed in the gothic style. 250,000sf, 500 resident dorm, $136,000,000 million

Schenectady, Ny

Assisted in the production of construction drawings such as architectural, electrical, furniture layouts and interior elevations.

Albany, New York Area

Public Schools Studio. Assisted in the production of construction documents including plans, schedules, elevations, sections and construction details.

Bachelors Of Architecture

Associate Of Applied Science