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I am a self employed Architect who provides architectural services for select Clients who demand personal attention to their Projects. My practice involves planning and design services for both residential and commercial projects. During my tenure as a self employed Architect, I provided building code plan review services on commercial projects for a local building department. I collaborate with and provide code consultation, specifications writing and project management services for other… Show more I am a self employed Architect who provides architectural services for select Clients who demand personal attention to their Projects. My practice involves planning and design services for both residential and commercial projects. During my tenure as a self employed Architect, I provided building code plan review services on commercial projects for a local building department. I collaborate with and provide code consultation, specifications writing and project management services for other local design firms. I maintain a network of supporting engineers and engineering firms to compliment the Architectural aspect of my business. Show less

Responsible for managing various Projects from inception through construction; billings and design contract preparation, supervising Project Team consisting of Assistant Project Manager, Project Architect and support staff; producing design drawings and construction documents including specifications; and business development approximately 20% of time. Involved in a LEED Study Group preparing for the LEED Accreditation Test.

One of two founding and senior partners in an eleven person firm. Responsible for business development (shared with other partners), client retention, project management, consultant management and coordination, reviewing and signing billings, management of accounts receivable and accounts payable, processing payroll with outside service, primary contact person with corporate legal, insurance and accounting advisors, and for writing specifications utilizing the AIA Masterspec System.

Junior partner in a larger architectural firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Managed an 8-person branch office. Duties included business development, client retention, project management, employee management, specifications writing for all Ohio projects, preparation of marketing reports for and attendance at monthly partner meetings in Indianapolis, and employee benefits coordination with the home office. Specialized in working with commercial property developers concentrating… Show more Junior partner in a larger architectural firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Managed an 8-person branch office. Duties included business development, client retention, project management, employee management, specifications writing for all Ohio projects, preparation of marketing reports for and attendance at monthly partner meetings in Indianapolis, and employee benefits coordination with the home office. Specialized in working with commercial property developers concentrating primarily on multi tenant spec buildings, commercial and retail, and in space planning services and tenant build out for these spec buildings. Show less

Responsible for specifications writing on all projects, production of construction documents on assigned projects, and construction administration duties on several projects. Client base and project types included developers and educational clients designing multi-tenant structures and school buildings, including elementary, middle and high schools.

Branch office of a large Architectural/Engineering Firm based in South Bend, Indiana. Assisted Project Architect in management of projects from Design Development Phase through Construction Documents Phase. Projects included a multi-million dollar car manufacturing facility (Volkswagen) and several new and renovated hospitals.

Architectural drafting at a 20 person Architectural/Engineering Firm located in Indianapolis. Immediately after being hired, I was loaned to Eli Lily and Company, a large pharmaceutical firm, to assist in preparation of construction documents for a $5,000,000 laboratory project. The original assignment was to last 4 months; however I remained at this assignment for 9 months which allowed me to be involved in several other lab and pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. Upon returning to the home… Show more Architectural drafting at a 20 person Architectural/Engineering Firm located in Indianapolis. Immediately after being hired, I was loaned to Eli Lily and Company, a large pharmaceutical firm, to assist in preparation of construction documents for a $5,000,000 laboratory project. The original assignment was to last 4 months; however I remained at this assignment for 9 months which allowed me to be involved in several other lab and pharmaceutical manufacturing projects. Upon returning to the home office, I was assigned construction document responsibilities for a $3,000,000 church and a $1,000,000 parks department project. Show less