Registered Architect in six states. AIA Member. NCARB Certified. Architect of Record. Lead Designer. Supervisor over Design. Develops design criteria and/or leads design initiatives. Promotes compliance with Company and professional design standards by providing members, and conditional applicants, with project design services. Leads and monitors projects to ensure design objectives are met. Lead design initiatives to recommend and implement new systems, processes or procedures.

Lead a team of Architects that focus on New Hotel Design and Hotel Remodeling and other Hospitality projects. Spearhead concept design and work with respective local owners, architects & engineers in reviewing their drawings for design intent and adherence to Best Western Design Guidelines. Work with Executive Management to further expand the Brand in unique and new Hospitality Prototypes. Responsibilities: Conceptual Design, Design Presentation, Technical review of Contract Documents, Programming and Zoning Analysis of new Hotels, Site Plan Studies, Feasibility Studies and BOMA calculations, Assist in selection of Design Firms, Participate in Value Engineering Efforts, Public Speaker and Educator of Hotel Owner Conventions, Mentor of Professional Staff.

Project Architect. Project Manager. Budget Management. Quality Assurance. Code Research and Compliance. Environmental Aspects. Design-Build. Bid Analysis and Award. Marketing Materials. Engineering Coordination. Planning. Master Planning. Feasibility Studies. Yield Studies. Development Documents. Pro-Forma Analysis. Programming. Schematic Design. Design Development. Construction Documents. Construction Administration. Staff and Resources. BOMA Analysis. Cost Control & Contract Negotiations. Project Acceptance & Close Out. Renderings. Interiors. Team Leader. Interviewing. Space Plans. Tenant Improvements. Shell Buildings. Organized. Meeting Deadlines. Interpersonal Skills. Customer Service. Drafting. Travel Agent. Artist. Award Winning.Technical

Directed design a paced Design-Build & Development Firm. Design Lead.Worked closely with company directors developing architectural design concepts, site plans and feasibility studies for development. Directed projects through programming, schematics, design, construction documentation and administration. Established procedures, delegated responsibilities, evaluated drawings and direction, developed solutions detailing performance per the pro-forma. Worked with governing planning departments and reported directly to the president.Coordinate meetings and monitored project budgets and schedules. Was responsible for building project image, identity, branding and aesthetics. Worked closely with, and managed production team. Evaluated and insured quality in design. Insured code compliance & environmental solutions.Assessed BOMA agreements. Participated in value engineering, product research and contract negotiations. Helped with marketing material and presentations. Lead design for government competitions.

Worked with clients in developing creative design concepts that met programming. Directed programming. Directed projects through schematics, design development, construction documents and construction administration & close out.Established procedures, delegated responsibilities and met company budgets, schedule and profit targets. Worked with governing building departments and reported to management.Reviewed construction documents for progress and quality. Insured code and ADA compliance and established drafting standards. Coordinated with engineers during CDs. Participated in value engineering, product research and contract negotiations.

Oversaw all stages of architectural services from Design to Construction Administration.