Business development and client retentionContract development and negotiations with clients and consultantsResponsible for $1.7 billion in bond planning over the last 5 yearsOversee the relationship and success of 8 to 12 clients at any given time.Mentor entire design team for successOversee the success and delivery of the design teamDevelop firm-wide standards for contract negotiations and design standards

As the Director of Fort Worth, I am responsible for the operations of our corporate office in Fort Worth and I also work personally with clients to deliver educational facilities that meet their needs. I bring 30 years of experience working with North Texas educational clients. ABOUT HUCKABEEFor 50 years, Huckabee has designed learning environments in Texas. In 2016, Engineering News Record named Huckabee the Design Firm of the Year, as well as the #1 Educational Design Firm, “...for its commitment to employees, clients and enhancing learning environments across the state, as well as its dedication to the community.” At Huckabee, we believe learning environments play such a significant role in student success, that we are exclusively focused on this one thing. We deliver thoughtful facility solutions to meet the evolving needs of education. Although simple, our commitment requires a complex effort by a sophisticated network of people. Together, we are champions for student success.

Principal of Operations | VLK Architects Inc. | 6/2014 - PresentAlong with duties as Principal, I oversee and provide direction for technical aspects of the firm's business related to the production of architecture. • Responsible for development and implementation of company-wide reorganization plan• Provide operational intelligence and counsel on strategic action plans that align with the firm's business strategies • Provide oversight and guidance to the Architecture Director as it relates to architectural staff management, project scheduling and firm architectural procedures and practices • Collaborate with the Principal of Creative and firm leadership to develop and implement strategies, goals, and tactics that are consistent with the firm's values, brand, and organizational style • Administer third-party human resource and Information Technology integration of services to meet firm's needs

Principal | VLK Architects Inc. |1/2003 - PresentResponsible for relationship development with potential clientele, securing relationships into clients, and client retention on over $600 million of work in projects ranging from $1 million to $100 million.As Principal, obtained considerable expertise in the areas of planning, programming, estimating and construction management. Responsibilities are typically initiated with business development and presentation and transitioning into project planning and direction, including project programming. Defining client expectations and balancing functional or business objectives with project requirements, schedule and budget constraints are typical activities. These responsibilities continue through the leadership of master planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and theconstruction documents of the project architecture.Field support activities include contract package management, contractor qualification, quality control, construction administration team oversight and client satisfaction.• Serve as primary point of contact for clientele• Responsible for contract negotiations with clients and consultants• Collaborate with other Principals on defining the strategic goals, the core values and financial expectations of the firm• Drive innovative strategies in project execution and design philosophy• Provide guidance to the design team throughout design process from conception through completion, ensuring that the design team is meeting the expectations of the client in response to design and budget• Scope of services includes facilities assessments, program development and bond planning

Project Architect | VLK Architects Inc. | 11/1993 - 1/2003Responsible for the development of construction documents for over $400 million dollars of work in projects ranging from $1 million to over $50 million. Managed entire A/E team to consistently provide project completion on time and in budget through effective planning and organization.

Job Captain/Intern | HKS, Inc. | 8/1988 - 11/1993Responsibilities included the development of all facets in the production of construction documents.