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Irvine, CA, US

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Manage pre-development, feasibility and permitting for national clients.

Orange County, California, United States

Budget and Financial Reporting for non-profit organization section. Industry Liaison--out reach to related industries to inspire collaboration and knowledge sharing. Exterior Lighting Expo Chair--organize successful lighting event since 2019.

United States

I am honored to be chosen to represent the Western Region for the Nominating Committee. The committee plays a key role in interviewing and nominating the officers for the International IES organization. It is our hopes that the candidates selected will be instrumental in implementing IES's Strategic Plan.

Lead the IES Orange County Section and affiliated organization in educational programs, informing participants of new technology and regulations, annual golf tournaments, award winning project tours, and hiking. Topics included: lighting design, architecture, interior design, landscape, commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial, healthcare.

Orange County, California, United States

Worked with President and other Board Members to managed multiple events and programs--most recently revived and lead the bi-annual exterior lighting show--showcasing outdoor lighting and had a great speaker from ILLI, who discussed landscape lighting.

Greater Los Angeles Area-Orange County, Los Angeles, Inland Empire

For over 45 years, Forman & Associates has engineered, sold and managed major lighting installations, across Southern California. Today our team includes specialists in Architectural Lighting, Energy Management and retro fits, Industrial Lighting, Controls Systems and Entertainment to support projects of all types. Manufacturers: Acolyte, AgiLight.

West Coast, California

Louis Poulsen a company that produces great and beautiful light. Interior and Exterior fixtures known throughout the world--known for craftsmanship, attention to detail and functional design.

Orange County, California Area

Title 24 Solutions--Representing the best Manufacturers in Lighting and Controls in the industry. Edison Price, Elliptipar, Fontana Arte, The Lighting Quotient, Gardco, Hadco, Hevi-Lite, Hi-Lite, LG, Pace, Pathway, Solais, Tambient, Philips Bodine, Lightolier, Day-Brite, Ledalite, Liton, Lumec, Hadco, Philips, Waldmann Lighting, Gigatera LED, GLP Lighting.

Los Angeles, CA

Krahe Solar--Developed Solar Projects for City of Beverly Hills and City of WestminsterBrilliant Light Source--Product Procurement for Lighting ProjectsSpecial Projects--Worked on Project with large Heliostat for private residential project, which included light tubes and other special lighting technologies

Make it Green - Total Site, Building and Life-Style Sustainability StrategiesTenant Coordination, Renovations, New Construction and Field Analysis We analyze and develop plans for conservation of energy and other resources. Our strategies can improve occupancy and yield greater financial returns. Many modifications require very little capital and have a.

• Sustainability Planning and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Assessments for local governments. Developed greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and contributed to Climate Action and Sustainability Plan
• Gathered and analyzed data to developed GHG inventory as defined by ICLEI’s “Clean Air and Climate Protection” (CACP 2009) software and CARB’s “Local Government Operations Protocol” (LGOP).
• Proposed and analyzed strategies (“Measures”) to reduce GHG, which established the baseline for the… Show more Sustainability Planning and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Assessments for local governments. Developed.
• Proposed and analyzed strategies (“Measures”) to reduce GHG, which established the baseline for the "Climate Action and Sustainability Plan.” Show less

• Managed $23 million redevelopment of mixed-use center, Blackhawk Plaza, in Danville, CA.
• Saved $3.5 million (20%) through redesign, value-engineering, diligent field coordination and purchasing.
• Completed project ahead of schedule even though project presented many technical and code challenges.
• Re-instituted neglected smoke evacuation system, fire sprinkler zones and new fire alarm system.
• Addressed potential site and building landslide issues with geotechnical engineers… Show more Managed $23 million redevelopment of mixed-use center, Blackhawk Plaza, in Danville, CA.
• Addressed potential site and building landslide issues with geotechnical engineers during construction. Show less

• Director of Pre-Development and Planning 325-acre mixed-use project “ChicagoLand”, Joliet, IL
• Fast-tracked plan development plans for major conference. Completed RFP’s, master plan, site evaluation, survey and preliminary civil plan within 30 days. Design recognized by City exceeding their visions.
• Illinois DOT on traffic studies for slip-ramp interchange improvements and City on Bonding of improvements. Add'l access developed with local college president and their committees… Show more Director of.
• Illinois DOT on traffic studies for slip-ramp interchange improvements and City on Bonding of improvements. Add'l access developed with local college president and their committees, through sensitive habitat areas.
• Assisted in completion of MOU, assemblage agreements, and Planned Development Agreements 40-acre commercial retail site in Waukee (Des Moines), IA
• Won neighborhood and City’s approval of project through door-to-door campaign, facilitated neighborhood and City Council meetings.

Irvine, Newport Beach & Tustin, CA

Managed Tenant Construction and oversaw design review with the Irvine Company.

• Assistant Director of Major Tenant Documentation / Project ManagerDeveloped the Lease Documentation Department with the Director.
• Worked with leasing department to negotiate the landlord and tenant’s scope of work to finalize leases.
• Provided construction management, contract negotiations, and pro-forma review, improving standards for contracts and lease documentation for major and anchor tenants.
• Assisted development and management of CAD department, and developed reporting… Show more Assistant Director of Major Tenant Documentation / Project ManagerDeveloped the Lease Documentation Department with the Director.
• Assisted development and management of CAD department, and developed reporting systems to track projects and budgets.Project Locations: The Block at Orange, Grapevine Mills, Arizona Mills, Katy Mills, Opry Mills.

New York, NY

Managed Tenant Coordination for shopping centers across the country.

Minneapolis, MN; Meriden, CT; Annapolis, MD; Westchester, NY

Mall of America, Meriden Square, Annapolis Mall & The Westchester

B.S., Urban And Regional Studies

Education record

Activities and Societies: Track Team & Protozoology Club (haha! but it's true); double honors biology, chemistry and physics, honors.

Education record

Experimental School for "Special Children"--I was a lab rat; Famous Graduates include: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Nixon & Elena Kagen

Education record