Licensed Architect in Kentucky with 11 years of Design and Project Management experience. 

 

Experience:

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Project Manager / Architect, Keyes Architects, Louisville KY March 2017- Current

• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of a team of drafters on ten or more projects at a time. 

• Responsible for writing proposals and contracts.

• Developed and maintained positive relationships with contractors, clients, and consultants.

• Coordinated all aspects of multiple projects from Project Acquisition, to design andconstruction drawings, through construction. 

 

Intern Architect, Hubbuch and Co, Louisville KY, July 2015- March 2017

• Responsible for construction drawings, writing specifications, reviewing submittals and assisting with design on projects such as Makers Mark Underground Cold Storage Facility, Holiday Inn Express Remodel, Valhalla Golf Clubhouse, as well as design development for Jim Beam, and various projects at Makers Mark Distillery.

• Rewrote company CAD standards bringing them up to date and more in line with National CAD standards.

Portrait Artist, 2012–Current 

• Responsible for all aspects of the business including project acquisition, project management, advertising, billing, and website design and management.

• Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently to meet long-term project needs.

• Winner of both regional and national awards for paintings.

• Paintings held in collections across the country.

 

Intern Architect, Rounds VanDuzer Architects, Falls Church, VA, September 2004-February 2010 

• Project manager - demonstrated strong self-management skills while guiding all aspects of the project from construction drawings, writing specifications, client meetings, through construction administration on a new 86,500 SF mixed-use office and retail building.

• Led retail project from design through construction administration while coordinating with clients, engineers and contractors.

• Experienced at writing comprehensive specifications.

• Surveyed and documented existing conditions for retail renovation projects.

• Designed multiple comprehensive sign packages for retail centers and for a 2,000 acre master-planned community.

• Designed and submitted drawings for local and state building code compliance and coordinated drawings with building officials.

• Was consistently requested by my superiors to take on tasks that would be considered above my experience level because of my demonstrated ability to accomplish and succeed.

• Completed all IDP required experience hours.

 

Independent Design Work, 2011-2015

• Design/Build house remodeling including design and material selections, tiling, framing, drywall, cabinet installation, electrical, and plumbing work.

 

Library Assistant, Special Collections and Archives Library, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, May 2002-May 2004

 

Education:   

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

• Bachelor of Architecture, May 2004

• Minor in Art Studio

• Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.75

Honors:         

• Tao Sigma Delta National Honors Fraternity

• National Merit Scholar

• Hunter M. Adams Award

• Graduated with Honors in the Honors Program

• Dean’s List- 8 semesters

• Exhibited handcrafted furniture at Highpoint, North Carolina’s International Furniture Show

 

Skills:            

Computer Skills:

Proficient with AutoCAD with Architectural Desktop, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop , CorelDRAW, Microsoft Office

Familiar with Revit

Technical Skills:

Black and White Photography, Drafting, Model Making, Furniture Design and Construction, Bookmaking, Oil Painting, Watercolor Painting, Charcoal and Graphite Drawing, Ceramics, Remodeling