I am currently seeking employment in architectural design, neighborhood revitalization, or related fields.
Education
Washington University in St. Louis [Aug 1993 - May 2000]
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch), 2000
- Master of Social Work (MSW in Community and Economic Development), 2000
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1997
Relevant Skills
Design and Construction
- Demonstrated experience in all architectural phases from proposal to design to construction admin
- Master planning and site acquisition plans for private, government, and tax credit funded projects
- Application of ANSI/ADA, UFAS, and FHA codes in accessible and universal design
- Variety of project types including residential, commercial tenant, senior, loft, and historic
Development and Management
- Feasibility studies, zoning approval, design, construction document production, and construction administration phases for projects totaling over $60 million in construction cost
- Coordination of design team and consultants through successful zoning and PUD processes
- Setting and maintaining drawing production schedules
Computer and Technology
- Expert in AutoCAD/Arch. Desktop, Photoshop, PageMaker, SketchUp, web design, ArcView GIS
- Web design, Drupal CMS, web site development, HTML
Experience
Neighborhood Finance Corporation - Non-profit promoting neighborhood revitalization through lending and related services
[Sept 2007-Sept 2009]
Real Estate Development Manager
- General Contracting
- Administer property acquisition and renovation program including program planning, acquisition, design, bidding, project management, and sales
- Program budgeting, cost estimating, and property assessment
Fendler and Associates, Inc. - Full-service architectural firm with a focus on renovations, additions, and urban infill
[May 2006-Sept 2007]
Project Manager
- Design and Construction Documents for a variety of mixed-use, loft, infill, and residential renovation projects - including historic tax credits, brownfields, and neighborhood preservation tax credits
- Project coordination, consultant management, and permitting
HPD Cambridge, Inc. - Development, design, and management of mixed-use senior housing
[Jul 2004-May 2006]
Manager of Planning and Design
- Site selection, master planning, zoning, design, specifications, construction documents and construction administration for mixed-use senior housing developments
- Contract negotiation, bid evaluation, value engineering and construction management
- Financial feasibility sketches and coordination with development partners
Pyramid Architects, LLC - Design division of Pyramid Construction: lofts, historic renovation, and urban infill
[Jul 2000-Jul 2004]
Project Designer
- Managed architectural design and document production for residential projects including gut rehab, senior housing, apartments, and urban infill (over $12 million in construction cost)
- Site planning, design, construction drawings, administration, and historic tax credit applications for large-scale residential developments, urban infill, historic renovations, and loft condominiums
St. Louis Community Development Administration - Development and planning arm of local St. Louis government
[1996-2003, part time]
Intern and Social Work Concentration Practicum
- Web development, community internet training
- Workforce development for the Employment Partnership initiative to coordinate service delivery among employment assistance providers
- Research and data gathering for Federal Empowerment Zone application
Extra-Curricular
Des Moines Rehabbers Club
- Created the Des Moines Rehabbers Club to promote neighborhood revitalization and restoration of Des Moines’ historic buildings
- Organize monthly hands-on and informational meetings
- E-mail group with 115 members
- Collaboration with Center on Sustainable Communities
- Publish annual “Des Moines’ Seven Most Endangered Buildings” list
- Built, wrote, and maintain a web site clearing house for information related to construction and renovation in Des Moines.
Certifications
- State (IA) certified Lead Sampling Tech/Visual Risk Assessor
- Construction and Production Management Certificate (NeighborWorks)
- NCARB Council Record #106799
- Organizing Board member of a group in St. Louis to promote renovation and sustainable redevelopment
Teaching
- Developed and taught Home Maintenance seminar at Neighborhood Finance Corporation
- Taught ArcView GIS (geographic information systems) workshops at both Washington University in St. Louis School of Architecture and George Warren Brown School of Social Work
- Teaching Assistant for Community Development Practice class at GWB School of Social Work
