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Posted date: 11/3/2009 … 11/14/2009
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Salary: 115,000-125,000
Country: United States
State: Georgia
City: Kennesaw
ZIP: 30144
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Individual Contributor and Team Player, Strategic Planning, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, Client Development and Retention, Team Building, Sr. Management Experience in Major Fortune-500 National and International Corporations, Registered Architect, AIA, multi-state Licensing and National Certification.

Summary of Qualifications


A versatile senior design & construction professional with record of success in general management, business development, design and construction in traditional Architect/Engineer firms, Real-estate development companies, and corporate staff of national and international Fortune 500 companies. Project Management experience with national and international projects in North America, Caribbean and Middle East.

• General Management: Broad-scope view of business issues and strategic planning with more than 24 years’ senior management experience with Fortune-500 companies. Experienced in managing and mentoring creative design and architecture/engineering professionals.

• Project & Program Management: Assembled collaborative teams of design consultants and in-house professional staff that quickly and effectively responded to company and project needs. Detail budget development and monitoring controls to bring projects in “on-time and under-budget”. Experienced in commercial, hospitality, institutional, educational, industrial and residential project types.

• Technology & Processes: Implemented “state-of-the-art” CAD systems to create “intelligent” construction documents that automate and reduce design development and construction documentation cycle-time. Strong computer graphics skills and high-level proficiency with AutoCAD for Architecture 2010 along with VisonREZ to enhance drawing “BIM” intelligence, transitioning o Revit, communication, and directed Wyndham International’s “Project Systems Module” implementation team for SAP R3 software.

Professional Experience


NELSON & ASSOCIATES Dallas, TX Mar. 2008-Oct. 2009
Regional Manager - Architecture & Interior Design

• Strengthened levels of professional capabilities and increased professionalism and quality of design & construction documentation. Raised bar and mentored staff to achieve higher standards than they expected.
• Delivered and achieved increased schedule and quality standards that turned negative client relationship into very productive, collaborative and positive relationship.
• Guided diverse resources to exceed expectations on deliverables on more than 320,000 square feet Bank of America operational and Tier 3+ data center facility in Dallas InfoMart.
• Fostered and guided use of “intelligent” AutoCAD for Architecture software to improve productivity and reduce recurring errors and omissions.
• Launched due-diligence program for HSBC Banking expansion into Texas marketplace.
• Oversaw LEED project work for two large scale projects that achieved Silver and Gold LEED Certification.
• Managed and guided project financial P/L performance, staff resource allocation, project budgets and schedules to improve project profitability and performance.
• Coordinated business development RFQ/RFP responses, proposal and contract development and cultivated enhanced client relationships.



VENTURE HOMES Marietta, GA June 2002-January 2008
VP Architecture & Product Development

• Established and developed professional architectural group with high levels of professional capabilities and production.
• Drove successful re-invention of “face and image” of Venture Homes in eyes of customer and general public with distinctive fresh new look which provided additional differentiation in very competitive Atlanta, Georgia marketplace.
• Facilitated restructure of market research approach to achieve targeted market objectives and product offerings to increase market penetration.
• Designed new generation of high-end urban townhome product design which provided space and features no present in area competition.
• More than tripled company’s product lines with new and innovative products which increased market share and improved profit margins?
• Collaborated in developing and implementing “targeted” value-engineering to increase perceived values while improving profit margins.

WYNDHAM INTERNATIONAL HOTELS & RESORTS Dallas, TX June 1998-June 2002
Program/Project & Capital Asset Manager

• Instituted and developed company Franchise Design & Construction relationships.
• Authored and published 1st generation of Wyndham Design & Construction Guidelines for Extended-Stay, Limited Service Hotel, Full Service and Conference Hotels, Resort and Spa properties and Time-share properties.
• Guided multimillion dollar restoration activities of high-end resort Puerto Rico properties damaged by Hurricane George in time to be fully operational by beginning of high-season. Recovered Wyndham Salt Lake City Hotels from tornado damage and restored operations in time to provide full services for Winter Olympics.
• Developed improved formats for property PIP’s which improved communication at all levels from Board of Directors to construction staff.
• Implemented 5-Year Capital Expenditure plans for more than 340 Hotels and Resorts from Canada to Caribbean.
• Created Due-diligence site reviews and reports which included detailed cost budget estimates and development schedules.
• Developed architectural programs and guided consulting architects and interior designers to achieve company goals and objectives established for new construction hotels and renovation/reflag of existing buildings.
• Instituted use of AutoCAD Architectural Desktop for development of prototypical hotel designs.

JAMES R. WEBB, AIA ARCHITECT Richardson, TX June 1996-June 1998
Principal Architect

• Established start-up architectural practice which flourished, grew quickly and profitable and repeat clients.
• Created architectural design and construction documents for upscale and high-end single-family homes in Dallas, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia areas.
• Created Tony Roma’s “Prototype” restaurants along with tenant improvement in Hotel and commercial shell structures in United States, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean.
• Instituted and developed company Franchise Design & Construction relationships.



HIGHLAND HOMES Dallas, TX January 1993-June 1996
VP Architecture & Product Development

THE RYLAND GROUP Atlanta, GA January 1992-January 1993
Director of Architecture & Technical Services, S.E. Region

WEYERHAEUSER REAL ESTATE CO. Dallas, TX January 1990-January 1992
VP Architecture – Centennial/Trendmaker

GENERAL HOMES CORPORATION Houston, TX June 1982-January 1990
VP/General Manager, Envirographic Div

J.E. SIRRINE COMPANY ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS Houston, TX June 1977-June 1982
Division Manager, A/E Texas

HILLER & WEBB ARCHITECTS Greenville, SC June 1972-June 1977
Associate Partner

SEVERUD*KNIGHT*BOEREMA*BUFF, ARCHITECTS Miami, FL January 1969- June 1972
Associate Architect

Education & Training

• Bachelor of Architecture (5-year professional degree), University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida
• Building construction minor, Dean’s list and Architecture & Fine Arts Gargoyle Honor Society
• Executive Development Program, Clemson University
• Total Quality Management Program, Weyerhaeuser Co.
• Rapport Leadership International: Leadership Breakthrough & II
• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Professional Registrations & Affiliations

• Member AIA American Institute of Architects
• Nationally Certified Architect by NCARB, provides for reciprocal registration in other States as needed
• Registered Architect with current licenses in: California, Georgia & Texas



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