Jeff H. Fincher, AIA

**** ***** **** ? Kennesaw, GA 30152

770-***-****

abil1e@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jeff-fincher-aia/13/9a0/207

OVERVIEW

Design & Management professional with demonstrated success in sales,

strategic planning, marketing, design, budgeting, revenue management.

Experienced leader with proven track record for creating value, team

building and problem solving. Forward-thinking Studio Leader and skilled

manager. Led Studio team generating twenty percent of gross company revenue

for five year period, averaging 1.8 million dollars per year.

EXPERIENCE

CDH Partners, Marietta, GA 1984 - 2010

Top Fifteen Architectural and Design Firm in Atlanta for Past Ten Years.

SUMMARY

Senior Project Manager in charge of Public Sector Design Studio generating

twenty percent of gross company revenue yearly for a five year period.

Responsible for all day to day operations of this market sector for the

Firm. Property Condition Assessments were a large part of my work in

planning & design.

STRENGTHS

Design Management Managing People Managing Planning

Information

Program analysis Team building Developing metrics Conceptualizing

Budget planning Mentoring Analyzing Designing

Presentations Directing Researching Setting priorities

Client analysis Training Correlating Reviewing

Managing fees Consensus Building Interpreting Developing strategy

Studio Leader -CDH Partners 2001-2009

Member of Executive Leadership Team and leader of design and management

functions for 200 million dollars of design and construction business.

. Led marketing efforts which resulted in 20% of gross firm

revenue yearly 2004-2009, averaged 1.8 million.

. Established design clients in four counties.

. The largest single contract totaled sixty-three million in

construction cost in 2004.

. Provided facility evaluation of existing K12 Schools for five

counties totaling over sixty structures.

. Created complete county budget estimates for SPLOST funding.

. Responsible for hiring and mentoring Studio personnel.

. Supervised all Studio operations including billing and

accounts receivable.

. Pioneered the use of 3D Modeling with direct extractions into

CAD Format for office.

Executive Vice President-CDH Partners

1999 - 2003

Directed business planning and begin building framework to establish stand

alone design studio to pursue educational and public sector design

commissions.

. Coordinated the production contract documents including

specifications and construction administration.

. Participated in all executive level and senior partner

meetings regarding finance and management.

Senior Project Manager - Registered Architect-CDH Partners

1990-1998

Team leader for production of contract documents. Proficient in CAD

programs, creating project specifications and performing project

administration during construction phase.

Project Manager/Intern Architect-CDH Partners

1984-1989

Assisted with all aspects of design, document production and

project oversight.

EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

BS, Georgia Institute of Technology, Architecture, Atlanta, GA

AA, Middle Georgia State College, Fine Arts, Cochran, GA

Registered Architect State of Georgia, 007***-****

American Institute of Architects, (AIA) 1989-present

GA Tech Alumni Association

Honors and Awards

Juror 2010-SPSU, Prof Robert Tango- Design Studio

Juror 2009-North Carolina AIA Chapter-Wood Design

Awards

Juror 2009-SPSU, Prof Robert Tango- Design Studio

Juror 2008-SPSU, Prof Robert Tango- Design Studio

Juror 2007-SPSU, Prof Robert Tango- Design Studio

Juror 2006-SPSU, Prof Robert Tango- Design Studio

Juror 2005-AIA Tennessee - Masonry Institute of

Tennessee

Juror 2003-SPSU, Prof Cole-Design Studio

Software Proficiency

MicroStation XM

Sketch-Up 7.0, 6.0 & 5.0

3D Model CAD extraction techniques'

MicroStation V7-V8

DataCad 5-6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Photoshop

Recommendations

"Jeff is an especially gifted designer and manager who possess not only the

acutely creative talent, but also the practical knowledge necessary to

efficiently navigate a project from concept to completion. His clear and

concise communication skills are complimented by his intelligent

organization, focus to detail, and a personal conduct which proceeds from a

selfless goodwill and a wonderfully clever sense of humor. I have found

Jeff to be an outstanding and approachable professional with the capacity

to leverage his own talents through others, thereby raising the level of

play across the entire team. I am especially grateful for his positive

influences in my own career and would not hesitate to again approach his

council regarding any area of design or construction with which I might be

challenged." July 6, 2010

Don Strange, LEED AP BD+C, Eastern US Regional Manager, Interstate

Brick/HC Muddox

was with another company when working with Jeff at CDH Partners

"I have known Jeff and his work for 5 years and I am extremely impressed

with his skills and attention to detail in the AEC field. He is a very

creative individual with a superior sense of responsibility and commitment

to client requirements. I will be happy to provide more detailed references

if needed. 678-***-****" July 6, 2010

Javier Irizarry, Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology

was with another company when working with Jeff at CDH Partners

"On a scale of 1 to 10, Jeff is a 15 with respect to quality,

professionalism, and integrity. Would definitely hire again. Firm did a

great job on several projects." July 6, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Steven Kimsey

hired Jeff as a Architect in 2002, and hired Jeff more than once

"Jeff is a seasoned architect who is thoughtful in his approach to design.

Accomplished and talented, he gives great attention to the details of the

project, listening to each client. Jeff's education designs have won

several awards in the southeast. He is a man of integrity and honor who is

easy to work with and/or for. I would highly recommend him as your

architect for any education or residential project." July 6, 2010

Karen Chin, Business Development, CDH Partners, Inc.

reported to Jeff at CDH Partners

"Jeff is a conscientious and detail-oriented Architect who is proactive in

identifying issues that may arise and takes steps to prevent any drawing

conflicts. Additionally, he provided unyielding support to me as the

Owner's agent throughout the construction process and his help was greatly

appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend Jeff as an Architect on any

project. He is an asset to any team and would elevate any project with

which he is involved." July 6, 2010

Natasha Cobb, Project Manager, Gude Management Group

worked with Jeff at CDH Partners

"I have known and worked with Jeff for 20 years. At CDH Jeff's leadership

and design acumen resulted in many successful projects that were delivered

on schedule and on budget. Jeff is a true pleasure to work with - an

Architect's Architect." July 6, 2010

Gary Gabriel, Associate Principal, Director of Sustainable Building Design, CDH Partners Inc.

worked directly with Jeff at CDH Partners

"I always loved working with Jeff and his department. Jeff lead the

projects and client relations with style and professionalism. I learned a

lot about the architectural elements of projects from Jeff, that I have

used on more than one occasion." July 6, 2010

Kevin Clark P.E., Engineer, CDH Partners

reported to Jeff at CDH Partners

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