Dan Fritts
**** ***** ***** ****** . **********, Alabama . 35242
Cell: 205-***-**** abl09u@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.printroom.com/pro/danfritts
Project Manager
A talented Architect with 8 yrs of professional experience in designing,
detailing and coordinating award winning architectural projects with
multidisciplinary teams in commercial construction. Having managed and
been involved in a diverse range of projects throughout the U.S., I offer a
complete set of skills for all levels of project development, design and
construction and I am ready to assist your firm in producing quality and
cost effective building designs.
Summary of Qualifications
Excellent working knowledge of computers, highly proficient in the current
version of Auto CAD software and able to effectively and efficiently
produce two and three dimensional drawings, designs and construction
documents.
LEED certification and project experience with extensive knowledge and
expertise in sustainable building design and construction.
Artistic and creative ability to create professional quality computer
renderings, documents and animations using Auto Cad, 3d Studio, or Form Z
in conjunction with Photoshop.
Independent design and detailing experience of custom residences and
renovations.
Solid organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
A broad scope of construction management experience.
Exceptional interpersonal skills essential to effectively work with
clients, consultants and contractors throughout all phases of the design
and construction process.
Proficiency at effectively managing and scheduling team members to meet the
financial demands and goals set forth for each project by the firm.
Excellent communication skills.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of Architectural and Engineering
building codes.
Ability to delegate tasks through clear and concise communication to junior
team members.
Professional Experience
Sharp Shooter Imaging, Breckenridge, Co December 2009- April 2010
Professional Photographer / Leading Sales Associate
Solicit, obtain and introduce new clients to a full range of photography
services in an outdoor working studio environment.
Leading and most profitable sales associate from over eighty venues
nationwide
Produce high quality portraits of individuals, families and large groups in
a variety of unique mountain locations.
Monitor the quality of printing, and overall portrait production to obtain
the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Instruct, mentor, and coach new photographers in solicitation of clients,
mountain photography, camera functions and sales techniques
Develop new creative and unique posing techniques that prove to be
profitable for the company.
Dan Fritts Architecture and Photography, Various locations worldwide
2007-present
Registered Architect / Professional Photographer
Independently obtain new clients, design, develop, and execute creative
designs for custom residences and renovations.
Execute designs, renderings, and projects for commercial architecture as
required under contract services to outside architects.
Create and maintain a professional photography web based business selling
artistic digital and film based large format prints.
Photograph and document the unique cultures, people, places and buildings
in forty seven different countries around the world.
Crawford McWilliams Hatcher Architects, Birmingham, Al 2001-2007
Associate / Project Manager
Extensive involvement and management throughout all aspects of project
design and construction.
Develop initial creative designs based on specific criteria demanded by the
clients vision and budget along with any local building covenants and
regional construction techniques.
Generally act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of
design problem solving while preparing design and construction documents
for routine and complex construction projects.
Coordinate activities of in-house staff and outside contractors assigned to
projects to ensure compliance to specifications and project completion.
Oversee the construction process to ensure that all building elements meet
the requirements set forth in the construction documents and
specifications.
Develop multi media design presentations and renderings for potential
client interviews, new projects and presentations to various audiences as
required by each specific project.
Notable Projects
Front Range Village; Fort Collins, Co
900,000 sf Mixed use development
Incorporated Green building techniques and materials throughout
Leed Certification for Core and Shell
construction completed Fall 2008
The Pinnacle at Craft Farms; Gulf Shores, Al
346,000 sf Lifestyle shopping and entertainment center
construction completed Summer 2007
M. Miller Gorrie Center; Auburn, Al
LEED Gold Certified Building for the Department of Building Science, Auburn
University
36,000 sf
AIA Merit Award winner
construction completed Fall 2006
Towne Place at Greenbrier; Chesapeake, Va
146,000 sf Lifestyle Center
construction completed Fall 2006
The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek; Knoxville, Tn
365,000 sf Lifestyle shopping and entertainment center
construction completed Fall 2005
Synovus Center and Parking Deck; Columbus, Ga
127,000 sf Class A Office Building
780 car precast concrete parking deck
AIA Merit Award winner
Construction completed Fall 2004
McWane Center Renovations; Birmingham, Al
Museum display space and conference room for learning and exhibitions
construction completed Fall 2003
The Copper Grill; Richmond, Va
Fine Dining establishment
construction completed Summer 2003
Carraway and Associates, Birmingham, Al 2000
Architectural Intern
Assisted in the development of design development drawings and construction
details for residential and commercial projects.
Produced detailed and accurate physical models of the interior of an
existing church to present proposed renovations.
United Design Associates, Auburn, Al 1999-2000
Computer Modeler
Form Z computer models of proposed residences
Computer Skills
AutoCAD, Revit, 3d Studio, Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Premier, and
Acrobat, MS Office
Education and Professional Certification
Valid License of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
LEED certification
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Bachelors of Architecture 2001