Project Manager Design
Resume:
Wayne Dennis aia, ncarb, Leed ap
registered architect - ga, al
Mableton, GA 30126
Architect /Program manager/Project Manager
Professionally licensed architect and project manager with outstanding
record of success and accomplishment at both architecture and interior
design firms. Team Leader Responsible for the management of projects in
excess of $25M, and consistently exceeds revenue and client expectations
with a strong ambition to succeed. Schedule driven with an awareness to
contain the P&L margins on every project. Excellent oral and written
skills, client skills and thrives in difficult situations. Demonstrates
exceptional Problem solving and negotiation skills with a willingness to
travel and manage projects on a program level, or customized basis as
needed.
Experience
Ai-DesignPartners LLC (Mableton, GA - Owner/Director)
present
DAG Architects (mid size firm, Atlanta, Ga)
2007-2008
Office Manager/Project Manager
Worked with principal to start a new senior living studio and
cultivate new client and marketing strategies. managed design teams
and production among 2 other offices (destin, tallahassee) for the
design and construction of hospitality, healthcare, senior living and
retail office buildings. Typical project budgets - $25M Architecture
Jova, Daniels Busby Architects (mid size firm,Atlanta, GA )
2004-2007
Project manager
marketed to existing clients for new business, conducted design
presentations and managed mid to large size projects: religious,
veterinary, k-12 academic, corporate interiors, non-profits) Managed
design and consulting teams, project design and construction
management, Typical Project Budgets - $20M Architecture and Interiors
Gensler (global firm, Atlanta, GA)
2001-2004
Project Manager/Project Architect and program director
Became a Firm Leader in Automotive Market (VW and Nissan). Managed 2
of 7 Regions of New design and construction branding for Nissan
(dealership renovations from colorado to Florida). Actively
collaborated with other firm principals to develop design and
benchmarking processes for successful client management. Achieved
internal client satisfaction and profitability awards. Collaborated
with new staff upon merger of two offices and was considered "a well-
rounded team player". Remotely worked in 2 other US offices (N.Va and
Detroit) for charetting and design production of multiple projects .
Typical project Budgets - $8 to $15M Architecture and Interiors, with
over 1.25 Million sf of space planning and Design Development in
automotive market.
Godwin and Associates - (mid-size firm,Atlanta, GA) * (merged with
gensler) 2000-2001
Project Architect
Worked with principal and design teams to deliver award winning
projects to corporate clients such as UPS and Bellsouth. Managed
design teams, consultants, and Construction administration for each
design. Initially inherited major 120,000 sf project behind schedule.
Led team of 5 and articulated the design and construction management
efforts to achieve Industry Design Award and publication. Worked
closely with lighting consultants, furniture dealers, food service,
signage, A/V and sculpture consultants. Typical Project Budgets -
$20M Architecture and Interiors
Knight Architects - (small firm, Atlanta, GA)
1998-2000
Project Architect
Commercial architecture and planning for healthcare, army corps of
engineers and private developers. Collaborated with owner to build
office staff from initial 2-man size to staff of nine through constant
client interaction and marketing efforts. Received multiple
recommendation letters from contractors and subcontractors in the work
performed while at this firm.
Nichols Meinert and Associates - (small firm, Montgomery, AL) project
arch 1996-1998
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood - (small firm, Montgomery, AL) project arch
1995-1996
Program skills
Revit 11.0, ACAD 2007/2008, Microstation V8, Sketchup, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Quark, word, excel, powerpoint, outlook
education & Professional merit & Leadership
BA Architecture, Auburn university, 1995; Study Abroad, Auburn University,
(spring quarter 1993, England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Czech
Rep, Netherlands); Urban Studio and Professional Practice studio,
Birmingham, 1994
Registered Architect: Georgia (RA 012054), Alabama (#6640); AIA, member-
1996, NCARB certified, Leed AP
Published 2002, Beginnings of interior environments, UPS innoplex project,
120,000sf, interior design
Professional Mentoring/Leadership
-Mentor junior designers and intern architects at Gensler, JDB, DAG, Knight
Architects and Nichols Meinert.
-Attended Auburn Job Fair in 2006 and 2007 for JDB architects, interviewing
candidates for summer intern positions and local marketing.
-Lead United Way Fundraising efforts for company initiative at JDB.
Community Service
-Served on Board of Directors for a local Non-profit, 2004-2007.
-Volunteer at Habitat builds. Volunteer service and fundraising projects
at Church.
-Volunteer and Pro Bono work for Must Ministries Facilities in Cobb County.
Interests, Hobbies
Watercolor, Lamp making, fine furniture making, rustic furniture, golf,
hunting, travel, church athletics
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