Construction Real Estate

SUMMARY

Seasoned architectural, construction and real estate professional with

expertise in energy efficient building design, high-rise residential

construction, computer-aided design, and project team management

EDUCATION

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Dual Degree: Master of Business Administration/Master of Real Estate

Development May 2005

. 2004 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge team member: Received 1st place for

written submission

University of Michigan Ann

Arbor, MI

Bachelor of Science, Architecture

April 2000

EXPERIENCE

T. Andrews Construction

Chicago, IL

Construction Manager/Site Superintendent - Contract Position

March-June 2010

Performed all aspects of on-site supervision for a commercial construction

project

. Served as superintendent for the renovation of vacant retail space at 730

N. Michigan Ave., on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Responsible for the

management of multiple trades, coordination with building management

including daily construction reports, retrieving/logging subcontractor

bids and change orders, and initiation of all RFI's to the

architect/engineers. Resulted in completion of work on schedule and within

projected budget.

Lucien Lagrange Architects

Chicago, IL

Architect III (promoted from Architect II - 2007)

2006-2009

Performed all aspects of the building design/construction process;

including but not limited to: feasibility studies, conceptual/schematic

design, construction documentation, construction administration, and

project management

. Design team member for Lincoln Park 2520; a $265 million, 40 story luxury

condo tower and town home development, planned for LEED certification in

the Lincoln Park, Chicago neighborhood

o Managed all project files, printing/issuance of drawing sets, digital

file structure and software standards; resulting in high-quality,

timely drawing set submissions

o Developed drawing packages for SD, DD, GMP, Foundation & Building

Permit, and 100% CD. Directly involved in OAC meetings, city permit

meetings, structural/MEP coordination, RFI responses, and bulletin &

permit revision drawings

o Managed unit customization design/permit process; including writing add-

service proposals, organizing meetings with buyers/sales staff,

developing appropriate fees/deadlines, coordinating structural and MEP

design, and developing power/data selection packages and permit

submittal documents

. Produced demolition drawing permit set for a 70,000 sq.ft., four level

retail space at 730 N. Michigan Ave. on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Solely

responsible for measuring/documenting field conditions, and coordinating

demolition with the owner, GC, and city permit department

. Executed multiple contractor submittal reviews for 10 E. Delaware, a

condo high-rise under construction in the Goldcoast, Chicago neighborhood

Bond Companies

Chicago, IL

Financial Analyst

2005-2006

Analyzed the investment potential of multiple residential and commercial

properties and was actively involved in the construction management,

cost/revenue analysis, and leasing of Chicago area projects

. Managed leasing/marketing effort for Main Street Marketplace; a grocery

anchored shopping center in Evanston, IL. Successfully negotiated lease

terms with new tenants and created effective solutions to accommodate

space/parking requirements for both in-line and pad tenants

. Oversaw the construction, buyer tracking, and marketing of PAC Lofts; a

95 unit condo project in the Bucktown, Chicago neighborhood; resulting in

completion of units by contractual closing dates

. Led due diligence for the purchase of 18,000 sq. ft. retail portion of

the Belden Centre in the Lincoln Park, Chicago neighborhood. Effectively

assessed tenant leases, parking garage ticket payment records, and shared

parking agreements (CC&R's) for potential financial risks. Due diligence

led to passing on the purchase

. Served as owner representative at OAC meetings for the Center on Halsted;

a 100,000 sq. foot mixed use community center and Whole Foods Market in

the Chicago, Lakeview neighborhood. Effectively managed the project team,

keeping construction on schedule to meet all critical path milestones

. Managed the 4,000 sq. foot expansion of the Bond Companies office suite,

including contractor selection and supervision, architectural and

engineering coordination, and the installation of new tele/data systems

Perkins + Will

Chicago, IL

Architect II (promoted from Architect I - 2003)

2001-2003

Conceptualized, designed, and documented the construction of multiple

domestic and international building types encompassing higher education, K-

12 schools, health care, office, retail, mixed use, and government

facilities

. Supervised construction on 300,000 sq ft Chicago Watertower Sofitel

Resort, coordinating building details with construction documents and

ensuring building codes were followed; resulted in completion by owner

scheduled deadlines

. Led design development team in constructing presentation model for a

100,000 sq. meter, $90,000,000 university campus in Angola, Africa;

resulted in approval from Angolan government for project to enter

construction document phase. Involved in document production from SD

through CD

. Produced schematic and design development package for a 267,000 sq ft, 22

story commercial mixed use high-rise in downtown Dallas at a cost of $35.5

million; responsible for designing building's ten story parking garage in

conformance with local codes and client specifications

Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.

Novi, MI

Intern Architect

2000-2001

Co-designed, assessed feasibility, and prepared drawing documents and

presentation models for multiple K-12 and higher education facilities

. Designed and built model for library at Concordia Seminary School, IN,

and traveled to campus to conduct site analysis and gather input from

faculty and students. The research led design team towards final

submission package

. Documented field conditions and developed as-built working drawing set

for renovation/addition of Chelsea District Library in Chelsea, Michigan.

Participated in open forum charettes to engage the local community in the

design and planning process

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

. LEED Accredited Professional with a specialization in Building Design and

Construction, and member of the USGBC National and Illinois Chapter - June

2009

. Proficient in AutoCAD, ADT, Newforma, Deltek (incl. budgeting &

staffing), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Photoshop and

Illustrator. Extensive experience developing real estate pro formas and

project budget models in Excel

. Completed Revit Architecture 2010 Fundamentals training through ImaginIt

Technologies - October 2009

. Received certifications in Architecture, Engineering, Building &

Construction Management, and Green Home & Garden through the Chicago

Center for Green Technology Green Tech U program - February/March 2010

. AIA Associate National, State, and Chicago chapter member

. Individual member of the Chicago Architecture Foundation

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