JODY SCHORNSTEIN
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Phone: (H)862-***-**** (M)201-***-****. ********@***.***
Senior Project Architect
Senior Project Architect with significant successes in managing and running
public and private sector projects of various size and complexity.
Experienced in developing plans and designs for integrated programs. Had
success managing difficult situations with ease and confidence with high
degree of clients' satisfaction. Able resolving complex codes and zoning
restrictions and meets stringent and demanding schedules. Areas of
expertise:
Negotiating Contracts Feasibility & space planning studies
Schematic Designs & Presentations Project Management
Codes and zoning issues Meeting clients demands and
expectations
Supervising & working with design Construction Administration
teams Shop Drawings and answering RFI's
Project coordination with Consultants
Professional Experience
Project Architect, Studio 5 Partnership Architects, Glen Rock NJ
2007 -2010
Coordinated with Partners and staff on wide range of projects. Provided Key
administration and led project team in preparing construction documentation
on several projects. Met with mechanical and civil engineering consultants
for project coordination. Prepared various studies and design
presentations.
. Ridge Hill Shopping Center, Yonkers NY
Project Architect on lifestyle center on 84 acre site. Managing and
leading project team in preparing construction documentation on several
commercial retail buildings. Coordinated with Engineering Consultants and
Con Edison. Represented client' interests during construction
administration phase and worked with local Building Officials for code
review.
. Buildings J, G. and E, Ridge Hill S.C., Yonkers, NY
Building J is a 68,000 sq. ft. retail space for grocery tenant;
Building G is a 70,000 sq. ft. 2 story multi-retail tenant structure;
Building E is a one level structure for a specific retail tenant.
. Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, NY
Prepared Occupancy and Egress study of the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Evaluated the existing terminals egress components to determine if the
New York City Building Code and NFPA 13 requirements are met. Provided
recommendations to improve egress flow.
. Rinat Yisrael Synagogue, Teaneck, NJ
Project Architect for expansion to existing Synagogue. Evaluated program
needs, provided design and prepared construction documents and
coordinated with consultants.
Sole Practitioner, Principal, Jody Schornstein, AIA, Hoboken, NJ
1997 - 2007
Complete responsibility for client contacts, client negotiations and
architectural services. Provided production of all phases of work from
project inception through construction administration. Projects include an
array of residential and small commercial clients.
. Completed a large number of residential and commercial projects of
various dollar and square footage sizes and complexities. Received
numerous accolades and recognitions.
Consultant, George Cooper Rudolph III Architects
1994 - 2004
Consultant and Project Architect. Part-time affiliation with George Cooper
Rudolph III Architects on a project need basis.
. Boys' Club of New York, Marion McMahon Clubhouse, Flushing NY
Project Architect of a 35,000 sq. ft. 3 story building, housing multi-
purpose room; in-door swimming pool; gymnasium; fitness center; roof-top
play area; library; 3-classroom literacy complex; cultural arts, media and
technology centers; art studio; game rooms; lounge; health center; 3
meeting rooms; and corresponding staff office space.
. Highlands Firehouse, Highlands, NJ
Project Architect, Ronald Schmidt & Associates, Hackensack, NJ
1987-1990
Project Architect on Commercial and Educational Projects from inception
through construction.
. Rutgers Graduate School of Management, Newark, NJ
Project Architect leading design team and developing construction
documentation for 33,000 sq. ft. 3 story office and classroom building
with 3 story entrance atrium.
. Heavy & General Construction Laborers of NJ, Newark, NJ
Project Architect for a professional Services Building for Union Locals
472 &172
Project Architect, George Cooper Rudolph III Architects, NY, NY
1981-1987
Provided studies, space planning and construction documentation for various
projects.
. Boys' Club of New York, Milliken Clubhouse, NY, NY
. Care Incorporated, NY, NY
. RA Briggs and Company, NY, NY
Designer, Draftsperson, James Goldstein & Partners, Millburn, NJ
1980-1981
. John Hopkins University Auditorium and Classroom, Baltimore, MD
. Bell Laboratories EMI Building, NJ
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Syracuse University, NY 1980
Term of Study, Architectural Association, London 1979
Professional Affiliations and Licenses
Member of American Institute of Architects
NCARB Certified
Licensed in NJ, NY and PA
Technology Skills
. Microsoft Word & Excel
. Adobe Acrobat
. Autodesk Design Review
. Autocadd 2010 Proficient
. Architectural Desktop 2006
. SketchUp