Project Manager Design

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

. Proactive and relationship-driven professional with 10+ years of

experience as a writer, architect, graphic designer, and professor.

. Creative and analytic problem solver with a proven ability to make

abstract concepts concrete.

. Skilled as assessing client needs and producing compelling materials

within allotted budget and schedule.

. Produces graphics and supporting copy as needed to illustrate clearly

quantitative and qualitative information.

. Gifted ability to convey technical specifications and issues (written

and verbal) to non-technical audiences without relying on jargon.

. A professional with strong interpersonal acumen who enjoys

collaborating with clients and internal teams, but capable of taking a

project and operating independently to achieve clearly defined project

goals.

. Natural project manager who balances big picture planning with strong

detail orientation, and easily leads clients, consultants and interns

from project design through project completion. Completing Project

Management Professional (PMP) Certification with the Project

Management Institute.

. Experience with editing and proofreading notation; experienced with

APA, Chicago, and Associated Press styles. Familiar with GPO style.

. Comfortable learning and applying new technologies. Current software

expertise includes:

o Microsoft Office and Visio

o Publishing technologies (InDesign, Quark, Pagemaker, Acrobat)

o Database technologies (Microsoft Access, SQL, Open Office, XML,

PHP)

o Web technologies (Javascript, HTML, CSS, Flash Scripting,

Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, Wiki)

o Design technologies (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver)

o CAD, BIM, Programming (Architecture, Parametric Design, 3-

Dimensional Modeling, Processor)

. Most interested in transitioning from architecture and design to

technical writing and project management in institutional,

building/construction, healthcare, or technology arenas.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer Livestrong, Demand Media, eHow, Answerbag,

Examiner (Associated Press)

. Published 300+ articles in print and on

the web.

. Majority of articles convey how to perform

technical tasks to laypeople.

Principal, 2006-Present Ryan Crooks, Architect, LLC,

Atlanta, GA (2006-present)

. Licensed architect and consultant,

providing design and technical expertise

for building projects.

. Writes proposals and technical

specifications for projects.

. Leads interns in project development and

documentation.

. Provided layout and modeling services (2+

year contract) for large consulting firm

specializing in healthcare, medical and

interior design for hospitals, clinics and

specialty healthcare facilities.

. Executed healthcare layout/modeling

projects throughout North America

(Atlanta, Sarasota, Durham, San Diego,

Dallas and Canada) using Evidence-Based

Design.

. Completed 40+ residential and light

commercial design projects.

RES Graphics, Atlanta, GA (2008-present)

. Provides graphic design, copy writing,

identity and web development for small to

mid-sized businesses in law, financial

services, creative services, marketing and

other professional services.

. Writes project proposals and produces

graphics to illustrate clearly

quantitative and qualitative information.

. Launched practice to complement

architecture practice; secured steady

client base from community-based marketing

initiatives.

. Successfully executed more than 100 design

projects to date.

Principal, 2005-2006 LeBlanc/Crooks, Atlanta, GA

. Led a design-oriented, contemporary

architectural practice.

. Wrote project proposals, technical

specifications, and project narratives.

. Wrote and edited work for academic

publication.

. Published in Conversations between

Research and Practice.

Licensed Architect, January 2005 NCARB File: 105822, Certificate:

60783; Georgia License: RA011276

. Registered as a licensed architect.

Project Manager, 2001-2004 W. Jude LeBlanc, Architect, Atlanta, GA

. Led design and administration for multiple

architectural projects.

. Wrote technical specifications.

. Edited principal's work for academic

publication.

. Published in Harvard Design Magazine, ACSA

Journal, and EDRA Places.

Architect Intern, 2000-2002 Doug Allen, ASLA, Atlanta, GA

. Assisted in design, management, and

documentation.

Architect Intern, 2000-2001 Allen + LeBlanc, Atlanta, GA

. Assisted in architectural design,

management, and documentation.

Architect Intern, Summers 1997-2000 Campus Planning, Emory University,

Atlanta, GA

. Assisted in the development and execution

of the Emory Master Plan.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor, Autumns 2006-2009 Third Year Architecture Studio,

College of Architecture, Georgia Tech

. Taught advanced design methods and

representational techniques.

Instructor, Springs 2002-2009 Second Year Architecture Studio,

College of Architecture, Georgia Tech

. Taught fundamentals of design, modeling,

perspective, and drafting.

Instructor, 2001 Common First Year Studio, College of

Architecture, Georgia Tech

. Taught fundamentals of design and

production to first year students.

Instructor, Summers 2000-2009 Career Discovery, College of

Architecture, Georgia Tech

. Introduced architecture to students in a

four week course on design.

Preceptor, 1998-2000 Arch 2111, 2201, 2202, 2212, College of

Architecture, Georgia Tech

. Presented lectures on the history of

architecture and urban design.

Teaching Assistant, 1997-1999 Freshman Studio, College of

Architecture, Georgia Tech

. Taught fundamentals of drawing, drafting,

and layout.

EDUCATION

M Arch, December 2000 Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA

Professional architecture degree

. Won Henry Adams Certificate, 2000

. Nominated for SOM Foundation Traveling

Fellowship, 2001

. Won Third Prize in SGF Competition, 2001

. Portman Prize Finalist, 2000

. Received AIA/AAF Scholarship for Academic

Standing, 1999

. Won Big River Competition, 1999

. Won AIA Foundation Prize Competition, 1999

. Writer for Reverberations

. All written work followed Chicago Manual

of Style

. Interest in Psychology of Environmental

Design

BA, Art History, 1997 Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Degree composed of formal writing on the

description, analysis, and

interpretation of art and architecture in the

environmental and cultural context.

. Dean's List

. Received scholarship for creative work

from

Honda Corporation and Odyssey of the Mind.

. All work written with APA style.

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