Project Manager High School
Resume:
Christopher C. Hillegas
**** ****** ****** *****, ***********, Virginia 20120
443-***-**** / abp3g2@r.postjobfree.com / Http://Chillega.com
Dear Sir or Madam:
If you are in need of a highly qualified architect with project management experience, then we may have good
reason to meet. I believe my skills, experience, and educational background may be of value to your team. The
enclosed resume and project list will provide you with information concerning my extensive transferable skills,
education and past work history.
I completed my education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan earning a Masters Degree in
Architecture. In addition, I have successfully completed 6 parts of the Professional Architecture exam to date. I
have held several positions augmenting my experience, which is illustrated on my attached Project List. I am
currently employed as a project manager, contracting for the United States Federal Government, while
employing use of my growing architectural expertise and project management skills to successfully complete
assigned projects in a cost-effective manner. I am seeking a full time position that will allow me to progress to
my career objective, while simultaneously adding value to your operations by providing successful experience
and expertise in a number of diverse areas.
My professional and academic skills and successes have been the direct result of emphasis on motivation. This
motivation has allowed me to earn the respect of my peers as an industrious, tactful, and accomplished
individual; while my pragmatic approach to problem solving has merited confidence with my superiors through
regular job level advancements. I can demonstrate and practice proper procedures; I take an organized
approach to my job and duties at all times, and will continually build upon my pattern of successful results.
My career reflects hard work, reliability, competence and confidence underscored by personal commitment and
performance. My online portfolio can be viewed on my website at Http://Chillega.com. As illustrated, I feel
confident that I will make an immediate and positive contribution to your company.
If it appears that my qualifications meet your current needs, I would like to further discuss my background in a
meeting with you. Thank you for your time. I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Christopher C. Hillegas
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Resume
Christopher C. Hillegas
6239 Frosty Winter Court, Centreville, Virginia 20120
443-***-**** / abp3g2@r.postjobfree.com / Http://Chillega.com
OBJECTIVE
A challenging and rewarding position with a progressive organization that will utilize my extensive transferable skills to our mutual
benefit. The position should offer advancement potential commensurate with achievements.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A well organized and versatile worker whose educational and professional successes have been measured by hard work,
reliability, competence and confidence underscored by personal commitment and performance. Ability to develop and
articulate a vision and mission statement; plan a strategic direction; develop assessments; identify objectives; monitor,
evaluate, and prioritize procedures; delegate responsibility, and supervise and instruct personnel.
Excellent communication skills in interrelating with people on all levels, coupled with the ability to manage a large variety
of difficult tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and effectively.
Goal-oriented individual who thrives on a professional opportunity to achieve the given task on time and under budget.
Self-starter possessing excellent observation, evaluation and management oriented skills.
A dedicated, confident leader, able to correctly analyze, research and test strategic variables to successfully complete the
given task.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND AFFILIATIONS
Am in process of earning Licensure in Architecture.
American Institute of Architects, Associate (AIA) * National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Masters Degree in Architecture: 2003
State University of New York, Buffalo, N.Y.
Bachelors of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) of Architecture: 2001
Graduated Cum Laude * Studied abroad semester: Architect School of Aarhus, Denmark
Relevant Projects:
ACE Mentoring Program * Habitat for Humanity * International Experience in India.
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Financial & Realty Services, LLC. Washington D.C.
Project Manager 2/2009-Present
I possess an HSP-12 Security Clearance.
Worked on assignment at the USDA as an Interior Designer and Space Planner
Represent GSA as project manager on prominent historical building Sidney M. Yates Building.
The Project is located on the National Mall under GSA contract; value of the contract is $6 million dollars. Through
persistence and knowledge of the contract, the team and I were as able to save the GSA $4 million dollars.
HOK Group, Inc. Washington D.C.
Senior Architectural Technician 9/2007-12/2008
A global provider of planning, design, and delivery solutions with a focus on teamwork & sustainability.
Worked on an international project encompassing 4,000,000 sq. meters of residential, hospitality, & commercial.
Directed consultants of numerous trades while main streaming a steady flow of supervision and support
to colleagues on a multifaceted project.
WDG Architecture, PLLC. Washington D.C.
Architect, Staff 9/2005-8/2007
Architectural Design Practice with an emphasis on design & aesthetics.
Portfolio compromises of high-end residential, class- A office building, & 2 mixed-use developments from schematic
design to construction administration of upwards to 266,000 square feet.
URS Corporation. Hunt Valley, MD
Architectural Designer/ Intern Architect 12/2003-8/2005
Projects completed include retail, institutional, federal and aviation.
Job Captain of a $9 million High School Retrofit project totaling 445,430 sq. ft. starting from schematic design to permitting.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Suite & Project * Adobe: Photoshop CS3, PageMaker 7.0, Illustrator CS3, Indesign CS3, Dreamweaver CS3
Autodesk: Revit, AutoCAD 2002-2010, VIZ * Sketchup * 3D Studio Max *Corel Draw 8-10
Christopher C. Hillegas
6239 Frosty Winter Court, Centreville, Virginia 20120
443-***-**** / abp3g2@r.postjobfree.com / Http://Chillega.com
Project List
1. Yates Building, 14th Street & Independence Street, SW
Washington, D.C.
Client: U.S. Government, GSA * Program: Office Building * Role: Project Manager
Capacities: New Construction, Historical Preservation, Interior Renovation
2. South Building, United States Department of Agriculture, USDA
Washington, D.C.
Client: U.S. Government, USDA *Program: Interior Design & Space Planning * Role: Project
Manager
Capacities: Interior Design, Space Planning
3. Munitions Administrative Support Facility
Hampton, VA
Client: Department of Defense * Program: Office Building/Gathering * Role: Architect, Technical
25,210 Sq. Ft. 2 Floors Above Ground
4. The World Dubai, Islands of Australia & New Zealand
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Client: Nakheel * Program: Mixed Use Private & Commercial Island Development * Role: Design
Architect
+/- 4,000,000 Sq. Meters, 15 Floors Above Ground,
5. Sienna Park/2301 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA
Client: Westfield, LLC * Program: Residential, Retail, & Office * Role: Architect, Staff
210,000 Sq. Ft., 6 Floors Above Ground, 3 Subterranean
6. 20 M Street, SE
Washington, D.C.
Client: Lerner Enterprises * Program: Office Building, Class A * Role: Architect, Staff
190,000 Sq. Ft., 10 Floors Above Ground, 3 Subterranean
7. Columbia Village Condominiums
Arlington, VA
Client: Fairfield Residential * Program: Residential * Role: Architect, Staff
266,000 Sq. Ft., 10 Floors Above Ground, 3 Subterranean
8. Key Boulevard Condominiums
Arlington, VA
Client: Diamond Properties, LLC * Program: High End Residential * Role: Architect, Staff
139,000 Sq. Ft. 5 Floors Above Ground, 2 Subterranean
9. Sparrows Point Middle School/High School Systematic Renovations
Baltimore, MD
Client: Baltimore County Public Schools * Program: Educational * Role: Architect, Technical
445,430 Sq. Ft., 2 Floors
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