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Project Manager Design

Location:
Alexandria, VA
Posted:
November 24, 2012

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Bobby Croghan, LEED AP O+M, SSC Green Auditor

Alexandria, Virginia 22301

call: 703-***-**** email: *.*******@****.*** portfolio: www.bcroghan.com review: Linked In

CAREER GOAL

Move forward an organization through responsible project management skills ; utilizing positive leadership

and sustainable practices.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Sustainable Design Consulting, Project Consultant (Washington, DC May 2011-June 2012)

Highlights

Greening architectural design guidelines standards and building regulations for Charles County, Maryland;

Advising Catholic University for their first entry into the 2013 Solar Decathlon;

Advising/Documenting various LEED projects; (Charles E. Smith/Vornado, JBL Companies, Howard County);

Implementing LEED EB O+M strategies for 13 acre campus, including 7 residential buildings ( Tower Companies);

Introduced Owner to social media strategies based upon company s resources and achievements.

Alexandria Square Condominium Association, Board President (Alexandria, VA October 2011 Current)

Highlights

Initiated & managing a $72,000.00 environmental civil engineering project for a thirteen building condominium

complex via creation of RFQ, RFP, proposal analysis, and project coordination;

Instituting new community standards: electrical fixtures, water saving technologies, bidding processes;

Create newsletters and mailings for residents concerning community updates.

Interplan, Inc., Designer (Washington, DC September 2010-May 2011)

Highlights

Collaborated on new graphic standards for office, including CAD and overall drawing layout;

Designed entire interior, single story building utilizing City of Rockville s Green Building Requirements for a site

development company (Nellis Corporation);

Presented to several project teams with new designs and layouts for programming needs.

CROGS LC, Owner/Environmental Consultant and Designer (Alexandria, VA September 2009-May 2011)

Highlights

Acquired and managed two consecutive office move projects with associated consultants and educating clients

on the construction process (2Tor);

Produced and presented carbon footprint reduction initiatives, including analysis for corporate sales vendor

(Steelcase);

Designed marketing materials: brochures, post cards, presentations;

Curated professional, business building relationships.

OTJ Architects, Project Manager/Interior Designer (Washington, DC October 2005-July 2009)

Highlights

Retained client by revitalizing project into a more cohesive design and use of sustainable strategies (IMF);

Directed and developed design concepts for several re-use building projects (Lorton Workhouse);

Selected to design GSA s Integrated Workplace Acquisition booth for NeoCon East;

Scheduled team management based upon project schedule and budget;

Initiated sustainable finish library standards.

IA Interior Architects, Interior Designer/Project Manager (Washington, DC June 2003-October 2005)

Highlights

Elevated to project director of East Coast American Express projects and trained colleagues for standards;

Produced new company design including finishes, furniture standards, and millwork details (FBR);

Selected to design NeoCon East Contract Magazine s exhibit booth.

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SKILLS SUMMARY

Research

Mentoring

Multiple Project Contract Writing

CAD Business Collaboration

Management Social Media

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leadership

Formed my own company, CROGS LC, to provide freelance design and environmental consulting services;

Re-launched a failing interior renovation project for IMF resulting in a successfully finished project and

ownership of additional projects for company;

Elected to the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission which helps implement the Eco-City Charter and

educates council on regulatory environmental initiatives;

Created and Led the Alexandria Green Business Recognition Program with AEDP, ACVA, and Alexandria Chamber

of Commerce through the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission.

Project Management

Administered an 80,000 SF interior renovation for the US Coast Guard, from design development, contract

review, bid analyses, to construction contract administration. Introduced new technologies such as daylight

dimming system, re-configurable space layout techniques, efficient lighting configurations ;

Created team management schedules & design development materials for many interior design projects

including a rehabilitation project that transformed old prison-use buildings into cultural events centers;

Co-managed interest event for Imagine Alexandria to create a conceptual working space and product

installation for the future creative non-profit hub.

Implemented competitive bid documents and oversee construction pricing for several interior design and

building improvement projects.

Environmental Initiatives

Created an environmental compliance initiative for architectural finishes library;

Initiated environmental City of Alexandria business outreach program within the Alexandria Environmental

Policy Commission;

Chaired the Alexandria Eco-Friendly Restaurant Expo via Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission by request

of Alexandria Councilman, Rob Krupicka;

Educated environmental strategies to clients & community through design firms & committees.

Professional & Public Engagements

Elected Member, Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission

2010 USGBC-NCR Real Green Conference Committee

Online Radio Guest, FloorRadio, www.talkfloor.com, June 2006

Panelist, RealShare Green Buildings Conference, June 2008

Past Chair, USGBC-NCR Residential Green Building Committee, 2008-2009

Speaker, Exhibitor, and On-Site Reference for USGBC-NCR, Residential Green Building Advocacy

Committee

LEED AP, 2004

Participant, IIDA DC Sustainable Working Group

EDUCATION

USGBC LEED For Homes, October 2008

Bachelor of Science, 2002 Indiana University

Training, Full Day

Interior Design, FIDER Accredited Program, Art History (minor)

USGBC GreenBuild Expo, 2006, 2008

Certified SSC Green Auditor, June 2009

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