Project Management Client Service

DONNIE P LANTEN

*** ******** ***** ● Salisbury, NC 28147 ● Cell: 602-***-**** ● E-Mail: ***************@*****.*** OBJECTIVE: I am interested in supporting your organization in an open position, which utilizes my education, experience, & proven abilities. I am personable and have excellent interpersonal, oral & written communication skills. I am efficient, energetic, highly self-motivated, organized, a quick learner; I work well under, sink or swim, pressure

& enjoy finding creative, thoughtful, innovative, often unorthodox solutions to complex problems. An ideal position would applaud & encourage creative self-expression in the context of a winning team. If you are a recruiter do not waste my time with interrogations and empty promises! QUALIFICATIONS:

Project Management – Providing complete project management services from inception to conclusion. Establishing clear and consistent communication with consultants and clients. Maintaining a reputation for excellent client service.

Program Management – Successful implementation of the client’s needs into the design & implementation of solutions for them.

Executive & General Office Administration – Efficient and effective management of staff and consultant teams, of as many a dozen people. I speak both English & Spanish. Project Administration – Successful completion of various projects. Carrying them out, through design, permitting, and construction.

● Design Contest Entries & Submissions ● Proposals ● Manpower Charts ● Site & Environmental Analysis ● Schematic Design ● Design Development ● Construction Documents ● Document Checking ● Layout & Coordination of Building Systems ● Detailing of Building Components ● Custom Detailing & fabrication ● Checking of Shop Drawings ● Salvage

& Re-use of Existing Materials & Components ● Materials Research & Selection ● Steel & Concrete Calculations ● Field Measurements ● Cost Estimates & Analysis ● Budgeting ● Bid Negotiations ● Contract Negotiation ● Code Research ● Construction Observation ● Coordinating Communications ● Negotiating w/ Clients, Consultants & Building Inspectors

● Purchasing ● Processing Requests for Payment & Information ● Progress Meetings & Reports ● Punch Lists ● Asbestos Abatement ● Resolving Conflicts ● Public Speaking ● Multi Tasking ● Audio Visual Presentations ● Marketing

●Website Design ● Scheduling

TYPES OF PROJECTS & DISCIPLINES: Proficient w/ all phases of construction for New: commercial, industrial, medical, scientific, educational, institutional & residential structures as well as additions, renovations & phased construction for such. Multi-discipline knowledge of architectural, landscape, electrical, mechanical, lighting, tele- communications & life safety systems. Civil engineering experience with reinforced concrete, steel, & heavy timber; railway, roadway, & pedestrian bridge structures & box culverts including surveys, roadway, storm water & sewer in NC, KY, WV, SC, FL & MS. Familiar w/: Interior design; Americans w/ Disabilities Act standards; Army Corps of Engineers standards.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Current & previous releases of AutoCAD, Intergraph/Bentley MicroStation, ArchiCAD, Sketch- up 3D, PhotoShop, WordPerfect, MSWord, Excel, Outlook GRAPHICS SKILLS: An artistic Painter & Sculptor comfortable w/ Charcoal pencil, Watercolor & Oils. Highly capable

& adroit at Freehand Renderings, Perspectives, Sketches, & Presentation drawings. EXPERIENCE:

Oct 2021 – Present: D.J.’s Restaurant & Sky Lounge, Server, Salisbury, NC April 2021 – Present: Self Employed, Handyman, Salisbury, NC

● Project Management: Construction; Electrical; Mechanical; Plumbing; Interior Design; Landscape; Gardening; Maintenance and Repair; Yard Work; Trash Removal & Hauling; Critter Removal; Restorations; Improvements; Historic Preservation & More…

May 2019- February 2020: Biltform Architecture, Project Manager, Phoenix, AZ

● Production of Construction Documents for luxury multi-family housing. Nov 2016- May 2019: STEWART + REINDERSMA ARCHITECTURE (SRA360), Job Captain, Phoenix, AZ

● Production of Construction Documents and presentation drawings for (Christian Brothers Automotive repair shops; Floor & Décor.) Assisted on other commercial construction projects. Mar 2016- Nov 2016: PIAZZA RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS, CAD Draftsman, Chandler, AZ

● Production •Added Dutch Brothers Coffee Shops to existing shopping centers with underutilized parking lots.

● Applebee’s renovations, New Builds: Andy's Frozen Custard, Biscuits Café, Brushfire Café, Halal Guys, Salad and Go. June 2015- Sept 2015: CALIFORNIA POOLS & LANDSCAPE, Change Order Specialist, Chandler, AZ

● Processing and Production for high quality residential & commercial swimming pools, patios & landscapes. March 2009– June 2015: Foodist, Culinarian & Food Industry Worker, NC, AZ, & CA

● Competed twice in Master Chef Competition.

Avnet (Aramark Cafe & Catering contracts); Chandler, AZ, Line Cook, & Catering Chef D’vine Bistro & Wine Bar; Chandler, AZ, Pantry Chef LoCascio Italian Restaurant; Tempe, AZ, Server

Executemps Southwest Staffing; Phoenix, AZ, Banquet Server & Cook & Catering Staff Chestnut Bistro; Asheville, NC, Server

Creperie Bouchon; Asheville, NC, Bartender & Server Chorizo Latin Fare; Asheville, NC, Bartender & Server April 2007- March 2009: ROBERT KUBICEK ARCHITECTS, Project Manager, Phoenix, AZ

● Project Management of various Commercial projects - mostly Banks June 2004 - April 2007: RENAISSANCE DESIGN STUDIO, Owner/Proprietor, Asheville, NC

● Independent Contractor providing AutoCAD drafting services; field measurements; & rendered presentation drawings for the following clients:

AFFILIATED CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS, Educational Projects K-12, Asheville, NC MILL CREEK POST & BEAM COMPANY, Residential and Equestrian Heavy Timber Design/Build, Saluda, NC On & off since 1999: HEADS UP BASEBALL, Nearly Famous eBay Entrepreneur!, Chandler, AZ

● Internet Auctions Marketing and Sales; Wheel and Deal coins, sports cards, estate heirlooms, junk and sundry items! Buy Low! Sell High!

Related Work Experience:

Intern Architect/Project Manager - 4 years experience working for the following companies: GEORGE STOWE ARCHITECT, Residential, Industrial, Retail, & Commercial Architecture, Asheville, NC BILL ASHE ARCHITECT, Luxury Custom Homes, Asheville, NC BLUE RIDGE ARCHITECTURE, Lowes Home Improvement Stores, Knoxville, TN FALCONNIER DESIGN CO., Residential, Industrial, Retail, & Commercial Architecture, Knoxville, TN NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, ADA Compliance Renovations, Raleigh, NC WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Educational Projects K-12, Raleigh, NC CAD Operator/Draftsman - 8 years experience working for the following companies: VAUGHN & MELTON ARCHITECTS, Residential, Industrial, & Commercial Architecture, Greeneville, TN VAUGHN & MELTON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Civil & Structural, Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, Asheville, NC SOUTHEASTERN ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, PLANNERS, Medical, Military, Municipal & Industrial, Asheville, NC THE SMITH SINNETT ASSOCIATES, Medical, Military, Municipal & Industrial Projects, Raleigh, NC CHRISTY ARCHITECTURAL, High Rise Office Spaces, Residential & Industrial Projects, Lansing, MI RAQUEL E. STORTI, Residential Design, Coventry, RI TAFT & COMPANY, Retail Projects, Providence, RI

Design/Build Project Manager - Over 20 years of experience, PLANTEN LTD - NC, TN, AZ

● June 2003 – Small Residential, Agricultural, and Industrial Renovations and Repairs

● June 2003 - Submitted a design proposal for World Trade Center Memorial in Lower Manhattan, NY

● August 2002 - Submitted a design proposal for new World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, NY Construction Worker, R. DESILVA, Commercial Projects, Bristol, RI Scale Model Builder, R.G. SYLVIA, Condominiums, Bristol, RI Art Studio Assistant, ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, Bristol, RI REFERENCES:

Architects: Sake Reindersma, Larry Stewart, Monique Reindersma, of SRA360; Phoenix, AZ - 480-***-**** Restaurant Consultant: Bill Cantieri of Piazza Restaurant Consultants: Chandler, AZ - 480-***-**** Architect: Harvey Unti of RKAA; Phoenix, AZ - 602-***-**** Director of Construction: Chris Lind of JP Morgan Chase Bank; Phoenix, AZ - 602-***-**** EDUCATION:

5 year BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE degree & Minor in Studio Art from: Roger Williams University Bristol, RI

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