Profile
BS Degree in Architecture
Work experience: 15 plus years retail/commercial/residential construction
Experienced with computer technology, adept in MS Suite & Outlook
Languages: English written and spoken
Team management skills
Communicate professionally with city governments, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
Design oriented with a critical eye to details
Analytical and project management skills, scheduling and quality control
Understand client needs, preferences and expectations
Autonomy in decision making with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Multitasking and problem-solving skills
Free to travel or relocate
Experience
July 2019 to Present JT Magen Group Los Angeles, California
Project Superintendent, Retail
Supervised on-site construction of detailed retail improvements for national client in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
January 2019 to June 2019 KITCHEN REMODEL Scottsdale, Arizona
Project Coordinator
Worked on kitchen remodel in my home. Demolition to cabinet installation done by others. I did the backsplash tile and installed the exhaust hood.
March 2018 to December 2018 AXXYS CONSTRUCTION Eagan, Minnesota
Project Superintendent, Retail
Construction management of a new, high-end retail store, Swarovski Jewelry, in the Fashion Square mall, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
July 2017 to December 2017 TRI-NORTH CONSTRUCTION Madison, Wisconsin
Project Superintendent, Retail
Construction management of a new MAC Cosmetics store in the Collections at Riverpark Mall, in Oxnard, California and two Wal-Mart remodels, one in Phoenix, Arizona and the other in Porterville, California.
August 2016 to June 2017 WARWICK CONSTRUCTION Houston, Texas
Project Superintendent, Retail/Commercial
Construction management of a 30,000 square foot Office Depot remodel in Yakima, Washington state.
December 2015 to July 2016 TRIAD RETAIL CONSTR, INC Pearland, Texas
Project Superintendent, Retail/Commercial
Construction management of a freestanding, 10,000 square foot shell, including a 2600 square foot Panda Express build-out in Laredo, Texas.
February 2015 to November 2015 HAYS CONSTRUCTION, INC. Littleton, Colorado
Project Superintendent, Commercial
Construction management of a free standing, 9100 square foot Family Dollar store in Sacramento, CA. Supervised on-site construction of this single-story metal building from the ground up, securing building permits, and processing plan applications.
October 2004 to January 2014 PUBLISHED AUTHOR San Miguel de Allende, MEXICO
Published Author/Photographer
During my 10 years living in Mexico, I authored seven books on Mexico. The last of which was titled Contemporary Mexican Architecture. Previous to this one, my titles were San Miguel’s Mexican Interiors; San Miguel’s Mexican Exteriors; San Miguel’s Gardens and Patios; Colors, San Miguel’s Interiors; Hammered Copper and William Spratling’s Legacy. All books are available on Amazon.
Miscellaneous
In addition to the above, I’ve supervised the construction of 23 homes in Tucson, an 11,000 square foot clubhouse in East Mesa, rescued a problem plagued 36 unit, townhouse complex in Tempe, supervised a 178 room hotel remodel in Tucson, a two-story office building with tenant improvements in Scottsdale, The Palm Tree restaurant in Palm Desert, California. detailed retail improvements primarily for national clients including Bath & Body Works, Build-a-Bear, Olive Garden, Victoria’s Secret and Bank One, and a highly visible three building project for the U.S. Park Service at the Grand Canyon. Arizona.
Education
BS – Architecture – Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Construction Management – Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Former Registered Architect and member of American Institute of Architects
Former Real Estate Broker – both Arizona & California
Partial Project List
Retail
SWAROVSKI Jewelry Store, Scottsdale, Arizona
MAC Cosmetics, Oxnard, California
Bath & Body Works, San Diego, California
Bath & Body Works, San Ysidro, California
MEDMEN, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Office Depot Remodel, Yakima, Washington
Walmart Remodel, Porterville, California
Build-a-Bear, Fashion Valley Mall, San Diego, California
Victoria’s Secret, Phoenix, Arizona (remodel)
Walmart Remodel, Phoenix, Arizona
Family Dollar, Sacramento, California (Ground – up)
Restaurants
Panda Express, Laredo, Texas
Olive Garden Restaurant, Phoenix, Arizona (remodel)
Palm Tree Restaurant, Palm Desert, California
Tenant Improvements
Administration Building, Grand Canyon, Arizona (Ground-up) (Office & T.I.)
Two Ticket Kiosks, Grand Canyon, Arizona (Ground – up) (Commercial)
Bank One Addition, Sedona, Arizona (Ground – up) (Commercial)
10,000 SF Strip Center, Laredo, Texas (Commercial)
Office Building, Scottsdale, Arizona (Ground – up) (Office & T.I.)
Modern Railway Systems, San Diego, California (Office T.I.)
Miscellaneous
178 Room Hotel, Tucson, Arizona (Commercial) (Remodel)
10,000 SF Clubhouse, East Mesa, Arizona (Commercial & T.I.)
23 Homes, Tucson, Arizona (Ground – up) (Residential)
36 Unit Townhouse Complex, Tempe, Arizona (Residential)