Design Construction

CHRISTY DAVIS

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Seeking a career as a project manager to enhance the skills and knowledge I have and utilize my background to add value to the company. I am registered as an architect in WI. EXPERIENCE

APRIL 2017 – PRESENT

SENIOR DESIGNER, NELSON WORLDWIDE (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Team lead in corporate workplace architecture focused in Technology, Advertising & Media sectors. I work with our clients to create a place where employees can be efficient and be proud of their workplace environment creating natural employee retention. I work on every aspect of the project from initial budgets, to the end with our clients by engaging in the permitting process through construction coordination. Leading the projects internally by collaborating with the interiors team as well and the engineers and contractors. Value engineering when required to find alternative solutions. Working to deliver strong and competitive RFP’s to our clients and then following through on the architecture and project coordination to make sure all clients are repeat clients. DECEMBER 2015 – APRIL 2017

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, UNISPACE (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)

Manage architecture team through visioning and strategy, space plans, schematic design, FF&E selections, construction documents and administration during and through construction completion. Works on estimating time for budget proposals and project construction scheduling. Works hand in hand with regional directors on marketing and project pitches. Collaborates with our global team to gain access to new clients and share new design ideas to stay one step ahead of our local competition.

FEBRUARY 2008 – DECEMBER 2015

DESIGN ASSOCIATE, WILSON & ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Worked with a large client list of law firms and large wealth management corporations that are national and international. I work with clients in every aspect of the design phasing from space planning through final construction administration. Trust in our designs and budget knowledge made our team a success.

NOVEMBER 2006 – JANUARY 2008

DESIGN ASSOCIATE, LYDIA WANG & ASSOCIATES (TUSTIN, CA) Exterior and interior design upgrades on existing and new building construction for commercial projects with a focus on large corporation banks and private offices. Client relationships have a key role in this small business. My role entails project management skills including coordinating the design phase, construction documents, consultant drawings, permitting, site visits and administration throughout each project.

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SEPTEMBER 2005 – SEPTEMBER 2006

GRADUATE ARCHITECTURE, SHORT ELLIOT HENDRICKSON (ST. CLOUD/MPLS, MN) Experience with commercial and government design doing interior architecture, space planning, drafting, client service, estimates, proposals, bidding packages, project presentation, construction documents, and writing specifications. Received Certificate for Construction Document Technologist. Getting involved with LEED was a huge focus for me during the last few projects.

SEPTEMBER 2004 – AUGUST 2005

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR – TEMP. POSITION, EXACTEC (CHASKA, MN) Temporary work with this company doing AutoCad drawings for past projects. Worked with sales staff on designs for retail service projects in the plastic design industry. EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Dean’s List

SKILLS

Computers: Extensive knowledge and use of

AutoCad, Revit, Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign,

Bluebeam, Deltek, Adobe, Illustrator,

Pagemaker, Acrobat, Microsoft Office,

Windows, PowerPoint, Asana, Vision,

Newforma and Excel.

Project Management

Client relationships

RFP, Scheduling and Team Management

ACTIVITIES

Was involved in Greenlight, a sustainable design group at the University of Minnesota. Mentorship program at the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Volunteered with: Sharing and Caring Hands, Local Blood Drive, USA Cup, Dorothy Day Center, Ronald McDonald House, Second Harvest Heartland and Glenwood/Lyndale Community Center.

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