Architectural Designer and Artist Extraordinaire (you name it).

RESUME

EDUCATION:

BA. ARCHITECTURE, ****,

University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

B.S. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, 1987,

University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER, STUDIO KB ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Bellevue, WA, 1988-2004.

Projects included a $2.2M residential historical renovation (published), a $700K hotel addition/renovation, $300K restaurant tenant improvement, dental and professional offices, condominiums, townhouses, residential additions/renovations, recreational cabins. Experience with fast-track construction schedules requiring substantial on-site design and field interpretation of building codes, zoning issues, and as-built conditions.

PROJECT ARCHITECT, THIELSEN ARCHITECTS: Kirkland, WA, 2000-2002.

Project Architect/Manager for a $5M, 12,000 sf private residence. Managed a two to four-person team and completed complex architectural design and details, specifications, and contract documents throughout the fast-track construction process. Performed extensive architectural management and construction administration. Responsible for all communication and coordination between architectural firm, owner, contractor, and professional consultants. Proficient in all phases of residential design, client management, consultant interfacing, and construction administration. Working knowledge of building codes, regulations, construction methodology, and contract law.

MARKETING DIRECTOR, STUART SILK ARCHITECTS: Seattle, WA, 1995-1996.

Researched and wrote architectural articles for professional and local publications, researched and wrote Principal's FAIA application, produced marketing materials, coordinated project documentation and photography, prepared submittals for architectural publications, design contests, and architectural awards.

PROJECT ARCHITECT, STUART SILK ARCHITECTS: Seattle, WA, 1989-1992.

Responsible for all phases of high-end residential, commercial, and multifamily projects. Brought in several of my own clients, duties included client contact and interface, contractual negotiations, code research and zoning interpretation, schematic design, design development, drafting and working drawings, project specifications, consultant management, variance submittals, permitting, and construction management.

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, STUDIO KB ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Bellevue, WA, 1981 -2003.

Design/Build of cabins, residential remodels, renovations, and additions up to $100K.

DRAFTSMAN, HERMAN DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, San Diego, CA, 1988-1989.

Residential design and working drawings.

DRAFTSMAN, THOMAS TIBBLES ARCHITECTS: Kailua-Kona, HI, 1987-1988 Residential working drawings.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Excellent architectural design, hand-drafting, and illustration skills.

Artistic and trade skills include sketching, painting, glassblowing, bronze and glass casting, welding, forging, pottery, woodworking, mechanical/electrical repair, residential construction, classic auto restoration and repair.

PUBLICATIONS:

METROPOLITAN HOME: Bailey Residence, 2001.

SEATTLE HOMES & LIFESTYLES: Johnson Residence, May/June, 2001.

NORTHWEST LIVING: Johnson Residence, June/July, 2000.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST MAGAZINE: Johnson Residence, May 14, 2000.

DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE: “Residential Window Systems”, Oct. 26, 1995.

THE SEATTLE TIMES: “Window Shopping”, Aug. 20, 1995.

DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE: “Negotiated Contracts", Jul. 28, 1995.

BELLTOWN DISPATCH: “Meanest Digs in Town”, December, 1991.

REGRADE DISPATCH: “Intimate Developments”, March, 1992.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

GLASSBLOWING: Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA.

STAFF MEMBER/VOLUNTEER: Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA.

GLASSBLOWING: Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA.

FINE ARTS: Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA.

ART DIRECTOR: Camp Nor’ Wester, Lopez Island, WA.

WHITE WATER RIVER GUIDE: Orion Expeditions, WA & OR.

SKI INSTRUCTOR & TRAINER: University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

MEDICAL/HEALTH VOLUNTEER: Amigos de Las Américas, Honduras, Dominican Republic.

SKI INSTRUCTOR: Bellevue Schools, grades 4-9, Bellevue, WA.

EXHIBITIONS:

SEA-TAC INT’L AIRPORT: Pilchuck Glass Exhibition: Juried Selection “Out of the Fire”.

PILCHUCK GALLERY: Staff Show.

TRAVELS:

EUROPE: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg.

AFRICA: Kenya, Tanzania.

ASIA/PACIFIC: Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia.

AMERICAS: Canada, USA, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Peru.

INTERESTS:

Travel, art, ecological preservation, mountaineering, marathons, fly-fishing, windsurfing, cycling, sailing, skiing, classic automobile restoration.

REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO: Available upon request.

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