Architecture

Allen has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from The New Jersey Institute of Technology. He graduated in 1989, and became a licensed architect in 1995 after a three-year apprenticeship and passing a four-day licensing exam. He has over 25 years’ experience working with clients, other architects, general contractors and building code officials. He has utilized AutoCAD software his entire career, and stays knowledgeable of industry updates by taking continuing education classes. Some of Allen’s classes have been on health, safety and welfare topics, while other classes were on design and construction topics. He brings professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail to every project.

Allen was a member of AIA for over 15 years, specifically the Jersey Shore AIA chapter in New Jersey. In 2001 he was nominated for the 2001 Jersey Shore AIA Young Architect of the Year award. His education, work portfolio and participation in the chapter operations as Continuing Education Chairman were all instrumental in winning the award.

In 2006 Allen started a collaboration with a residential and commercial general contractor. This led him to make connections with other contractors in the area; some of these connections were through his own marketing efforts, others were already working with clients that hired him. Some contractors worked with him for several years. At one time he was collaborating with 10 contractors.

Alen has worked as a sole practitioner for many years. This affords him the freedom to work at his own pace. Unfortunately, it also means that he misses out on the association with other professionals in a larger office environment. He misses the opportunity to learn from senior architects and to mentor individuals entering the profession.

Chronological Career Summary

Company

Position

Years

Reason for Leaving

Huntsville Hospital Health Systems

Visitor Control Officer

2

Current

Target Distribution

Warehouse Associate

3

Current

Woodland Homes

CAD Drafter

<1

Downsized

Mister Car Wash

Crew Member

<1

Opportunity

Milberger Architectural Group

Senior Architect

1.5

Downsized

Marco's Pizza

Delivery Driver/ Kitchen

<1

Opportunity

New York Life

Insurance Sales

<1

Downsized

Butcher Drafting Services

In-House Drafter

<1

Downsized

ASR Architecture, Inc.

Owner

25

Current

Ward Realty

In-House Architect

1.5

Relocation

WLM Architects

Senior Architect

1

Opportunity

Monmouth County Parks

Architect

4

Opportunity

Education: Bachelor of Architecture, May 1989, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, May 1982, Iowa State University, Ames, IA State of New Jersey Licensed Architect, September 1995

Professional Experience

Huntsville Hospital Health System, Huntsville Alabama October 2023-current Visitor Control Officer

I work in the Safety and Security Department. Primary duties are registering visitors to visit patients. I also direct people to their appointments within the hospital, such as to Imaging, Endoscopy or The Heart Institute.

Target Distribution, Madison, Alabama Sep 2020 to August 2023

Warehouse Associate

●I am working the 2nd shift in the distribution warehouse. Primary duties are loading trailers with merchandise destined for the stores.

Woodland Homes of Madison, Alabama Feb 2020 to Jul 2020

CAD Drafter

•Worked in the Plan Department preparing drawings for semi-custom single-family homes. Worked with the sales agents to incorporate changes/substitutions, etc. requested by the customer.

•Hours worked were M-F, 8am-5pm

Mister Car Wash, Madison Alabama Dec 2019 to Feb 2020

Crew Member

•Primary duties were to direct vehicles into the wash tunnel. Responsible to prep the site for the morning shift and to assist in closing the car wash at the end of the night shift.

The Milberger Architectural Group, Huntsville, AL Apr 2018 to Nov 2019

Senior Architect

•The Milberger Architectural Group specializes in commercial projects.

•Prepared architectural plans using AutoCAD and Microstation.

•Worked on several fast-food franchise projects for Church’s Chicken, Captain D’s and Dairy Queen. This was done using prototype designs from each restaurant that were modified to work with the site conditions.

•Prepared plans for two Florida locations of American Family Care. This was done using prototype designs from the company. One location was a new build and the second was a modification to an existing building.

•Worked on plans for The Legacy Arena athletic facility in Phoenix Arizona, currently under construction. Responsible for drafting interior elevations, creating schedules (doors, windows, finishes) and coordinating the architectural plans with the structural plans.

•Other commercial projects were additions/renovations that required field measurements and as-built documentation.

•Most recent project was a private residence to be built using shipping containers.

Marco’s Pizza, Madison, AL Oct 2017 to Jun 2018

Delivery Driver/Kitchen Support

•My primary function was to deliver food. Part of the shift was spent prepping the dining room and assisting in the kitchen as necessary.

New York Life, Huntsville, AL Jun 2017 to Oct 2017

Insurance Sales

•I was working as an agent to assist people in the purchase of life insurance for themselves or their businesses.

Butcher Drafting Services, Madison, AL Feb 2017 to Mar 2017

In House Drafter

•Prepared construction drawings for local residential builders and homeowners using AutoCAD software. I drafted plans for additions, renovations, and new construction. I helped manage the drafting staff.

ASR Architecture PA, Inc. Feb 1999 to Present

Sole Proprietor

•Proficient in AutoCAD 2024LT software.

•ASR Architecture, Inc. was established in 1999 as a part-time business operated in parallel to working full-time in the profession. The business became full time in 2006 when the firm began collaborating with local general contractors and home builders.

•ASR Architecture has specialized in residential additions and renovations and new residences. ASR also worked on several commercial interior renovations and tenant fit-out projects. Collaborated with structural engineers as needed. Made several presentations to zoning boards for clients who were seeking variances to their property. Work hours varied each week and were dependent on the client’s deadlines, meetings, etc.

Ward Realty/Home Services, Pt. Pleasant Bch, NJ Apr 2015 to Sep 2016

In House Architect

•Architectural design services for residential clients at the New Jersey Shore. Employed as the in-house architect. I drafted plans for house lifts, additions/renovations, and new construction. Worked in a team setting with a general contractor and client services specialist. Collaborated with structural engineers as needed.

WLM Architects, West Long Branch, NJ Oct 2014 to Mar 2015

Senior Architect

•Residential design in a 5-person firm. Residential and commercial projects, including a 12-unit townhome project, a school renovation and several residential additions/renovations.

Monmouth County Parks System, Lincroft, NJ May 2003 to Sep 2007

Architect

•Employed as the in-house architect. Conducted renovations to park structures of various types., including residential structures, golf course clubhouses and staff maintenance/support facilities.

•Designed a maintenance garage for a park system golf course. Worked to ensure that county government regulations for bidding/hiring of contractors was followed. Reviewed bid documents to assist with recommendations for hiring contractors. Reviewed shop drawings and submittals to ensure they met the project specifications. Collaborated with vendors to make sure that their products were installed correctly. Reviewed and approved payment requests from contractors and vendors.

Summary

Allen works best in a relaxed environment where support and edification are practiced. It is important to know that what you are doing is valued. He is looking for a long-term position, and wants to continue growing his career with the goal of reaching retirement in approximately 10 years.

Contact this candidate