Director/Senior Project Manager - Interior Architecture

Director /Project Manager

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Summary Professional with proven success in balancing operational efficiencies and business growth with client satisfaction, offering over 27 years intensive experience in Interior Architecture. Skilled in all aspects of business practice, and project management. Able to build and foster strategic business relationships with corporate level executives, creating client loyalty and resulting increased revenues and bottom-line profitability.

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2005 – 11/2008 Vice President

VOA Associates Incorporated Chicago, IL • Manage resource allocations, financial projections, utilization and recruitment tracking. Worked with various practice groups to align project & resource needs.

1999 – 2005 Associate, Senior Project Manager

The Environments Group Chicago, IL • Managed major national account for insurance company providing planning, construction documentation and construction administrative services successfully completing all projects on time and under budget.

1989 - 1999 Director of Operations

EDI Interior Architecture, Schaumburg, IL Schaumburg, IL

• Managed team for UAE overseas Furniture, Fixture and Equipment project successfully completing on time and under budget.

• Implemented quality driven methodology (Malcomb Baldridge Quality Award and ISO 9000 Quality Initiatives) and tools to manage production process resulting in increase efficiency and profit.

1985 - 1989 Senior Draftsman

Interprise Oak Brook Terrace, IL

• Key member of two person team to develop and implement cad production and estimating software.

1981 - 1985 Draftsman

RMM Inc, Chicago, IL

• Lead technical draftsman of interiors project for petroleum executives private membership club located in New Orleans

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Education 1981 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, Architecture

University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana

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Software Applications

• Experienced in Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Billquick Time and Business Management, Deltek Advantage, BSD Spec Link, Master Spec, AutoCAD, Cadvance, and Archicad

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Professional Memberships

• Member, American Institute of Architects

• Member, Construction Specification Institute

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Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Architect, Illinois

• Certified Construction Documents Technologist, Construction Specification Institute

• Certified Construction Contract Administrator, Construction Specification Institute

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