Keith R. Conway, AIA
Mesquite, Texas 75149
My career goal is to be a valuable asset of a progressive Architectural firm. To further develop my leadership and design skills utilizing creative solutions, incorporating LEED methods and materials: THINK GREEN! Through teamwork, communication and dedication to quality, we will build exceptional, award winning projects on time and budget. For a quick insight of my broad scope of project types and design experience, browse my e-Portfolio @ www.myspace.com/caddco then click on View My: Pics for a gallery of aerial photos, CD dwgs, and 3-D models.
EDUCATION:
University of Texas - Arlington, TX 1987-90
Degree: B.S. in Architecture - May 1990
Computer Science Minor. Realized CADD is the future or Architecture.
AIA Students - Vice President 1989-90.
LICENSE:
Registered Architect - State of Texas (since 2000)
EXPERIENCE:
PROJECT ARCHITECT / CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Sept. 2004 thru April 2007
O'Brien & Associates, Inc. - Dallas, TX (65 Employees) AutoCAD 2007
CA duties: Approved Shop Dwgs, Submittals, Change Orders, resolve RFI's and maintained
construction schedule. Upheld design intent and the aesthetic effect in an environmentally
sensitive area West of Austin (Adjacent to The BackYard) $27M Budget
• The Shops at the Galleria, Bee Cave, TX - 550K SF Shopping Center
• Best Buy Stores, several locations - stand alone buildings + retail anchors
• Hillcrest Crossing, Dallas TX – 55K SF 3-Story Retail/Office Bldg with Bi-Level
Parking Garage (below grade) plus a new prototype 2-Story Capital One Bank.
PROJECT ARCHITECT
2003-2004
Corgan Associates, Inc. - Dallas, TX (250 Employees) MicroStation J
MBE via E. Evans Associates, Inc. - MEP Coordinator, reviewed projects UL Fire Ratings
and developed 100+ Wall Types, Red-lined Sections, Details, etc.
• D/FW International Airport - International Terminal "D" - $1.08B Budget
PROJECT ARCHITECT
2002-2003
James Pratt Architecture - Dallas, TX (11 Employees) AutoCAD 2002
DISD 2002 Bond Program. Created a modern brick facade for the school built in 1965
By adding 20 Classrooms, Media Center and Admin.Offices in 36,000 SF Upgraded
the original HVAC, specified LEED Lighting, TDLR / ADA compliant.
• K.B. Polk Vanguard Elementary School - 3 Story Addition and Renovation
PROJECT ARCHITECT / CADD COORDINATOR
1998-2001
HOK Sport, LLC. - Kansas City, MO (250 Emps.) AutoCAD R14/2000
Focused on Sports Architecture (Stadiums, Arenas, etc) plus client satisfaction..
• Fresno AAA Stadium: MiLB Grizzlies, XFL Football, MLS Soccer, Concerts, etc.
• Miami Pro Player Stadium: NFL Dolphins – Suite/Club Renovations, Team Store
• Pittsburgh PNC Park: MLB Pirates – New Baseball Stadium from ground up.
INTERN ARCHITECT
1995-1997
Melvin Fain Architects, Inc. - Plano, TX (7 Employees) AutoCAD R12
Managed several successful projects on time and on budget. Trial by fire.
• Dave & Buster's Entertainment Complex – various locations throughout US.
• EL Chico's Restaurants – several locations in the South and West regions.
CONTRACT CADD WORK
1992-1994
• Conley Design Group - Dallas, TX. Roof Consultant: GSA / GM
• RTKL Architects - Dallas, TX. AI-Salama Hospital, Saudi Arabia
• CR&A Architects - Harrisburg, PA. Historical Preservation, Prisons
• D.B. Young & Assoc. - Orlando, FL. Roof Consultant: Hospitals
• HBPM Architects - Orlando, FL. Orange Co. Convention Center
MANUAL DRAFTSMAN
1990-1991
H.K.S., Inc. - Dallas, TX (475 Emps.) Ink on Mylar w/ hand lettering
Developed CD's from the DD package. Beachfront restaurant and public entrance.
• Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, CA (5 Star)
ACTIVITIES: I enjoy traveling, Company Softball and digital photography.
Member: A.l.A. - American Institute of Architects (since 2000) active locally.
Member: N.A.A.U.G. - North American AutoCAD User Group (since 1993) CAD resource.