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Professional Summary

Strategic and resourceful leader with expertise in overseeing residential and commercial development projects. Strong experience with multi-family, institutional, retail, residential subdivisions, and mixed-use development. Proven success in ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance while maintaining budget and schedule constraints. Excellent communicator, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to achieve overall vision and goals.

Last Updated: February 2025

Work Experience

2023 - Present

  • Leading Design, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration for various SFH projects.

  • Conducting Site Evaluation, Feasibility, and Code Review of Single Family and Small Multi-Family Projects

Freelance - Forward Group LLC

2016-2023

Wade Architecture / Daniel Ball & Associates

  • Spearheaded the Design, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration processes for residential and commercial projects, including Multi-Family, Retail, and Institutional projects.

  • Orchestrated Master Planning initiatives for multi-phase Residential, Mixed-Use, and Institutional projects, demonstrating strategic vision and holistic project management skills.

  • Conducted thorough research and guaranteed project compliance with pertinent zoning, planning, and building code regulations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and legal requirements.

  • Reviewed plan sets and specifications for both residential and commercial projects, contributing to the precision and quality of project deliverables.

  • Collaborated with Project Managers to facilitate the development of project proposals, schedules, and budgets, showcasing a commitment to project success and efficient resource management.

2006 - 2016 (FT & PT)

  • Played a pivotal role in the comprehensive design and construction set development for custom homes and renovation projects, crafting tailored solutions for unique residential spaces.

  • Contributed to project success by actively participating in budgeting, scheduling, and delegation tasks, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to project timelines.

  • Led projects seamlessly from design conception to construction completion, overseeing every phase with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

  • Managed relationships with contractors and clients, resolving technical issues during construction to maintain project momentum and foster positive collaboration among stakeholders.

Plan Ahead Drafting & Design

Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics

Skills & Expertise

Architecture

  • Experienced with taking projects of all types to completion. From concept to complete documentation.

  • Independently leading and crafting the design and technical concept of projects

  • Researching and applying all relevant building and zoning codes

  • Staying at the fore-front of construction means and methods, building codes, best practices, and relevant technology.

  • Site planning for residential and commercial projects

  • Monitoring projects and resolving conflicts during the construction process

  • Investigating and resolving construction defects, construction & zoning permitting issues, in addition to stop work orders

  • Design and regulatory approval of renovations to historic structures in addition to projects in environmental-sensitive areas

  • Developing project scope and associated time & cost

  • Diagnosing business issues unique to the architecture.

    • Finding and developing ways to increase profitability and increase efficiency.

    • Developing business strategy and long-term planning

Real Estate Development & Investing

  • Cultivating relationships with investors.

  • Inspecting potential properties for investors

  • Developing project scope for repairs & renovations of properties

  • Developing pro-formas to demonstrate the financial performance of properties

Construction

  • Developing the project scope, take-offs, and pricing of projects

  • Self-performing home rehabs

  • Assisting with the construction of new-build homes

  • Hands-on experience with many means-and-methods of wood construction

Business

  • Creating & managing a remote-based pre-construction services firm

Interests

Building Science:

Combining technical knowledge with innovative solutions for better buildings.

Business Development and Management:

Enhancing project outcomes through strategic planning.

Real Estate Development:

Bridging design with market and investor needs.

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency:

Creating designs that are environmentally responsible and efficient.

Construction:

Leveraging hands-on understanding to ensure projects are executed seamlessly.

Housing Policy:

Advocating for innovative and equitable housing solutions.

Business Development:

Resolving issues and bringing new and innovative ideas to increase profit and efficiency

Achievements & Memberships

Current

  • Completion of AREs in December 2024. Targeting licensure by 2026

  • AIA Associate Member

Project Types & Experiences

Residential

  • Custom Single Family

  • Spec/Builder Single Family & Townhomes

Commercial

  • Retail

  • Educational

  • Multifamily