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Hospitality and Restaurant Design Consultant.
Plantation, FL
Jan 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
• Hospitality design and restaurant development.
• Help Clients with site selection, market research, codes and zoning requirements.
• Owner design criteria and lease negotiations.
• Space planning.
• Help select and coordinate all consultants and vendors. Help maintain a schedule of deliverables and turn-in key.
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Senior Design Partner
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 5 months)
• Mentored and guided project managers and designers to achieve unparalleled design standards.
• Led strategic initiatives to refine project management processes and integrate
cutting-edge design technologies.
• Ensured seamless translation of designs from concept to reality through rigorous shipyard design and construction reviews.
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Senior Design Lead and Planner
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aug 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 5 months)
• Orchestrated project scopes, budgets, and programming for new dealerships and service centers.
• Oversaw design consultants to ensure adherence to brand standards and rigorous code compliance.
• Facilitated collaboration within the internal team to deliver compelling design presentations.
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Senior Corporate Architect and Planner
Dallas, TX
Apr 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 4 months)
• Spearheaded design concepts and branding strategies for restaurant locations nationally and internationally.
• Managed strategic site selection, market research, and contract negotiations to ensure financial success. Established rigorous design standards and budgets to deliver immersive customer experiences.
• Oversee construction and design implementation.
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Director of Architecture and Design/Owner’s Representative
Dallas, TX
Apr 2004 - Jan 2013 (8 years 9 months)
• Led the initiation and development of design concepts and branding strategies for restaurant locations. Oversaw construction administration and ensured adherence to design standards and project budgets.
• Consultants and vendors coordination.
• Oversee construction and design implementation.
• Established and implemented office presentation and production standards to streamline processes.
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Director of Architectural Technology
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aug 2002 - Aug 2012 (10 years)
• Led quality control and refined drawing standards utilizing cutting-edge architectural technology. Supervised architectural and interior teams through the entire project lifecycle.
• Established office presentation and CAD standards to enhance professionalism and efficiency.
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Architectural Design Leader
Tampa, FL
Aug 2001 - Aug 2002 (1 year)
• Managed office operations and spearheaded design excellence across all projects.
• Contributed to marketing initiatives to secure new opportunities and partnerships.
• Coordinate design standards with all company Design Leaders.
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Project Manager
Miami, FL
Dec 1996 - Aug 2001 (4 years 8 months)
• Championed design excellence and guided teams through project lifecycle for hospitality and casino ventures.
• Managed staff hiring and supervision to ensure project success.
• Create and implement Cad and presentation standards.
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Associate Designer
Roy D. Smith and Associates
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1990 - Dec 1996 (6 years 7 months)
• Led design projects encompassing various aspects from preliminary design to construction administration.
• Secured design contract strategic marketing initiatives.
• Create and implement Cad and presentation standards.