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James M.

Aspiring architect with 10 years of experience owning and operating an architectural design and buil

Rockville, United States

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269,297 / 148,566

Skill pts: 5

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About

As a professional architectural designer and project manager with over ten years of experience, I have developed an affinity for design and architectural visualization. Through the consistent development of my hard and soft skills, I am able to critically evaluate and provide solutions for a wide range of common industry problems. Further, my strong marketing and presentation skills help my clients communicate their vision through compelling visual aids and 3D renderings.”

Experience

Chief Operating Officer | Head of Design Regen Construction Group · Full-time Oct 2016 – Present 9 yrs 11 mos Baltimore, MD, USA Prepares a complex array of architectural design documents that align with current design trends for both residential and commercial projects. Prepares and reviews detailed development plans and supporting documents through all phases of construction, from schematic design to construction administration. Daily responsibilities include design and drafting in support of urban planning, design and landscape projects, as well as methodology research as it relates to community planning and landscape design trends. Project management duties include facilitating and maintaining strong relationships with clients and consultants alike. Performs project quality assurance and control procedures to ensure design compliance with national and local building codes as well as zoning regulations.
Junior Project Architect Sanders Designs · Full-time Mar 2016 – May 2019 3 yrs 2 mos Cockeysville, MD, USA Job: New psalmist baptist church CONNECTION CENTER,

Project Architect for the New Psalmist Connection Center located on the church’s Mount Zion campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Provided architectural drafting and project management services as the lead designer and liaison between client and project consultants. Led the project team in the building permit review process while overseeing the coordination of design presentation graphics, planning documents, and project schedules.
Project Size: 7,500 sf Construction Cost: 2.5M

Job: Barrett’s On The Pike, Belair, MD.

Project Architect for the interior renovation of Barrett’s on the Pike restaurant. Provided architectural drafting services and coordinated kitchen and bar design and equipment with interior design, furniture, fixtures, and finishes. Independently managed and coordinated the project’s permit review process, project design, and client communication. Project Size: 5,215 GSF Estimated Construction Cost: 750K

Job: Angel Publishing, Baltimore, MD.
Project Architect for the design and implementation of interior alterations for a tenant fit-out within a bundle of historic buildings in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. Provided management and coordination services for the building permit process, construction schedule, lighting package, and MEP alterations.
Project Size: 17,109 sf; Estimated Construction Cost: 750K
Intern Architect Sulton Campbell Brit & Associates · Full-time Dec 2015 – Mar 2017 1 yrs 3 mos Washington D.C., DC, USA Prepared detailed design graphics presentations for client review. Prepared submittal packages including drawings and supplementary documents for regulatory agency review and approval. Performed building code review and analyses in support of Principal Architect. Represented the firm during client consultations by providing stellar customer service and effectively communicating the firm’s design intent. Provided drafting and design support services for urban landscape, architectural design, and planning projects, including graphics presentation and project management services for the African American Civil War Museum and Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church projects, with cumulative construction budgets exceeding $50 million. Completed material investigation and research, including curating the firm’s sample and resource library. Facilitated and managed coordination between product representatives and project consultants.

Education

University of Maryland - College Park BS Architecture, Architcture, 3.7 gpa 2012 – 2016 Activities and Societies: University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program Scholar IAP Merit Scholarship Recipient National Organization of Minority Architects, UMD Student Chapter, Member, 2014-2016Member, 2016

Other experience

Video editing A cinematographer who shoots personal documentary work.