Architectural Interior Design, Real Estate, Project Manager, Office Design, Office Space Planning, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Bank Conversion, Construction Projects, Senior Project Manager, Residential Renovations, Construction Management, Real Estate Jobs, Space Planning, Interior Design, Residential Renovations.
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CAREER PROFILE:
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Accomplished Senior Project Manager with significant field experience in architectural interior design and construction which include corporate offices, retail locations spanning a variety of industries, and residential projects. Excellent management and project leadership skills, independent and team worker who takes the initiative and pride in getting all jobs done on time and within budget. Quickly adapts to any type or size project, saving the client both time and money. Proven track record; clients return when they have additional projects. Specialty in fast track projects. In past positions with CBRE oversaw all phases of project management including design, construction, occupancy, quality control, staffing and budget management. Residential projects have included a Brownstone in New York City and a Corporate Apartment in New York City.
EXPERIENCE:
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CB Richard Ellis New York, NY 2010 to 2011
Project Manager (Temporary Position: Project Completed February 2011)
Worked on Wells Fargo-Wachovia Conversion. Managed and completed the conversion of 29 branches in New Jersey. Was also assigned 3 additional branches in New York. Dealt with Wells Fargo staff, CBRE staff, branch managers, general contractors, vendors, Black Box IT, and others.
CB Richard Ellis New York, NY 2010 to 2011
Project Manager (Temporary Position: Project Completed February 2011)
Worked on Wells Fargo-Wachovia Conversion. Managed and completed the conversion of 29 branches in New Jersey. Was also assigned 3 additional branches in New York. Dealt with Wells Fargo staff, CBRE staff, branch managers, general contractors, vendors, Black Box IT, and others.
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CB Richard Ellis New York, NY 2006 – 2009
Senior Project Manager
Worked on and completed multiple projects simultaneously, helped train some Jr. Project Managers, took over projects in mid stream and worked in-house at clients headquarters. Handled contract negotiations, cost control, & vendor, landlord and real estate broker relations, architects, engineers, contractors, and all other phases.
• Nielson Group – Restacked 7 floors (60,000 SF each) NYC/Tri-State locations. Ran weekly meetings (25 people), field supervision, kept projects ahead of schedule (phasing floors) & within budget.
• JP Morgan Chase – Assigned to the core team responsible for the retrofit of existing Chase and Bank of NY branch locations being converted to the JP Morgan Chase Real Estate portfolio.
• The Bank of New York –Coordinated and relocated staff to new and existing office space in different regions of the US. Developed space analysis schemes, planning, selection of architects and engineers, lease review, budgeting, project coordination, furniture and furnishings.
• The Children’s Hospital – Took project over in mid-stream, resolved numerous problems with the landlord and general contractor, reworked schedule to get project completed on time.
• Other Projects: GMAC, Quest Diagnostics, Benfield Group, Beal Bank, & Assisted Real Estate Brokers.
Senior Project Manager
Worked on and completed multiple projects simultaneously, helped train some Jr. Project Managers, took over projects in mid stream and worked in-house at clients headquarters. Handled contract negotiations, cost control, & vendor, landlord and real estate broker relations, architects, engineers, contractors, and all other phases.
• Nielson Group – Restacked 7 floors (60,000 SF each) NYC/Tri-State locations. Ran weekly meetings (25 people), field supervision, kept projects ahead of schedule (phasing floors) & within budget.
• JP Morgan Chase – Assigned to the core team responsible for the retrofit of existing Chase and Bank of NY branch locations being converted to the JP Morgan Chase Real Estate portfolio.
• The Bank of New York –Coordinated and relocated staff to new and existing office space in different regions of the US. Developed space analysis schemes, planning, selection of architects and engineers, lease review, budgeting, project coordination, furniture and furnishings.
• The Children’s Hospital – Took project over in mid-stream, resolved numerous problems with the landlord and general contractor, reworked schedule to get project completed on time.
• Other Projects: GMAC, Quest Diagnostics, Benfield Group, Beal Bank, & Assisted Real Estate Brokers.
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Consultant New York, NY 2005 – 2006
Amper Polotziner & Mattia
Conceptual design for new space, space analysis, working drawings, budgets, bids, furniture and furnishings, engineer and building department. Project completed on schedule and within budget.
Consultant New York, NY 2005 – 2006
Amper Polotziner & Mattia
Conceptual design for new space, space analysis, working drawings, budgets, bids, furniture and furnishings, engineer and building department. Project completed on schedule and within budget.
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GK Studio Associates New York, NY 2003 – 2005
Senior Project Manager
Provided leadership to project management team which directly contributed to success and completion of many projects witch had problems. Solved problems with contractors, vendors and clients, and saved office operating costs.
• Zone Perfect Nutrition Company – Space analysis 20,000 SF prep kitchens & project coordination.
• Laboratory Institute Merchandising – Solved construction problems, budget & client relationship.
GK Studio Associates New York, NY 2003 – 2005
Senior Project Manager
Provided leadership to project management team which directly contributed to success and completion of many projects witch had problems. Solved problems with contractors, vendors and clients, and saved office operating costs.
• Zone Perfect Nutrition Company – Space analysis 20,000 SF prep kitchens & project coordination.
• Laboratory Institute Merchandising – Solved construction problems, budget & client relationship.
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Freelance Designer/Consultant New York, NY 2000-2002
Consultant services for Office, Retail and Residential Projects.
Freelance Designer/Consultant New York, NY 2000-2002
Consultant services for Office, Retail and Residential Projects.
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Milo Kleinberg Design Associates New York, NY 1999-2002
Senior Project Manager
Managed projects, field supervision for showrooms, offices, building lobbies & implemented new systems.
Milo Kleinberg Design Associates New York, NY 1999-2002
Senior Project Manager
Managed projects, field supervision for showrooms, offices, building lobbies & implemented new systems.
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Colin Construction Company, Inc. New York, NY 1998 – 1999
Senior Project Manager
Evaluated project procedures, project management with trades and field, ran meetings. Reorganized procedures for the scheduling of and the coordination of projects.
Colin Construction Company, Inc. New York, NY 1998 – 1999
Senior Project Manager
Evaluated project procedures, project management with trades and field, ran meetings. Reorganized procedures for the scheduling of and the coordination of projects.
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Descon Interiors New York, NY 1992-1997
Senior Project Manager & VP (DESCON – Design Services)
Senior Project Manager & VP (PDC – Construction Services)
Led teams for design phase of projects and worked directly with principal for construction of projects. Managed over 20 design-build
projects, set-up bidding procedure and selection process for trades and better construction schedules to help cut client costs and client inconvenience. Projects included office spaces, restaurants, broadcasting and industrial. Did space analysis, material selections and worked with real estate brokers and trained drafting staff.
• Honora Pearls – Showroom and mfg. facilities. Client commented, “ingenious solutions to design challenges”.
• CNN – NYC broadcasting and offices.
• Golden Books (Store) – Design/Construction.
• Brownstone – Complete interior renovation. Cost over $1,000,000.
• NYS DMV – Walk-in retail and offices (30,000 SF) Herald Square.
• Restaurants (NYC) – Coco Pazza, Coco Opera, Coco Marina.
Descon Interiors New York, NY 1992-1997
Senior Project Manager & VP (DESCON – Design Services)
Senior Project Manager & VP (PDC – Construction Services)
Led teams for design phase of projects and worked directly with principal for construction of projects. Managed over 20 design-build
projects, set-up bidding procedure and selection process for trades and better construction schedules to help cut client costs and client inconvenience. Projects included office spaces, restaurants, broadcasting and industrial. Did space analysis, material selections and worked with real estate brokers and trained drafting staff.
• Honora Pearls – Showroom and mfg. facilities. Client commented, “ingenious solutions to design challenges”.
• CNN – NYC broadcasting and offices.
• Golden Books (Store) – Design/Construction.
• Brownstone – Complete interior renovation. Cost over $1,000,000.
• NYS DMV – Walk-in retail and offices (30,000 SF) Herald Square.
• Restaurants (NYC) – Coco Pazza, Coco Opera, Coco Marina.
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Additional Experience
Additional Experience
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JEM DESIGNS & JEL ENVIRONMENTS–New York, NY
Principal
Organized and started a new firm with staff and office space. Firm administrator, client and real estate broker contact (work letters, studies, and showed space), project coordination, space analysis, working drawings, field supervision.
• Democratic National Convention (2), Madison Square Garden
• Republic National Bank.
• Republic Factors Corp.
• Small Business Svce Bureau, MA.
• Abitibi Price Sales Corp., NYC.
• Glen Alden Corp., NYC.
• Pacific Petroleum, Calgary, Alberta.
•Bank Leumi, NYC – Office & Retail Spaces.
• Marriott, JFK Airport.
• Station KYW, Philadelphia, PA.
JEM DESIGNS & JEL ENVIRONMENTS–New York, NY
Principal
Organized and started a new firm with staff and office space. Firm administrator, client and real estate broker contact (work letters, studies, and showed space), project coordination, space analysis, working drawings, field supervision.
• Democratic National Convention (2), Madison Square Garden
• Republic National Bank.
• Republic Factors Corp.
• Small Business Svce Bureau, MA.
• Abitibi Price Sales Corp., NYC.
• Glen Alden Corp., NYC.
• Pacific Petroleum, Calgary, Alberta.
•Bank Leumi, NYC – Office & Retail Spaces.
• Marriott, JFK Airport.
• Station KYW, Philadelphia, PA.
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EDUCATION:
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EDUCATION:
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Pratt Institute: BFA Industrial Design
Parsons School of Design: Graduate in Industrial Design
Mondell Institute: Graduate in Architecture
US Army (2 Years Active Duty) Methods and Standards Analyst (Applied Engineered Work Measurement
Training Programs.) United States Army Support Center, Richmond, VA.
Additional Coursework:
• Interior & Exhibit Design Courses– Pratt Institute, NYC
• Interior Design Courses, NY School of Interior Design, NYC
• School of Industrial Arts (2 years), The City College of NY
Parsons School of Design: Graduate in Industrial Design
Mondell Institute: Graduate in Architecture
US Army (2 Years Active Duty) Methods and Standards Analyst (Applied Engineered Work Measurement
Training Programs.) United States Army Support Center, Richmond, VA.
Additional Coursework:
• Interior & Exhibit Design Courses– Pratt Institute, NYC
• Interior Design Courses, NY School of Interior Design, NYC
• School of Industrial Arts (2 years), The City College of NY
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