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ron mcfadden 4667 E Lavender Lane Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-525-0803 480-430-3004 cell rlbmcf@gmail . com experience: lead designer: project architect: manager / service: education: masters degree: bachelors of science: associates degree: accolades: Registered Architect in six states. AIA Member. NCARB Certified. Architect of Record. Lead Designer. Supervisor over Design. Proposals and Presentation. Project Architect. Project Manager. Budget Management. Quality Assurance. Code Research and Compliance. Environmental Aspects. Design-Build. Bid Analysis and Award. Marketing Materials. Engineering Coordination. Planning. Master Planning. Feasibility Studies. Yield Studies. Development Documents. Pro-Forma Analysis. Programming. Schematic Design. Design Development. Construction Documents. Construction Administration. Staff and Resources. BOMA Analysis. Cost Control & Contract Negotiations. Project Acceptance & Close Out. Renderings. Interiors. Team Leader. Interviewing. Space Plans. Tenant Improvements. Shell Buildings. Organized. Meeting Deadlines. Interpersonal Skills. Customer Service. Drafting. Travel Agent. Artist. Award Winning. Technical Skills: AutoCAD 2012, SketchUP, Photoshop, Word, Excel, Acrobat Professional. Architectural Project Types: Class A Commercial, Educational, Health Care, Religious, Residential, Laboratory, Justice, Industrial, Hospitality, and Retail. Over 15 years experience. Coaction GROUP, Chandler, AZ 2011 – 2012 OPUS - A & E, Phoenix, Arizona 2006 – 2010 Directed design in two fast paced Design-Build & Development Firms. Architect of Record. ■ Worked closely with company directors developing design concepts, site plans and feasibility studies. Directed projects through all schematics and the design development process. ■ Established procedures, delegated responsibilities, evaluated direction and performance per the pro-forma. Worked with governing planning departments and reported to management. ■ Conducted meetings and monitored project budgets and schedules. Was responsible for project image, identity, branding and aesthetics. Worked closely with CD production staff. ■ Evaluated and insured quality in design. Insured code compliance & environmental targets. ■ Assessed BOMA minimums. Participated in value engineering, product research and contract negotiations. Worked with project architects during construction administration. ■ Helped with marketing material and presentations. Helped in government competitions. ■ Monitored projects through construction, punch list and close out. DLR Group - Educational, Phoenix, Arizona 2004 – 2005 Ellermann, Schick & Bruno, Phoenix, Arizona 2003 – 2004 DMJM + HN Architecture, Salt Lake City, Utah 1998 – 2003 Denis W. Butler & Associates, Salt Lake City, Utah 1994 – 1998 Oversaw all stages of architectural services from Design to Construction Administration. ■ Worked with clients in developing design concepts and schematic design that met programming. Directed programming. Directed projects through schematics, design development, construction documents and construction administration & close out. ■ Established procedures, delegated responsibilities and met company budgets, schedule and profit targets. Worked with governing building departments and reported to management. ■ Reviewed construction documents for progress and quality. Insured code and ADA compliance and established drafting standards. Coordinated with engineers during CDs. ■ Participated in value engineering, product research and contract negotiations. ■ Conducted meetings and tracked all aspects of projects for upper management. In the 1980s and early 90s worked as a Manager, Agent or Artist for various service companies such as: America West Airlines, Morris Airlines, ASI Sign Systems, Kinko’s, Mervyns, Trolley Theaters and United Artist. Did various freelance design and CDs for private home construction. ■ 1994, University of Utah, Graduate School of Architecture, Salt Lake City, Utah ■ 1992, Architectural Studies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah ■ 1985, Business Management, Mountain West College, Salt Lake City, Utah ■ The Betty H. Fairfax High School project received a Citation of Excellence award in 2008, with the Learning by Design acknowledgments, hosted by the American School Board Journal. I was one of the Project Architects and helped with design and construction documents. ■ Maintained a 3.8 GPA while enrolled in school full time, working part time and caring for a family of four. Was able to finished my undergraduate degree two semesters early. ■ Received two awards for my designs and presentations at the 1992 American Institute of Architecture Student’s Exhibition at the University of Utah Graduate School of Architecture. ■ In the mid 80’s selected as a leader of over 150 volunteers for my church, while serving an assignment out of the country for two years.
