SUMMARY

• Seventeen years entrepreneurial experience running my own 3D animation studio.
• Lead role in developing, implementing, and managing complex creative projects within time and budgetary constrains.
• An organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious self-starter, able to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.
• Highly skilled listener and communicator, able to assess client needs and convey information with clarity and enthusiasm.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Creative Project Management
• Planning and prioritization
• Long-term client relationships
• Financial Oversight (budgeting/forecasting, profit & loss)
• Staff recruitment and hiring
• Providing turnkey projects to clients
• Contract negotiations
• Project management: goal setting, scheduling and benchmarks
• Reputation for exceeding client expectations while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

EXPERIENCE

2004 to Present      President / Owner, Designimations – Houston, TX

Responsible for all aspects of running a small business including marketing, estimating, contract negotiations, client relationships, project and firm management, project production and delivery for multiple projects types including: architectural visualization, television shows, 3d animation, game development, web application development.

2002 to 2004         Project Manager, Vanderwal Architects – The Woodland, TX

Managed client relations via direct interaction and successful project delivery earning repeat business. Instrumental in adding technical expertise to this design oriented company through construction documentation, 3D modeling and visualization.

2000 to 2002         Vice President / Director of Technology, Verret Architects – Houston, TX

Earned fast-track promotion to Vice President providing structure and oversight to growing company. Trusted to oversee daily firm operations, staffing needs, marketing efforts, along with project management and technology infrastructure.

EDUCATION

1990                      Bachelors of Science in Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington

COMMUNITY

Eagle Scout with two Palms and the World Conservation Award.

11 years as adult BSA volunteer – Cub Scout Cubmaster, and Boy Scout Assistant Scoutmaster