Use my 20+ years to Historic Preservation and Real Estate Development experience toward profitability and community benefit.
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CAREER FOCUS: ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION/HISTORIC REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
20+ Years of Leadership Experience within the Real Estate Development and Preservation Industry Track Record of Success in Meeting Time/Budget/Quality Goals for Top-Priority Developments Strong Strategic Planning and Problem Solving Skills in Start-Up and Established Environments M.A. in Preservation Studies; Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation & Other Affiliations Excellent background in architecture, design, historic preservation, construction, building evaluations, insurance mitigation and real estate development. Specialized in historic projects; worked with existing conditions surveys for the U.S. General Services Administration, including the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Archives, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Justice buildings. Able to envision new design projects and bring vision to reality through specific, well-developed plans. cost-conscious, detail-focused approach to management. ** Built database to track location, date, condition, history, and restoration costs of bronze statuary and architectural masonry elements for Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C. Surveyed and implemented historic districts in Leesburg, VA and Woburn, MA. Managed sale and adaptive reuse of historic commercial buildings projects.
Historic Building Preservation National Register & Historic District Designations; Existing Conditions Surveying; Historic Building Research, Recording & Reporting; Architectural Preservation Consulting; Historic Building Inspections; Restoration & Remodeling ProjectsReal Estate Development Building Assessments; Compatible Design; Estimating; Budget Planning & Administration; Project Lifecycle Management; Cost-Segregation; Strategic Marketing; Interior Design; Cross-Functional Team Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant / Managing Director Historic Address 1988-Present Perform Historic District and National Register designations, as well as space planning and interior design services, for both commercial and residential clients. Conduct inspections, recording, and reporting to ensure client fulfillment. Gained recognition in Better Homes and Gardens and at local show houses for key projects.
Manager Grant Thornton, LLP 2009 - Present Conduct field surveys, maintain relationships with clients, mentor younger team-members and develop new business for the Cost-Segregation practice. Serve as the go-to professional for Cost-Segregation and Cost-recovery projects.
Director Virchow Krause Baker-Tilly 2008-2009 Led the cost-segregation/cost-recovery group firm-wide. Represented the Practice at conferences and other professional organizations. Developed Staff and served as Senior Advisor for the Cost-Segregation Practice.
Senior Manager CBIZ Valuation Group 2006-2008 Brought on board to develop and sustain nationwide client base for cost-segregation studies and construction cost-estimating. Maintain relationships with external clients and other internal tax professionals. Secured cost-segregation engagements and increased tax benefits as a result.
Manager BDO Seidman, LLP 2005-2006 Relocated to establish foothold within the East Coast markets for BDOs Cost-Segregation practice. Promoted Cost-Segregation at industry trade shows and represented the practice at company meetings. Developed a cost-segregation practice on the East Coast based in Boston and New York
Manager Ernst & Young Real Estate Advisory Services 1997-2003 Oversaw sales and marketing activities for companys services, recruiting team members and generating business from both new and existing clients. Created cost estimates, cost-segregation analyses, and project spreadsheets. Delivered well-received marketing presentations to high profile companies, including ABN AMRO, Discovery Communication, Best Buy, and John Buck & Co.
Directed teams through series of key projects that included the following: -Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Cost-Segregation Study, Staff of 4, $250,000 in Fees -Giltz & Associates, Cost-Segregation Study, Staff of 3, $150,000 in Fees -Bob Evans Restaurants, Look-Back Studies, Staff of 5, $35,000 in Fees
Account Manager / Executive Consulting for Architects 1996-1997 Supervised team of 5 full-time and 4 part-time employees in recruiting and evaluating candidates for potential placement with clients, matching qualified candidates with clients requirements. Performed sales call and delivered presentations to potential clients. Monitored candidate placement and managed client accounts. Marketed and managed in-house CADD training center, including enrollment and scheduling. Oversaw all aspects of successful placement office for the A/E/C community.
Senior Architectural Preservation Consultant Daniel P. Coffey & Associates 1994-1996 Functioned as Project Leader for field evaluation and design review initiatives. Conducted existing conditions surveys and researched/recorded historic buildings. Developed responses to RFPs and implemented marketing strategies to sell the firms multiple services. Used proper forms for National Register nominations. Served on the Landmark Preservation Council of Illinois Chicago Programs Committee.
ADDITIONAL POSITIONS: Associate, Paul Davis Systems Led team of 6 and various sub-contractors in surveying and estimating property damage for insurance claims. Developed marketing plans for restoration and remodeling services. Opened branch office in Williamsburg, VA, serving on the local Chamber of Commerce. Marketing Manager, S.T.A.R.T. Identified target retail partners, created promotional and cross-promotional marketing plans, developed monthly progress reports, and analyzed sales results against quotas and objectives. Partner / Head, Historic Properties Division, Carter-Braxton Leased, sold, and auctioned residential and commercial buildings. Conducted surveys for historic buildings and provided consulting services for both public and private clients on historic buildings. Maintained strong presence in the community as an expert in historic preservation. Managed full cycle of projects that ranged from $25,000 to $500,000. Architectural Preservation Consultant, Oehrlein & Associates Completed historic structures inspection, recording, and reports. Oversaw materials conservation and met maintenance specifications. Performed National Register and historic district designations. Addressed adaptive re-use and compatible design for historic buildings. Architectural Preservation Consultant, Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Arts in Preservation Studies: Boston University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Art/English: Washington College, Chestertown, MD
Certificate: Harvard University Career Discovery Program - Architecture, Cambridge, MA
Certificate: Victorian Society Summer School, London, England
Professional Affiliations Associate Member, American Institute of Architects - Washington, DC Chapter Member, Union League Club of Chicago Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation Member, Historic Annapolis Foundation Member, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Member, Preservation Council of Illinois Chicago Programs Committee Member, Union League Club of Chicago Real Estate Committee Service Board Member, Hospice of the North Shore Member, AIA Historic Resources Committee
