Principal at OutsideTheBox Design Services
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Principal at OutsideTheBox Design Services
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
I am passionate about design, diligent with details, committed to education, eager to get involved and a darn good listener. As an MBA and architectural professional with 10-12 years of design and management experience, I am constantly seeking personal and professional growth. A self-starter who balances financial analytics and procedures with initiative and creativity, I possess the unique ability to communicate to all levels of an organization with focus on pragmatic yet innovative solutions.
•Established a successful design firm creating solutions for all clients
•Led premiere educational program for a nationally-recognized A&E firm
•Developed, mentored and taught standards to interns and employees
•Served as liaison for Landmark Commission & Historic District residents
•Coordinated committees for park preservation and crime prevention
(Design industry)
June 2002 — Present (7 years 2 months)
•Design and deliver projects from initial site review through final inspection
•Mentor and foster quality standards for all employees and sub-contractors
•Develop proposals, budgets, contractual obligations and third party billing
•Manage change orders ensuring structure is built according to drawings
•Coordinate accounting system, manage invoices and accounts receivable
•Collaborate with financial institutions for funding and CPA for tax filings
•Service a wide variety of industries; corporate, hospitality, airports, retail, medical, historic preservation and large residential
(Architecture & Planning industry)
November 2001 — June 2002 (8 months)
•Developed proposals and managed activities on multiple dialysis clinics
•Executed delivery system, approved drawings and performed inspections
•Established positive client rapport resulting in repeat business
(Privately Held; Architecture & Planning industry)
February 2001 — November 2001 (10 months)
•Drafted detailed construction documents for government contract work
•Assisted w/ construction documents for the Terminal D at DFW Airport
•Coordinated meetings with clients, contractors & consultants
•Tracked project progress and maintained coordination with all parties
(Architecture & Planning industry)
April 2000 — February 2001 (11 months)
•Drafted construction documents for two local HEB Central Markets
•Served as point of contact and coordinated design meetings
•Tracked project progress and maintained coordination with all parties
(Partnership; Architecture & Planning industry)
July 1998 — April 2000 (1 year 10 months)
•Led Professional Learning Program to ensure employees received training
•Managed terms contracts while overseeing entire design process
•Drafted construction documents for medical and transportation clients
Master , Business Administration , 2006 — 2007
Bachelor , Architecture , 1993 — 1998
Treasurer - Munger Place Historic District Assoc.
Task Force - Junius Heights Historic District
Membership Chair - Friends of Buckner Park