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Seeking to leverage exceptional academic credentials with a strong professional background toward securing an opportunity in Higher Education.

Education Administration ~ Curriculum Development ~ Leadership ~ Student Relations

           Committed to actively promoting educational mission and vision, student advocacy, and cultural diversity.

           Successfully delivered Architecture programs at Savannah College of Art & Design and Southern University.

           Offer consummate strengths in teaching, budget administration, program development, strategic planning, and scheduling.

           Skilled at connecting with, influencing, aligning, educating, and directing cross-functional teams.

           Continuously nurture and maintain a respectful learning environment conducive to academic success; demonstrated talents in working with diverse populations and second-language learners.

           Able to cultivate community partnerships and relationships to advance and support success of students.

           Extremely well-versed in architectural codes, engineering codes, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes.

           Excel in prioritizing, coordinating, and managing projects to optimize productivity and meet critical timelines.

           Strategically allocate and control expenditures to maximize use of resources while ensuring budget compliance.

           Able to steer educational improvement efforts through research and collaborative problem solving.

Ed. D. Higher Education Leadership and Architecture, Nova Southeastern University,

Fischler School of Education, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, September 2016
Dissertation: Industry Experts Attitudes toward the Inclusion of Building Information Modeling in the AEC Industry.

M. Arch. Architecture, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

B.S. Architecture, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

NCCER Instructor Certification, National Center for Construction Education & Research, Gainesville, FL

Certificate of Management Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM), The Associated General Contractors of America, Atlanta, GA

Interisland Architects & Planners International, St. Lucia, West Indies, 2013
Project Design Coordinator

         Steered seamless project efforts among engineering teams based in Trinidad as well as landscape architect and interior designer in the United States and United Kingdom.

         Ensured consistent production style and standards among joint venture architectural partners.

         Monitored and enforced full architectural detailing compliance with developer and client requirements as outlined in their respective handbooks.

         Liaised with St. Kitts-based Architect to ensure acquisition of statutory authority approvals.

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Savannah College of Art & Design, School of Building Arts, Savannah, GA, 2002 to 2009
Professor of Architecture

Southern University, School of Architecture, Baton Rouge, LA, 2002 to 2003
Associate Professor of Architecture

         Administered curriculum spanning Architectural Drawing, Architectural Graphics, Electronic Design, Building Construction and Architectural Design Studio.

         Awarded AIAS Teacher of the Year and Exceptional Faculty at Savannah College of Art and Design.

Decker College, Louisville, KY, 2006 to 2007

Online Instructor, Building Construction

         Delivered curriculum, facilitated discussions, administered assignments, and evaluated student progress.

Rice Design Studio, Atlanta, GA, 2000 to 2001

Architect / Associate Director

         Spearheaded full-scope project management including cost estimates, budgets, schedule, team/client meetings, and preparation of construction documents, drawings, and specifications.

         Leveraged seasoned industry expertise to immediately recognize potential problems during all project phases and capably navigate corrective or preventative action.

The Facility Group, Atlanta, GA, 1998 to 1999

Architectural Job Captain

         Played a pivotal role throughout all project phases encompassing concept development, design, construction document production, detailing, consultant coordination, client interaction, and code compliance.

H.L. Yoh, Atlanta, GA, 1997 to 1998

Senior Architect

         Applied dynamic leadership talents toward directing multiple projects including renovations to several MARTA bus and train stations in Atlanta.

         Effectively promoted architectural firms to prospective clients to drive business development.

         Proficiently oversaw facilities programming, planning, design, and implementation.

         Fostered, nurtured and maintained excellent client relationships.

         Recruited, trained, mentored and managed high-performance personnel.

Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 1988 to 1997

University Architect / Facilities Planner

         Analyzed architectural needs of the University and functioned as principal liaison officer to architects, contractors and agencies retained for service on individual projects.

         Provided architectural guidance related to project, evaluated evaluate feasibility and risk, and enforced strict compliance with University and Maryland Department of General Services standards throughout projects.

         Championed construction and renovation projects including the Clarence Mitchell Engineering Building, Fine Arts Center & Museum, and the Cold Field House.

Prior experience includes role as Architect & Associate Director at Newel Lewis Broadbridge Associates,

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.

American Institute of Architects ● Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture ● U.S. Green Building Council

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Revit, Blackboard