ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN

arris finkbeiner  |  aia, ncarb, ncidq, well ap, leed ap bd+c, fitwell amb. 

422 Kipling Ct, Wheaton, IL 60187

t: 312.898.5997  e: arris.finkbeiner@gmail.com

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objective
Organized and motivated architecture and Interior design professional looking to obtain a full time architectural position with the opportunity for career advancement. Over fifteen years of experience in commercial and residential design firms, specializing in commercial workplace interiors and furniture specifications. 

 

professional experience 

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Senior Associate | Project Manager/Project Architect, HLW International LLP., Chicago, IL - May 2021 to Present

• Responsibilities: Oversee project staff through, construction documentation, construction administration and close out of project, coordination and direction of project consultants, coordination and budget review with general contractors, project scheduling, construction site reviews, project meetings, primary coordinator with in-house client design director.

• Project Typology: Commercial Office

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Project Architect, Legat Architects, Oak Brook, IL - December  2020 to May 2021

• Responsibilities: Oversee project staff through, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration and close out of project, coordination and direction of project consultants, coordination and budget review with general contractors, project  scheduling, construction site reviews, project meetings, client meetings and interviews.

• Project Typology: Commercial and K-12 Educational

 

Associate | Project Manager/Project Architect Valerio Dewalt Train Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL - June  2019 to September 2020

• Responsibilities: Oversee project staff through, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration and close out of project, proposal creation, billing and invoice review, project staffing, coordination and direction of project consultants, coordination and budget review with general contractors, project scheduling, construction site reviews, project meetings, client meetings and interviews.

• Project Typology: Commercial Office, Hospitality, College/University, Laboratory, and Light Industrial.

 

Project Manager/Project Architect, Valerio Dewalt Train Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL - December 2013 to June 2019

• Responsibilities: Oversee project staff through, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration and close out of project, coordination and direction of project consultants, coordination and budget review with general contractors, project  scheduling, construction site reviews, project meetings, client meetings and interviews.

• Project Typology: Commercial Office, Hospitality, College/University, Laboratory, and Light Industrial.

 

Project Manager, Eric Charles Designs, Birmingham, MI - March 2012 to November 2013

• Responsibilities: Management and supervision of technical staff, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, shop drawing review, coordination with lighting designers, and general contractors, scheduling, construction progress site review, project meetings, client meetings and presentations, renderings, website management, computer, email, & server policy and management, and Autodesk contract manager.

• Project Typology: High End Residential Interior Architecture

 

Project Manager, Grund & Riesterer Architects, Inc., Chicago, IL - August 2006 to March 2012

• Responsibilities: Schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, specification writing and review, shop drawing review, coordination with engineers, interior designers, LEED consultants, and general contractors, scheduling, construction progress site review, project meetings, client meetings and presentations, renderings, AIA contract negation and review of payouts, familiar with the City of Chicago self-cert. permit process, website management, computer, email, & server policy and management, and Autodesk contract manager.

• Project Typology: Commercial, Institutional, Religious, Single Family Residential, Historic Preservation, Interior Architecture, and Chicago Façade Inspection Program.

 

See LinkedIn for Previous Experience

 

education
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan; Bachelor of Science in Architecture; August 2006.

 

relevant computer & software experience

Autodesk Revit 2020                                                 Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver                         Graphisoft ArchiCAD 24                          Autodesk AutoCAD 2020                                         Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)          SketchUp                                      Bluebeam Revu                                                         Procore (Architect Certified)                                                             PlanGrid

 

professional accreditations

NCARB Certified - Certificate Number: 99660

Licensed Architect – State of Illinois, License Number: 025375

Licensed Architect – State of Wisconsin, License Number: 12401-5 

Registered Interior Designer - State of Illinois, License Number: 003643 

Registered Interior Designer - State of Wisconsin, License Number: 666-109 

NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer - Credential Number: 34846

LEED Accredited Professional - LEED® AP BD+C; Credential Number: 10430852

WELL Accredited Professional - WELL AP; Credential Number: 69964

Fitwel Ambassador - Center for Active Design: Directory                                                            

 

professional memberships, publications & volunteering

American Institute of Architects: Architect  Member 

ACE Mentor Program - Chicago: Mentor (ACE = Architecture Construction Engineering) 2015-Present

Contract Magazine Designers Select Feature: Education Solutions

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