Entrepreneurship
Founded separate entrepreneurial ventures for an architectural firm and a software design firm:
Directed all entrepreneurial and product development activities, including software development, technology research, product delivery methodology, and quality assurance. • Conceptualized and developed new software products for GPS enabled mobile devices and for enterprise B2B integration software. • Drove the strategy and overall architecture of products. • Developed product specifications and budgets and managed the product development lifecycle process. • Prepared business plans and proposals, market analyses/marketing plan, and financial analyses/forecasts. • Negotiated capital investment partnerships. • Established strategic plans and objectives and assembled an executive management team. • Established relationship partnerships, to expand marketing and sales potential. • Created and marketed distinct brand identities and established coalitions with outside consultants, to achieve and foster common objectives.
Architecture
Licensed in the State of Colorado, independently and collaboratively designed a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects. Architectural duties include project management, client and consultant coordination, presentations, conceptual design and design development, construction administration, technical drawing, specifications writing, quality assurance, and cost estimating. Project types include single and multi-family residential, K-12 and higher education, sports recreation, retail, office, hotel, and commercial interiors.
Technical Writing
An expert in the English language and graphic design, authored and edited a diverse set of technical documents under various contracts. Documents include equipment setup guides, software user guides, network administration manuals, system design descriptions, test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and online help.