Christian Finn, AIA, LEED AP
224 Haight Avenue 415-342-7253
Alameda, CA 94501 christian_finn@yahoo.com
MISSION Integrate sustainable and high performance technologies with timeless architectural design.
PROFILE Versatile Registered Architect with commercial design, real estate development,
entitlement, project management, and contract document production expertise.
SKILLS Managing project teams: meet project objectives and profitability goals at all levels.
Establishing project schedules: determine milestones, resources and deliverables in all
phases of professional service.
Producing drawings, details and documentation: communicate design and technical intent
to clients and other decision makers and contractors.
Managing entitlement and permitting processes: organize teams to achieve political,
discretionary and ministerial permits and approvals.
Analyzing cost data: procure bids, proposals, and estimates; prepare pro forma financial
analyses and recommend strategies for contract negotiation.
Administering construction contracts: review shop drawings, payment requisitions, RFI’s,
change orders, punch lists; provide construction observation and prepare field reports,
project close-out and as-built documentation.
Software: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Microsoft Project,
Adobe Photoshop CS2. Completed Revit Architecture Fundamentals – Ideate, May 2009.
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager - Northern California, Landmark Retail Group, Woodland Hills, CA. (Current)
o Responsible for procuring contractor estimates, preparing construction budgets,
reviewing preliminary feasibility and generating pro forma financial analyses for
committee review and decision-making by CVS / Caremark executives.
Development Manager, SyWest Development, San Rafael, CA. (2006 – 2008)
o Created and implemented strategies for delivering discretionary approvals of projects
ranging from $2M to $20M. Engaged and coordinated multiple layers of government.
o Prepared site plans for development proposals ranging in size from 10- 20 acres.
o Directed in-house legal, asset management, and acquisition staff.
o Prepared construction budgets and pro forma financial analyses.
Design Manager, Longs Drugs, Walnut Creek, CA. (1999 – 2006)
o Evaluated new sites for internal review and approval.
o Negotiated with landowners, developers and government agencies.
o Represented Longs Drugs at public meetings and hearings.
o Managed outside consultants: architects, engineers, attorneys.
o Provided store planning for new stores and interior design concepts for chain-wide
pharmacy remodeling program.

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Senior Project Manager, MBH Architects, Alameda, CA. (1996 – 1999)
o Directed Construction Document production and quality control (mentored staff of up to
6 drafters and architects).
o Prepared proposals and contracts; monitored project budgets.
o Interfaced directly with Fortune 500 companies such as Safeway, Target, Walgreens,
and Lucky’s.
Project Manager, FRCH Design Worldwide, New York, NY. (Prior to 1996)
o Managed conceptual design process for branding, program implementation and roll-out.
o Produced projects for nationally-recognized clients including Kenneth Cole, Macy’s,
and Bloomingdales.
Project Manager, SBLM Architects, New York, NY.
o Prepared construction documents and design development with staff of AutoCAD
drafters, specification writers, rendering artists, and store planners.
o Managed Barnes & Noble and Toys R Us projects throughout the U.S. - typically 25 to
30 openings per year.
Estimator and Project Manager, Two Bridges Associates, G.C., New York, NY.
o Synthesized competitive bids from trades into general contract bids on residential and
commercial projects.
o Negotiated with trades, owners and architects.
o Provided on-site project supervision and monitored work or subcontractors.
REGISTRATION Architect, New York State, License #025799
AWARDS 2005 Excellence in Design Award, Downtown Berkeley Association
2004 Architectural Merit Award, Sacramento Old City Association
AFFILIATIONS AIA, USGBC, ICSC, Toastmasters International
EDUCATION Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
NETWORKING www.linkedin.com/in/christianfinn
VISUAL RESUME www.slideshare.net/cfinn1b/christian-finn-october-5-09