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Robert A. Weeks
168 Manchester Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202
robert.weeks.ka@gmail.com (216) 407-1062
Strategic Idea Developer, Connector, Facilitator, Promoter and Manager of all the assets
required to deliver the wide range of phases in the development, design and construction of
Commercial Real Estate; on schedule, within budget, utilizing a collaborative and carefully
designed process of implementation from concept through realization to success.
CURRENT ENGAGEMENTS and HISTORY
R-Weeks Consulting, LLC; Aurora, Ohio
President / Senior Project Manager June 2014 to Present
R-Weeks Consulting (rWc) is focused on providing various consulting services to; Property Owners,
Developers, Brokers, Lawyers, Architects, Engineers, Contractors and Manufactures. Leveraging over 30
years of Design, Development and Construction consulting experience across North America for the benefit
of rWc clients and affiliated colleagues. These affiliates of rWc seek and engage with Clients/Collaborators
that will create mutually beneficial partnerships in the delivery of projects across a variety of markets.
Select Client List:
Topline Partners – Partner, developing best use analysis for real estate and redevelopment joint ventures
Jamison Ricca Fenestration – Developing new brand identity and new business development strategies
Ziska Architecture – Directing Architecture and Design/Build firm’s Business Development initiative
Unmanned Aircraft – Commercializing services of company delivering Drone Surveying Services
Langan Engineering – Introduced International Civil Engineering Firm to the Northeast Ohio market
Strategy Coach – confidential individual engagements; enhancing personal brands to advance careers
Software Developer – confidential engagement to introduce client to A/E/C market opportunities
• Urban Land Institute (ULI) Cleveland District Council
Chair, Outreach Committee and Co-Chair, International Committee 2005 to Present
ULI is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Our mission is
to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities
worldwide. Founded in 1936, with nearly 40,000 members worldwide, representing the entire spectrum of
land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service.
Specific Leadership examples:
City of Cleveland – Executive Producer of Best Practice in Zoning Symposium inspiring changes in City zoning
City of Akron – Executive Producer of Plan to Live in the City Symposium scheduled for October 2017
International Committee – Launched the First such committee in all of ULI District Councils
Downtown Cleveland Alliance – Multiple initiatives supporting DCA’s Step up Downtown strategic plan.
ULI / Hines Competition – National development competition for graduate students of CWRU, CSU and KSU
• Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS)
Board of Trustees, Sacred Landmark Committee 2013 to Present
CRS is a 501 (c) (3) private non-profit organization founded in 1972. CRS has grown into a vibrant
organization with an operating budget over $1 million, an engaged board of trustees, a headquarters on
Prospect Avenue in Cleveland. CRS is a member of the National Trust Partners Network.
Sacred Landmarks Committee – Supporting congregations maintaining historic churches and synagogues
Trustee Recruiting – Identification and invitation of potential Trustees.
Annual Fund Event – Developing and managing sponsors bringing goods and service to CRS events
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• NAIOP Northern Ohio
President Elect – 2017, Board Member 2010 to Present
NAIOP represents the commercial real estate industry. It provides strong advocacy, education and business
opportunities, and connects its members through a powerful North American network. A member
supported alliance, and leading commercial real estate industry as a provider of unparalleled networking
opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovations and strong legislative
representation.
Ohio Historic Tax Credit Committee Chair – Advocating for the Continuation and Expansion of the OHPTC
Member of the Year 2015 – honored by my colleagues at annual Awards of Excellence May 11, 2016
Membership Committee Chair – Supporting congregations maintaining historic churches and synagogues
Awards Committee Judge – Identification and invitation of potential Trustees.
National Awards Judge– Developing and managing sponsors bringing goods and service to events
• Cleveland Construction, Inc.; Mentor, Ohio
Senior Director of Business Development
May 2013 to June 2014
National General Contractor with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Washington DC and
Naples FL specializing in providing General Contracting, Construction Management and Design/Build
services. Regionally known for successful Historic Adaptive Reuse of Office buildings into Apartments.
- Senior Director of Business Development – Introduced CCI to a sustainable Business Development
strategy that broadened outreach and consistency of contact. Developed client and project evaluation tools that
confirm new pursuits align with company objectives. Successfully introduced CCI to opportunities in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Indiana, the Carolinas, Colorado and Florida. Introduced CCI to methods for more effectively
responding to proposals form Government entities.
• ka Architecture, Inc.; Cleveland, Ohio
Vice President Business Development
Senior Project Manager
April 1986 to January 1991 and August 2005 to May 2013
Architectural firm specializing in providing full Architectural services for Commercial Real Estate Developers
across the United States
- Vice President of Business Development – Transitioned from a dual role in 2010 to concentrate solely
on New Business Development in Multifamily, Office, Mixed Use and Retail. Named Vice President in 2012.
Introduced firm to owners and developers ranked in the NMHC Top 50 of the multifamily housing market. These
result in projects in seven states in various stages of design and construction with Architectural fee potential of
over $2.5 million in 2013.
- Senior Project Manager - Returned to ka in 2005 specifically in a dual role to develop ka’s Mixed Use
Residential Business and to manage projects I would bring to ka. Immediately achieved success with two major
residential developments in Nashville, TN: 22 story luxury condominium ICON in the Gulch and its neighbor the
mid-rise condominium Velocity in the Gulch.
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ENGAGEMENTS & HISTORY – continued
• RDL Architects, Inc.; Cleveland, Ohio
Director of Project Management
December 2003 to July 2005
Architectural firm specializing in Residential Design with six employees responsible for promoting growth of
RDL to twelve employees in one year. Their success and growth continues and now have more than 40
employees with growth into a wide variety of markets far beyond an original Residential focus.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Business Development plan to introduce RDL Architects to new
Senior, and Active Adult Residential housing clients. This successful business plan provided over $1 million in
signed contracts in 2004 (six months ahead of projections). Provide staff supervision from early design stages
through construction observation as well as coordination of all outside consultants.
• Dorsky + Yue International LLC; Beachwood, Ohio
Senior Project Manager, Promoted to Associate January 2001
January 1991 to June 1994 and January 2000 to December 2003
Architectural firm specializing in the Design of Senior Living Communities and Commercial Development
with ninety employees in offices in Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, and Washington DC.
- Senior Project Manager for most prominent projects in the firm, including; Senior Living Communities, Retail,
Office, Medical, and High-End Residential. Provided Business Development for all projects in the Senior Living
market.
• Entasis, Inc.; Beachwood, Ohio
Senior Project Manager / Director of Business Development
February 1999 to January 2000
Design/Build Company with 25 employees focused on Senior Living Communities, Assisted Living, Nursing
and Adult Day Care.
- Senior Project Manager for Senior Care projects in the Design/Build model of project delivery. Business
Development included growing the firm’s commercial market. Achieved success while introducing and winning
office supply retailers.
• Middough Companies, Inc.; Cleveland, Ohio
Director of Business Development / Project Manager
March 1998 to February 1999
Engineering and Architectural Firm specializing in large industrial commissions with 650+ employees and
multiple offices across the United States.
- Director of Commercial Business Development / Senior Project Manager. Recruited by Middough’s executive
team to build their Commercial and Retail market sectors. Managed the Design Studio’s delivery of services in
commercial commissions across the United States. Developed and implemented Commercial Strategic Plan that
introduced Middough to Walmart yielding an 18 year relationship that continues today.
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ENGAGEMENTS & HISTORY – continued
• Richard L. Bowen + Associates, Inc.; Cleveland, Ohio
Senior Project Manager / Business Development
June 1994 to March 1998
Architectural and Engineering Firm with 65 employees focused on various Real Estate Development markets.
- Senior Project Manager for various types of projects: retail, office, and public contracts. Provided and managed
business development effort for retail and commercial projects. Managed multiple disciplines work efforts which
included a staff that varied from five to twenty Architects and Engineers as well as all outside consultants. Managed
client services for various projects at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
CAPABILTIES and EXPERIENCE
• Strategic Planning
Core management team member responsible for building strategic plans, business development plans,
budgets, and producing tactical long rang action plans with: ka Architecture, RDL Architects, Dorsky Hodgson +
Partners, Entasis and Middough Companies.
• Business Development
Demonstrated ability for developing long-standing client relationships based on a value focused approach,
including the ability to determine client values and deliver on commitments which lead to successful projects.
Visionary and proven ability to research, explore and implement strategies to benefit client and firm.
• Branding, Advertising, Photography and Website Development
Providing clients services through partner affiliations and solicitation of Agencies through proposal and
evaluation process. Provide project and corporate Photography directly and through partner affiliations.
• Proposals
Proficient in responding to requests for qualification and proposals with extensive knowledge of various
markets. Adept at understanding client objectives, business needs and mission within the request for
proposal. With emphasis on discovering client needs not specifically requested, yet most critical to success.
• Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Membership Growth
Awarded Grants from The Cleveland Foundation, St Luke’s Foundation and ULI Foundation. Solicited annual
sponsorships for NAIOP, ULI and CRS. Responsible for NAIOP Membership growth of over 20% in 2016.
• Interview Presentations
Formal training with Dr. Dennis Becker in the Art of Delivering Effective Face-to-Face Presentations provides
excellent results in client meetings and presentations. Dale Carnegie seminars in methods of Personal
Presentation and Interaction to Build Business Relationships. This training provides an elevated skill set useful
for winning the close, highly competitive contracts in various commercial real estate markets.
• Contract and Negotiation
Experienced in mutually beneficial negotiation of many forms of contracts with clients, consultants, vendors,
contractors, and employees. Managed documents, claims and responses during dispute resolution and
mediation on various projects; all resulting in successful results.
• Document Production and Delivery
Delivery of documentation to satisfy each phase of the Design Process and all the various methods of delivery;
from the traditional Design / Bid / Build to the Single Source Design Build Process. I am one of the rare
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individuals working in the industry as it transitioned from manual drafting through the various platforms of
CAD – from the earliest versions of AutoCAD to the current versions of Revit.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFILIATIONS
• Ohio Northern University; Ada, Ohio - 1985
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, with a Minor in Fine Art
• SCUP - SocietyofCollege andUniversity Planners: Previousmemberandparticipantinconferencesand
publications.
• NMHC - National Multifamily Housing Council: Contributor to publications and research. Previous
memberandspeakeratconferences.
• ACE Mentoring Program: Mentoring High School students in National after-school program to encourage students
topursuecareersinArchitecture,ConstructionandEngineering.
• Leading Age (formerly AAHSA), nonprofit organizations dedicated to making America a better place
to grow old. Previousmember,activeinconferencesasspeaker,panelparticipantandcontributorineducationalseries.
• ICSC - International Council of Shopping Centers: Recent member, active in various panel discussions
androundtableleader/speakerfornumerousconferencesincludingthosein;LasVegas,Florida,OhioNewYorkandPhoenix.
• Autodesk University: Los Angeles, California: Training in Management of the AutoCAD
software platform for Architects, Engineers, Consultants and Contractors.
• Dale Carnegie: Various formal courses including: Personal Presentation and Interaction to Build Business
Relationships and Leadership Training for Managers.
• The Speech Improvement Company: Trainingfor public speaking and presentations in ongoing seminarsand
personal coaching during Dr. Dennis Becker consulting, including the Art of Delivering Effective Face-to-Face
Presentations.
Professional References and Summary
From employers to partners, clients and competitors; I will provide a list of colleagues for you
to contact while you consider my credentials, history and capability. With a broad list of
contacts on social media platforms I encourage visiting my Linked In profile where you may
discover that you already know someone who knows or has worked with me directly:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raweeks
In summary - I have made and will continue to make a difference. I have made a positive
difference with every position I have held and engagement that I have accepted. I will continue
this ethos and leave a positive legacy for myself and all my colleagues and clients.
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