Resume of Collier Ward

1. S. Collier Ward, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
8021 Lauderdale Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35802 | LinkedIn | collier1960@hotmail.com | 704-560-6772
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Next Career Goal:
To fully exercise my communication and teamwork skills in a top-ranked architectural design firm.
Qualifications Summary:
Registered Architect with 23 years of professional experience in a broad range of project types,
regulatory frameworks, and delivery systems. A major focus is healthcare design and construction
projects. Most recent experience is with the AFCS (Army Facilities Components System), overseeing
design upgrades, code compliance, life safety plan development, and constructability reviews of
hundreds of facilities. A versatile project manager demonstrating personable leadership; fostering
teamwork toward the goal of client satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong work ethic on site and in the
office. A dedicated team member exercising consensus-building strengths and timely problem solving
abilities. Versatile and influential online as a promoter and networker. A devotee of meaningful
communication; a clear thinker with valued writing skills.
Performance Highlights:
 Earned the Bachelor of Architecture Degree at Auburn University in 1985.
 Titled as a Registered Architect by North Carolina in 1989 and by Alabama in 2010.
 Gained NCARB Certificate in 2009 (streamlined registration obtainable throughout US & Canada).
 Named a LEED Accredited Professional in 2009; now LEED AP BD+C.
 Award winning online writer and active industry blogger.
 Directed design firm’s strategic development plan and brand identity investigations.
 Teamed with graphic designer to write and produce marketing materials and website.
 Presented firm’s work at annual industry convention expos.
 Built project presentation models of various scales and materials.
 Represented Assisted Living project at Certificate of Need (C.O.N.) hearing in Montgomery, AL.
 Developed technical specifications for branch office’s multiple, concurrent projects.
 Administered contracts for successful renovation, addition, and new construction projects.
 Served on the PR Committee for 2002 AIA Convention and Expo in Charlotte, NC.
 Lobbied state lawmakers on construction issues at North Carolina AIA Legislative Day events.
 Served on Mentorship Program initiative between AIA Charlotte and UNCC School of Architecture.
 Originated a new Habitat for Humanity crew for fellow Intern Architects in Charlotte, NC.
Career Overview:
From graduation in the mid-eighties to the present, has earned and enjoyed progressive levels of
responsibility with a variety of Architecture and AE firms. Performs particularly well in healthcare and
educational project settings and construction sites. Having sought and mastered a range of
professional and corporate challenges over a period of profound industry changes, now has the
ability to adapt to the most pressing needs of any team. Ready to leverage experience for the next
set of challenges and contribute greatly to a top architectural design firm.
Employment History, Professional References, and Representative Project Lists will be presented.
University Education:
Auburn University, Bachelor of Architecture, 1985
Thesis: Socially Responsible Architecture; A Continuing Care Retirement Community.

2. S. Collier Ward, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
8021 Lauderdale Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35802 | LinkedIn | collier1960@hotmail.com | 704-560-6772
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Employment History:
CASA Designs, LLC (10/05/2009 - Present) – Vice President of Architecture
Manages the ongoing design, code and life safety compliance, and constructability aspects of the
AFCS program for overseas military operations. Coordinates regulatory review comments with
design and production staff. Helps lead the firm's traditional and online marketing efforts for new
Architecture, Engineering and Construction projects in the North Alabama region.
Wright McGraw Beyer Architects (06/19/2008 -03/04/2009) -Project Manager
Managed several projects for Carolinas Medical Center-Union in Monroe, NC. Worked closely with
firm's Interior Design department and the hospital's engineering staff on several renovations.
Performed construction contract administration on new materials handling and loading dock project.
Urban Architectural Group (12/03/2006 -06/17/2008) -Senior Architect
Performed a range of writing, marketing, and management tasks for midsize commercial design firm.
Wilkerson Associates Architects (08/02/2006 -12/01/2006) –Interim Architect
Worked as a staff architect and assistant manager for various rural healthcare facility projects.
Moseley Architects (04/01/2005 -08/01/2006) -Project Manager
Produced specifications, working drawings, and field bulletins for school renovation projects.
FreemanWhite, Inc. (01/02/2000 -02/14/2005) -Project Manager
Served as project manager on high-end continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Oversaw
document production and performed construction contract administration duties for NICU, Pharmacy,
and Pediatric Department projects. Helped plan and develop initial designs for a new nursing school
facility (classrooms, labs, teaching clinic) for Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering (04/02/1998 -12/22/1999) -Project Architect
Project management and construction management duties for university facilities and ADA projects.
Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern (10/02/1995 -04/01/1998) -Staff Architect
Managed project document production and executed construction management duties for education
and healthcare projects including a Fitness Center for MedWest-Haywood regional hospital and a
Cardiac OR Suite for the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
ADEP P.A., Architects (04/02/1993 -10/01/1995) -Staff Architect
Managed planning, design, and production of “The Kitty Hawk” project, a Dinning Facility at Pope
Field for the USAF in conjunction with the Savannah District of the US Corps of Engineers.
Elder Design Associates (04/02/1992 -04/01/1993) -Architect
Solomon Peterson Associates (06/02/1990 -04/01/1992) -Architect
The FWA Group (12/12/1985 -06/01/1990) -Intern Architect