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MAURITA N. H. WALKER, AIA • LEED AP BD+C • NCARB

PROFILE
I am a Licensed Architect and LEED Accredited Professional, with over 14 years of experience in a diverse range of
building typologies. I am a proven Project Architect, highly skilled at organizing and coordinating design team efforts to
successful project completion. My professional reputation is built on these strengths. I have also developed a specialty
and comprehensive knowledge of building codes and sustainable design strategies which have gained respect from
my colleagues. Additional strengths include detailed design development and construction document package
preparation, as well all phases of architectural projects from schematic design through construction administration. I
have completed projects in aviation, corporate offices, higher education, retail, condominiums, mixed use, parking
garages, financial institutions, restaurants and medical. My strong written and verbal communication skills have
enabled me to establish good working relationships with my Design Teams, Clients, Consultants, Contractors and City
Planners.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RSP ARCHITECTS, LTD. - PROJECT ARCHITECT June 2004 - April 2010
Tempe, AZ

Project Architect and Job Captain responsible for the successful delivery of projects on time, within the approved
construction budget and with a high level of client satisfaction for over 20 projects ranging from $750,000 to $500
million.
Some specific project experience included:

Arizona State University Polytechnic Academic Complex • Mesa, AZ
Three academic colleges housed in five buildings totaling 240,000 s.f. and approximately $88 million dollars
with a fast-track construction time period of 18 months. The project is LEED Gold Certified.
 Project Architect and Coordinator for team of 14 Consulting Firms and a 15 person in-house design team
 Participated in Charrette sessions with design/build team and client on programming
 Investigated sustainable strategies
 Lead the in-house Building Code Study
 Performed existing conditions site surveys for site planning
 Design Team Coordination – Task Management

The Palmeraie • Scottsdale, AZ
A mixed-use project consisting of underground parking, high-end retail, offices, a boutique hotel and private
condominiums totaling of nearly 1 million s.f. and approximately $500 million. The project was planned to be
divided into two phases.
 Project Architect and Team Coordinator
 Design Team Coordination – Task Management
 Coordination with Utility Companies
 Facilitate Client Meetings with Team and/or City Planners
 Maintain Project Documentation/Communications
 Site Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents
 Building Code Review – Accessibility, Zoning, Life Safety

US Bank • Arizona, California, Nevada
Completion of a total of Eighteen (18) branch banks, including free-standing structures and Tenant
Improvements in existing buildings with total construction costs of over $14 million. These single-story floor
plans varied from 3200 s.f. to 5500 s.f.
 Project Manager and Project Architect
 Consultant Coordination
 Site Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents
 City Submittals– Work with Client and City Planners from Design Development thru Permit
 Building Code Review – Accessibility, Zoning, Life Safety
 Construction Administration – Shop Drawing Review, RFI’s, ASI’s, Material Samples
 Neighborhood Meetings – To Communicate Client Desires and Listen to Neighborhood Concerns
 Existing Building Surveys/Analysis
 Maintain Project Documentation/Communications
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Sanofi Aventis Laboratory and Research Facility • Oro Valley, Arizona
Three levels of laboratory, offices and research space totaling 110,350 s.f. with construction costs exceeding
$30 million. This project is LEED Silver Certified and is seeking to be LEED Gold.
 Construction Document Coordination
 Design Development

ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LLC – PROJECT DESIGNER June 2000 – June 2004
(formerly Luckett & Farley Architects)
Phoenix, AZ

Project Designer responsible for the successful, thorough and accurate completion of construction documents for
projects up to $3 million.
Some specific project experience included:

Albertsons Grocery Stores and Fuel Centers • Throughout Arizona
Completion of a total of Twelve (12) Stores and Fuel Centers, including free-standing structures and Pad
Buildings that ranged from 1100 s.f. to 65,000 s.f. and totaling over $5 million in construction costs.
 Preliminary Site Evaluation Reports for Client – Determined Site Feasibility
 Project Designer in Coordination with Senior Designer
 Construction Documents – All phases from Schematic Design thru Permitting
 Consultant Coordination – Assure Multi-Discipline Coordination on Building Systems
 City Submittals for Permit – Meetings with City Planners
 Bid Coordination – Communications with Contractors on Bid Questions
 Outline Specifications – Meetings with Vendors
 Construction Administration - Shop Drawing Review, RFI’s, ASI’s, Material Samples
 Managed meetings with City Planners

Osco Drug Stores • Throughout Arizona
Completed several pharmacies, including free-standing structures and remodels, some 16,000 s.f. and over $2
million.
 Preliminary Site Evaluation Reports for Client – Determined Site Feasibility
 Project Designer in Coordination with Senior Designer
 Construction Documents – All phases from Schematic Design thru Permitting
 Consultant Coordination – Assure Multi-Discipline Coordination on Building Systems
 City Submittals for Permit – Meetings with City Planners
 Bid Coordination – Communications with Contractors on Bid Questions

TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION - ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER July 1997- June 2000
(formerly Cullen-Burr Associates)
Phoenix, AZ
Responsibilities included:
 Building Programming – Meetings with Client to Determine Design and Spatial Needs
 Design Development Documents preparation
 Construction Documents preparation
 Bid Coordination - Communications with Contractors on Bid Questions
 Outline Specifications preparation
 Construction Administration – RFI’s, ASI’s, Field Observation Reports
 Existing Building Surveys/Analysis

CUYAHOGA METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY - ARCHITECTURAL INTERN June 1996 – May 1997
Cleveland, OH
Responsibilities included:
 Field Observation Reports preparation
 Model Building
 Drafting


EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture • Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 1996-1997

Bachelor of Science in Architecture • Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 1992-1996

KSU CAED European Program • Florence, Italy & Lugano, Switzerland Spring 1995

National Sustainable Building Advisor Program Present

AIA/GBCI Continuing Education Courses and Seminars on Sustainable Design Practices Ongoing

REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
 Registered Architect, ARIZONA #46923 2007
 NCARB Certificate No. 64272 2008
 LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C) GBCI No. 10248594 2009

COMPUTER SKILLS
 AutoCAD
 MS Office
 Adobe In Design
 Adobe Photoshop
 Some Revit Training

SOFT SKILLS
 Problem Solving
 Strong Organized Project Documentation
 Good Written and Verbal Communication
 Facilitate Internal and External Meetings and Presentations
 Resourceful Sustainable Strategies for Design/Construction and Corporate Sustainability
 Creative Innovation Training and Techniques (Arizona Innovation Institute)
 Dependable
 Motivated
 Honest

RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AIA Arizona Phoenix Metro – Y.A.F. “Pecha Kucha Unauthorized,” Presenter 2010
AIA Arizona Phoenix Metro – C.O.T.E. Eco-Month “10 Steps to Green Your School,” Presenter 2010
AIA Arizona /ASU Canalscape Competition Winner (Team) 2009
Paul Koehler’s Big Break Bridge Design Competition Winner (Team) 2007

ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects, AZ Phoenix Metro Chapter
 Committee On The Environment (C.O.T.E.)
 Young Architects Forum (YAF)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
USGBC Arizona Chapter Central Branch - Green Schools Advocacy Committee



ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXAMPLES
Aviation
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 4 Garage Expansion Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport East Economy Parking Garage Phoenix, AZ
Williams Gateway Airport Terminal (24,000 s.f.) Mesa, AZ

Corporate
American Express Phoenix, AZ
Desert Ridge Office Building One Phoenix, AZ
Sanofi Aventis Laboratory (110,350 s.f.) Oro Valley, AZ
US Bank Branches (3200-5000 s.f.) AZ, CA, NV

Government/Higher Education
ASU PolyTechnic Campus Expansion Mesa, AZ
ASU Psychology Office Expansion Tempe, AZ
ASU Auditorium Retrofit Mesa, AZ
ASU Black Box Theater Mesa, AZ
ASU Grounds and Facilities Programming Tempe, AZ
AZ Air National Guard CSMS Building Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Programming Phoenix, AZ

Medical
Scottsdale Healthcare Medical Plaza V Scottsdale, AZ

Residential
Biltmore Condominiums (325,000 s.f.) Phoenix, AZ
Low-Income Affordable Housing Cleveland, OH

Restaurants
Sapporo Restaurant Scottsdale, AZ

Retail
Albertsons Grocery Stores and Fuel Centers (65,000 s.f.) Phoenix/Tucson, AZ
Osco Drug Stores (16,000 s.f.) Phoenix/Tucson, AZ
The Palmeraie Scottsdale, AZ
Silver Creek Properties Retail Center Avondale, AZ
Solstice Sunglass Boutiques (800 s.f.) AZ, MO, WA
Yuba City Marketplace (125,000 s.f.) Yuba City, CA
Haute C Boutique Dressing Room Glendale, AZ


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