1. RICHA BANSAL, Assoc. AIA LEED-AP, NC exam, 6/2009
Met IDP requirements; have NCARB #
e-mail: ri778@hotmail.com; cell: 1.410.428.9229 B.ARCH from New York Inst Tech.
Spotsylvania, VA (open to relocation) Pre-Engineering @ Hunter College
SUMMARY of Qualifications
Architectural Designer, Interior Architecture, Planner & Manager w/ proven track record (20+ yrs)
• Creating innovative award-winning designs
1. Won 20+ design awards, e.g.: Finest in Family Living Awards & Sales Marketing Awards &
NAHB Monument Awards.
2. Increased design fees (e.g.: tripled design fees while at DW Taylor & Assoc.)
3. Promoted growth for architectural firms & promoted sales for home builders
4. Got multiple Assisted Living projects approved – excelled w/ demanding Architectural Boards
(ex.: Sunrise of Sherwood, WI; Sunrise of Webster Grove, MO; Sunrise of Hanover, NJ)
• Build strong long-term relationships with national clients
1. Effectively met all clients expectations and had perfect retention rate of clients.
2. Strong relationships with 3-7 national developers in senior living/assisted living industry
3. Strong relationships with 5-10 major home builders. 15+ years relationships with some.
• Managing / Directing multiple large projects & clients
1. Multiple national clients: 10+ at one time, always exceeded expectations
2. Wrote & negotiated proposals
3. Scheduled/ coordinated: 10+ projects at one time, always met deadlines
• Managing/ Directing / Supervising Staff
1. Managed & Directed up to 9 architects/ draftsmen at one time. Supervised 3 architectural interns.
2. Assisted accounting with receivables
3. Directed all consultants: Landscape/Civil/ MEP/ Structural Engineers; Interior Designers; Art Department
EXPERIENCE w/ Wide Variety of Projects
HOSPITALITY/ HEALTHCARE, c.40 projects nationwide CAPITAL PROJECTS – STATE/ FEDERAL
* 15 to 25 unit, Special needs buildings * Testing & storage facility for various weapons/ tanks
* 50 to 200 unit independent/ assisted living buildings * New and Renovations of Public School; courthouses;
($30+ million construction Cost) offices; museums. – Review Specifications & C.D's
* Summarized GEO-TECH & Site Inspection Reports
EDUCATION RESIDENTIAL, 100's of projects nationwide
* K-12 private school ($25+ million construction cost ) * Single Families; Townhomes; Two over Two; Condo's
* Military Housing.
COMMUNITY PLANNING
* Community Planning – 600 acre Traditional Neighborhood Development in Stafford, VA
* Habitat for Humanity: updated portfolio to meet Universal; Earthcraft + Habitat requirements.
* ARC member for new construction (architectural review committee) for a golf course community in historic Fredericksburg – 1400 home sites
Designed above mentioned nationwide projects in various architectural styles: (Exterior & Interior Architecture)
FIRMS
Consultant & Volunteer, VA (1/09 to present)
BeeryRio Architects, Planners & Interiors, VA (1/08 to 12/08) Design architect/ design manager
Pinnacle Design & Consulting, VA (1/07 to 1/08) Senior Designer
Lessard Group, Vienna, VA (8/05 – 8/06) Project Manager/ Sr. Designer
Stanley Martin, Reston, VA (1/05 – 7/05) Architectural Manager
Residential Design Group Inc, MD (9/95 – 12/06) Owner, President
Department of General Services, MD (1999-2001) & in NY (81-83) Architect – Plan reviewer
DW Taylor & Associates, MD (1989 – 1995) Chief Designer / Manager
Design Collective, MD (1984 – 1989) Project Architect / Designer
Gaudreau Architects, MD (1983-1984) Project Architect
OTHER SKILLS
Proficient w/ Softplan CAD; REVIT/ BIM; Photoshop. Ability to learn new programs as needed.
Working knowledge: AutoCAD; Sketchup; Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Created Material & Color boards. Excel at Hand sketched design ideas. Excellent Written & Oral skills.