Richa Bansal is an experienced architect, interior designer, planner and manager with over 20 years of experience. She has won over 20 design awards and has managed multiple large projects for national clients. Bansal held various roles such as owner, president, chief designer, manager and project architect at several architecture firms. She has expertise in residential, healthcare, hospitality, education and government/capital projects.

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.