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.

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    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.