2008-Present Harrod Design Build Studio Charleston, SC
Sole Proprietor / Architect/ Residential Builder
- Sole proprietor of architectural design practice.
- Working in Commercial, residential and industrial design projects.
- Owner and operator/designer/collaborator/residential contractor of various and diverse built artifacts including a mud bath with Bababa International in Melbourne, Australia and a Bavarian cottage in upstate New York.
- Completed many residential projects along the east coast and internationally.
2014 – 2017 Red Iron Architects LLC Charleston, SC
Project Architect
- Architect and team member. Primary duties were managing education projects as they progressed from design through construction. Responsible for Charleston BAR review and general team support.
- Completed three Dorchester County School renovations and additions throughout construction.
- QA and QC for projects, design changes RFI’s and document creation.
2003-2008 VDL Associates LLC Charleston, SC
Project Architect
- Led team in designing commercial infill addition to circa 1782 building on Broad Street on time and within budget.
- Responsible for directing and reviewing work of 3 full time interns.
- Received two AIA-SC awards for firm.
2000-2004 Goff D’Antonio Associates Charleston, SC
Project Architect
- Completed three Charleston County School renovations and additions from design through construction.
- Designed and managed the construction of Factors Walk Condominiums in downtown Charleston.
- Completed numerous designs and documents for commercial and retail buildings including Patrick Veterinary clinic and Brinson’s Steak House.
- Assisted in developing marketing presentations for project proposals
1999-2000 Wayne Windham Architect P.A. Johns Island, SC
Project Architect
- Completed 5 residential projects on Kiawah Island ranging from $750,000 to $2 million from conceptual design through construction documents.
- Introduced technical innovations to firm such as 3D drafting and visualization.
- Received South Carolina architectural license and NCARB registration March 2000.
1998-1999 Dolphin Architect and Builders Inc. Johns Island, SC
Architectural Intern
- Completed numerous residential projects on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands from client contact through construction.
- Projects ranged from $600,000 up to $1.5 million
- Introduced technical innovations to firm such as 3D architectural drafting and visualization.
- Completed Architectural Registration Exam.
1995-1998 Tynes Associates Inc. Charleston, SC
Architectural Intern
- Completed drafting and code research on projects, including a theater mixed-use retail project, medical office building suites, industrial/office additions and an ecclesiastic sanctuary.
- Completed IDP requirements in all areas and registered for the Architectural Registration Exam.
1990-1995 Harrod Design/Build Inc. Charleston, SC
Founder/Owner
- Founded as COO and managed residential contracting company with a maximun employment of 6 people.
- Designed and constructed one Wild Dunes residence and completed numerous residential renovations on Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island.
EDUCATION
1986 – 1990 State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
- Masters in Architecture
1978 – 1992 University of Rochester Rochester, NY
- BA Philosophy with minor in Photography.
AWARDS
- AIA South Carolina Merit award for 96 Broad Street 2006
- AIA South Carolina Robert Mills Residential Design Merit Award for South Battery Residence 2007
INTERESTS
Historic Renovation/Restoration, Green Design/LEED, Computers, Travel, Culinary Arts, Landscaping
ORGANIZATIONS
NCARB, Architect Registrations in South Carolina and Pennsylvania. Former member of Charleston Preservation Society and Wagener Terrace Neighborhood Association.
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