• Effectively oversaw 20-30 small-scale restaurant projects at once, strategically prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and alignment with client expectations.

• Led a team of 4-6 junior staff members in quality assurance and quality control procedures for all deliverables while providing mentorship for their personal growth and career development.

• Coordinated scope and timeline changes with internal teams, external consultants, and clients to keep deliverables aligned with project goals.

• Managed project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, financial reporting, and project forecasting using Deltek, ensuring efficient project execution and adherence to schedule and budget.

• Participated in monthly administrative meetings with leadership team to assess work plans, schedules, and project profitability.

• Cultivated and strengthened positive client relations to ensure business continuity and drive business growth.

Oct 2014 - Feb 2022

Project Manager

O'Kelly Kasprak

Chicago, IL

• Led multi-disciplinary architecture and interior design teams across diverse projects, from small airport concessions and restaurants to extensive multi-family and hotel renovations, overseeing each phase from concept to completion.

• Facilitated collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, ensuring project cohesion by overseeing documentation coordination across all disciplines, including MEP, lighting, kitchen, and other consultants.

• Established and standardized firm-wide office and drawing production protocols to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across all projects.

• Mentored 1-2 junior staff members by providing guidance on best practices in architectural design and project management.

• Maintained client relationships by providing timely project updates and responding to design questions.

June 2012 - Sept 2014

Associate Project Manager

Sarfatty Associates

Wilmette, IL

• Supported project managers in overseeing a small project team, facilitating the production of design and construction documents for various retail, office, and restaurant projects.

• Monitored project progress through consistent status updates, proactively identifying potential challenges and implementing corrective measures while providing regular updates to supervisors to ensure transparency and alignment with project goals.

• Managed client communications to clarify deliverables, timelines, and outstanding follow-up items.

• Prepared design and construction documents for client review and internal coordination.

• Coordinated consultant input to keep drawings, revisions, and approvals moving through the project workflow.

Feb 2010 - June 2012

Project Coordinator

JTS Architects

Elk Grove Village, IL

• Conducted site visits and documented existing conditions for use in project development.

• Utilized computer program AutoCAD and prepared 100% of architectural drawings.

• Coordinated with engineers and contractors to ensure seamless integration of architectural designs during construction phases.

• Performed code reviews to ensure compliance with local regulations and zoning requirements before submitting permits to authorities.