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Amy Provost

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic leader excelling in Project Management and client relationships. Expert in navigating complex permitting processes and championing trauma informed and equitable design practices, resulting in a strong end-user focused projects. Mentored junior architects, fostering a collaborative environment and securing new business through strategic marketing and communications. Demonstrated commitment to community through impactful volunteer work.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Architecture, Project Management, and Consulting

Self Employed Consultant
08.2023 - Current
  • Led residential clients and consultant teams through design, permitting, and construction processes for remodel projects.
  • Met with City officials to streamline permitting process and forecast scheduling challenges.
  • Created design options, permitting documents, construction drawings.
  • Facilitated client team communications to solidify goals and maximize investment return potential.

Principal Architect

Meryman Barnes Architects, Inc.
07.2015 - 08.2023
  • Led and coordinated marketing team efforts to engage in successful interviews with prospective clients.
  • Mentored junior architects, fostering an efficient and fulfilling work environment
  • Led Trauma - Informed Design task force within the organization, creating an educational platform and forum to apply solutions to applicable projects.
  • Contributed to the development of company standards for technical drawings, documentation procedures, and quality control measures.
  • Increased profitability through effective contract negotiations and budget management during the construction phase.
  • Championed green building practices, resulting in LEED certification or equivalent for several completed projects.
  • Developed comprehensive feasibility studies to assess potential risks and opportunities associated with new projects.
  • Collaborated closely with clients from initial concept stages to final execution, ensuring their vision was accurately realized in the finished product.
  • Led organizational effort to include pro bono work for people in need.

Community Volunteer

Portland, OR and Boston, MA
02.1997 - Current
  • Bridges Middle School, Portland: Volunteer librarian for Independent school for youth affected by learning differences and emotional challenges.
  • Hawthorne Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, Portland: Bi-weekly visitor to elderly, engaging in meaningful conversation and providing visits by my service dog.
  • Architects in Schools, Portland: Taught introductory architectural design and history curriculum to 4th and graders.
  • Neighborly outreach, Portland: Regularly providing supplies, reference to resources, and visibility to my neighborhood's unhoused.
  • Project Place, Boston: Taught and tutored high school level math to under-privileged, handicapped, and houseless individuals striving to get the their GED to secure jobs and housing.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture -

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
05.1994

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Project Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Public Speaking
  • Brand Development
  • Construction Administration
  • Building code, Fair Housing Act, and extensive ADA guideline knowledge
  • Construction Documents
  • Proposal Writing

Timeline

Architecture, Project Management, and Consulting

Self Employed Consultant
08.2023 - Current

Principal Architect

Meryman Barnes Architects, Inc.
07.2015 - 08.2023

Community Volunteer

Portland, OR and Boston, MA
02.1997 - Current

Bachelor of Architecture -

Roger Williams University

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