Ashley Tayloe-switzer
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Skilled Project Architect + Designer with background in both residential and commercial design projects. Strengths include robust knowledge of architectural principles, CAD software, and capacity to coordinate cross-functional teams. Previous work demonstrated ability to increase project efficiency while ensuring adherence to industry standards and design intent throughout construction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Architect & Owner
A. Fern Design & Consulting, LLC
Sarasota, FL
01.2010 - Current
- Full-service architecture and design service
- Residential work including new construction, additions, and interior renovations, custom cabinetry design.
- Commercial projects for new work and renovations, including restaurant and hospitality, professional offices, and retail businesses
- Industrial projects including new warehouse development and renovations of existing storage and office facilities
Vice President & Owner
Blue Apron Restaurant & Red Rooster Bar
Salem, VA
01.2010 - 12.2020
- 'Main Street' property and development of a successful chef-inspired restaurant - 280K renovations
- Procurement of real estate; zoning review; historic documentation; change of use and building code assessment; schematic, design development, and construction documents; interior design and detailing
Assistant Project Manager
Balfour Beatty Construction (formerly Centex)
Fairfax, VA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Poff Federal Building Modernization, Roanoke, VA, field assignment - 42 MM
- Involved with preconstruction estimating and budget reviews; assist in curtain wall design development, coordination with clients, engineers, architects, and consultants.
Assistant Project Manager
Balfour Beatty Construction (formerly Centex)
Fairfax, VA
10.2007 - 12.2010
- New River Valley Regional Jail, Dublin, VA, field assignment - 51 MM
- Quality control oversight, change order management, subcontractor and owner billing coordination, tracking contingency costs for owner reporting, and financial closeout coordination.
Senior Project Engineer
Balfour Beatty Construction (formerly Centex)
Fairfax, VA
10.2005 - 10.2008
- Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, VA, field assignment - 43MM
- Managed engineering for MEP trades including review of subcontractor bids and submittal process; coordinated design details in field; change order review and change order request negotiation; coordinated closeout documents
Engineer
Turner Construction Company
Arlington, VA
03.2003 - 09.2006
- Virginia Tech Lane Stadium West Sideline Expansion, Blacksburg, VA, field assignment - 55 MM
- Managed engineering for glazing package and interior fitout; coordination of submittals and RFIs; change order requests and estimating; tracked direct and indirect costs; closeout coordination
Designer
Atelier 11, Ltd. Architecture
Easton, MD
10.2000 - 03.2004
- High-end residential and light commercial services including schematic design, design development, and construction documentation; code research; sustainable research and specification; construction administration; historic building documentation; graphic design
- Project coordinator for the firm's new architectural office building with management of subcontractor communications and scheduling - $400K project.
Senior Cost Engineer - Cost Department
Turner Construction Company
Somerset, NJ
09.1999 - 10.2001
- Turner Financial Center, office assignment.
- Reported NJ territory earnings to the corporate; managed the cost department staff; assessed the risks of the NJ territory's construction projects; tracked the direct and indirect costs of multiple projects.
- Established cost monitoring procedures and reporting systems.
Assistant Engineer, Superintendent, Cost Engineer
Turner Construction Company
Bedminster, NJ
06.1998 - 09.2000
- AT&T Network Operations Center, field assignment - 100 MM
- Coordination of shop drawings, development of scope sheets for subcontract requisitions, field coordination, and quality control of multiple trades, managed tenant relocation, and maintained cash flow projections for the owner, as well as project scheduling.
Intern Architect
SNS Architects and Engineers
Montvale, NJ
06.1997 - 08.1997
- Renderings; presentation and construction drawings, design development, and schematic design; CAD documentation; site planning and verification for the Design Department
Intern Architect
SMBW Architects PC
Richmond, VA
06.1996 - 08.1996
- Schematic design, space planning, graphic design, CAD documentation, and model production.
- Intern position as part of the scholarship award
Education
Master of Science - Architecture - Construction Management
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA12-1998
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05-1997
Skills
- Architectural design
- Interior design
- Design development
- Construction documentation
- Contract administration
- Building codes
- Site planning
- Cost estimation
- Material selection
- Lighting design
- Space planning
- Value engineering
- Historic preservation
- Sustainable design
- LEED accreditation
- AutoCAD proficiency
Affiliations
- Licensed Architect - State of Virginia, #0401013323
- Licensed Architect - State of Florida, #AR97288
- AIA
- NCARB
- LEED Green Associate - V.3
Distinctions And Honors
- BARKitecture participant in Roanoke Valley Regional Home Builders, Fall Home Show - 2011
- Participant of Historic Homes Tour for Salem, VA - 2010
- Photography published on Metro! website - 2006
- Completion of Intern Development Program - 2004
- Finalist representing VPI in Virginia Society Competition - 1998
- Juris Jansons Memorial Award Excellence in Design - 1997
- Clark Construction Group Scholarship Award - 1997
- Scribner, Messer, Brady and Wade Scholarship and Intern - 1996
- Dean's List - 1992-1998
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President & Owner
Blue Apron Restaurant & Red Rooster Bar
01.2010 - 12.2020
Architect & Owner
A. Fern Design & Consulting, LLC
01.2010 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Balfour Beatty Construction (formerly Centex)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Assistant Project Manager
Balfour Beatty Construction (formerly Centex)
10.2007 - 12.2010
Senior Project Engineer
Balfour Beatty Construction (formerly Centex)
10.2005 - 10.2008
Engineer
Turner Construction Company
03.2003 - 09.2006
Designer
Atelier 11, Ltd. Architecture
10.2000 - 03.2004
Senior Cost Engineer - Cost Department
Turner Construction Company
09.1999 - 10.2001
Assistant Engineer, Superintendent, Cost Engineer
Turner Construction Company
06.1998 - 09.2000
Intern Architect
SNS Architects and Engineers
06.1997 - 08.1997
Intern Architect
SMBW Architects PC
06.1996 - 08.1996
Master of Science - Architecture - Construction Management
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
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