Chris Beanes

Consultant for VSSS, Victoria Sargon South School. Expert consultation on educational design, including classroom and specialized spaces. Improved site design through changes in circulation and parking.

• Manage International non-profit School Facilities (1200+ Students) which include 3 campus buildings and 56,000 sq meter campus
• Plan/Co-Design, project manage and incorporate safety and sustainable features/policies
• Design play structures, environments, and interiors
• Covid-related responses initiated under my direction, including retrofit of existing facilities, new construction, and new procedures
• Instituted new software program to modernize department
• Manage staff of 60 employees including Building
• Grounds, Security, and Cleaning staff
• Manage multi-year budget for maintenance, capital expenditure projects, and personnel
• Develop Strategic
• Facilities Plan, update procedures, and elevate to International standards
• Coordinate with International Architect on a multi-million dollar campus expansion.
• Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.

• Consulted with staff and analyzed locations to develop concepts.
• Rendered designs with manual and computer-aided methods.
• Sourced high-quality trees, bushes, grass seed or sod, fertilizer and other supplies to complete new installations.
• Completed special projects such as recreational designs and site rehabilitations.
• Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
• Managed and coordinated installation of complex landscaping projects.
• Researched and identified appropriate plants and materials for landscaping projects.
• Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals on projects to complete large jobs and meet strict deadlines.
• Organized and prioritized workload to delegate responsibilities among colleagues and team members.
• Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
• Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
• Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
• Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
• Applied green building and environmental design

• Prioritized workloads and managed work time to keep projects moving according to timelines.
• Reviewed design proposals for compatibility with design guidelines.
• Conducted research and surveys, analyzed data and compiled reports according to local, state and federal guidelines.
• Managed project timelines, filing documents properly and on time.
• Corresponded with clients and project contributors to provide status updates and solidify timelines.
• Maintained and applied knowledge of local and state government codes and requirements regarding land use.
• Responded to public inquiries and complaints.
• Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
• Citywide Equity Committee Member, BDS Bureau. Volunteer member of citywide equity committee whose goal was to address institutional racism within the City of Portland bureau offices.

• Garden Designer with focus on drought resistant plantings, habitat creation, and sustainable practices including rain gardens
• Worked on
• Equity and Environmental issues through committee work on Metro
• Government’s Transportation Committee (TPAC) and BAC
• Committee (BAC) with the City of Portland.

• Prioritized workloads and managed work time to keep projects moving according to timelines.
• Conducted research and surveys, analyzed data and compiled reports according to local, state and federal guidelines.
• Conveyed information to various stakeholders through meetings, e-mail and other various communication.
• Maintained and applied knowledge of local and state government codes and requirements regarding land use.
• Prepared reports using statistics, charts and graphs to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use or zoning.
• Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.

• Assisted lead Landscape Architect designing a variety of projects in
• Southeast Alaska, including the Wrangell Museum, City of Ketchikan
• Waterfront, and various other projects
• Designed comprehensive signage for waterfront projects
• Permit liaison for construction projects.

• Performed duties with emphasis on long range planning work including land use review presentations to the Planning Commission
• Historic
• Resources Federal Certified Local Government (CLG) Planner overseeing historic district projects, including a self initiated text amendment for a canopy plan for the downtown district
• Initiated a re-write of the outdated district guidelines, and successful recipient of federal funding for project.

• Conducted research and surveys, analyzed data and compiled reports according to local, state and federal guidelines.
• Permit Center Planner, working with public on zoning information for building permits.
• Maintained and applied knowledge of local and state government codes and requirements regarding land use.