JOY HAMONS
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced in pre-construction, design, and construction with a strong background in select service and full-service hotel branding, concept development, prototype design, and construction. Played a crucial role as the Director of Design and Construction for Choice Hotels International in the successful launch of the boutique brand Cambria Suites. Currently serving as the Assistant Circuit Executive for Space and Facilities at the United States Judiciary, leading the architecture, interior design, limited maintenance, and forecasting of physical plant needs for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Seeking a positive office culture that fosters professional engagement. Strong ability to effectively communicate strategy and processes with stakeholders, architectural and engineering professionals, as well as internal and external partners throughout all project phases. Delivers projects that meet budgetary, operational, and aesthetic requirements. Process-driven individual with a focus on creating and implementing best practices and policies.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Texas @ Arlington
Work History
Assistant Circuit Executive for Space and Facilities
United States Judiciary
08.2019 - Current
- Reinvented a low performing department into a professional department with efficient processes respected for results.
- Department goal is for successful completion of thoughtfully designed projects within budget. Project types include new construction, renovation, alteration, and cyclical maintenance projects within 62 leased and federally owned buildings.
- Full experience in all aspects of scope and design development through construction to final operations.
- Set communication procedures with stakeholders (Federal judges) and project partners.
- Forecast the physical space allotments based on the current usage and future expectations.
- Align expectations of stakeholders with the availability of funding.
- Oversight of furniture selection, procurement, and installation.
Project Manager
Consolidated Construction Co. Vincent Interior Systems
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Specialized in the new construction of boutique and prototypical hotels and senior living locations across the country. Emphasis on millwork integration, bathroom fixtures and finishes, and specialty areas.
- Corporate employee while remotely based in Ohio. Hired by a former partner from our past employment with Marriott Hotels.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Integrated specific tasks into overall project design and construction by coordinating material procurement and required services within budget requirements.
Project Director
R.A. Yarling and Company
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: Consulting services for project management and quality control for boutique, prototypical, and full service hotels.
- Joined a former colleague's company and provided professional architectural and interior design project management.
- Reported to a private equity firm renovating a newly purchased portfolio of hotels, the schedule, quality, and aesthetic of the new design being implemented.
- Developed and presented comprehensive goals to the general contractor and property manager with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Director of Production
The ML Group
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Residential architectural firm specializing in the production of construction drawings for nation wide homebuilders.
- Sole manager of the production and quality staff which was responsible for a gamut of activities from initial design development drawings to updating construction drawings.
- Established performance metrics for achieving production targets and facilitating continuous improvement efforts of the staff.
- Reduced conflict between principals and employees by implementing durations associated with tasks and identifying quality milestones.
Director of Design & Construction
Choice Hotels International
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Boutique Brands-Cambria Suites
- Led nationwide program as franchisee’s point of contact for site planning, concept programming, design development, and construction per corporate brand standards.
- Consistent pipeline of more than 22 projects in various phases concurrently
- Worked in tandem with the owner and the owner’s architectural and engineering design teams to identify the project’s scope, aesthetic, deliverables, and schedule.
- Assembled and led external architectural and interior design teams from prototype or custom design development to final construction.
- Managed new construction and capital expenditure renovation project’s from kick off through construction.
- Performed quality control site visits for new build and capital expenditure projects
- Teamed with Operations, Marketing, and Legal departments to obtain common goals.
Design Manager
Marriott Hotels International
01.1987 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Marriott Hotels and Resorts International Limited Service and Boutique Brands
- Managed prototype site planning, hotel design, and final construction drawings.
- Wrote hotel standards for multiple sectors for brand differentiation.
- Provided regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders through concise reports detailing project milestones achieved with insights into future tasks.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams of professionals involved in each project's lifecycle such as engineers, contractors, suppliers, among others.
Skills
- Creative Solutions and Smart Process Development
- Confidant and Respected Professional
- Complete Project Management
- Stakeholder Communications
Accomplishments
Launched two unique hospitality brands for two different industry leaders. Continued with the integration of the brands into construction and franchise development, constantly modifying per market and franchisee conditions.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Assistant Circuit Executive for Space and Facilities
United States Judiciary
08.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Consolidated Construction Co. Vincent Interior Systems
03.2017 - 08.2019
Project Director
R.A. Yarling and Company
06.2016 - 02.2017
Director of Production
The ML Group
09.2014 - 05.2016
Director of Design & Construction
Choice Hotels International
01.2005 - 01.2013
Design Manager
Marriott Hotels International
01.1987 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Texas @ Arlington
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