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Lara Shaffer

Queen Creek,AZ

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and 20+ years' experience in architecture and homebuilding. Self-starter and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Architecture and Purchasing Manager

New Village Homes
10.2018 - Current
  • Enhance and modify preliminary drawings from Architect. Prepare design review submittals and work with city planners to obtain approval.
  • Prepare construction documents, coordinate with outside engineers, and obtain city approval in timely manner.
  • Coordinate with land development team and civil engineer to ensure housing product fits. Review utility and amenity plans to avoid potential future problems.
  • Draw model complex, sales office, construction office, plot plans and obtain permits.
  • Implemented new purchasing system. Created options, subcontracts and built budgets.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, negotiated prices, and prepared contracts.
  • Processed new starts, released purchase orders and maintained all pertinent records.

Project Manager

Ryland Homes, CalAtlantic Homes, Lennar Homes
08.2011 - 09.2018
  • Perform design charette with management staff. Prepare design review submittals and work with city planners to obtain approval.
  • Attend field walks to review new product and implement any changes.
  • Perform lot fit analysis, create lot information sheets, draw plot plans, model complex, sales office, construction office, and obtain municipality approvals.
  • Draw custom options per homeowner requests. Obtain pricing from applicable trades and create options in the system.
  • Process and distribute starts and change orders per the construction schedule.

School Registrar

San Tan Charter School
01.2009 - 07.2011
  • Facilitate student enrollment. Maintain student academic records and provide transcripts for transfers.
  • Support principal, faculty, and staff with daily needs.
  • Report enrollment and attendance to state to ensure monthly funding.

Architecture Manager

Trend Homes
05.2000 - 12.2008
  • Prepare construction documents, coordinate with outside engineers, and obtain city approval in a timely manner.
  • Perform lot fit analysis, create lot information sheets, draw plot plans, model complex, sales office, construction office, and obtain municipality approvals.
  • Create supporting drawings for the design center including flooring layouts, wall tile drawings, and electrical drawings.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting

High Tech Institute of Technology
Phoenix, Arizona
06.1998

Skills

  • Proficient in AutoCAD 2023
  • Highly experienced in NEWSTAR, JDE, BuildPro, and Microsoft Office
  • Project Management
  • Product Development
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Construction Document Preparation

Timeline

Architecture and Purchasing Manager

New Village Homes
10.2018 - Current

Project Manager

Ryland Homes, CalAtlantic Homes, Lennar Homes
08.2011 - 09.2018

School Registrar

San Tan Charter School
01.2009 - 07.2011

Architecture Manager

Trend Homes
05.2000 - 12.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting

High Tech Institute of Technology
Lara Shaffer