LUKE ARMATAS
Denver,CO
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Operations Assistant Manager
US Department of Veteran Affairs IVC
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed and developed office layouts (floor plans, furniture and art choices, cubicle placements, conference rooms, break rooms, data centers, and secure areas) for the department's move to the Denver Federal Center, ensuring compliance with ABA standards, building egress, occupancy loads, and federal building policies.
- Led design efforts for the efficient use of office spaces across two buildings totaling 50,000 square feet, optimizing layouts for adjusted employee attendance while maintaining functional and aesthetic integrity.
- Repurposed office furniture and equipment, saving over $1.1M by overseeing the relocation and decommissioning of 160,000 square feet of office space, and ensuring the effective reuse of furniture (workspaces, storage, electronics, A/V systems).
- Collaborated with property management and contractors on space planning, installation, and decommissioning of government assets; worked directly with warehouse and OIT teams to ensure proper relocation, setup, and functionality of technology and office furniture.
- Managed compliance and security measures, including assisting in the secure disposal of PII/PHI records and overseeing coordination efforts across departments, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to federal regulations.
- Volunteered to oversee contracting and purchasing actions, stepping in to manage tasks and ensure timely project delivery while working within budget constraints and coordinating across multiple teams.
Design Consultant
Country & Town Custom Homes, Corcoran Perry & CO
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with several architects, engineers, contractors, and real estate professionals to enhance property plans and architectural designs, contributing to the improvement of residential properties.
- Produced over 50 different high-quality architectural renderings for 3 different listed properties, showcasing design concepts and facilitating client presentations to enhance property appeal.
- Created multiple detailed scale models from architectural plans, sections, and elevations, demonstrating comprehensive design understanding and craftsmanship in building physical representations of projects.
- Worked directly with 5 different clients to reconcile design concepts, ensuring final products met expectations and resolving any confusion or discrepancies in design vision.
Construction and Landscape Apprentice
Boulder's Best Bid
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Interpreted and analyzed professional construction policies, blueprints, and plans, gaining a deep understanding of building codes, design standards, and project specifications.
- Supported the development of preliminary designs, measurements, and material estimates for 3 active projects, collaborating closely with the owner to troubleshoot design issues and ensure accurate deliverables—contributing to a project portfolio totaling an estimated $5 million in operating costs
- Acquired hands-on experience with 20+ residential construction methods and material systems, directly supporting site planning, foundation work, framing, and finish detailing—bridging the gap between design intent and field execution.
Education
Bachelor in Environmental Design - Architecture
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
- Architectural Drafting (AutoCAD/Revit/Sketchup)
- Space Planning & Interior Layout Design
- Federal & Commercial Building Code Compliance
- 3D Modeling & Rendering (Rhino/Lumion/Ensacpe)
- Construction Documentation Review
- Project Coordination & Asset Management
Timeline
Facility Operations Assistant Manager
US Department of Veteran Affairs IVC
04.2024 - 05.2025
Design Consultant
Country & Town Custom Homes, Corcoran Perry & CO
12.2023 - 04.2024
Construction and Landscape Apprentice
Boulder's Best Bid
05.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor in Environmental Design - Architecture
University of Colorado At Boulder
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