Paul Wesley Portal
St. Petersburg
Summary
Dynamic project manager and principal designer with a proven track record in client experience management and process optimization, successfully coordinating multiple projects while enhancing workflows. Adept at creative problem solving and stakeholder communication, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat engagement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Class Instructor / Client Liaison (Part-Time)
Grafika Art School / Phi Phi Artland
St. Petersburg
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored aspiring artists through constructive feedback on artistic projects.
- Executed sales strategies following informational interviews with potential clients
Visual Artist
PWPortal Art
St. Petersburg
01.2020 - Current
- Plan, coordinate, and execute creative projects from concept through delivery
- Manage schedules, materials, and client expectations
- Communicate clearly with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat engagement
- Balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Principal / Project Designer / Project Manager
Long & Associates Architects Engineers, Inc.
Tampa
01.2003 - 12.2019
- Coordinated multiple concurrent client projects from planning through completion
- Acted as primary client liaison, managing scope, timelines, and expectations
- Translated complex requirements into actionable plans and documentation
- Improved internal workflows, task prioritization, and project tracking
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated staff performance
- Collaborated in business development, marketing coordination, and client retention
Principal / Project Designer / Project Manager
Portal Architecture
Gainesville
01.1993 - 12.2003
- Coordinated multiple concurrent client projects from planning through completion
- Acted as primary client liaison, managing scope, timelines, and expectations
- Translated complex requirements into actionable plans and documentation
- Improved internal workflows, task prioritization, and project tracking
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated staff performance
- Collaborated in business development, marketing coordination, and client retention
Education
Master of Architecture -
University of Florida
01-1987
Bachelor of Design -
University of Florida
01-1984
Skills
- Creative problem solving
- Project coordination
- Client experience management
- Process optimization
- Workflow management
- Stakeholder communication
- Cross-functional support
- Requirements analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Remote collaboration
- Microsoft Office suite
- CRM and digital tools
Additional Interests
- Woodworking
- Photography
Leadership Community
Leadership Pinellas, 2019
Timeline
Art Class Instructor / Client Liaison (Part-Time)
Grafika Art School / Phi Phi Artland
01.2023 - Current
Visual Artist
PWPortal Art
01.2020 - Current
Principal / Project Designer / Project Manager
Long & Associates Architects Engineers, Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2019
Principal / Project Designer / Project Manager
Portal Architecture
01.1993 - 12.2003
Master of Architecture -
University of Florida
Bachelor of Design -
University of Florida