Ryan Alcazar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Multi-faceted Preconstruction Project Manager with 5+ years experience in development due diligence, entitlements processing, and permit expediting for complex residential, commercial, industrial, and manufacturing projects, such as the LAX Automated People Mover. Strong organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task under high pressure and strict deadlines. Extensive knowledge of AEC project proposals and contracts, city building/zoning requirements, and various types of construction drawings + reports.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Land-Use Permit Consultant
Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Managing various types of permits and entitlements for owners and contractors; Coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks; Conducting land-use due diligence and records research; Leading various digital and in-person submittals and plan checks at city departments; Ensuring code conformance in construction plans; Tracking and organizing all pre-construction materials and official city documents; Advocating client's projects at building safety and city planning
Substitute High School Teacher
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Exceling at various teaching styles and strategies to fit learning styles of students; Maintaining well-managed classroom and positive learning environment; Facilitating group exercise; Following lesson plans; Grading classwork, homework, and tests
Project Coordinator
Kimberlina Whettam + Associates
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed over 20 permits and entitlements every day for new residential and commercial projects; Conducted due diligence and site analysis for new projects; Applied research to write findings for entitlement applications; Reviewed project proposals for bids, contracting and budgeting; Closely tracked and organized preconstruction materials, permit info, fees, and timelines; Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes; Scheduled and facilitated various plan check meetings and city appointments for clients
Store Manager/Editorial Assistant
Princeton Architectural Press
Hudson, NY
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Independently curated art and architecture books and materials on POP displays for purchase; Proofread, edited and text-formatted manuscripts for proper grammar, spelling, comprehension, and style; Collected, researched, and archived content and data for senior editors
City Planning Intern
City of Kingston
Kingston, NY
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Surveyed residential/retail buildings for major revisions to city's zoning law; Researched + analyzing city ordinances and zoning laws/policies; Developed topographic map studies and applied land-use applications and procedures
Marketing Intern
Basilica Hudson
Hudson, NY
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Designed and edited company portfolio and decks; Assisted staff with proposal bids and documents; Produced staff business cards, event decks, event flyers and posters, and real estate listings; Tracked and updated database with projects and events
Intern
City of Hudson Conservation Advisory Council
Hudson, NY
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with council chairperson on community outreach strategy; Created various media for council's outreach meetings on open space inventory; Utilized digital platforms to create dialogue between city council and community
Education
B.A. - American Urban Studies
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2016
Certificate - Jumpstart Institute: Architecture
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA2016
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Urban Studies
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NYSkills
- Microsoft, Adobe Creative Suite, BlueBeam
- Rhino 3D, SketchUp, AutoCAD
- Contract, Proposal, Bid Administration
- GIS technology and mapping
- Proofreading & Copyediting
- Marketing Communication
- Schedule Management
- Technical Support, Writing, and Analysis
- Construction Plan and Report Reading
- Site Plan Analysis and Evaluation
- Portfolio Management
- Due Diligence and Records Research
- Quality and Document Control Enhancement
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Project Estimation and Fee Schedules
Key Projects/Clients
LAX Automated People Mover, LAX CONRAC, Hertz, Amazon, Holocaust Museum Sunset Las Palmas Studios, The Bowcroft Collection (Gensler), 1235 Vine, LA Regional Food Bank, Rolling Greens, On Vine (Kilroy)
References
Emiko Isa, Sr. Project Manager at KWA, Previous KWA Supervisor for LAX People Mover, (626) 824-7689
Cason Hall, Planner III at Psomas, Previous KWA Supervisor for entitlement projects, (503) 753-8539
Timeline
Land-Use Permit Consultant
Freelance
04.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
Kimberlina Whettam + Associates
05.2019 - 05.2023
Substitute High School Teacher
LAUSD
01.2018 - Current
Store Manager/Editorial Assistant
Princeton Architectural Press
03.2017 - 03.2018
Marketing Intern
Basilica Hudson
02.2017 - 04.2017
City Planning Intern
City of Kingston
01.2017 - 03.2018
Intern
City of Hudson Conservation Advisory Council
01.2017 - 03.2017
B.A. - American Urban Studies
University of California - Davis
Certificate - Jumpstart Institute: Architecture
University of California - Los Angeles
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Urban Studies
Bard College