Provincial Health Services Authority

Responsible for providing leadership and expertise in the planning, implementation and evaluation of capital and operational projects.

Director of Planning and Projects

• Provided leadership and expertise in the management of multiple, concurrent small and large-scale complex strategic and capital projects
• Worked with both internal and external partners to achieve successful outcomes
• Managed all aspects of projects from initiation to close out
• Administered all project management processes related to budgets, schedules, contracts, risks, and communication
• Provided mentorship and knowledge sharing opportunities to all members of the team
 
Project specific accomplishments include:
• Provincial Health Services Authority
o Lead the BC Children’s and Women’s Strategic Facility Plan Project
o Managed a portfolio of pharmacy upgrades for BC Cancer, including Vancouver, Abbotsford, and Prince George
o Collaborated with UBC and BC Women’s Foundation on the development of the Perinatal Research Imaging Evaluation (PRIME) Centre
o Working with Women’s Health Research Institute on the development of their Research Laboratory
o Directed the construction and sterilizer installation for the Provincial Milk Bank
o Managed the design and construction of BC Women’s Hospital Pre and Post Op. Sedation Care Unit
o Remediated the isolation rooms for the BC Women’s Urgent Care Centre

Sr. Project Manager

Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC)

Member of the Building Envelope Advisory Group

Fraser Health Authority

Project specific accomplishments include:
 
• Vancouver Coastal Community of Care - Lions Gate Hospital
o Managed the redesign and construction of the Hope Academic Hub Project
o Negotiated the multi-faith design and construction of the Sacred Space Relocation
o Managed the design and construction of the Outpatient Care Centre
o Lead the deconstruction and demolition of the Activation Building
 
• Providence Health - St Paul Hospital
o Coordinated the consultant team for the Business Case Development of the Inner City Centre for Mental Health and Addictions Project (Initial Stages)
 
• VGH Master Plan
o Supported the development of a prioritized 10 year capital/master plan for VGH/UBCH/GF Strong Campus (including the JPOR - Jimmy Patterson Operating Room Project)
o Provided consultant coordination for the Food Services Business Plan
 
• Vancouver Coastal Community of Care
o Managed the development of the interim master plan for the Squamish Community of Care (Phase I)

Strategic Planner & Project Manager

TRB Architecture

• Provided continuously improved quality and safety to all projects.
• Translated functional requirements into designs
• Established and maintained relationships with various partners groups, such as client groups, city officials, design panels, and vendors
• Provided sound technical knowledge in building codes, contract management, project management, construction safety requirements
• Provided guidance throughout the project cycle (initiation, planning, executing, monitor/control, and closing)
 
Specific accomplishments include:
• Designed, planned, and managed a 17,000sf Rezoning/Development project to support business case development.
Vancity Rezoning – Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC
 
• Provided project drawings, preliminary order of magnitude costs, and project plan for 73,000sf redevelopment
Vancity Redevelopment – Richmond, BC  
 
• Designed, planned, and managed an 8,000sf Development project to support business case development.
Vancity Rezoning – Maillardville, Coquitlam, BC

Sr. Architect

WorkSafeBC

Managed capital projects and implemented project management standards for the organization. Specific accomplishments include:
 
• Planned and implemented Project Management and Risk Management standards/best practices within the Project Management Group.
• Developed Staff Performance Plans and steered projects group strategy towards better standard project execution.
• Improved project delivery processes through integrated collaboration across internal and external departments.
• Managed construction projects at satellite offices to optimize business operations.
• Managed procurement processes and provided contractor administrations for all vendors.
• Provided space management solutions and order of magnitude costs for departmental groups.
• Assisted in achieving sustainable initiatives to achieve BOMA Best standards.  
• Increased customer satisfaction by meeting milestones and consistently delivering quality solutions.

Operations Manager

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning

Managed, coordinated, and designed a variety of projects from conception to commissioning.
Specific accomplishments include:
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• Designed, developed, and contract administered a 4 storey, 97,000sf domestic terminal, commercial, and office expansion.  
Domestic HBS and Levels 3/4 Expansion - Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
 
• Designed and managed a lounge and baggage handling tenant fit-out for 2010 Olympics
Air Canada Customer Care Lounge Tenant Fit-out  - Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
 
• Client management for a 2 storey, 38,000sf casino renovation and expansion
Lake City Casinos - Kelowna, BC
 
• Client and project management for 42,000sf commercial rezoning and development
Abbotsford Shopping Centre Phase 2 - Abbotsford, BC

Architect

Experienced Planner and Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in transportation, commercial development, and healthcare. Skilled in Operations Management, Project Management, Collaborative Teamwork, Communication, Strategic Planning, and Problem Solving. 

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