RESUME

RONALD B. PADEN                                                                                 

SUMMARY  

After gaining over 19 years of experience in the architectural profession, I decided to venture out on my own and start my own company, Lazarus Designs. My goal in starting Lazarus Designs was to bring high quality design to the residential market, with a focus on unique and creative designs where aesthetics, efficient planning, design customization and personalization are a priority. My experience in dealing with a wide range of clients has given me a diverse pool of client experience to draw upon. The wide range of projects through which I’ve gained experience on (from detail generation, problem solving, design and project management) enables me to apply a project focused mindset to the particular task at hand, regardless of complexity and size. These skills transcend industry and professional boundaries, and can be applied to a diverse range of projects, problem solving, and task management.       

SNAPSHOT  

·         22 years of experience within the architectural profession

·         A Project Manager with experience in all phases of the design process from Schematic Design to Construction Administration. Abilities include project design, code analysis, cost estimation, construction document organization and production, detailing and drafting

·         Revit as well as Autocad proficient

·         Passionate about bringing creativity and attention to detail to all projects, regardless of size and scope

·         Creative and Imaginative skills                                                      

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY  

Lazarus Designs

Colorado Springs, CO

2011-Present

Owner/ Founder

Responsibilities include Project Design and Management as well as production of all Construction Documents.

Notable Projects: 

·         Southwest Motors, Pueblo, CO

·         New American Colony Homes Prototype Designs 

·         Pruiksma Residence, Westcliffe, CO 

·         Nyberg Residence, Pueblo CO

·         Smiley Residence, Walsenburg, CO

·         Cawlfield Residence, Pueblo, CO

·         Taylor Residence, Pueblo, CO

CSNA Architects

Colorado Springs, CO

2001-2009

Project Manager-Intern Architect

Responsibilities included participation in all phases of the design process, from programmatic studies and discussions, conceptual planning and schematic design. I was the project manager for several projects and was responsible for the design development and the production of construction documents. As Project Manager, I managed not only the in house production team but consultants as well. Once the documents were complete, I transitioned to a Construction Administration role on several of the projects.

Notable Projects: 

·         Creighton Middle School, Lakewood, CO

A 31,000 Sq. Ft. Addition with a total construction cost of $6,800,000 for Jefferson County Public Schools.

·         Colorado State Penitentiary Expansion, Florence, CO 

A 448,000 square foot maximum security facility with a total construction cost of $150,000,000 for the State of Colorado.  

·         Alpine Village Housing, Colorado Springs, CO

A three building complex totaling 130,000 square foot with a construction cost of $17,200,000.

·         Broadmoor South Tower, Broadmoor Hotel

A complex renovation to a building located on the Historic Broadmoor Hotel campus. The 138,000 square foot project had a total construction cost of $26,000,000.

·         Fox Meadow Middle School, Colorado Springs, CO

This 128,000 square foot project for Harrison School District 2 had a total construction cost of $13,000,000 and won an AIA design award in 2006.

Ottino Custom Building

Pueblo West, CO

1999-2001

Residential Designer/ Office Manager

Responsibilities while at Ottino Custom Building included designing, detailing, and production of construction documents for several high end custom homes.

Notable Projects:

·         Dressen Residence, Pueblo, CO

A 5,000 square foot residence located at Walkingstick Estates in Pueblo, Colorado. The total construction cost of the project was approximately $800,000.

·         Jimenez Residence, (un-built)

·         Murray Residence, (un-built)

HGF Architects

Pueblo, CO

1991-1999

Draftsman

My responsibilities included the production of drawings, details, etc. for a variety of projects.

Notable projects:

·         Buell Children’s Museum, Pueblo, CO

This project was a 16,000 square foot addition to the Sangre De Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo, Colorado which is an outstanding example of organic Architecture. 

·         Pueblo Transit Station, Pueblo, CO

This 6,000 square foot structure has become an icon for the city of Pueblo along with the Sangre De Cristo Arts Center.

·         Klock Residence

Personal Experience

·         Bays Residence (un-built)

·         Ottino Residence, Pueblo West, CO

·         Kenyon Residence, Pueblo, CO 

·         Hess Residence, Pueblo, CO

·         Walkingstick Spec. homes, Pueblo, CO

·         Weller Residence, Pueblo West, CO

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

·         Bachelor of Architecture

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

1991

·         Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

1987