Jerry Coleman Designer, LLC Work Experience Jerry L Coleman Designer LLC (self employed) [2005-present] In 2005 I decided to leave the old firm and venture out on my own and start my own practice working part-time, while staying home with our young son part-time. I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some wonderful clients and on some great houses. Scope of work includes, project programming, schematic design, engineering systems coordination, code research, material specification and selection, landscape design, and construction observation. The majority of my projects were small remodel/additions on 1920 era homes in the Highland Park and University Park. I also had the opportunity to branch out into Interior Architecture, working with designers such as Ann Schooler, Peter Schifando, Jane Rejebian, & Martha Sweezey. I designed interiors for projects in Dallas, California, Colorado, Deleware, & Dubai. J Wilson Fuqua & Associates -Architects, Dallas Texas [1999-2005] J Wilson Fuqua & Assoc. is a small five person architecture firm concentrating on high-end residential design and contract administration on 1920 s era houses. Scope of work includes, project programming, schematic design, engineering systems coordination, code research, material specification and selection, and construction observation. I worked for five years as a Project Architect on various levels of projects from small remodel additions to seventeen thousand square foot new construction. The primary area of interest of the firm was in the area of historic preservation and large additions. VCC Construction Company, Little Rock Arkansas [1997-1999] My primary duties there were bidding new projects, writing contracts, and managing numerous jobs at once. Vratsinas Construction Company (VCC), Little Rock, Arkansas Project Manager, Main Office: VCC is ranked 153rd of the top 400 construction companies and the 9 th top retail construction companies by ENR. At VCC I started working in the field as a Project Administrator and had a great learning the trades and helping the Superintendents run the construction jobs. After a few months I was promoted to Project Manager and officed out of the Little Rock Headquarters. My scope of work included, project acquisition, bidding, buyout, and off-site construction management. Construction projects participated on range in price from $250k to $38 million dollars.
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas [1995-1996] Estimator / Planner, TAMU Physical Plant: Met with requesting campus departments to aid in design and planning of new renovation and construction. After initial design phase, provided an estimate of costs, schedule, cost control, and (when necessary) construction supervision. Knowledge base required: Construction codes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fire Life Safety Codes (NFPA), use of Word Perfect, Excel, Schedule+, and Microsoft Project. Main Street Project, Bryan, Texas [1994-1995] Volunteer (Intern): Worked with program director to identify property owners and map the downtown historic district. Also aided with a program to encourage property owners to strip off the 1960 s modern facades and reveal the original brick and cast iron detailing. Group 4 Architects, Bryan, Texas [1994-1995] Draftsman (Internship): Small six person architecture firm that primarily concerned itself with residential and commercial construction and interior design. Knowledge base required: AutoCad release 12, Standard Building Codes, and basic wood frame construction practices. Education Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 1995, GPA: 3.0(Overall) GPA: 3.5 (Major) Masters of Science in Construction Management Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas May 1997, GPA: 3.5 Publications 1998 Coleman, et al. Advantages and Disadvantages of Constructor Certification, The American Professional Constructor (The Journal of the American Institute of Constructors), AIC June 1998. 2002 Heidi Basantes & Erin Crosby. Preservation Park Cities. DHome Magazine, November/December 2002: p65-76. 2003 Betty Lou Phillips, ASID. Unmistakably French. Gibbs Smith Publishers, 2003: p86-95. 2003 Jennifer Davis Dodd. Before & After. DHome Magazine, August 2003: p64-73.
Scholarships/Awards 1996 Redman/Godwin Scholarship, Texas A&M University (graduate award). 1994 CSI Houston Chapter, Houston, Texas - First Place in a design / build competition. 1992 Edna Blevins Book Award, Texas A&M University -College outstanding student award. 1992 M.N. Davidson Scholarship, Texas A&M University-Outstanding architecture student Affiliations 2009-Present Heritage Memphis, Member 1999-2000 Texas Society of Architects, Education Liaison Committee 1999-2009 Preservation Dallas, Member 1997-1999 Boy Scouts of America, Volunteer -Explorer Scout Service Committee Chairman 1996-present American Institute of Architects, Associate 1990-present American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Region Coordinator (Texas & Oklahoma), President (local), Vice President (local), member (local). 1990-2000 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Texas A&M, member, Graduate faculty advisor. Teaching Experience 1/11-5/11 University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee Design Build Studio: During this course I assisted eight architecture and interior design students with the analysis, design, and construction implementation of the preservation and rehabilitation of a 1930 s share cropper house in Tipton County. 8/97-12/97 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Construction Problems and Analysis, (Visiting Professor): Taught twenty four, mostly sophomore and junior level, Construction Science students the fundamentals of computing and many of the most popular construction related computer applications. Knowledge base required: Word, Excel (spreadsheet, Lotus), Access (database), PowerPoint (presentation), Schedule+, Internet Webpage programming (HTML), Timberline (estimating package), construction related Internet search engines, and other methods of on-line research. 8/93-5/96 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas History of Architecture, (teaching assistant to Dr. Vivian Paul): Duties included various aspects research related to the measurement and documentation of the Gothic Cathedral, St. Juste, in Narbonne, France. Knowledge base required: Basic medieval mason construction and design techniques and Autocad.
8/93-5/94 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Environmental Design Studio (1st year students), (teaching assistant to Prof. John Fairey): Assisted in design analysis and development of student projects. 8/93-12/93 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Environmental Design Studio (2nd year students), (teaching assistant to Prof. Gus Hamblet): Assisted in design analysis and development of student projects Referrals Jay & Sue Wagley, former client 214-356-5906 Nancy Perot, former client 214-808-1973 Dr. Karl & Carolyn Rathjen, former client 214-521-6695 Ann Schooler, Schooler Kellogg Interiors 214-521-7772 Paul Garzotto, Marguerite Theresa Green and Paul Garzotto Interiors 214-528-0400 Randall Underwood The Underwood Construction Company 214-808-6113 Rick Lawrence RSL Construction Company 214-808-1344 Bill Manning Manning & Snelling Construction Company 214-356-2600
Projects Mulford Ranch House - 2011 Texas Hill Country, c1902 Rathjen Ranch House, -2011 West Texas, c2011 McGee Ranch House - 2010 West Texas, c1880 Marsh Residence - 2010 Fairfax, Dallas Calloway Residence - 2010 9635 Meadowbrook Dr. Dallas Wagley Residence 2009 6031 Woodland, Dallas Wikert Residence - 2007 [job completion Interiors, finishes] 4444 Belfort, Highland Park Rathjen Residence - 2003 3924 Shenandoah, Highland Park Butt Residence - 2003 3722 Gillon Ave., Highland Park Mihalopoulos Residence - 2000 4400 St. Johns, Highland Park Sweezey Residence 2000 4253 Armstrong, Highland Park [also current work in UAE] Jerry Freeman Residence - 1998 3940 Glenwick, University Park