Looking to join a Design Oriented Architectural Firm

1. J. Alexander Kacur
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619-549-2441 I am a practiced Designer, Manager, Leader and Teacher. My professional efforts
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have spanned projects both large and small, from simple residential remodels to a
alexkacur@me.com half million square feet of office, retail and entertainment centers. I have worked for
WEB international architectural firms where innovative design and accurate, complete
www.akpor tfolio.com project documentation was required. My responsibilities have included overall
project direction from planning and design through entitlements including
construction documents, construction administration, team coordination and client
relations. Additional responsibilities included preparing and presenting council briefings, developing
proposals, and coordinating with jurisdictions, project consultants, client’s staff, business development and
recruitment. I have built-work in California, Washington DC, Maryland,Virginia, Wisconsin, Alabama and
Istanbul, Turkey.
I originally started my career in Baltimore, at Design Collective, Inc. I was fortunate enough to be a team
designer on large commercial, entertainment, educational, hospitality and urban planning projects. After
several years, I moved to Southern California, where I perfected my residential work as a Partner in
Christopher and Kacur Architects, Inc. (C+K Architects). In July of 2010, I moved back to Maryland and
joined Torti Gallas and Partners. While at TGP I've had the opportunity to expand my base into affordable
housing, international development and urban planning.
I am a firm believer in technology and I have used 3D and BIM parametric modeling in all of my projects
throughout my career. My skill set is varied; I am a designer, a manager and I have the ability to master any
computer program.
Please take a moment to review my resume and project examples. If you would like to view my entire
Portfolio, please go to www.AKPortfolio.com. Feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience to
discuss any opportunity. 619.549.2441
Thank you for your consideration.
Best Regards,
J. Alexander Kacur
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2. J. ALEXANDER KACUR
AKPortfolio.com
619-549-2441
alexkacur@me.com
PROFILE
As a former Partner in Christopher and Kacur Architect, Inc. I developed a keen understanding of the
fiscal demands put upon an architectural firm. I have instituted drawing production standards, project
accountability procedures and employee management protocols. My role as Senior Designer and Project
Manager has allowed me to take all of my projects from conception to completion.
Where my corporate experiences taught me to be an effective team player, my partnership taught me to
work with individual owners, developers and community groups. These interactions sharpened my abilities
as a public speaker, negotiator and manager. The result of these honed skills has provided me with a broad
appreciation for the needs of the client, the community, and the architect.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
DESIGN MANAGEMENT MARKETING IT
Building Designer Project Manager Website Development Software Training
Interior Designer Consultant Coordination Design-Visualization IT Director
Master Planning Client Interaction Brochure Creation Graphic Designer
Historic Preservation Recruitment Networking BIM and 3D Master
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
2011 San Diego Home and Garden: Sustainable Architecture - Christopher and Kacur
Architects, Inc
2009 San Diego Home and Garden: Home of the Year: Historic Renovation - Christopher and
Kacur Architects, Inc
2008 San Diego Home and Garden: Cover and Featured article - Christopher and Kacur
Architects. Inc.
2008 San Diego Home and Garden: Home of the Year. Top Prize. - Christopher and Kacur
Architects, Inc
2005 May/June San Diego Home and Garden: Kitchen and Bath Ideas. - Christopher and Kacur
Architects, Inc
2001 BIM (ArchiCAD) Award of Excellence for Southern California. - Christopher and Kacur
Architects, Inc
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
American Institute of Architects, Baltimore Chapter; American Institute of Architects, Maryland
Society: DAP World Headquarters, American Can Company - Design Co"ective, Inc.
American Institute of Architects, Baltimore Chapter; American Institute of Architects, Maryland
Society: Emerging Technology, American Can Company - Design Co"ective, Inc.
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3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DESIGN
Senior Designer on dozens of high end Custom Homes
Designed a line of Sustainable, Prefabricated Homes
Team member of large National and International Master Town Planning projects
Designed dozens of Affordable, Accessible and HOPE VI housing units, attached and detached
Lead Designer for Multi-family housing buildings and Mixed Use Complex’s
Senior Designer of Lofts, Apartments, Duplex’s and Simplex buildings
Material selection and Spec writing for both Residential and Commercial work
MANAGEMENT
Project Manager for dozens of Residential units
Coordinated multiple disciplines of consultants, and used Clash detection through BIM modeling
Met with clients, and developed long term relations, for existing and new work.
Recruited and trained new employees
MARKETING
Expert 3D rendering ability
Website development and upkeep for 3 companies
Produced and created visualization imagery for brochures
IT
IT Director for CKPrefab, and Christopher and Kacur Architects
Expert 3D rendering and BIM production
Have given Software demonstrations and professional training for BIM and Rendering Packages
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Associate, Designer Torti Gallas and Partners, Inc. Silver Spring, MD 2010-2011
Principle Designer Mod Prefab/CKPrefab San Diego, CA 2008-2011
Partner, Senior Designer Christopher and Kacur Architects, San Diego, CA 1999-2009
Inc.
Designer KMA Architects, Inc. San Diego, CA
Designer Design Collective, Inc. Baltimore, MD
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4. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science/ University of MD, College Park GPA: 3.8 (First in Class)
ARCHITECTURE
Continuing Education Courses Maryland Institute of Art
TEACHING
BIM Software Training and Networking Setup AEC Resource, Argentina
BIM Software and Rendering Training Digital Vision, San Diego
BIM Software Training AEC InfoSystems, Baltimore
Guest Critic of Design, Architecture Masters Program New School of Architecture, San Diego
SOFTWARE
BIM RENDERING MANAGEMENT
Revit Artlantis Microsoft Office
ArchiCAD Photoshop iLife & iWork
SketchUp Illustrator Newforma
COMMITTEES
Member of the Mission Valley Planning Board, San Diego, CA
HOA President
REFERRALS
Professional, Personal and Client References are available
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