As part of the first session of the series, the following firms and their representatives will make the discussion possible, and give their expert opinion on what they see and expect in regards to portfolios and resumes:
Human Resources
Renee Sneed, Principal
Human Resources Director, Corgan Associates Inc.
Founded in 1938 in Dallas, Corgan is nationally ranked among the top 10 Architectural Design Firms. With offices in Dallas, New York, Phoenix, Miami and Beijing, it provides master planning, architecture, interior design and space planning services for new and existing buildings. Corgan’s philosophy centers on understanding each client’s goals and expectations, and providing excellent value and aesthetically pleasing designs.
Marketing/Graphics
Ann Franks, Associate
Marketing Director, Corgan Associates Inc.
Ann oversees the production and coordination of all business development and marketing materials for the Corgan headquarters office in Dallas and offices nationwide. Her areas of expertise include: Public relations, talent management, database oversight and brand management.
Project Architect
Gianna Pigford, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP BD+C
Project Architect, Gensler
Gianna is a licensed architectural professional registered in the state of Mississippi with 13 years of experience. Her role at Gensler is as Project Architect and Project Manager on various project types, including automotive retail, workplace, and base building construction. As an Associate member of the office leadership, one of her responsibilities is to mentor and encourage the development of younger staff.
Project Manager
Briar Hannah, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Project Architect, Perkins + Will
Briar is a Project Architect in the Dallas office of Perkins+Will. Since joining the firm in 2006, Briar has worked on and contributed to multiple projects across numerous market sectors. Her responsibilities include planning, conceptual design packages, 3D rendering, construction documents and construction administration. From initial client contact through the final stages of construction, Briar has experience in managing all aspects of a project.
Principal
Evan L. Beattie, AIA, LEED AP
Director of Recruiting, Good Fulton & Farrell
Evan is a licensed architect who works in the Planning Group of Good Fulton and Farrell (GFF) and is actively engaged on the site planning and design of mixed-use, residential, retail and office projects in the DFW area. He also serves as the Director of Recruiting for GFF and is the initial point of contact for all career inquiries at GFF.
Officer
Jon Holzheimer, AIA
COO, Corgan Associates, Inc.
Jon is the Chief Operating Officer for Corgan Associates, Inc. As COO, Jon is responsible for all aspects related to the firm’s practice including insurance, risk management, continuing education, and compensation. Jon has over 32 years of architectural practice and corporate management experience and is responsible for over 72 architectural commissions. Jon graduated from Miami University (Ohio) with a Masters in Architecture in 1977.
Small Firm
Laura Juarez Baggett, AIA
Domiteaux + Baggett Architects
Partner of a decade-old Dallas practice that covers the bases from historic to midcentury modern to old ranch house remodels, this firm’s body of work represents a broad repertoire that embraces contemporary design, historic preservation, and a common sense approach to green building and sustainability. Their process is principled by reflection on current culture, sound precedent, and tempered by an intrinsic humanism that resolves into thoughtful and timeless solutions.
Placement Agent
B. Carole Steadham, Hon. AIA, SDA/C
Owner, Placement by Design
Upon entering the A/E/C Industry in 1983, Carole assumed the role of Business and Human Resource Manager for several leading firms in Dallas. Starting her own recruiting firm, Placement By Design as a Placement Consultant in 2001, allowed her the opportunity to work with Design Industry Professionals to offer them the critical tools they need to better market themselves for the future.
Educator
Charla Blake, Assoc. AIA, IDEC
Interior Design Accreditation Coordinator, The Arts Institute of Dallas
Charla has worked with The Art Institute of Dallas for 20 years. Her educational achievements include a B.Arch. from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, an M.Arch. from the University of Texas at Arlington and she is currently working on attaining a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in Environmental Design with an emphasis in Architectural Studies. In addition to curriculum development and writing program accreditation reports, she is also a capstone studio, as well as portfolio instructor. Ms. Blake is an Associate member of AIA, and currently writes the Local Arts section for the Dallas AIA “Columns” publication. She is also a member of IDEC, NEWH, and Dallas Architecture Forum.
To register for the panel, please follow this link:
http://www.aiadallas.org/cde.cfm?event=353998
The Portfolio Speed Review will take place on July 27th., same time, same place. Keep an eye out for registration information and please make plans to join us!
Kimberly Cundiff, Assoc. AIA
Design Development Manager, Brinker International
2011 AIA Dallas Associates Committee Co-Chair
