512-786-0345
4614 Bunny Run Austin, TX 78746
https://issuu.com/francesbates3
FRANCES BATES
PROJECT DESIGNER
WORK EXPERIENCE
Skilled Project Designer with 7 years experience in commercial architecture, working on a wide variety of higher education, community amenity, corporate, government and hospitality projects. Involved in all aspects of project development from user group requirements, programmatic development, schematic design, design development and construction documents. Excels in developing technical drawings and project graphics for feasibility studies, new construction and renovation projects. Also serves as Interior Design Lead for all inhouse interior design services at GSB, while continuing to pursue professional licensing.
EDUCATION PROFILE
The University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 2012-2017
Bachelor of Architecture
• Minor in Interior Design
SOFTWARE SKILLS
AutoCAD SketchUp Rhino Revit
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
REFERENCES
Ryan Eshelman, AIA, LEEP AP
GSB, Inc. - Principal & Design Architect REshelman@gsb-inc.com 405-413-4235
Michael Segroves, AIA, AICP GSB, Inc. - Director of Production MSegroves@gsb-inc.com 405-361-7960
GSB Inc, Architects & Planners Project Designer
Oklahoma City, OK July 2017 - 2024
• Key member of design team involved in conceptual and schematic design efforts and design development.
• Serves as project manager, maintaining multiple client relationships.
• Provides all in-house 3D visualization via SketchUp and Photoshop. Member of team to interview for prospective projects.
• Head of interiors, providing all in-house interior design services.
• Serves as the liaison to all interiors related product reps and vendors. Manages and maintains the office’s interiors library.
• Conducts client design development and review meetings.
• Develops project proposals outlining the scope of work. Performs project feasibility studies and prepares as-built drawings.
• Coordinates work with outside consultants.
• Answers RFI’s and reviews submittals for projects in construction.
• Represents the firm at various industry events, such as career fairs, AIA events and IIDA events.
NoackLittle Architecture and Interiors Intern
Austin, TX Summers 2015 - 2016
• Performed on-site field dimensions and prepared as-built drawings.
• Prepared presentation materials and material boards. Developed 3D models to produce high-quality graphics and rendered visualizations for pre-construction presentations. Assisted with architectural drawings and revisions.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Toll Brothers’ Residential Clubhouses & Amenity Centers - CA, FL, ID, NV, PA, TX, UT, WA
Schematic design, design development - exterior finish selections, 3D modeling University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond, OK
• College of Education & Professional Studies Allied Health Building Feasibility Study
• Library Renovation - interior finish selections
• College of Business Feasibility Study - site measurements, schematic design, 3D modeling
• School of Design Feasibility Study - site measurement, engineer coordination, schematic design
Wellness Center Interior Refresh - project manager, schematic design, interior finish selections
University Center Ballroom Renovation - project manager, engineer coordination, schematic design
IHG Hotels & Resorts
EVEN Hotel Prototype - schematic design, design development, 3D modeling & rendering
• Holiday Inn Express Prototype - schematic design, design development, 3D modeling & rendering
• Holiday Inn H5 Prototype - schematic design, design development, 3D modeling & rendering
• Dual-Branded Kimpton & Staybridge Suites Hotel - St. Louis, MO
OKC City Hall Print Shop Renovation - Oklahoma City, OK
Project manager, site measurements, schematic design, design development, construction documents
Oklahoma City Convention Center - Oklahoma City, OK
• Attended OAC meetings, construction administration assistance, punch walk
Clara Luper Center for Educational Services (OKCPS District Admin Bldg) - OKC, OK
• Interior design lead, program development, schematic design, design development, OAC meetings
MAPS 3 Health & Wellness Center No. 4 - Oklahoma City, OK
Interior design Lead, program development, schematic deign, design development, RFI’s & submittals
Landmark Fine Homes’ Franklin Business Park - Norman, OK
• Project Manager, master planning, program development, schematic design, design development, construction documents