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H. STEPHEN JACKSON /
Architect-Planner
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Studio:
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101 E. Charleston Blvd., #203
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 382-9200
OBJECTIVE: Long term, to obtain Lead Design Position with an
Architectural Firm...short term, to obtain contract assignments.
EXPERIENCE: Extensive, primarily Design & Presentation responsibilities
on the following project types: Resort, Hotel, Casino, Restaurant, Office,
Industrial, Retail, and Residential Architecture, including Interiors & Land
Planning. Work included Client and Consultant contact and presentations to town
boards and commissions.
STRENGTHS: Savvy Designer, very skilled in many areas, as evidenced by
Portfolio. Prolific "idea person" with exceptional sketching & rendering styles,
yet experienced with Management, CD's, Permitting, and Field Work under AIA
Contracts. Equally skilled in Modern & Historic Styles. Comfortable with Lead
role and Multiple Project involvement. Worked with many prominent local business
people.
LICENSES:
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Texas #6690, 1978
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California #C20476, 1989
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Nevada #3566, 1996
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NCARB Certification #46657, 1995
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EDUCATION:
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Capistrano/Laguna Beach ROP - CADD Training, 1991
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University of Texas @ Austin - Graduate work, 1977-78
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University of Texas @ Austin - Bachelor of Architecture with High Honors, 1972-75
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Abilene Christian University - Physics, 1971
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Texas Technological University - Architecture, 1969-71
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PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS:
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High School Art Department Honor Graduate
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Competition winner for Lubbock Tennis Facility
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Initial Student for RGK Foundation Work-study Program
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Lectures and Thesis on Curvilinear Architecture
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Honorable Mention - Vietnam War Memorial Competition
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Home Designs/Plans/Renderings for Country Living Magazine
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Numerous Articles - Austin American Statesman, Abilene Reporter News
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West Texas Utilities Energy Efficiency Design Awards - 1978 & 1979
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Sculpture & Drawings shown in Dallas City Hall, UT's Huntington Gallery, LBJ
Library, Laguna Gloria Art Museum, Commercial Galleries
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Vice President of Designers' Space, Inc. - Non-profit Corporation - 1978-1982
- Conversion & Management of Inner-city Warehouses into Artist's Lofts
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Home Designs named to Princeton Plans Press "Famous Designer Collection"
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HFTA named NAIOP "Firm of the Year" 2002
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BRIEF CAREER HISTORY:
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2003-2004: Opened Studio @ The Arts Factory in Downtown Las Vegas.
The HOLSUM Lofts Bld’g...Downtown Renovation of Historic 50,000 SF Bakery into
Artist Lofts & Galleries for LaPour Partners, Inc., Laguna Beach Condos,
Custom Home, & Downtown Office/Studio Remodels, Mattel Hot Wheels Showroom,
Strip Center Remodel and restaurant for Earl Gross, Mortgage Brokerage, Jack
Gallery @ Hollywood, Florida. |
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2002: Senior Designer with
JMA Architecture Studios (Las Vegas, NV), Land Planning for American Nevada,
Mixed-use "Urban Italian" themed Development for ILX Resorts, Rural "Resort"
Office/Production Facilities for Golden Era Productions, several themed
Restaurants, Office/Warehouses for Southern Paving and Wright Mechanical. |
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1995-2001: Design Director
for Howard F. Thompson Associates (NV & CA). Excellent Employer, specializes
in Office, Industrial and Retail. Highlights were the design of major office
buildings for Harrah's Entertainment and Aristocrat Gaming, plus numerous
other award-winning developments for the Thomas & Mack Co., American Nevada,
Howard Hughes Corporation, Magnum Opus, and other private companies and
developers. Reference: Howard Thompson @ 702-269-6615 or 949-222-1233. |
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1992-1994: Nevada License/NCARB
Certification - Design/Rendering Contracts with numerous "Casino/Hospitality"
Firms...see portfolio...Clients included Harrah's, MGM Grand, Four Queens,
Station Casinos, Lady Luck Casinos, & many others, sometimes directly, but
usually through other Architects & Interior Designers (Ken Murphy Associates,
Paul Steelman, Ltd., Morris & Brown Architects, & Others). Work included
Casino, Resort Hotel, and Restaurant Design. |
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1988-1991: CA License -
Private Practice/Design Consultant (Laguna Beach) Worked with James Adams, a
well known Designer, on many Resort and Hotel Concepts...worked with several
Firms on Office Buildings, Beach Resorts in Mexico, Hawaii, and Florida,
Restoration of the Huntington Beach Pier, Retail and Industrial Parks. |
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1983-1987: Private
Practice/Design Consultant (Austin, TX) My office had numerous Retail,
Restaurant, and Custom home Clients and I also did Concept & Rendering work
for other Architects. |
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1982: Designer position with Fusch-Serold Architects (Dallas, TX) |
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1978-1981: Texas License -
Private Practice/Design Consultant - Owned Home Building Co. - Formed
successful Non-profit Corporation that leased 3 old buildings and converted
then to Artists’ Studios (Custom and Spec homes, Retail & Restaurants) |
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1975-1978: Apprenticeship
with Texas firms, Passed Architectural License Exam, upper 90%. |
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1971-1975: Architectural
Employment during College Semesters & Summer. |
Detailed Resume, References, Letters of Recommendation, etc. available upon
request. Portfolio potentially includes items from all above endeavors. All
firms, including my own, had a wide variety of Projects, and my creativity
definitely contributed to the success of these various companies. Market forces
and superior career opportunities have occasionally facilitated changes and/or
relocation.
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