Mary Waits
Hattiesburg
Summary
Dynamic Space Planner with extensive experience at Dovetail Decision Consultants, excelling in FF&E layouts and seismic compliance. Proven project manager skilled in AutoCAD drafting and client communication, delivering innovative solutions that enhance space utilization. Passionate about creating functional environments while ensuring adherence to building codes and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Space Planner, FF&E
Dovtail Decision Consultants Inc
Hattiesburg
10.2020 - 06.2025
- Space planning for Community College Districts in California focusing on FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) layouts and detailed coordination for installation.
- As Space Planner for Dovetail, we met with varying departments to determine space needs in order to determine all FF&E including new and existing.
- Prepared MEPD Reports defining infrastructure needed for all FF&E requirements.
- Prepared Backing and Seismic Reports detailing all FF&E that would require seismic bracing to meet California codes.
Senior Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
Ware Malcomb-Pleasanton CA Office
Hattiesburg
10.2014 - 08.2020
- Managed national Comcast Account-Responsible for interior architecture and design of new and remodeled Xfinity stores throughout the United States.
- As part of the Comcast Account-Responsible for managing a team of designers working on the account.
- Oversaw the projects from the beginning space planning phase through the end of construction. This included site visits for final walk throughs.
- Managed additional accounts, including various corporate and landlord office projects.
Senior Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
Ware Malcomb-Pleasanton CA Office
Hattiesburg
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Team member on national Comcast Account-Responsible for interior architecture and design of new and remodeled Xfinity stores throughout the United States.
- As part of the Comcast Account-Responsible for managing a large quantity of Xfinity store projects throughout the U.S.
- Oversaw the projects from the beginning space planning phase through the end of construction. This included site visits for final walk throughs.
Senior Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
Ware Malcomb-Denver CO Office
Denver
07.2002 - 02.2012
- Manages commercial interior architecture projects through all phases including Programming, Space Planning, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration.
- Managed national client accounts as well as landlord accounts handling multiple projects.
- Managed varying types of commercial interior projects including healthcare, corporate office and industrial project types.
- Prepared documents in AutoCAD for all project phases.
- Prepared BOMA Analysis and Stacking Plans for commercial buildings with multiple tenants.
- Trained and managed support staff.
Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
Waring McLaughlin-Denver CO Office
Denver
04.1996 - 05.2002
- Managed commercial interior architecture projects through all phases including Programming, Space Planning, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration.
- Managed multiple landlord accounts handling multiple projects.
- Prepared documents in AutoCAD for all project phases.
- Maintained Stacking Plans and Rentable Square Footages for commercial buildings with multiple tenants.
Intern-Architect
Eley Associates
Jackson
06.1994 - 01.1996
- Supported projects by preparing documents in AutoCAD for all project phases.
Intern-Architect
Albert & Lewis Architects
Hattiesburg
06.1989 - 06.1993
- Worked during school breaks as well as two semesters as part of Mississippi State University’s Cooperative Education Program.
- Supported projects by preparing hand drawn documents for all project phases.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS01.1994
Skills
- Space planning
- Furniture layout
- Construction documents
- Seismic bracing
- Building codes
- Project management
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Design development
- AutoCAD drafting
- MEPD reports
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Space utilization
- Furniture selection
- Vendor coordination
- Building codes compliance
- LEED
- Space programming
- Construction documentation
- Code research
- LEED AP accredited
Timeline
Space Planner, FF&E
Dovtail Decision Consultants Inc
10.2020 - 06.2025
Senior Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
Ware Malcomb-Pleasanton CA Office
10.2014 - 08.2020
Senior Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
Ware Malcomb-Pleasanton CA Office
03.2012 - 10.2014
Senior Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
Ware Malcomb-Denver CO Office
07.2002 - 02.2012
Project Manager, Interior Architecture & Design
Waring McLaughlin-Denver CO Office
04.1996 - 05.2002
Intern-Architect
Eley Associates
06.1994 - 01.1996
Intern-Architect
Albert & Lewis Architects
06.1989 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Architecture -
Mississippi State University
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