Robert K.

Humbert, AIA
10103 Secretariat Drive
Goshen, Kentucky 40026
Phone: (502) 292-2295 E-mail: rh8a4622@westpost.net

ARCHITECT / MANAGEMENT
Corporate-Commercial-Residential-Institutional Facility Design / Interior Design
/ Project Management / New Business Development / Agreement Development & Contr
act Negotiation /
Staff Management / Team Building
Delivers practical solutions to complex problems
Public speaking and presentation skills
Utilizes organization and diligence to complete objectives
Creates a collaborative environment for clients and staff
Facilitates the success of others
Recognized by the design industry
Provides innovative team leadership
Demonstrates strong business acumen
Computer proficiency with standard business software

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Design Recognition:
Recruited and built design teams which were consistently recognized within the p
rofession for design awards given by Interior Design Magazine, IBD and AIA.
Nominated Building of the Year by local construction industry for design of mixe
d-use development project approximating 55,000 sq.ft. with hotel, condo, retail
and restaurant space in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Organizational Revitalization:
Reorganized Interiors Studio, which lead to the conversion of the firms existing
departmental/ matrix management organization to a studio-based model for projec
t delivery.
Through leadership, right-sizing and team building transformed the Interior Arch
itecture Studio to profitability within one year after prior years of poor finan
cial performance.
Championed the design and implementation of firm-wide Professional Development a
nd Employee Recognition & Reward programs.
Business Development:
Enlarged the firms market base from a 150-mile radius in Northeast Illinois thro
ugh the opening of offices in Kentucky and Arizona thus increasing revenues 136%
.
Managed the successful operational transition from a branch office of Swanke Hay
den Connell to the private practice of Lieber Architects, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, 2005-2009
Swope Design Group, Louisville, Kentucky
Directed and managed the day-to-day business and professional practice activitie
s of a successful interior design firm with special expertise in corporate, educ
ational, healthcare, retail, restaurant, and hospitality environments. Responsib
le for oversight and management of all financial performance, resource allocatio
n, and scheduling for project delivery. Developed, negotiated and administrated
all agreements / contracts for the firms professional services. Coordinated all
marketing materials, fee development and response communication for Requests for
Proposals. Maintained client relationships and special project management.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Continued

MANAGING PRINCIPAL, 1996-2004
Baranski Humbert Associates, Galena, Illinois
Oversee all operations and project delivery processes for small architectural fi
rm encompassing Kentucky, Illinois and Arizona. Perform billing and accounting
functions; develop annual budget; conduct contract development, negotiation and
administration. Perform design, project management, production and construction
administration for Kentucky market. Establish all supplier/ vendor contracts.
PRINCIPLE, 1992-1996
Perkins & Will, Chicago, Illinois
Oversaw interior architecture studio with up to 40 direct reports. Managed proj
ect delivery process, scheduling and staff allocations. Constructed and adminis
trated annual operating budgets and managed revenues of up to $4 Million. Devel
oped, negotiated and administrated all service agreements averaging $150,000 per
project. Directed international and domestic projects. Participated in firm-w
ide proposals/ contract development. Developed strategic, operating and TQM pla
ns. Designed and implemented employee recognition and employee development prog
rams. Maintained client relationships and special project management.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, 1989-1992
Swanke Hayden Connell Architects (Lieber Architects), Chicago, Illinois
Recruited, reviewed, and scheduled staff of 20 employees including architects, i
nterior designers, administrative and accounting staff. Conducted annual operat
ing budget planning and provided monthly reporting to corporate office. Develop
ed, negotiated and administrated contracts averaging $100,000 in fees. Negotiat
ed and implemented corporate & employee benefits and liability insurance. Facil
itated special projects, maintained client relationships and developed new busin
ess.
VICE PRESIDENT & UNIT HEAD, 1983-1989
The First National Bank of Chicago (J P Morgan-Chase), Chicago, Illinois
Managed design & construction unit for international bank. Provided project and
construction process management for companys 4 million sq. ft. worldwide occupa
ncy. Developed agreements and conducted vendor, consultant and construction con
tract negotiations and administration. Developed annual operating budget of up
to $1.5 Million and capital budget averaging $50 Million per year. Scheduled an
d evaluated technical performance of vendors, contractors and consultants. Coor
dinated staff relocations and post occupancy audits. Made reports to senior man
agement. Recruited, evaluated performance and conducted salary negotiations of
28 staff members.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect: Kentucky

EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.S. with concentration in Architecture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
igan
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member, American Institute of Architects

Professional portfolio available upon request