STEVEN M. GORSKI 4930 North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625H: 773.478.9640 C: 773.412.4930

Email: gorski_steven@comcast.netwww.linkedin.com/in/smgorski

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Results-driven registered architect experienced in project management, architecture design, and interior architecture.

Natural team leader and detail-oriented project manager with an outstanding work ethic and creative approach to architectural design. Highly adept at driving projects from programming, space planning, construction documentation, and contract administration to move-in while meeting or beating deadlines and budgets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOMINICK’S/SAFEWAY, INC. • Oak Brook, IL 2006-PresentNationwide grocery/pharmacy retailer

Senior Store Designer

Spearheaded the design of new retail stores and renovations with stringent deadlines, limited budgets, and accelerated grand opening dates.

Streamlined the new store and renovation construction process, working in tandem with owners/operations, architects/engineers, and construction managers on the design of four new stores with an average budget of $30 million.

Executed lifestyle remodels of 60,000 square foot stores while managing up to 4 remodeling projects simultaneously. Updated layouts with new features, cases, and equipment, as well as new décor, graphics, electrical, lighting, exteriors, and HVAC/refrigeration systems.

Ensured compliance with Safeway lifestyle prototype while remaining on-time, on-budget remodeling of 40+ Dominick stores with a construction value of over $200 million. Adapted Safeway’s prototype to the Midwest markets.

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION • Oak Brook, IL 2004-2006Globally-recognized fast food chain

Architectural Consultant

Provided architectural consulting and project management services for McDonald’s U.S. restaurant design and construction division.

Increased profitability by liaising with clients, engineers, and managers in the on-time design and construction of 20+ new U.S. restaurants.

Assured regulatory adherence by partnering with local city and county agencies to enable code and ADA compliance for company properties.

Bolstered new business development by managing the design of all new stores in New York and Philadelphia regions while adhering to corporate prototypes and regional code/demographic issues.

Drove down construction expenses and maximized build-ability of McDonald’s new restaurant prototype in different regions of the U.S. as a member of the prototype development team.

Core Competencies:

Interior Architectural Design

Project Management

Facility Planning & Management

Hospitality Design

Corporate Design/Construction

AutoCAD Proficient

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Email: gorski_steven@comcast.net

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – CONTINUEDZURICH NORTH AMERICA • Chicago, IL 2002-2003Global insurance and financial corporation

Regional Project Manager

Steered the design and construction of all Midwest company offices, including 15 business units and 10 legal staff offices. Assured effective project management through timely interface with Zurich executive leadership, contractors, and building management.

Propelled critical build-out of 100,000+ square feet new office space in multiple regional locations to on-time, on-budget completion while ensuring delivery of an exceptional product at a reduced cost.

Completed projects on time and within budget by successfully interacting with Zurich management, contractors, and building management to build-out new office space.

ARCHIDEAS • Chicago, IL 2001-2002Medium-sized design-oriented architectural firm

Project Architect

Managed project design and coordination for high-level interior architecture projects for key clients such as Alcoa Metals and Verizon Wireless. Projects included programming, space planning, project cost estimations, finish selection, and construction management.

Maximized revenue through oversight of large-scale corporate projects from design and construction document preparation through all phases of construction management.

CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES • Chicago, IL 1995-2001Global insurance and financial corporation

Senior Project Manager

Led project design and management for multiple, diverse high-level projects with accelerated schedules while leading a team of in-house professionals, vendors, and contractors.

Increased corporate productivity, communicated new corporate image, and boosted morale by designing, developing, and building new 70,000 square foot, $15 million state-of-the-art dining and conferencing facility.

Ensured attainment of ever-changing space requirements in 70+ floors of local real estate through astute interaction with Chicago-based business units.

Improved corporate image by collaborating with top executives to create executively-styled personal office compounds.

Earlier employment history includes tenure as a Project Architect with Meisel Associates, Ltd., a Project Architect with Marve Cooper Design, an Architect/Designer with Montgomery Ward, an Architect with McClier Corporation, an Architect with Michael Lustig and Associates, a Senior Designer for major Chicago retailer, and a Scenic Designer for theater companies in New York City.

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO – Master of Architecture

CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design/DramaRecipient of the Carnegie-Mellon Alumni Award for outstanding design work

LICENSURE – Registered and licensed architect in the States of Illinois & Wisconsin