Mikel C. Lolley
20 South Hill Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72701 Mikel.lolley[at]gmail.com 479.841.7801

Objective________________________________________________________
To grow a program, or a company devoted to Green Building, Green Jobs, and Green Jobs Training that can make Real measurable contributions toward a greater sustainability of energy and of our natural resources.

Qualifications Summary____________________________________________
A uniquely broad perspective of expanded scope of services and unorthodox delivery methods
for building design and construction to meet the unique demands of project types and building
owners.
Creative entrepreneurial mind that is able to identify opportunities to expand scope of service to
clients, able to identify opportunities to solve delivery problems thru non traditional methods.
Excellent team building and communication skills that foster trust and cooperation among the
various share holders invested in designing and constructing buildings.

Education________________________________________________________
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, School of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture, Class of 1995

Work Experience__________________________________________________
Construction Manager / 2003 - 2008
Arvest Bank Operations, Inc. / Architectural Management / Fayetteville, AR

Responsible for representing owners interest for a regional bank with branch locations in a (4) four state area. Responsible for managing 30 million annually in a wide range of bank branch facilities, expansions and construction:
Provide expertise in Site Selection for New Bank Branch Locations, including ATM sites.
Review Real Estate Contracts for Site Purchase and/or Land Lease.
Provide Due Diligence items such as - Soils Testing, Phase 1, Environmental for informing
Real Estate Contracts.
Production of Schematic Site Plan Drawings for New Sites.
Production of Schematic Floor Plans for Remodels and/or Additions on existing facilities.
Participate in Selection Process for Consultant Teams (Architects, and Engineers),
responsible for producing quality sets of Construction Documents.
Any further Design Development necessary during Construction Document phase.
Distribution of final construction documents to owner vendors for coordination.
Actively engaged in the Selection Process for General Contractor, either thru competitive
bid, negotiated contract, or pre-qualification criteria, based upon project type.
Review of Construction Contracts between Owner and General Contractor.
Representing owners interest during all phases of actual construction.
Representing owners interest for any warranty issues, or ongoing facilities issues after
substantial completion.
Co-authored revised bank building prototype standards and construction guidelines.
Ensure that prototype standards were implemented bank wide on all projects where
applicable.

Accomplished the development of expanded owner furnished vendor list with national material suppliers in order to maintain off-site warehousing, maintain prototype continuity, eliminate lead time delays, and reduce product quality variables, as well as, pooling purchasing power for best price and service.
Accomplished in the Development of first LEED Certified (Silver) freestanding bank branch in the state of Arkansas.

Director / Marketing 2002 2003
Resource Design / Rogers, AR 72756

Responsible for New Client Development, and Existing Client Business Development. Non-traditional Project Manager for national retail clients, as well as, several regional bank clients.

Developed complete brand and prototype packages for new retail stores, mall
application, tenant finish and remodel projects.
Developed opportunities with owners to expand scope of service toward design/build.
Developed relationships with local owners and developers toward expanding local
presence for projects within the Northwest Arkansas Region.
Project Manager for several national retailers, and several regional banks All aspects
from initial design, thru to expanded service of construction management.

Accomplished negotiating initial contracts among key partners for full-service design/build projects between the, (Owners, Contractors, Consultants, and Employer) whereby, I would serve as single point of contact thru-out projects duration, from initial thoughts to handing them the keys to their new facility.

Director of Architectural Production and Design / 2001 2003
Southwind Group, Inc. / Arkansas Office / Rogers, AR 72756

Responsible for all design, the production and distribution of the construction documents, as well as expanded scope of construction management services. Responsible as qualifying party to obtain State License for General Contractor in states where we had projects under contract.

Honor re-assigned, Wal-Mart In-store bank branch construction contracts that had yet to
be fulfilled when Wal-Mart Financial Services dissolved Wal-Mart Realty In-store bank
leasing and construction program, (15 projects, valued at 3 million in construction, built-out
in 6 months).
Developed branding, prototype architectural design, and construction packages for new
retail stores, primarily big box, dark store, tenant divide, and tenant finish.
Developed opportunities and expanded scope of services for existing clients for other
project types.
Developed turn-key design/build services, single contract, from initial design thru
construction.
Developed opportunities with potential big box owners and developers interested in
turn-key design/build scope of service for build-out within Wal-Mart dark stores.
Director of production for all architectural drawings, from schematic conceptual sketches,
to full sets of construction documents.

Accomplished the development of expanded contractor vendors list between national material suppliers for onsite warehousing, thereby, eliminating lead-time delays, product quality variables, as well as, pooling purchasing resources for best price and service.
Accomplished the role of Qualifying Party for General Contractor, whereby, I took the States Licensing Exams in states where we had projects needing licensing.
Accomplished the brokering of partners necessary to establish the Northwest Arkansas Office, and then be able to obtain the outstanding Wal-Mart Realty, In-store bank construction contracts.

Project Manager / 1998 2001
Harrison French Architecture / Bentonville, AR 72712

Responsible for all design, production, and distribution for the construction documents, as well as expanded scope of construction management service for Wal-Mart Realty Construction.

Accomplished in the development of expanded owner furnished, contractor installed items in an effort to meet stringent timelines for a 4 week tenant build-out on approx. 40 tenant finish, In-store Bank Branch projects per year.
Accomplished the development of the parallel program, Harrison French Banks, to provide similar service to bank clients building In-store retail bank branches in locations outside of Wal-Mart Supercenters.

Project Manager / Principle Designer / 1995 1998
Great Southern Metals Company / Fayetteville, AR

Responsible for sales and design of custom ironwork. Provided hands-on coordination from design thru to the fabrication of the finished product, and including installation. Worked closely with owners, interior designers and architects for producing unique custom pieces ranging from furniture and light fixtures, to driveway gates and fencing, to elaborate interior handrails and door pulls, to complete metal stair cases and custom handrails for large commercial spaces, such as, hotel lobbies and restaurants, etc.

Accomplished establishing an inventory and catalogue of rejected custom scrolls from our lighting shop to be used on these unique custom designed pieces, and at considerable savings to the owners. This generated a new revenue stream from rejected lighting fixture parts that would have previously been only worth their weight in recycling.

Entrepreneurial Experience_________________________________________
Owner / Developer / Specifier / Contractor / Facilities Manager / 1991 Present
Treadwell Institute / Fayetteville, AR

Responsible for the purchase of multiple blighted properties located in downtown Fayetteville over the past fifteen years and redeveloping them into higher-end apartments.

Accomplished transforming a wide range of building types, including two 6000 square foot Victorian single family homes, as well as, two 8-plexes, and six townhouses with a vacancy rate of over 60%, doubling existing rent roles and reducing the vacancy rate to no more than 5%.

Sole Proprietor / 1985 1988
Eclectiques Antique and Curio Shop
Little Rock, AR 72205

Organizations____________________________________________________
Charter Member / Architectural Advisor, Washington County Historic Preservation Association.
Chair of Fayetteville, Historic District Commission.
Member for Fayetteville Forward, Green Economy Group.
Member for Fayetteville Forward, Historical & Heritage Group.
Founder and Director of Treadwell Institute.
Steering Committee Board Member of the USGBC, West Chapter.
Competitive Runner.