Tyghe K. Williams Curriculum Vitae
152 Torchwood Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89144
Phone: 702.562.9257

Objective
Sr. Level Architect desires position with growing architectural firm to fill a varied role as an integral contributor
and team member. Responsibilities may include a mixture of project design, project development, project
management, client relations, presentation, and business development.
ARCHITECTURAL REGISTERATION
Professional Architect Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania

Registered Architect, Ohio # 8583 1987
Registered Architect, Pennsylvania # RA-10678-B 1988
Registered Architect, Illinois # 001-018311 2002
Experience
Independent Contractor, Las Vegas, NV September 2006 to Present
Site Project Manager: Construction Administration for WATG Architects, Irvine, California
The Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV Hotel Resort Casino, Spa $2B
Successful completion of 2 12 year contract for site project management including all low rise construction:
casino, spa, ballroom, meeting rooms, restaurants, kitchens, offices, promenades, parking garage, central
plant, horticulture, upholstery shop, and carpentry shop facilities.
Daily application of IBC 2002 and 2006 building codes and accessibility guidelines was required and
successfully coordinated with the local Clark County Building Department and Fire Marshall.
Temporary exiting concepts and plans were coordinated with the building department and contractor with
phased approvals as required.
Strengths in problem solving, understanding and application of construction techniques were a tremendous
asset to the project.
Developed door and hardware database from concept to completion with FileMaker Pro software. Worked
closely with owner and door & hardware consultant for in-depth compilation of data.
Responsibilities included extensive coordination with multiple interior design entities, gaming and gaming
layouts, coordination with contractor(s).
Completion of project achieved 30 days in advance.
Marnell Architecture, Las Vegas, NV December 2005 to July 2006
Sr. Project Manager, Sr. Project Architect: Harrahs Grand, Biloxi, MS Design, $100M
Design Team Management, Project CA
Sr. Project Manager, Sr. Project Architect: Harrahs Proposed Tower and Resort, Biloxi, MS
Design, Design Team Management $1.2 B
Harrahs Grand, Biloxi, MS: Weekly and/or bi-weekly travel was performed as executive design architects for the
project. Successful coordination with the architect of record allowed achievement of demanding schedule
requirements. Project opened on time and on budget. Planning and leading of all design team meetings
was timely, and effective. Sole responsibility of entitlement process .


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Responsibilities included extensive coordination with multiple interior design entities, gaming and gaming
layouts, coordination with contractor(s).

Friedmutter Group Architects, Las Vegas, NV February 2005 to August 2005
Sr. Project Manager: Red Rock Resort Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, NV $800M
As Sr. Project Manager, role was to successfully assist in the quick and effective understanding of the project at
the mid-point of construction, as a fast-track project and at the core and shell stage of construction and
development. Assisted in turning the project around from a design management perspective and effectively
changing the owner-architect-contractor meeting output.
Project was completed on time.
Responsibilities included extensive coordination with multiple interior design entities, gaming and gaming
layouts, coordination with contractor(s).

Kurtz Associates Architects, Chicago, Illinois November 2002 to November 2005
Director of Business Development, Sr. Project Architect:
Cyrstal Lake Retail Center for Vass Development, Crystal lake, IL: Successful business development contract.
Unique design with thru retail center concept. Referrals generated from the stunning Crystal Lake project.
Dual role as Director of Business Development, and Sr. Project Architect on the project. Stringent zoning
requirements met.

Successfully engaged firms ownership and re-focused firms direction to include higher end free-standing retail
centers, and higher education, and public works proposals. Developed strong networking relationships and
contractor/architect relationships.
Developed firms inaugural website with outside tech. Active member of ICSC (International Council of
Shopping Centers). Attended ICSC Expo, Las Vegas, NV networking, and developing relationships in retail
market segment.
Presented and hosted round-table discussion focusing on the Design Development Phase of projects.
Success of round table evidenced by high level of attendance and survey.

Authored, designed, published Kurtz Associates Architects new E-zine, Architectural News and Views, Feb. 4,
2004, featuring the firms retail focus.

Co-Authored Article TIF Adds New Dimensions for Communities published in the Illinois Real Estate Journal July
28, 2003,

Authored, designed, published Point of Sale, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, retail focus issues and the Continuum,
Winter 2002-2003, a focus on residential and retirement living.

Directed, co-designed and the new initial Kurtz Associates Architects website.

Developed new business opportunities on 2 new mixed-use projects $20m-$30m each.

Responsible for business development of several developer / contractor bid opportunities including (1) of
285,000sf and (1) of 80,000sf for A/E services.

Authored, compiled & completed RFQ's & RFP's.


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Tyghe K Williams Architects, Inc., Youngstown, Ohio January 1987 to November 2002
President, Owner and Principal Architect: Responsible for all aspects of practice; marketing, RFPs, RFQs,
negotiations, contracts, conceptualization, design, design development, construction documents, bid
packages, bidding, construction administration, job candidate interviews, hiring, HR, financial planning,
administrative functions, project team management, consultants, specifications. Code review and analysis,
permitting, and coordination with building and zoning departments are additional job functions.

Successfully penetrated State and Federal project sources - short listed at 3% rate of submission.

Notable projects include Hotel Renovations for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH., and the
Sultans Restaurant for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH.

Partial list of notable work includes work for: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Kraft/Sealtest/Phillip-Morris, Keebler
Foods, the DeBartolo Corporation, Youngstown State University, Akron State University, Grove City College.

Project types include Healthcare, Daycare, CCRC, Higher Education, Sallyport/911/Administrative/Police,Malls
& Retail Centers, Mall Renovations, Tenant Spaces, Hospitality, Restaurants, Hotels, Food Processing,
Manufacturing, Industrial, Public Housing, Private Dwellings, Custom Single Family Residential, Condominiums,
Library, Country Club, Church, Police & Fire Department Projects, State Transportation Facilities, Service Industry
Projects, Automobile Dealerships


Dickson & Dickson Architects, Cleveland, Ohio October 1986 to May 1987
Design / Project Architect: Projects included the 5 star Classics Restaurant at the Cleveland Clinic.
Project was on time and on budget. Role as Design / Project Architect included all aspects of project: Client
meetings, conceptualization, design finalization, design development, presentation boards, presentation(s),
construction documents, coordination of specifications, pre-bid meeting(s), bidding, negotiating, award of
contracts, construction administration, OAC meetings, contract payouts approvals, code research and
application, door and hardware schedules, and extensive coordination with interiors.

Job responsibilities included marketing for the firm.
Bialosky + Manders Architects, Cleveland, Ohio May 1985 to December 1986
Design / Project Architect: Projects included hotel renovations, custom residential.

WILLIAM DORSKY ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, Cleveland, Ohio December 1984 to May1985
Design / Project Architect: Projects included 13 story mixed use in Portland, Maine, several mall renovation
projects. Work included mentoring and problem solving.

JOHN N. GRUITZA & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, Sharon, Pennsylvania October 1981 to October 1984
Intern Architect / Project Architect: Work included public housing, private custom residential, retail, QSR
restaurants, State Park projects, Retail Tenant Spaces.


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Education
Kent State University June 1980 December 1985
Bachelor of Science, Architecture.
Kent State University June 1978 September 1978
Real Estate Law & Practice
Youngstown State University September 1975 June 1977
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Dana School of Music September 1974 June 1977
Music Performance, Bass Trombone
Skills
Results oriented in business development and marketing strategies. Effective in re-focusing firms direction
in target markets.
Strong problem solving orientation. Effective Code research and application(s) to problems. Strengths in
temporary exiting strategies and implementation.
Successful coordination with contractors, sub-contractors, and building departments.
Effective round table discussion group leader.
Strong in all phases including design concepts, design development, and construction documents
Authored articles, data sheets, RFPs and RFQs.
Forte in team management
Proficient in various computer software such as: PowerCadd, MS Office, Word Perfect, FileMaker Pro
database. Computer literate in Adobe Photoshop CS4, illustrator CS4 and InDesign CS4,
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Experienced of 22+ years and in private practice 14+ years.
Developed Effective Door Schedule Database.
Experienced in complex projects, low-rise and high-rise, adaptive re-use, renovation, and new
construction projects. Implemented and developed Web Sites.
Other Interests
Music performance, woodworking, furniture design and construction, sailing, and classic car restoration are
among other interests. Product concepts, design development and patents are additional areas of interest.

Musical performance as sectional bass trombonist in jazz and big band orchestras,
lead trombonist in the ICEJ (International Christian Embassy at Jerusalem) Orchestra beginning in 1995 with
performances in Jerusalem at the Jerusalem Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel. In addition, lead tenor
trombone in Christmas jazz television special in 2004. Second Chair trombonist in summer theater for Kenley
Players starring Dom DeLuise in 1976. Professors of music performance studies at the Dana School of music have
included professors Dr. Vern Kagarice bass trombone, the late Tony Leonardi jazz studies & performance, the
late Esotto Pellegrini brass avant garde studies.

Last Updated 5/11/2009