PENNY C.

MAVRIKIS, AIA, NCARB

Licensed Architect
5931 Waterview Drive, penny.mavrikis@att.net 614-602-7954 (M)
Hilliard, OH 43026 http://www.linkedin.com/in/pennymavrikis

An experienced, skilled and solution-oriented Licensed Architect with a consistent track record of project
achievement and client satisfaction in restaurant, retail, residential and corporate design environments.
Strong client relations, communication and project management skills. Proven ability to successfully
complete large, complex projects and lead multi-discipline and cross- cultural teams.
Notable Accomplishments
$7.2 million in architectural fees savings for McDonalds Corporation on Traditional, Modular and
Roy Roger Acquisition Re-Build locations;
Automatic annual contract extensions of $70,000 in place at International House of Pancakes
(IHOP) since 2008;
Managed the construction of nine out of thirteen Product Service Centers ("Doctronics") that were
part of a broader program at Montgomery Ward representing consultant savings of $72,000.
Incremental design savings of $340,000 at Boston Market, Chipotle & Donato's Pizza;

Track record of zero liability claims across portfolio of over 400 projects;

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WD Partners – Dublin, Ohio 2010

Lead Project Architect - Global design, architectural, engineering and program management firm for
multi-unit restaurant and "Big Box" brands.
Led an international studio team of 5 architects and engineers to prepare 6 Exterior Brand Review
packages for Wal-Mart; accepted and approved at first submittal to client;
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to produce designs for two 290,000 SF Wal-Mart store
remodels within client budget and schedule.

LMHT Associates/National Restaurant Designers, Durham, North Carolina 2004 – 2009

Project Architect - Architectural engineering firm specializing in restaurant, retail, office and residential
projects.

Supervised production of contract documents for over 400 projects (permit sets and construction
bid packages, multiple states). Site adapts and up-fits ranged from 3,000 to 35,000 SF, with no
liability claims, on time and within budget.
Presented latest building programs at 2 Golden Corral and 3 IHOP franchisee conventions. End
result- 90% client satisfaction through repeat business.
Prepared Green Initiative documentation for IHOP with specific value engineering goals and
recommended practical LEED certification strategies- representing potential savings up to $10,000
per unit annually.
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AIROOM ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS, Lincolnwood, Illinois 2003 – 2004

Architect for Special Projects - Design/Build Firm specializing in custom residential additions, kitchens
and baths; expanding to the commercial sector.
Airoom Homewalk: Developed and presented massing options, tenant concept sketches and
parking layouts for new 100,000 SF “Lifestyle” mall to Naperville Concept Board and DuPage Dept.
of Environmental Concerns.

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION, Restaurant Design Group, Oak Brook, Illinois 1996 – 2003

Lead Architect - Partner Brand Studio 2002 – 2003

Authored initial Site Assessment Due Diligence Report for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Nine reports
created in a two month period saved the client over 30% costs.
Streamlined Boston Market Prototype construction document sets by determining how to leverage
ACAD 2002 ADT3.3, reducing time in the preparation of these documents by 35%.
Lead Architect - Standards Studio 2000 – 2001
Developed and presented traditional building program to new Regional Managers at “McStart”
Class at Hamburger University. Result: Restaurant Design Group chosen as the Architect of
Record 98% of the time for the East Division and 76% of the time for the West Division, exceeding
expectations.

Liaison between Design Group and Global Safety Department for Play Places; provided technical
support in OSHA fall hazard issues, site layouts and ADA compliance to of reduce safety claims.
Lead Architect - Northeast, Midwest & West Division Studio 1996 – 1999
Directed teams in the preparation of over 686 bid/construction documents sets in 32 states.

Created database reflecting local code requirements and franchisee preferences for the 22 regional
offices served, resulting in accurate documents prepared in three weeks

ROBERT G. LYON & ASSOCIATES, Schiller Park, Illinois 1994 – 1996

Licensed Architect. - Architectural Firm specializing in retail accounts

Developed design pallet, interior finish selection and construction documents for Levi’s “Personal
Pair”- an innovative concept store allowing clients to be fitted for custom sized jeans.
Developed initial and final design for 20 Brothers Gourmet ,12 Timberland, 12 Ulta3 , 8 Eddie Bauer
and 2 Baskin locations for tenant improvement documents ranging from 3,000- 5,000 SF. Ensured
compliance with both building code and developer’s stringent exterior image and signage criteria.

MONTGOMERY WARD, Chicago, Illinois 1987 – 1994

Production Coordinator (Intern Architect; ARE requirement) - Retail Store Planning Department.

Acquisition Surveys- Surveyed thirteen retail locations to assess the existing conditions of the
properties and determine the feasibility for future remodeling. Elements documented included walls,
ceilings, site conditions and Electrical/HVAC conditions.
Retail Stores and Auto Express: Fixture plans (ceiling/lighting layouts) for over 40 stores.
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R. H. CHOU, INC., Kenilworth, Illinois 1984 – 1986

Design & Production Assistant (Intern Architect; ARE requirement) - Design Build Architectural Firm
specializing in custom residential construction.
Developed construction documents converting the Cove School historic mansion in Evanston, into
separate residential units. Eight additional townhomes were designed on same parcel as part of the
urban in-fill project.
Presented Cove School designs to Evanston Zoning Board of Appeals- with specific solutions to the
preservation of the property's wrought iron fence said to have hailed from the 1893 Columbian
exposition held in Chicago.

LICENSURE
Licensed Architect in State of Illinois, North Carolina & Ohio

EDUCATION
Sheffield University, Sheffield, England
BA (w/honors) in Architecture (1978), Diploma in Architecture (1981), MA in Architecture (1982)

AFFILIATIONS
Member of the American Institute of Architects Columbus Chapter (AIA)
Member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

AutoCAD (2009), PaintShop Pro
Autodesk REVIT Architecture 2010

KEYWORDS
Licensed Architect; AIA; NCARB; AutoCAD; ACAD 2008); PaintShopPro; Autodesk Revit; LEED; Project
Manager; Project management; Retail; Food service; Hospitality; Real estate; Residential; Commercial;
Environmental; Green; Design/Build; Construction; Franchise; Big Box; Multi-unit; Site selection; Site
assessment; Prototype; Concept; Brandscaping; Signage; Rehab; Redevelopment; Relocation;
Compliance; Due diligence; Contract negotiation; Budget management; time management; Client
relations; RFI; OHSA; ADA; Operations improvement;