Leslie Thomas
Architecture
Parker
Summary
I am a senior interior designer/architect seeking to utilize my creative and collaborative skills to advance the mission of a multi-disciplinary architecture firm dedicated to the well-being of it’s clients, staff and community. During my career, I’ve been fortunate to work in a range of scales and typologies to improve the lives, experience and well-being of individuals and their communities. I gravitate toward a centered approach to design, one in which decision making at all levels of the process consciously balances efficiency with uplifting the human experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Manager, Project Architect, Senior Interior Designer, Point of Contact
KPB Architects
10.2014 - 06.2023
- Included programming, space planning, concept design, test fit, construction documents, construction administration, client/stakeholder presentations
- Professional Services: starting in 2013
- Role: Project Manager, Project Architect, Senior Interior Designer, Point of Contact
- Responsibilities: Included programming, space planning, concept design, test fit, construction documents, construction administration, client/stakeholder presentations
- Programmatic Spaces: Test fits, tenant improvements, renovations
- Project Delivery Method: Design Assist, Design/Bid/Build
- Providence- Denali OBGYN- tenant improvement – test fit
- Providence- eICU – tenant improvement
- Providence- Sim Lab C Tower – tenant improvement
- Providence- 4 West MHU (Mental Health Unit) anti ligature remodel
- Providence- Ambulance Barn Paving Replacement
- Providence- PMG 4115 Lake Otis (Primary Care) – full building remodel 100% drawings
- Providence- Home Health – remodel 35% drawings
- Providence- Cancer Center waiting area
- Providence- B Tower Wound Center – tenant improvement
- Providence- Behavioral Medical Center – tenant improvement
- Providence- PMG Palliative Care – tenant improvement – test fit
- Providence- Behavioral Health – Shennum Office – tenant improvement
- Providence- Alaska Heart Institute – tenant improvement
- Led comprehensive project management initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed strategic architectural designs focused on optimizing patient flow and enhancing the overall healthcare experience.
- Directed cross-functional teams during project phases, facilitating collaboration and timely delivery of critical healthcare facilities.
- Implemented innovative interior design solutions that improved patient comfort and contributed to positive health outcomes.
Project Manager/Project Architect
RNN Architects Inc.
06.2024 - 06.2025
- While employed at RNN, I was the point of contact for Arapahoe County and Denver Housing Authority clients for small to mid range interior architecture/interiors remodels. In addition to working directly with wonderful clients and MEP consultants, my responsibilities included management, design, production and construction administration for their projects. General office responsibilities for this very small office included processing invoices, staff coordination, employee evaluations and interviewing prospective employees.
- RELEVANT WORK:
- ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH RELOCATION
- Scope: Relocation of public health clinic to County office space. Full remodel for waiting, reception, exam rooms, office and shared workspace; Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing remodel.
- Size: 5000 sf
- Role: Project manager, Project Architect, Senior Interior Designer
- Tasks: Point of Contact, Construction Documents, Space Planning, F&E Layout, Coordination, Reception Design, Finish coordination, code review, MEP coordination
- Client: Arapahoe County
Senior Interior Designer
South Central Foundation PCC TI and Addition
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Interior remodel and addition to a primary care facility dedicated to serving Alaska Natives. The firm was responsible for programming, site planning, design, construction documents and construction administration.
- Professional Services: 2021-2024
- Construction: 2023
- Construction Cost: 8.2M
- Size: 50,000 sf
- Project Delivery Method: Design Bid Build
- Role: Senior Interior Designer
- Responsibilities: Finish selection, construction documents, interior detailing, construction administration
- Programmatic Spaces: Pharmacy, exam rooms, audiology, office, common areas, break rooms, reception area
Project Manager/Project Architect/Senior Interior Designer
KPB Architects, LLC
06.2014 - 12.2023
- While employed at KPB, a mid size firm with expertise in many typologies, I worked primarily on medical office projects and, as point of contact, got to know the facilities staff at Providence Alaska Medical Center very well. With the support of KPB and our team’s responsiveness and attention to detail, we landed 2 consecutive 5 year term contracts as well as a major capital improvement project. Clients Southcentral Foundation and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium were also among those I served as interior design co-lead for new construction and renovation on their Anchorage campuses.
- RELEVANT WORK:
- PROVIDENCE ALASKA CARES
- Professional Services: 2015-2019
- Construction: 2018-2019
- Construction cost: 10M
- Size: 28,000 SF
- Project Delivery: Design Bid Build
- Scope: Planning, Programming, Design and CA for a new facility for Providence Hospital and CARES (a non- profit child advocacy agency) to co-locate agencies responsible for investigating abuse in the State of Alaska.
- Program: AK CARES, Alaska State Troopers, Anchorage Police Department, AK State office of Children’s Services
- Role: Project manager, Project Architect, Senior Interior Designer
- Responsibilities: Assistance with early planning/site selection, programming, space planning, exterior design, interior design, code study, construction document production, consultant coordination, project management, construction administration
- Client: Providence Alaska Medical Center/CARES
Project Manager, Project Architect, Senior Interior Designer
Alaska Foot and Ankle Specialists
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Build out within a new medical office building
- Professional Services: 2016
- Construction: 2016
- Scope: Build out within a new medical office building
- Role: Project Manager, Project Architect, Senior Interior Designer
- Responsibilities: Project management, code study, concept design, space planning, construction documents, consultant coordination, finish selection, construction administration
- Programmatic Spaces: Waiting, reception, offices, break room, exam rooms, x-ray room, nurse station
- Project Delivery Method: Design Build
- Size: 6000 sf
Interior Designer/Architect
ANTHC Patient Housing (Alaska Native Medical Center)
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Full Service Design for new construction of 6 story facility and bridge from hospital lounge to serve 200 hotel rooms.
- Professional Services: 2014
- Construction: 2014-2015
- Size: 6 story building with 3200 sf cafeteria
- Project Delivery: Design Bid Build
- Program: New facility adjacent to the Native Hospital to allow long term stays for patients and their families. Ammenities included a concierge, cafeteria, seating area, market and lounge to serve 200 hotel rooms.
- Role: Interior Designer/Architect
- Responsibilities: Design Development of the cafeteria, and seating area, interior and architectural detailing and CD’s, consultant coordination, collaboration on design, finishes &FF&E
Senior Design Associate
RIM Design LLC
06.2002 - 06.2014
- RIM Design, under the umbrella of its parent company RIM architects, employed between 8 to 12 designers during my tenure at the firm. We worked as consultants to RIM Architects, a 20-30 person full service architecture firm co-located in the same building. Providence Alaska Medical Center, Northrim Bank, University of Alaska, Alaska Pacific University were among my direct clients.
- RELEVANT WORK:
- PROVIDENCE REGIONAL BUILDING CRISIS TREATMENT CENTER
- Professional Services: 2006
- Construction: 2006
- Construction cost: 2.3M
- Size: 11,000 SF
- Project Delivery: Design Build
- Scope: Project within a total remodel of a 1960’s medical building on the Providence Campus, to house single occupant bedrooms, shared dining and behavioral staff offices for a voluntary in-patient treatment center.
- Program: 16 single occupant patient bedrooms, nurse monitoring stations, dining, lounge, group therapy spaces and staff offices, secure entry, reception
- Role: Lead Interior Designer
- Responsibilities: Point of contact, space planning, interior architecture, finish selection, construction documents, construction admin
- Client: Providence Alaska Medical Center
Education
Master of Architecture - Architecture
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MinnesotaBachelor of Environmental Design - Architecture And Urban Design
Miami University
Oxford, OhioSkills
Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Sketch up, Office 365 and Smartsheet
Certification
- ARCHITECT AK 2012
Affiliations
- Urban Land Institute
- CAHED
- Historic Denver
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
sunday
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Timeline
Project Manager/Project Architect
RNN Architects Inc.
06.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Interior Designer
South Central Foundation PCC TI and Addition
01.2021 - 01.2024
Project Manager, Project Architect, Senior Interior Designer
Alaska Foot and Ankle Specialists
01.2016 - 01.2016
Project Manager, Project Architect, Senior Interior Designer, Point of Contact
KPB Architects
10.2014 - 06.2023
Project Manager/Project Architect/Senior Interior Designer
KPB Architects, LLC
06.2014 - 12.2023
Interior Designer/Architect
ANTHC Patient Housing (Alaska Native Medical Center)
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Design Associate
RIM Design LLC
06.2002 - 06.2014
Master of Architecture - Architecture
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Environmental Design - Architecture And Urban Design
Miami University
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
GENERAL SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
In my work over the previous 25 years in Denver and Anchorage, I have maintained primary responsibility for the successful delivery of dozens of architecture/interior architecture projects that include healthcare, workspace, financial, and educational typologies. Leading or supporting projects as an integral team member alongside designers of all disciplines has been an enduring source of satisfaction and joy for me. I am equally enthusiastic about the relationships I have developed with clients. As point of contact (in conjunction with PM and PA roles), I have enjoyed the privilege of managing long-term client relations which included Providence Alaska Medical Center, Northrim Bank, JL Properties, and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, Arapahoe County and Denver Housing Authority.