Susan Neaton

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strong decision maker and problem solver
Comfortable with large groups, leadership, public agencies, neighborhood organizations, and in-house.
Highly collaborative, knowledgeable, versatile and creative design leader and project manager. Adept at balancing design goals with technical and business requirements
Team Leader
Decision maker willing to take the lead when needed and eliminate “swirl”.
Approach projects with a unique perspective that takes into account each project's needs and individual style. Style and technique are broad and flexible, developed over time with training and experience.
Successfully manage multiple project schedules and communication
Mixed use, retail, and multifamily project base
Familiar with all phases and disciplines from landlord negotiations, site design, building and interior architecture to store planning and retail branding.
AutoCAD Proficient, Revit novice

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015 - Current Rolluda Architects

Programming, planning, design, construction administration

2008 - 2015 Architectural Design & Project Management Susan Neaton Architect

Innovative architectural design and planning services, projects include the renovation and conservation of existing buildings, additions and remodels, and interior design.
Private residences, accessory dwelling unit, steep slope critical area design, restaurants, retail, and commercial clients
Green: Solar photovoltaic, solar water heating, passive energy efficiency, energy management, lighting, and lighting controls.
Retail Contracts for REI & Eddie Bauer as Architectural Project Manager and Construction Project Manager handling projects from site selection through design, purchasing, and construction.
Architectural design for residential, multifamily renovations, and retail projects throughout Seattle

2000 - 2008 Senior Architectural Project Manager REI Recreational Equipment Inc.

Drove retail projects including small capitals, remodels, new stores, and prototype roll-outs from leasing through construction. Interior and exterior design, fixtures, feasibility
Developed a successful working process and communication method so regional, corporate, and stores understood the project Scope of Work to get buy in from all team players
Annual responsibility for $25 million in new construction, $12 million in remodels, and $5 million capital improvement projects annually
Managed and contracted with consultants, in-house teams, and vendors. Bid and scheduled open store remodels.
Identified and coordinated energy lighting strategies, lighting controls, and lighting retrofit roll out

Past - Project Manager & Architect

Construction Administration for Island Hospital Medical Office Building
Project Manager: Transportation, Transitional Housing, Education, Historic Buildings, Medical Clinics and Offices
School District Long Range Capital Facilities Plan updates
Principal Architect for Blaine City Hall remodel, Blaine Police Facility remodel, Bellingham City Hall remodel, Bellingham Police Facility, Port of Bellingham Multimodal Planning Study, Skagit Valley Community College Classroom Building remodel, Bellingham YWCA, Geisecke Transitional Housing, Ashley Place Condominiums, and Samish Island Fire Station
Managed projects up to $11 million
Design of public and commercial facilities, community college projects, fire station, and housing
Kiewit Grice Construction: Construction site coordination with shoring, falsework, to support West Seattle Bridge construction engineers

EDUCATION

LICENSING & TRAINING

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Susan Neaton Architect

1602 East Garfield Street #B | Seattle, WA 98112 | Tel 206.335.1080 Email sjneaton@live.com