Education:
Associates Degree in the Applied Science of Architectural Technology, 1990
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Business Management LDL Courses 2005
Wiltshire University

Masters, Business Administration
LDL Courses 2006Wiltshire University

Professional Organizations:
American Institute of Architects
National Notary Association

Drafting Experience:
1989 – 1997

While still attending college Brenda started her drafting career during her internship with a local architectural firm. Upon graduation she became a fulltime cad draftsperson for the same firm. While drafting Brenda became responsible for small projects in the field, overseeing all aspects of production under the Lead Architect.

During a tenure as Adjunct Faculty for Stevens College she taught AutoCAD from 1992-1997. Brenda remains active at Stevens College serving various committees and mentoring programs; she is past President of the Stevens Foundation Board having served for 13 years in an elected position and was the first woman to do so.

Administrative Experience:
1997 – 1998

As Brenda gained experience the need to expand responsibilities grew. In 1998 she made a transition to the business side of the profession and became the firm’s Office Manager taking the responsibility of keeping an office of more than 30 employees operating efficiently

Writing and reviewing contracts, specifications, change orders and all aspects of the administration involved in putting a project together became her responsibility. Working with Architects to bring projects in on budget was a large part of her focus.

As the volume of business expanded
Brenda worked directly with the Owner and the Accountant on P/L reviews and Balance Statements overseeing the firm’s income. Payroll, corporate taxes, state registrations, licensures, insurances, property management all came under her charge as Business Manager.