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OBJECTIVE A senior management position with a professional team within the Design/Architec ture/Construction and Hospitality Industry, utilizing

my leadership, experience and extensive organizational/managerial skills to create and set a goal to produ ce a successful product resulting in recurring reference. FACTOIDS Attained ultimate respect throughout the Hospitality, Design and Construction in dustries within the Las Vegas area. Excellent employee diplomacy skills through keen management. Managing a large variety of construction projects simultaneously. Director of Interior Design for the Bellagio refurbishment in 2003. Associate Architect for the Sonesta, Holiday Inn, Golden Tulip and Marriot hotel s and the World Trade Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Restoration Architect in Amsterdam, The Netherlands for monumental buildings fro m the 1600 - 1900 centuries. Extensive knowledge of metric and imperial drawing systems. Reorganization of various Interior Design Companies resulting in an increase of production, staff commitment and profits. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS March, 2007 - Dec. 2010 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Director of Design A newly established proprietary owned Resort and Casino property located on the Las Vegas strip. This 6.5 million square feet property consists of 2,995 resort suites, casino, m eeting and event facilities, restaurants, night club and retail spaces. Total p rojected construction cost; 4 billion dollars. For additional information see th e following website; www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Key Accomplishments: Liaison between Ownership, Architect and Consulting Designers. Quality control management establishing and maintaining Casino and Resort standa rd criteria through managing and directing Executive Architect, Consulting Desig ners, Team Project Managers, FF&E Managers, Purchasing Agent and General Contrac tor. Issuance of directives to Executive Architect for execution and implementation o f Owner requested scope change. Forecasting, planning and scheduling of current and future designated design are as. Request, review, analyze and assignment consultant proposals/contracts. Review of all consultant fee distributions, pay applications and expenditures. Review of documents and specifications for code compliance with IBC, ANSI, ADA, CCBC, CCFD and CCHD institutions. Primary design responsibility and construction management for all suites, 4 High Roller Suites, 38 VIP Suites, BOH areas, Executive Offices and Convention Areas .

May, 2004 - Dec, 2006 Marnell Corrao Associates, Las Vegas; Director of Operatio ns A proprietary owned construction, architecture, interior design and purchasing c ompany. Key Accomplishments:

Scheduling and coordination of all Architectural and Interior Design staff proje ct assignments. Reorganization, streamlining and performance evaluation review of the Interior D esign Department. Leading the Interior Design Department to award winning projects. Bellagio Spa Tower Presidential Suites - 2005 HOSPY Award Bellagio Spa Tower Spa & Salon - 2005 HOSPY Award Coordination of construction documents by initiating the creation of "cartoon se ts". Creation of ICS (Interior Control System) whereby FF&E specification are monitor ed and integrated with purchasing and construction departments for itemized trac king and budget coordination. Preparation of project fee set-ups, preparation of client proposals, review and assignment of consultant proposals/contracts. Scheduling, monitoring, and administering project status reports in Primavera 5 format consisting of staff assignments, time management including coordination o f consulting firms, Governmental Agency submittals and Client approval commitmen t. Coordination of pre- and post project evaluation. Staffing management, review and coordination of all design, construction documen ts and FF&E specifications prior to issuance and during the construction process for the following projects; Wynn Macau High-rise - Converting Wynn Las Vegas existing tower design to a 600 deluxe hotel rooms and suites design in metric and Macau compliant interior spec ifications including coordination with local contractors. Completed September 20 06. Harrah's Poydras Street Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana - A 450 room and 8 high-en d suite four star equivalent hotel with meeting rooms, a Todd English restaurant and jazz lounge. All facilities coordinated and document production by MCA. Com pleted September 2006. Pinnacle St. Louis City, Missouri - A hotel and casino resort located in downtow n St. Louis. The 5 star hotel has 200 rooms, meeting rooms and a restaurant. The low-rise area consist of 75,000 sf. gaming, 3 restaurants, buffet, 2 sports bar s, slot clubs and a VIP lounge. All low-rise areas coordinated and document prod uction by MCA. Harrah's Corporate Executive Offices, Las Vegas, Nevada - High-end design for Ha rrah's CEO, COO and CFO and senior executives. The 16,000 sf. area located at Ca esar's Las Vegas consists of various offices, boardroom, meeting rooms and suppo rt areas. All design coordinated and produced by MCA. Completed July 2006. Nevada Cancer Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada - A 142,000 sf. Research and treatmen t facility located in the Summerlin suburb of Las Vegas. Completed August 2005. For additional information see the following website; http://www.nevadacancer institute.org/about/facility.htm All design coordinated and produced by MCA Bellagio Spa Tower addition, Las Vegas, Nevada - The addition of 928 rooms and s uites, 2 Presidential Suites, an expanded Spa & Salon, 60,000 sf. meeting facili ty, exhibition kitchen, retail outlets and a high-end restaurant to the exiting Bellagio Hotel & Resort. Completed December 2004. Presidential Suites, Spa & Sa lon, meeting facility and exhibition kitchen coordinated and produced by MCA. Mirage Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada - Conversion of the Siegfried & Roy the atre to the Cirque du Soleil LOVE theatre including a retail and concession area . All design coordinated and produced by MCA. April, 1997 - April 2004 MGM MIRAGE Design Group, Las Vegas; Director of Interio r Design A subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE providing design, construction and purchasing managem ent services for all their properties throughout the U.S.A. Key Accomplishments:

Leading a team of Interior Designers to design and manage a multitude of hospita lity projects. Coaching of Interior Design and Architectural staff to ensure all construction d ocument criteria is met. Coordination of consulting design firms ensuring their compliance with local cod es, risk management issues, owner criteria and field project management for the following projects: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada - Craftsteak restaurant by Bentel & Bentel, Nobhill and Pearl restaurants by Tony Chi. Project management, review and coordination of all design, construction document s and FF&E specifications prior to issuance and during the construction process including field project management for the following projects; Bellagio Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada - A 5 star, 5 diamond 3000 luxury hot el room and suite resort. Completed October 1998. Mirage Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada - Conversion of the Jr. Ballroom to the Danny Gans theatre. Mirage Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada - 160,000 sf. convention and meeting fa cility expansion. Hotel room & suite remodel for Bellagio (3000 rooms 5 star), Mirage (2600 rooms 4 star), Golden Nugget (1400 rooms 4 star), Treasure Island (2750 rooms 4 star). Prim Hotel and Casino, Prim, Nevada - New construction of a stand alone welcome center and gas station. MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada - La Femme theatre. An intimate burlesque showroom seating approximate 250, modeled after the original Crazy Horse in Paris, France . June, 1993 - March, 1997 Henny W. Kruizinga ASID, New York/Las Vegas; Owner A Design and Construction Management consulting firm servicing hospitality, comm ercial, retail and residential clientele. Key accomplishments: Restructuring and coordinating all technical and design aspects of high-end mult i million dollar residential projects in coordination with the Architect and Con tractor. Management and supervision of commercial, retail and residential construction pr ojects. Review of contractors' proposals and awarding of projects on clients' behalf. Budget and construction analysis for building owners and developers. Projects include: Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, New York - Space analysis to convert a 12,500 sf. Bank and the Shah of Persia private restaurant located at the South/West cor ner of the property to a high-end Chinese restaurant. DISK, Inc. New York, New York - Property cost and space evaluation analysis for a software company seeking a 6,500 sf. Office space. 419 Park Avenue South, New York, New York - Complete renovation of a 1,500 sf. c ommercial building lobby and elevator cabs. Various condominiums, New York, New York - High-end residences complete renovati on varying in size from 2,000 to 3,000 sf. Private residences, Las Vegas, Nevada & Park City, Utah - Completion of a 16,000 sf. primary and a 5,500 sf. secondary residence simultaneously. Total cost 21 m illion dollars. Medical facilities, Henderson & North Las Vegas, Nevada - Reconstructive surgeon practice of approx. 7,000 sf. each. May, 1987 - May, 1993 In Progress Environments, Corp., New York; Partner 50% owner of an Interior Design and Construction Management firm.

Key accomplishments: Establishing and operation of a successful small business. Code research for building owners and property manager. Property real estate analysis. These analysis include usable versus rentable and add-on factors. Design and construction management of multi million dollar commercial, media, re tail and renovation projects. Projects include: GAN Management, New York, New York - Design and construction management of a 14, 000sf. USA corporate office headquarters for a French insurance company. Curaflex, New York, New York - Design and construction management of a 12,000 sf . healthcare provider. Areas included a 6,000 sf. clean room, private offices, e xamination rooms and general support areas. Various condominiums, New York, New York - High-end residences complete renovati on varying in size from 2,000 to 4,500 sf. NEWS 10, New York, New York - Design and construction management for an Australi an media concern creating studio and newsroom environments along with general of fices.

EDUCATION National Council for Interior Design Qualification, New York 1992 Certified Interior Designer #011088 Institute for High Technology (MA Architecture) Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1978 City College Hilversum, The Netherlands 1972 AFFILIATIONS Professional Membership. American Society of Interior Designers, 1987 - 1995 Who's Who in Interior Design, 1992 International Edition Netherland Chamber of Commerce in the United States, 1984 - 1993 Various Homeowner Associations Board of Directors, 1996 - 2003 PERSONAL DATA Languages; Dutch, English, German, French

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