philosophy

I embrace a systems-thinking approach to work and design. Systems thinking is based on the belief that the component parts of a system can best be understood in the context of relationships with each other and with other systems. Optimizing workflow means promoting healthy systems by collecting data,  monitoring feedback loops and making incremental changes aimed at creating healthy systemic growth. Good design and workflow consider the strength of the relationship of the parts to determine the integrity of the whole.

RESUME

OBJECTIVE

To offer my expertise in hospitality construction project management and design and to find work that introduces me to new systems and thinking processes; I seek to apply my skills to add value for clients and employers, and to learn from them as well as helping them towards their objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Louis Hamel Design & Build, York, ME, 1995-Present
Designing and building small to mid-sized commercial and residential projects in the Seacoast New Hampshire area, specializing in historically sensitive structures and restaurant design and construction.

Restaurant Proprietor, 1995-2006
Designed, built and operated five prominent restaurants in the Seacoast New Hampshire area:

        Lindbergh’s Crossing Bistro and Wine Bar, Portsmouth, NH
        Ciento Restaurant and Tapas Bar, Portsmouth, NH
        Lou’s Upstairs Grill, Portsmouth, NH
        Little Louie’s Fish House, Dover, NH
        Dover Soul Martini Bar and Cafe, Dover, NH

Early New England Restorations, Pawcatuck, CT, 1994-1995
Preservation Carpenter

Legal Seafoods, Boston, MA, 1990-1994
Host, Server, Shift Supervisor.

EDUCATION

The Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA, 2011, Salutatorian, Bachelor of Design Studies
Sustainable Design Institute at the BAC, Boston, MA, 2011, Certificate in Sustainable Design
North Bennett Street School, Boston, MA, 1994, Preservation Carpentry
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 1983-1986, Psychology

RELATED SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCad, Excel, Word, Google Sketchup, 

I have been found helpful in resolving differences of opinion and conflicting objectives in a variety of professional and business situations.

OTHER INTERESTS

Running ∗ Yoga ∗ Travelling ∗ Coaching ∗ Community Centered Volunteer Work