Suzanne DiGeronimo

FAIA, PP

Experience Overview

As President of DiGeronimo Architects Ms. DiGeronimo, has over 30 years experience in architecture. Her project management expertise focuses on quality control with strict compliance to schedule and cost controls. She has steered the firm to deliver a quality architectural product to clients, including public agencies and private businesses.

The firm’s size allows Ms. DiGeronimo’s total personal commitment to each project and to each client. Her intimate knowledge of each project ensures successful completion.

As Managing Principal, Ms. DiGeronimo establishes the firm’s overall goals and objectives and coordinates their implementation. She applies Quality Assurance/Quality Control management techniques to guide each project. She has trained architects, across the U.S in Quality Management for the AIA. She has received training from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Total Quality Management (TQM) practice and principles and is knowledgeable in ISO 9000 procedures.

Education

• The Cooper Union School of Architecture,
  Bachelor of Architecture, 1973
• Columbia University School of Architecture,
  Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, 1968-70
• Pratt Institute of Technology, School of Architecture, 1967-68
• Fashion Institute of Technology - AAS Degree, Interior Design, Summa Cum Laude 1967

Professional Certifications

• Licensed Architect – NJ, NY, CA, MA, NH, PA, PR
• Licensed Professional Planner NJ
• Certified Interior Designer NJ
• Certified Arbitrator
• Certified Conciliator
• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

Memberships

• Society of American Military Engineers, National Vice President, 1994-
• President, NJ Post, 1989-1990
• American Arbitration Association, Panel of Arbitrators
• American Institute of Architects, Practice Committee Chair, 1991
• American Institute of Architects NJ, Legislation Committee
• Architect’s League of Northern NJ
• Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Northern NJ, Legislation Committee
• Colegio de Arquitectos de Puerto Rico
• National Academy of Conciliators, Conciliator

Awards, Honors and Recognitions

• American Institute of Architects, Fellow, 1992
• Certificate of Achievement, 1984, Former NJ Governor Thomas Kean
• NJ Assn. of Women Business Owners, Rose & Scroll Award, 1997
• Society of American Military Engineers Gold Medal, 1994, Fellow, 1991 Inspired Leadership Award, 1990-1
• New Jersey Institute of Technology, School of Architecture – Advisory Board