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CityViewNC.com | 65 CityViewNC.com | 65 renovation which will include a newly reorganized ticketing area, expanded TSA security checkpoints, and a whole new second level concourse. Advantages According to Johnson, the field of architecture is competitive, particularly when bidding on projects for the city. What gives him an edge over competitors is his ability to work within tight budgets and meet even tighter deadlines. "You are juggling the owner's budget with the desire to come up with the solution," he said. "e creativity, the variety, and diversity of work we get is what challenges me to keep doing this." What is his advantage? Well, unlike other firms with larger staffs and greater overhead, he is the only architect on his payroll. "I don't have to ask anybody in the firm how to do something. I am experienced. I don't have to second guess myself. ere is an efficiency to that." A Solo Show Johnson had his taste of working on a staff with too many chefs in the kitchen. Aer graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1990, he became a co- owner of a larger firm, Shuller Ferris Johnson + Lindstrom Architects, which was what brought him to Fayetteville in 1994. For five years, Johnson continued to learn and worked among the other architects. He realized, during that time, that he prefers to work alone. "When I was part owner of a much larger firm, I spent most of my time managing other people rather than doing design work. I was losing time managing others rather than my creativity," Johnson said. In 1999, determined to keep his own venture small and flexible, Johnson le www.faytechcc.edu/continuing-education GET CERTIFIED! FTCC CORPORATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION Barber Training I Register by July 28 for only $80! August 28 – December 14 (910) 678-0032 NASM® Certified Personal Trainer Register today for just $100! August 9 – December 13 (day) October 3 – February 8 (evening) (910) 678-0032 IA De Cosmetologia - Espanol Register today for just $180! September 7 – January 20 (910) 678-0158 Manicuring & Nail Technology Register today for just $180! September 18 – December 19 (910) 678-0158 Medical Coding Bootcamp I Register today for just $100! August 21 – December 12 (910) 678-0032 friendships, fun, & confidence Building one giggle at a time The Little Gym off-ers a wide variety of classes that help children ages 4 months through 12 years reach their greatest potential. Parent/Child Classes • Pre-K Gymnastics • Grade School Gymnastics • Dance • Karate • Sports Skills • Awesome Birthday Bashes • Parents' Survival Nights • Camps The Little Gym of Fayetteville www.tlgfayettevillenc.com 910-223-3496 friendships, fun, & confidence Building one giggle at a time The Little Gym off-ers a wide variety of classes that help children ages 4 months through 12 years reach their greatest potential. Parent/Child Classes • Pre-K Gymnastics • Grade School Gymnastics • Dance • Karate • Sports Skills • Awesome Birthday Bashes • Parents' Survival Nights • Camps The Little Gym of Fayetteville www.tlgfayettevillenc.com 910-223-3496 The "Messtival" Event! Join Us At Honeycutt Park! Saturday, Aug. 18th from 5pm to 8pm Benefiting The Serious Fun Children's Network! friendships, fun, & confidence Building one giggle at a time The Little Gym off-ers a wide variety of classes that help children ages 4 months through 12 years reach their greatest potential. Parent/Child Classes • Pre-K Gymnastics • Grade School Gymnastics • Dance • Karate • Sports Skills • Awesome Birthday Bashes • Parents' Survival Nights • Camps The Little Gym of Fayetteville www.tlgfayettevillenc.com 910-223-3496 Fall Classes begin August 28th! Offering a wide variety of classes helping children ages 4 months – 12 years reach their greatest potential.

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