I am an experienced professional in the architectural, engineering and
interior design community with over 10 years of experience. I believe I am
a visionary result driven project leader and coordinator with an
outstanding record of delivering coordinated projects on time and within
budget.
I have two degrees; Bachelor of Architecture and an Associates Degree of
Interior Design. During 2011, I will concentrate on the Architectural
Registration Exam's (ARE's) and will become a registered architect. Other
exams I am interested and qualified to pursue are the LEED GA, NCIDQ and
the PMP.
My current position as the owner of Building DNA I provide a full range of
interior design, architecture and BIM services. The services range from 2D-
drafting, programming, interior design / architecture, 3D-modeling, 4D-cost
estimating, animation, rendering, 5D-schedule & time, clash detection,
software training, corporate BIM standard development and intelligent
content creation.
During my years of employment I have gained a broad range of experience as
an interior designer, architect and BIM Manager. I have been responsible
for USACE BIM projects involving Revit and Bentley BIM (Microstation)
platforms. I have worked on multiple fast track design-build projects in
the following USACE districts: Louisville, Newark, New York, Philadelphia,
Savannah and more. The USACE design projects consist of reserve centers,
dining halls, training facilities, barracks, brigades and battalions, etc.
My responsibilities on USACE projects consist of design and project
management:
My project management experience consists of:
review scope of RFP;s, write BIM proposals, document the PxP, create and
maintain the BIM budget.
My design experience consists of:
on-site USACE interior programming, construction documentation, 3D
modeling, coordination with contractor, response to RFI's, review and
approval of shop drawings and documenting final as-builts.
Additional experience as an architect and interior designer has included
the design of the following facility types: retail, commercial and
pharmaceutical My design responsibilities have been from schematic through
construction documentation and construction administration. I have also
been a project manager on various structures; scheduling staff, creating
schedules, tracking and maintaining the budget and staying within the
scope.
I have recently completed the Project Management Institute (PMI) training
session and have applied for the Project Management Professional (PMP)
exam. Upon completion I will be certified as a Project Manager.
I am anxious to learn more about this position and would be willing to
discuss my project experience. My resume containing detailed job specifics
is attached for your review.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions.
Sincerely,
Stephanie M. Catalina, Assoc. AIA
I have over 10 years of professional work experience in the interior
design, architecture, engineering,
and construction environment. As an accomplished, results-driven interior
designer, architect and
project leader; I offer successful coordinated projects within budget,
utilizing my education, work
experience and talent.
Professional Work Experience
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Building DNA, Watertown, NY
Owner. June 2011-Present.
Full service interior design, BIM and IDP consulting company; specializing
in:
Interior design, programming, 2D-drafting, 3D-modeling, 4D-cost estimating,
5D-schedule and time, content creation, corporate standards development,
animation, rendering and more.
STV Incorporated, Douglassville, PA
Buildings & Facilities Division BIM / CAD Manager. Nov 2008-Present.
Acting as the Buildings & Facilities Division CAD / BIM Manager for
multiple offices providing 2D, 3D, 4D & 5D BIM services. Including Revit &
Bentley support and training for 4 BIM Managers, 32 BIM Coordinators, and
many BIM Users.
? USACE project BIM support, quality control, design coordination, and
adherence to the RFP and PxP
? Create BIM Implementation Plans and deliver to project teams
? Write BIM Proposals
? Review BIM Contracts
? Enforce PM / CAD/ BIM Coordination
? Schedules and coordinates outsourced training
? Coordinate with Construction Management team, utilizing (5D) Navisworks
technology
? Deliver BIM presentations, walkthroughs and / or work examples to clients
? Creates custom training for STV University and onsite training for
CAD/BIM
? CAD /BIM Orientation and training for New Hires
? Coordinate CAD/BIM requirements with IT CAD Manager
? Perform BIM audits & notifies team of deviations & provides
recommendations for improvement
? Develop strategies to integrate software and business workflows document
management
? Review and create content for compliance with standards
? Assist Business Hiring - CAD / BIM Candidates
Microdesk Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Project Manager: April 2007 - Sept 2008.
Employed as Project Manager/Technical Specialist in Architecture working
for an Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider.
( Responsible for project scheduling, scheduling of staff, service delivery
and profitability that meet and exceed the firm's contractual obligations.
( On-site CAD/BIM applications management and standards development
providing support to project teams, enhancing their efficiency and quality
of the work and value delivered to the client.
( Provide management of clients evolving BIM services including ongoing
implementation, employee training, production practices and standards,
auditing, project set-up, support and reviews.
( Assist in tying LEED design provisions into BIM.
Dever Architects, Glen Mills, PA
Assistant Project Architect: April 2004 - April 2007.
Architectural and Interior Designer for the third largest food retailing
company in the U.S.;
SuperValu (Acme Supermarkets).
( New (LEED) stores, remodels, additions and interior d cor updates
($600,000 - $9,000,000).
( Manage the interior design and project management for new store
prototypes and custom designed
stores, including conversion / remodel projects.
( Direct interior supervisor leading the CAD / design team for all interior
d cor brand elements.
( Interface with contractors and construction administration: PR's, ASI's,
RFI's & CO's.
( Contact vendors to coordinate production and project schedules.
( Inspect construction materials, device and fixture locations and general
compliance with prototype.
( Submit documents to acquire building & health permits.
Jacobs Engineering Group, Conshohocken, PA
Interior Architecture: April 2000 - April 2004.
My responsibilities were within the interior design and construction
documentation of pharmaceutical facilities for Merck, Wyeth, Lilly, Glaxo
SmithKline and Schering Plough (1,000,000 +).
Commercial Furniture Experience May 1997 - April 2000.
Education
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Bachelor of Architecture.
Drexel University, June 2006.
Associate Degree of Interior Design.
The Art Institute of Philadelphia, March 1997.
Computer Skills
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Autodesk Products:
( Revit Architecture, Structure & MEP
( Navisworks Manage
( Auto-CAD Release
( AutoCAD Architecture
Minor Computer Skills: Bentley Building (BIM) V8 XM & V8i, Timberline,
Primavera, Photo-Shop, SketchUp, Accu-Render, Project Architect, Quark
Xpress 5.0 and Form-Z.
Professional Memberships
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( Associate Member, American Institute of Architects. (2006 - Present)
( Member, Delaware Valley Green Building Council. (2008 - Present)
Excellent portfolio and references available upon request
Bentley Products:
( Micro Station SE, J, V8-2004 & V8i
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