Customer Service Project

VALLERIE ( GORDON

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER ( ASSOCIATE AIA - NCARB

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Training Objective

Project Mgmt.

Certification

Building Const.

Estimating 2008

AutoCAD 2009

BIM Revit 2010

Key Skills

As-Built

Document Creation

& Code Analysis

Architectural

Design, Planning

& Scheduling

Project

Management

Construction

Inspector

Microsoft Office

Team Worker,

Collaborative,

and Organized

Social Services

Volunteer Cook at

Homeless Shelter

Work with Chicago

Church to

distribute food

bags

Education

Andrews

University,

Berrien Springs,

MI

BS Architecture

Richard J. Daley

College, Chicago,

IL

AAS Architectural

Drafting

Utilize 8 plus years of Architectural Design experience and

AutoCAD/Revit Certifications to provide diverse project support

and complete deliverables on time and within budget.

aCOMPLISHMENTS

Successfully completed 4 re-roofing projects on-time and within

budget for the Posen-Robins school district serving as project

manager and site representative.

Designed Customer Assistance Kiosk for the Chicago Transit

Authority which facilitated improved customer service and

provided additional amenities. Due to the success of the

project it was duplicated on three additional transportation

lines.

Designed floor plan for 22 story Blue Chip Casino Hotel which

was approved by Sr. Project designer leading to client approval.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JMA Architects., South Holland, IL Architectural Designer, 2007

- 2009

Prepared construction documents utilizing Revit 2008 for D.O.H.

Services which awarded JMA Architects the design contract.

Administered construction contracts, site representative, and

conducts periodic on-site observation of work during

construction to monitor compliance with plans.

Epstein Global, Chicago, IL Architectural Designer, 2006 - 2007

Assist the lead architect with the accurate preparation of

presentation documents for client review of a multi-unit

residential complex in Las Vegas, Nevada which was completed

on-time.

Coordinate with Sr. architect and engineer to produce quality

drawings and details for various projects resulting in final

client approval.

Lucien Lagrange Architects., Chicago, IL Architect III, 2006 -

2006

Provided key details and presentation documents for the design

build renovation of the $128 million dollar renovation of

Chicago's Historic Blackstone Hotel which resulted in the

salvation of Chicago's Historic Landmark.

Assisted Sr. Architect with project documentation, prepared

feasibility studies and schematic drawings for XO project.

Documents were completed on time.

McDonald's Corp. Restaurant Development., Oak Brook, IL

Architect III, 2005 - 2006

Part of design team assembled to redesign the face of McDonald's

restaurants in the Midwest which was incorporated in all

restaurants across the nation.

Reviewed drawings for code compliance and prepared comments for

incorporation by the various disciplines which were submitted on

time and within budget.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)., Chicago, IL Architect III,

2000 - 2005

Administered contract documents for the expansion of the Brown

Lines Western Electrical Room and the Communication and

Electrical Rooms allowing the installation of a new fiber optic

network.

Designed ornamental stainless steel gates and barriers for

Western Station which is now utilized on all projects.

Internship Bermuda Department of Planning - Site Visits,

: Building Inspections, Submittal Reviews,

Miscellaneous Office Duties

Able to Travel Extensively ( Available for Full-Time & Contract

Assignments

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