Burke, VA *****
Phone: 703-***-****
Cell: 571-***-****
Web site: http://members.cox.net/irina.terziyska/index.html
ablerl@r.postjobfree.com
Visa Status: US citizen
Irina Stefanova Terziyska, RA
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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CAD Drafter with over fourteen years experience with AutoCAD - eight in
US and six in Europe.
. Good knowledge of national and local building codes, ADA Code
requirements.
Good knowledge architectural styles, building techniques and
standards, architectural details.
. Diverse experience with different types of buildings: commercial,
educational, health, office, residential.
. Participation in all phases of building design process - from the
initial site survey through schematic design, design and development
to CD sets.
. Demonstrated ability to interact in a cooperative and effective manner
with the clients.
. Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work of consultants.
. Computer skills: AutoCad 2009, Revit 2009, Sketch up - pro, Photoshop
CS, InDesign CS, Illustrator CS, 3D Studio, for generating 2D and 3D
architectural drawings. Excellent presentation skills. Experience with
MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point.
. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
. Independent, innovative free thinker. Self-motivated, interested in
personal growth. Problem-solving abilities.
. Self motivated, able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate
and long term goals and meet operational deadlines.
EDUCATION
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. Bachelor's Degree after evaluation by NAAB
. De Monfort University- School of the Built Environment, Department of
Architecture / Leicester, UK Studied there as an exchange student as
part of the TEMPUS-JEP Programme with a scholarship won after a
competition in English and Architecture among all students - April
1995 - June 1999
. University of Architecture, Civil engineering and Geodesy -Faculty of
Architecture / Sofia, Bulgaria - Master's Degree : Architect
September 1990 - January 1996
. High school: English Language School
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Freelance CAD Drafter
CAD Drafter -consultant Architecture,
Inc. Reston, VA
March, 2008-
. Variety of projects mainly residential - single family houses. Created
the entire CD set, permit set, including architectural, electrical,
structural drawings and specifications. Good understanding of the
building construction. Prepared sections and details.
. Worked as a consultant. Variety of projects - scientific laboratory
and research facilities, healthcare facilities, multi-family
residential, commercial, using AutoCAD 2010 and Revit 2009 and Sketch
Up pro.
. Web Design - using Photoshop and Image Ready
Intern Architect
Architecture, Inc. Reston, VA
Nov, 2004 - March, 2008
. Project architect working on variety of projects - educational,
health, residential, office, commercial - Lanier Middle School,
Woodson High School, Sleep lab of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, community
centers, one family houses: West Street Development, Oakland Street
Development; some hotels, apartments, assisted living facilities,
reconstruction of Sport and Health clubs, churches.
. Drawings: all architectural-floor plans, exterior elevations,
sections, details, RCP window and door schedules, interior elevations
and furniture details; Structural - foundation plan, floor framing
plan, roof framing plan; Mechanical - heating ventilating system;
Electrical-lighting plan, outlet plan; Plumbing - waste and vent plan,
hot and cold water plan;
. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination.
. Coordination with structural engineers.
. Product research and selection. Kitchen and bathroom design
experience.
Intern Architect
Grand Design Studio, MD, US
Nov. 2002 - Nov 2004
. Working as project architect in architectural firm on remodeling
projects of retail interiors using AutoCAD 2004. Responsibilities
included checking surveys, creating new layouts and coordinating them
with clients, generating CD sets of architectural and electrical
drawings.
. Drawings included: Demolition Plan, Ceiling Demolition Plan, Floor
Plan, RCP, Finish Plan and Finish Schedule, Pharmacy Plans Elevations
and Details, Lighting plans, Electrical Power plans.
Intern Architect
Master Design, VA, US
July 2001 - Nov 2002
. Working in architectural and interior design firm using AutoCAD 2000.
Preparing construction documents from the initial site survey through
schematic design, design and development, details, permit sets.
Projects included commercial, retail and office interiors: Popeyes;
residential buildings: Siedel Residence Addition, Commonwealth Camp
Cabins, lodge, bath house, Next generation Child Care center.
. Drawings included: all architectural drawings: floor plans,
elevations, sections, details; electrical drawings: lighting plans,
power plans; Plumbing - waste and vent plan, hot and cold water plan;
Design Architect
B.2 Ltd / Sofia, Bulgaria
Dec 1997 - February 2001
Designed residential buildings and family houses for the richest people in
Sofia, using AutoCad 14,2000
Designed mountain hotel near the ski resort "Bansko", using AutoCad
14,2000, 3D Studio, Photoshop.
AutoCad Drafter
Intermedia group Ltd./ Sofia, Bulgaria
September 1997 - Dec. 1997
Created 3D drawings of New York city-planning, mainly Manhattan, using
AutoCAD 14, 3D Studio, Photoshop.
Design Architect J.V.S.
Ltd./ Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1996 - August 1997
Responsibilities included designing and drawing residential and public
buildings (blocks of flats, hotels, office buildings, banks etc ) using
AutoCAD 13
Design and reconstruction of retail and office interiors.
Prepared two variants of an Air-traffic control building in Sofia for a
competition and won a reward.
Worked out final design of a reconstruction and extension of a hotel in
the center of the biggest seaside resorts at the Black Sea.
Intern
Scott Srangeway Partnership / Leicester, UK
June 1995 - August 1995
Assisted architectural designers with local UK projects - a row-boat base,
family houses, a family hotel, a nursery school.