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SUMMARY
Project Architect with eight years experience in high-end residential and
commercial sectors.
Able to contribute collectively as well as lead architectural projects from
their design development phase through to construction.
SKILLS
o Knowledge and use of New York City building codes/New York State
regulations
o ArchCAD, AutoCAD, Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photo Deluxe, Adobe Photo Shop, Windows XP, 3D Max, Sketch Up
EMPLOYMENT
Columbia University, New York, NY 2008-2010
Capital Management and Improvement
Junior Architect/ CAD Draftmen
Member of a team of 8
o Prepared construction document drawings for general contractor bids
and building department approval.
Derived space planning layouts for classrooms and laboratory facilities of
approx. 1600 sq.ft.
o Surveyed campus facilities existing conditions for reconfigurations.
o Consulted and gathered data with M.E.P. Engineers, Columbia University
facilities personnel, University administrators, faculty members, and
team members in the process of implementing capital construction
projects.
o Consulted with product manufacturers in selecting finishes and
fixtures
o Prepared and edited construction documents so the projects program
would fall within budget and on schedule.
Rockwell Group Architecture, New York, NY 2007 -
2008
Project Architect
Member of a team of 2
o Prepared design development and construction documents drawings for
high end residential projects
o Co-designed the renovation of high-end residences and Nobu
restaurants.
o Scheduled the coordination and purchase of furniture, fixtures, and
finishes that would be integrated in the interior design.
o Created 3D CAD images of details to illustrate design features.
o Met with clients and contractor for sign off on design proposals.
Corgan Associates, New York, NY 2006 - 2007
Project Architect
Member of a team of 4
o Co-designed the renovations of JFK airport s' Delta Airline terminal.
o Conducted surveys of JFK airport terminals
Derived space planning layouts for airport and banking data facilities of
approx. 30,000 to 100k sq.ft.
o Prepared construction documents for approval, by multiple states
building departments and future contractors.
o resolved RFI documents and construction revisions of (100k sq.ft.) UBS
Investment Bank project.
Polo Ralph Lauren, New York, NY 2004 - 2006
Project Architect
o Prepared construction documents for Polo Ralph Lauren retail
distributors such as Macy's, Bloomingdales, and flagship stores in
various states.
o Scheduled the coordination and purchase of furniture, fixtures, and
finishes that are integrated in the design of each renovated space and
store. (1100 sqft. to 10k sqft.)
Phillip Toscano, Architects, Brooklyn, NY 2003 -
2004
(note: Phillip Toscano, AIA during 2001 to 2003 served as president of the
New York Society of Architects)
Project Manager
o Prepared construction documents for approval by NYC Building Dept.
Utilized the NYC's building codes and New York State's zoning
regulations.
o Completed the Building Dept. filing process with expeditors.
o Created detailed, reliable cost estimates for residential projects.
o Collaborated with contractors in selecting building materials.
o Coordinated contractors to change the design based upon structural
conditions.
Met with clients and contractors to discuss the feasibility of projects.
Facade Architecture, Jersey City, NJ 2001 -
2003
Junior Architect
o Worked directly with principle on renovations and extension of
residential buildings from
1500 sq.ft. to 2500 sq.ft.
o Created 3D drawings of residential buildings using ArchCAD.
o Scheduled meetings with contractors to discuss the feasibility of the
projects
Accurate Building Inspector, Brooklyn, NY 1998 -
2000
Architectural Drafter
o Received site analysis specifications of architectural features and
used New York State and New York City Building Codes to create
architectural drawings that were used in court litigation.
o Visited NYC government agencies to obtain plans and building codes.
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelors of Architecture 1997 - 2002
o Architectural drawings published in Pratt Institute annual In Process
architecture booklet.
o Architectural draftsman at P.I.C.E.T., Pratt Institutes' on campus
architecture firm devoted to community development and affordable
housing.
o Vice President of 4 Corners music organization/ received enriching
student life award