May **** – Present Independent Consultant
Draw AutoCAD construction details
Draw as-builts and new development plans for contractor using AutoCAD July 2014 – May 2015 The Porter Company
Project Engineer
Was responsible for all aspects of construction activity Solidified personal relationships with clients
Cultivated positive relationships with vendors and subcontractors to insure the benefits of timely performance at a minimum cost
Scheduled and presided over a turnover meeting on each job Administered and maintained accurate job cost reports and ensured timely payment Created RFI’s and maintained logs to keep track of returned RFI’s from GC or engineers Reviewed project plans, specifications, applicable codes, quotations, and contract terms as appropriate
July 2013 – July 2014 Independent Architectural Consultant Was responsible for completing architectural research on firms nationally Updated original PowerPoint presentation to show results of research Outreached to firms by phone and email to schedule CEU courses Drew AutoCAD construction details of walls in plan, elevation, section, and axon views Created jpg images and PDFs of AutoCAD dwg files
July 2006 – July 2013 United States Gypsum Company, Chicago Design Studio Technical Support/Project Manager
Traveled with architectural representatives to speak with architects and designers nationally Led meetings with product managers for content
Prioritized multiple projects for website updates
Supported launch of new initiatives at national expos through presentations Coordinated projects from development through implementation Multi-tasked in an extremely aggressive and high volume environment Proactively resolved all issues that impeded successful project completion Specialized in USG product and system knowledge
Delivered formal presentations of Design Studio to USG customers Led the project to design and implement the LEED Generator Tool on the USG website Jan 2006 - July 2006 United States Gypsum Company, Chicago Architectural Services Associate
Received training on USG’s full line of products and systems Provided technical assistance to customers via phone and email Assisted architects and designers with AutoCAD drawings July 2005 - Dec 2005 KLLM Architects, Inc.
Intern Architect
Created AutoCAD drawings for residential and commercial projects Organized meetings with clients and project managers Enhanced plans for presentations using Photoshop
Feb 2004 - Mar 2005 Federal Reserve Bank, Chicago
Intern planner for facilities department
Completed construction documents for various interior architectural projects Completed electrical panel and riser diagram drawings using AutoCAD Created and presented tutorials on computer applications to project managers EDUCATION Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Bachelor of Architecture Professional Degree (Dean’s List), May 2005 Notre Dame High School for Girls
Valedictorian, May 2000
COMPUTER Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe products APPLICATIONS/ Excellent written and verbal communication skills GENERAL SKILLS Ability to multi-task for efficient completion of projects Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Effective team player and problem-solver
Proficient in multimedia manipulation using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator 156 Carriage Way Kyle, TX 78640 Elisa Watanabe
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