Deno Antonio Vassell R.A.
** ******* ******, ******** *, St. Andrew, Jamaica W.I.
Tel: 876-***-**** or 876-***-****.
Email: ad0kqk@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications Summary
• Twenty (20) years project coordination and architectural design experience working on a variety of projects: Commercial – Residential – from conception through to completion.
• Eight (8) years post-graduate experience including Project Architect & Architect Assistant at Ministry of Justice 2014-2015 and independent commissions.
• One (1) year + Registered Architect experience: Project Architect executing Project Management & Contract Administration with Don McGraham & Associates Ltd.
• Preparation and Modification of Construction Documents
• Experience in construction methods and site inspection, reading and interpreting architectural construction, electrical, mechanical, structural/ civil drawings, and terminologies.
• Proficient in Building Information Modeling –AutoCAD, Certification – REVIT
• Microsoft Office Programs –, Projects, Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Training in Team-management with International Asset Services Limited. Education
Registered Architect (2022)
Architect’s Registration Board of Jamaica, The Jamaican Institute of Architects Masters in Architecture (2011)
Caribbean School of Architecture (C.S.A), University of Technology, Jamaica, (U-Tech. JA) Design Thesis: Aquatic Community Wellness Centre for Portmore, St. Catherine. 27,000 sq.ft.
Research & Dissertation: Earth-bag Construction for Jamaica. Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies (2005)
Caribbean School of Architecture, University of Technology, Jamaica Awards
• Pan-Jamaica Corporation Scholarship Co-recipient; 2009-2011: C.S.A, U-Tech. JA.
• Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards: Duke of Edinburgh International Award Jamaica
• Most Exemplary Student 2001: Jamaica College.
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Professional Experience
Registered Architect
Don McGraham & Associates LTD
• Project Architect (Independent Contractor) (November 2015 – Present) Assistant Architect
Ministry of Justice G.O.J, Projects & Allied Service Unit (Sept 2014 - Sept 2015)
• Architectural Services
• Contract Administration & Procurement
Savannah-la-Mar Court House # 2
Santa Cruz Court House
Sutton Street Court House
Black River Court House
Consultant Project Architect
Ministry of Justice G.O.J, Projects & Allied Service Unit (February - June 2014)
• Architectural Services (Independent Contractor)
Measured Survey & Design Proposal:
MOJ Proposed Justice Head Quarters Building: 2, 3 & Projects Unit 2 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10.
11,000 + sq.ft
Lecturer
H.E.A.R.T Trust N.T.A. Vocational Training Development Institute (Sept 2013 - Dec 2014)
• Architectural and Technical Drawing
Collection Officer / Team Leader
International Asset Services Ltd. (Jan 2012 - Aug 2013) Lecturer
H.E.A.R.T Trust N.T.A. Vocational Training Development Institute (V.T.D.I) (2008 - 2010)
Architectural Designer & Technician
Michael Lee Ltd. (2008- 2009)
• National Safety Ltd.
• Kid-City Day-Care & Kindergarten: 4,275 sq.ft.
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Zuar Designs Ltd. (2007-2009)
• Hugh-Sam Residence, Peter’s Rock St.Andrew: 5,100 sq.ft.
• Brent & Kim Kellagrini Residence, Jack’s Hill St.Andrew: 4,500 sq.ft. Don McGraham & Associates Ltd. (2005- 2007)
• Casa Monte Development, Stony Hill, St. Andrew.
18# 3,200 sq.ft.; Villas, 3# 4,000 sq.ft.;Villas, 18# 1,500 sq.ft. Apts.
• Faringdon Estates: 10# 3,000 sq.ft. Villas.
• Keith & Wendy Duncan Residence, Far Away St. Andrew: 11,000 sq.ft.
• Cancara’s White Water Meadows: 8# 1,500 sq.ft. Town homes. Repole Architects. (2003)
• National Commercial Bank Renovation Ocho Rios, St. Ann Supervising Invigilator
Ministry of Education (G.S.A.T 2003)
Construction Site Officer
Geon Home Contractors Ltd. (2002)
Foreman’s Assistant
Arrows Construction Ltd (2001)
Noted INDEPENDENT Commissions
• Everton and Dionne Bryan’s Residence: Norbrook St. Andrew, 86000 sq.ft. (2012)
• K.S.A.F.A Sports Bar & Grill, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew. 1600 sq.ft. (2011).
• Best Dressed “FUN IN THE SON” Festival layout: (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
• Jamaica College Entrance (2008)
• Dr. Ezra Mugisa Residence, Amethyst Drive St. Andrew. 2400 sq.ft. (2010 - Current). 4
• National Stadium Pool “Soup Shack”. (2009).
• Mother’s Head Quarters & Production Plant: As Built Drawings. (2008) .
• Mother’s Patty Express, Down Town Kingston: As Built Drawings.(2008). References
Professional Reference
Mr. Reynold Scott
Developer: GEON Group of Companies Limited
Contact: 876-***-****
Character Reference
Reverend Astor Carlyle
Webster Memorial United Church
Contact: 942-9020 / 851-5171
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Independent Work Sample: Auto-CAD Presentations:
1. K.S.A.F.A Sports Bar & Grill: Design & Presentation only 2. The Bryans’ Residence: Design, Presentation & Construction. 6
REVIT Presentation:
3. The Mugizas’ Residence: Design, Presentation & Construction. 7
MOJ Proposed Justice Head Quarters Building: 2, 3 & Projects Unit 2 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10.
11,000 + sq.ft
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Current Employed Work Sample: Outsourced Presentations: RDL PHARMACEUTICAL OFFICES & WAREHOUSES
Recharged Distributors Limited & Don McGraham & Associates Ltd. 136 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10.
Size: 7,688 sq.ft
Responsibilities: Project Architect (Completed 2019) 9
QUEENSWAY MIXED DEVELOPMENT
Lawe Insurance Brokers & Don McGraham & Associates Ltd. 1, 1A & 3 Queensway, Kingston 10.
Size: 34,000 sq.ft
Responsibilities: Project Architect (Now in Stage 2)