CHIDINMA.T. NWANETO
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University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO 2021 – 2023 Master of Science, Architectural Engineering
Relevant Coursework: Lighting Design and Controls, Construction Management, Building Electrical design, Energy Use Audit, Project Management, Building Lifecycle Analysis. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Nigeria 2014 – 2019 Bachelor of Science, Architecture
Relevant Coursework: Architectural Design Studio, Building systems and Technology, 3D Modelling and Fabrication, Construction Methods and Materials, Daylighting, Ethics and Professional Practice. PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Architectural Lighting Designer May 2023 – June 2024 IMEG, Greenwood Village, CO
● Facilitated seamless integration of lighting design and controls with several construction processes in 29 commercial, judicial and high-end residential projects, enhancing design efficiency by more than 65%.
● Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other designers on projects up to $1.2 million, ensuring cohesive and innovative outcomes. Successfully collaborated in interdisciplinary efforts resulting in 100% project acceptance and client approval.
● Effectively communicated lighting concepts to 17+ clients, securing design phase approvals on presentations 90% of the time, reducing project approval times by 20%.
● Managed design timelines and schedules by delivering project phases under budget on average through efficient resource management and company cost estimation.
Mechanical Engineering Student Assistant Oct 2021 – April 2023 University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
● Executed functional testing of 6+ newly installed building HVAC systems on campus buildings.
● Communicated frequently with engineering consultant firms on more than seven required system changes and adjustments to ensure systems are code-compliant and sustainable.
● Delivered technical support by handling more than six commissioning submittal reviews efficiently for approval. Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Environmental Design Aug 2021 – December 2023 University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
● Delivered support to leading professor by helping 57 students during weekly office hours.
● Created bi-monthly grading rubrics for class projects to evaluate students’ performance. Architect Intern March 2020 – July 2021
The Nigerian Navy, Nigeria
● Partnered with senior Architects and Engineers to adhere to Naval best practices and National Building codes.
● Utilized 3D software to produce 12+ complete designs, renderings and specifications of Naval buildings. SKILLS
Software: AGI32, Autodesk Revit, Trello, Jira, AutoCAD, Asana, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Project.