Los Angeles Structural Engineering

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Tino A. Dinkoff, LEED AP

Summary of Abilities

-Fluent in schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, bidding & negotiations

-Has a broad range of knowledge in different markets and industry types, sizes of buildings and urban developments

-Works fluently with all types of code issues and master plan requirements

-Uses effectively his architectural and structural engineering knowledge to communicate with engineers and architects to establish efficient structures as a form of architectural expression

-Coordinates overall preliminary and final design of projects. Reviews technical data and reports to establish scope and direction of project studies

-Studies contractor bits and budgets and coordinates with them the requested information (RFI’s)

-Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and strong attention to detail, building materials, and construction techniques which determines the quality of a project

-Coordinates full drawing sets & documents with clients and project consultants. Assisting with the performance of assessments, and design reviews to evaluate contractor performance.

-Prepares written evaluations to identify inadequacies or weaknesses. Analyzes situations, identify problems, probe causes, and recommends courses of action or solutions.

-Conducting engineering research and studies to determine and recommend appropriate solutions to issues, interpret designs, and evaluate adequacy. Interpreting and evaluating engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data packages.

-Providing support in the planning, development and implementation for components within the assigned programs/projects.

-Assisting in identifying and resolving issues which could have an impact on the program/project. Developing and utilizing data collection techniques to assess project and program effectiveness. Conducting projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints. Work closely with a team, perform assessments, clearly and concisely document assessment results, and present findings orally and in writing to the approval authority.

-Works effectively both: individually or in collaborative, mentoring, and problem-solving environments

-Effective communicator able to establish a report and elicit idea, present and sell it

-Evaluates possible sustainable design solutions to guarantee LEED certification

-Nationally and internationally published with broad recognition in his design work Education

1995-97 Master of Architecture

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), School of Architecture & Urban Planning; Los Angeles, California Emphasis: Architecture + Urban Design

1993-95 Master’s Program of Architecture;

Clemson University, College of Architecture; Clemson, South Carolina 1988-90 Bachelor of Architecture;

University of Architecture Civil Engineering & Geodesy; Sofia, Bulgaria 1980-86 Master of Science in Structural Engineering; University of Architecture Civil Engineering & Geodesy; Sofia, Bulgaria Professional Experience

1. Architecture & Planning Services

-US Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach, CA, 06.2022-recent, 40 hours/week Architect/Structural Engineer: Construction Safety Committee https://www.va.gov/long-beach Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: REFERENCE Projects #4.1 & #4.2 (look at 4. Samples of Work) I have 11 years education in both, Structural Engineering and Architecture from four accredited graduate programs- two in the USA, and two in Europe. Experienced equally well in both professions. My responsibilities at VA-Long Beach, CA, in the processes of solicitations, consist of checking the set of architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings, and returning the set back to the consultants for corrections and clarifications. Monitoring various vendors during accusations for the correct fit of different construction products. Red-marking inconsistent sets of drawings and sending RFIs’ for more careful review. Revising the construction contracts, Design-Bid-Build or Design-Build, and making remarks if they are not well done regarding budget Page 2 of 6

and schedule. Following strictly the local and International building codes. Serving as Construction Agent for most projects, participating in the design management with the PM and VAMC stakeholders, monitoring various ongoing construction activities and schedules for conformance with phasing, contract provisions, and specifications. Being an advocate for quality control- to minimize disruption to ongoing hospital activities and overall patient and worker's safety. All interference of the normal function of the VA Medical Center to be minimized to standard continuing operations. Working closely with the Supervisor of the contractor as deficiency of the execution of the project is found- with architectural, structural, civil, HVAC, electric phases during the process of building.

-ARYA Group (designed/built); Los Angeles, CA, 02.2019-06.2022, 40 hours/week *********@*********.*** Project Architect/Senior Designer

Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: My involvement and responsibilities were to assist in, multiple aspects of project coordination, including full documentation synchronisation with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants, resolving complex technical and design issues. Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction. Experience resolving complex technical and design issues. Developing the project through different stages as schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration- from project initiation phase through project closeout. Interviewing national and international vendors for very specifically crafted architectural products, required by the client. City approvals at the planning and building and safety departments.

-Jenkins/Gales & Martinez Inc.; Los Angeles, CA, 04.2013-01.2019, 40 hours/week+OT http://www.jgminc.com Project Architect/Project Designer

Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: REFERENCE Project #4.4 (look at 4. Samples of Work) My duty was to develop design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats to express the design intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups. Knowledge of BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components to achieve design approval. Organize and participate in design critiques and constructability reviews. Present the design to stakeholders during early project phases. Develop building design in accordance with cost parameters. Analyze site incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, economic and contextual conditions. Ensures that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction. Facilitate the development, evolution and management of the work plan, budget, and schedule.

-Kluger Architects; Long Beach, CA, 10.2007-12.2012, 40 hours/week+OT www.klugerarchitects.com Project Architect/Director of Design

Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: My position was to lead the execution of multiple projects from concept through completion via design leadership, strong communication and active independent and collaborative engagement with experience from Concept through Construction Administration. The position expected me to have the ability to establish critical path milestones and deliverable schedules. Develop, modify and/or review drawings for the design, according to established standards and technical expertise. I had to develop solutions to technical problems, from the master planning and concept design phases through to construction document production. Present design material to clients and consultants- prepare material for and participates in project interviews and design presentations. Competitions- preparing large scale boards in presentable format and explain the whole idea to the client in a critical manner. Frequent visits to the building site and monitoring the execution of the project- talking with the contractor and looking to support his work with all RFIs’, if any, he needs- coordinate the activities of architects, engineers, tenants and construction contractors on projects.

-Langdon Wilson Architects; Los Angeles, CA, 05.2004-10.07, 40 hours/week www.langdonwilson.com Senior Associate, Project Designer/Planner

Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: REFERENCE Project #4.3 (look at 4. Samples of Work) My role covered urban research and analysis, complex planning studies, placemaking concepts, program test-fits, sustainability strategies, conceptual design studies and development framework/guideline implementation plans. Deliverables varied but could include preparation of illustrated reports with diagrams and plans, open space strategies, systems/sustainability overlays, street-level studies and massing test-fits, as well stakeholder engagement strategies and technical support to project team members. Worked collaboratively with all team members to cultivate placemaking, develop planning concepts and resolve technical challenges through diagrams, program studies, 3D modeling and data visualization. Review drawings for design projects, with an understanding of the relationship between the proposal and the site context and planning framework. Illustrating concepts around different types of architecture with an emphasis on sustainable design, explanation and analysis of a project's requirements to develop project briefs- contribute to the design of projects at different phases. Implement quality control procedures to assure documents and design standards are met, and that regional and jurisdictional planning and site design requirements are addressed.

-JY-Design; Shanghai, China, 02.2002-0.5.04, 40 hours/week+OT www.jy-design.com Associate, Senior Project Designer

Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: The position required a great designer, and being highly motivated, well organized, thoughtful, and has experience working as part of a design team on large projects. I was required to have good communication skills, enjoyed working collaboratively with others, and is reliable, trustworthy and detail-oriented. In office of 65, I had my design studio of 6 people who were executing my architectural ideas and preparing PowerPoint presentations for my meetings with different clients. I was flying every week to different cities in China to meet the client and present the project in front of 40-50-60 people and address their questions at the end. After the presentation, Mr. Hu would meet the accountant of the client to wire the money to the office. When we were back, the money was in the office’s account.

-HOK, Inc.; San Francisco, CA, 10.1999-01.2002, 40 hours/week+OT www.hok.com Senior Designer/Job Captain

Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: The position required performing national and international competitions plus regular local architectural projects. Studying the shadow maps of the sky-scrapers in downtown San Francisco, and how much they block the sun to the nearby buildings. Examining the footprint of the floor plans that the sky-rise is with slim and elegant silhouette. Work within project schedules to prioritize tasks and coordinate the completion of documentation required from initial design phase through final project completion. Collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally with multi disciplinary team members.

-Barton Myers Ass. Inc.; Beverly Hills, CA 09.1997-10.1999, 40 hours/week+OT www.bartonmyers.com Designer/Job Captain

Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: Provide conceptual design and design support documentation as part of teams working on a variety of healthcare projects; providing support to produce SD, DD, and CD Phases. Providing support in submittals and plan approvals Page 3 of 6

/ permitting process. Being part of processing Construction Administration Phase documentation such as RFI’s, Submittals, Shop Drawings, Change Orders, Payment Requests, Meeting Minutes, OSHPD and/or Local Agency documents. Collaborate and communicates effectively and professionally with multi-disciplinary team members requiring detailed knowledge of all applicable current building codes. Oversight, coordination, and production of contract documents (drawings and specifications)

2. Structural Engineering Services

-"Asarel- Medet" JSC; Panagyurishte, Bulgaria, 10.1986-01.88, 48 hours/week www.asarel.com Structural Engineer

Strengths, Skillsets, and Experiences: REFERENCE Project #4.6 (look at 4. Samples of Work) Building a brand new factory for accommodation the process of producing copper. My responsibility was working as an investment quality control, checking the amount and quality of work of several different contractors on the bases of which I was releasing the payment for their work. I re- calculated and made innovations of several in-efficient structural drawing as the building structures were built on the base s of my proposals as well. I have the certificates of them. It is one of the heaviest processes you can imagine- big trucks damning huge rocks into jaw-breakers, berried several floors in the ground to avoid heavy vibrations. I was all day on the site with the contractors checking the execution of the construction documents to the very little detail.

3. Computer Skills

-Systems: Windows, Apple

-Software: REVIT-2024, BIM 360, AutoCAD-2022, SketchUp, Photoshop, 3DStudio Max, V-Ray 5 for REVIT, Mental-Ray, Bluebeam, Form Z, Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML and Word 4. Samples of Work

4.1. Renovate 8th floor of the main hospital to single patient rooms- Veterans Affairs, Long Beach, California 10,472 Sf of space: 8 single patient rooms, 2 bariatric rooms, 2 Isolation rooms, Support areas, Team rooms, Offices

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4.2. 600-17-102, Renovate Hospital Room Service Kitchen, PHASE-2 Bldg.126 Basement, Veterans Affairs, Long Beach, California4.3. East Los Angeles High School #2, Los Angeles, California- a facility at the east part of downtown Los Angeles with a budget of $140 MIL. The campus consists five academies and a library connected by a bridge on three levels. There is a sports facility with two gyms and aerobic section on one site and auditorium on the other. A food court is between the two interconnected with a recreational plaza which surrounds the academies. 4.3. East Los Angeles High School #2, Los Angeles, California- a facility at the east part of downtown Los Angeles with a budget of $140 MIL. The campus consists five academies and a library connected by a bridge on three levels. There is a sports facility with two gyms and aerobic section on one site and auditorium on the other. A food court is between the two interconnected with a recreational plaza which surrounds the academies.

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4.4. LAX-Terminals 2 and 3, Los Angeles, California- In partnership with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Delta Air Lines is embarking on the Redevelopment of Terminal 2 and 3 to meet their operational objectives at Los Angeles International Airport. The initial step towards achieving Delta Air Lines goals is implementing the 2017 Operational requirements to support Delta’s move to Terminal 2 and 3 from Terminals 5 and 6. As existing carriers occupy the current facilities in T2 & T3, the initial phase of work also includes the relocation and adaptation of facilities within Terminals 5 and 6 to accommodate other airline (OAL) operations. Because LAX is virtually a 24/7 operation, all work must be preciously coordinated between LAWA, Delta, City of Los Angeles DBS, in order to keep the functionality of the terminals. 4.5. HOAG Hospital, Newport Beach, California- the hospital has serious problems rattling during earthquake scaring patients when it starts. Following the OSHPD requirements, the hospital needed major structural upgrades. Several proposals were made where the structure of the building was changed to more flexible and efficient. The project was put by the client as a competition and I was invited by the principle of HGA Architects, Stan Chiu, to help them to design and win it. My design proposal was the wining scheme. Competition held by HGArchitects in Santa Monica- 2019 year Page 6 of 6

4.6. "Asarel- Medet" JSC; Panagyurishte, Bulgaria- a campus facilitating the process of extracting copper- ore from the rock pulp. A newly developed facility in heavy mining industry as each building had to be earthquake proofed as the zone is seismic, which is in addition to the dynamic process of the heavyweight mining equipment.

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