ERMIAS AYALEW ADMASSU
**** ****** **** *****, **********, MO. 63031/ Phone: 314-***-****/ Email: **************@*****.*** SUMMARY/ PROFILE
A registered professional architect in Ethiopia practiced architecture from 2010 to 2015. During this time, I had worked on the design, development, and implementation of both Architectural and Interior design projects, and on the preparation of construction documents, contract administration and supervision of numerous projects. Always been able to complete projects efficiently on time and satisfy clients with functional, yet attractive and feasible design solutions. Works well with others in providing creative means and alternative solutions that reduced costly changes and delays. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jamieson Design / St. Louis, MO 2018-March 2020
Architect/ Interior Designer
Effectively Coordinate with the chief designer to create visually pleasing and functional interior and exterior designs of mostly residential projects.
- Site visit, taking pictures, taking measurements, and creating as-built drawings in Auto CAD.
- Create and develop construction documents from start to finish.
- 3D modeling using SketchUp, V-Ray rendering and photoshop.
- Prepare digital presentation board using InDesign. Perfect plan consulting Architects and Engineers Plc /Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2012-2015 Architectural Designer/ Architect
Collaborated with other architects and engineers for the design, development, contract administration and supervision of multiple residential, commercial, and mixed-use building projects; and involved in all phases of projects.
- Site visit, site analysis, project researching, develop a conceptual design, schematic design, and design development
- Prepared design presentation in 2D and 3D drawings, including interior and exterior renderings, plan/ elevation/ section drawings and section details using AutoCAD
- Created and presented 3D models of detailed and furnished interior spaces to allow clients to visualize spaces
- Traveled to both China and Dubai on different occasions to assist clients in purchasing materials and furnishings Interior Motif and Design Plc / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2010-2011 Associate Designer
Worked on projects of commercial designs such as hotels, corporate and government offices, bars/restaurants, as well as residential homes. Worked closely with the principal designer and learned many interior design and decoration skills.
- Site visit and meeting with clients to gather requirements, taking measurements and as-built drawings
- Initial consultation as to the design and decoration to be used, space planning and furniture layout, furniture selection and design, developing color scheme, developing lighting plan and selecting lighting fixtures
- Presentation in 2D and 3D models, and act quickly and efficiently to any design changes
- Prepare schedules, budgeting and material lists, and provide supervision works
- Assisted in shopping for required materials, and on procurement decisions EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Saint Louis Community College- Meramec, St. Louis, Missouri, USA 2016-2018 Associate Degree in Applied Science (Interior Design) Awards: Student competitions
Boardwalk 2017, a regional juried student design competition by Maryville University April 2017 First place in “other” category
St. Louis Community College-Meramec: Design, Visual and Performing Arts Department April 2018 First place, artistic achievement in applied arts
Addis Ababa University, Technology faculty (south), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2003-2009 Now called: Ethiopian institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development (EiABC) Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning Award: Interdisciplinary Student Designs Project March-April 2009 Workshop at the integrated architectural and engineering design course Third prize Certificate, with congratulation and in duty for the international jury TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, Architectural Design, Revit (intermediate), Architectural Drawings, Adobe Photoshop (Intermediate), Microsoft Office, Chief Architect (Home Designer software), freehand Sketching, Hand Drafting