Dear Hiring Manager,

I am a self-motivated and goal oriented individual that seeks to apply the skills that I have attained (over 17+ years of practical experience) with a company for long-term growth. I believe that I can be an asset to your firm and I firmly believe in teamwork and completing the task at hand in a timely manner. I received my five year accredited Bachelors of Architecture from the University of Houston in 2003. I aspire to become a Registered Arhitect and I am in the process of taking my exams now. You can reach me directly at 832-***-****, 281-***-****, or by e-mail at adzm23@r.postjobfree.com. Thank you for reviewing my resume and I look forward to meeting with you very soon!

Sincerely,

Derrick DeWayne Kately Sr

Professional References for Derrick Kately

Chuck Fields Fields & Associates Architects 512-***-****

Terry Smith Smith & Company Architects 713-***-****

Dominick Fuller Houston Independent School District 832-***-****

Roman Mendez Powers Brown Architecture 713-***-****

Philip Agukum Pfluger Architects – Houston 214-***-****

3330 Appalachian Trail

Kingwood, Texas 77345

Home 281-***-****

Cell 832-***-****

Email: adzm23@r.postjobfree.com

Derrick Kately, Associate AIA

Objective I aspire to become a licensed architect in a firm where all my assets can be fully utilized. I consider myself to be a motivated individual who enjoys teamwork and learning from others.

Experience

July 2018 – Dec 2020 Vatani Consulting Engineers Houston, TX Project Designer – (Direct Position)

As a Designer, projects included numerous Commercial and Residential Projects. Some notable projects includes: Vanguard Montessori School (Sienna Plantation), Creative Care Daycare, & Fellowship Hall/Daycare @ Sugarbranch Drive. Nominated Employee of the Month for the month of August 2019. Software used at Vatani Consulting Engineers: Revit 2020, AutoCAD 2020. Apr 2017 – Dec 2017 F. S. Design Group Houston, TX Senior Project Architect – (Direct Position)

As Senior Project Architect, projects included PMO Office – IAH Airport, NEWPP, & Village Green Retirement Homes - Tomball and Kingwood. Used Bentley Microstation (AecoSIM / ProjectWise trained) and BIM 360 to create projects for NEWPP, completing over 85% of the Facilities (for my project team) using this software and directly coordinating with all disciplines to ensuring that Architectural models were in compliance with all engineering models.

Trained and mentored new teammates that were added to the team on the NEWPP project, and made sure that new team members were up to date on all revisions regarding the models.

Interviewed potential candidates to be added to the team for the NEWPP Project. Software used at F.S. Group: Bentley Microstation (AecoSim/ProjectWise trained), BIM 360, Revit 2018, AutoCAD 2018.1.

Sept 2015 – Mar 2017 Powers Brown Architecture Houston, TX Project Architect – (Direct Position)

As Project Architect, worked on numerous tilt-wall facilities (start-to-finish, new and existing), tenant improvement projects, and Mid-Rise - residential towers. Ensured that all facilities met the applicable Code with regards to their respective jurisdictions.

Responsible for coordinating with all consultants (Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, MEP), Contractors, the owner’s representatives as well as Owners/Clients, regarding projects during SDs, DDs, CDs, Bid, and CA.

Dec 2014 – Sept 2015 Bailey Architects/Shepley Bulfinch Houston, TX Project Architect – Architect – (Direct Position)

As Project Architect, led Camp Mabry BLDG 32 from start to CA. Project is in the CA process now. Project is a major Renovation to a Historical Building for the Brigadier General and his staff. Project is classified under Historical and I worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to ensure we were meeting their requirements. Helped cross-office team (Boston-Phoenix-Houston) to complete the HBSB 2 building for the University of Houston optometry and pharmacy schools. Responsible for coordinating with all consultants (Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, MEP, Consulting Architect), the owner’s representative with Camp Mabry and the University of Houston HBSB 2 projects during SDs, DDs, CDs, Bid, and CA. May 2013 – Nov 2014 Huckabee Architects Ft. Worth, TX Project Leader/Production – (Direct Position)

As project leader, led Hommel Elementary School project located in Everman, TX from start to finish. Project is in the process of being built now. Project is a major Addition and Renovation to an existing 92 year old building that Everman ISD wants to renovate for K – 5th grades.

Responsible for coordinating with all consultants (Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, MEP, Roofing), the owner’s representative with the School District, and the contractor during SDs, DDs, CDs, Bid, and CA.

Worked on various school projects located in Granbury ISD, Killeen, Arlington, Ft. Worth, Ben Brook, Dallas, Irving & Everman, Texas.

October 2012 – May 2013 Pioneer Roofing System Pflugerville, TX Architectural Project Manager – (Direct Position)

Responsible for handling all Roofing Submittals and RFIs and sending them to the Contractors and Architects for approval.

Responsible for doing all Roofing Details in AutoCAD, making sure that warranties and product data for roofing submittals were included in the Submittals, and reviewing contracts to ensure that full scope for roofing was completed in submittals. Mar 2010 – July 2011 EV Studio Texas Copperas Cove, TX Project Manager (Direct Position)

Projects includes: Coryell Central Appraisal District Office (Gatesville, TX), NSW Clear Creek Retail Center (Killeen, TX), Mickey’s #6 and # 14Stores and Carwash (Killeen, TX), and San Angelo Pawn Shop (San Angelo, TX).

Residential projects includes: Clausers Residence, DPD Custom Home Plans 1790 and 1900, J. Clark Plans 2465(A, B, & C).

Respond to all RFIs and Submittals on Commercial projects. Use all applicable Codes as they applied to projects. Taking projects from Schematic Design to Construction Administration. Construction Documentation, scheduling and coordinating meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors concerning projects, and performing field investigations.

(Layoff )

Apr 2008 – Apr 2009 Fields & Associates Architects Austin, TX Intern Architect/Project Manager – (Direct Position) Project managed the entire project on Hyde Park Baptist Church Field house from start to finish.

Worked on numerous Educational Projects with team members. Used Code Analysis, Building Codes, and Fire Codes as they applied to projects. Construction Documentation, scheduling and coordinating meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors concerning projects, and performing field investigations.

(Layoff – Economy)

Aug 2006 – Apr 2008 Llewellyn Davies-Sahni Houston, TX Intern Architect – (Direct Position)

Specializing in masterplanning, facility programming, and Project Managing. Worked on a Metro rail project with LDS team members. Worked on the master planning and implementation for the Houston Community College System campuses.

Construction Documentation, scheduling and coordinating meetings with clients concerning projects, and performing field investigations.

(Direct position )

July 2005 – June 2006 Brazos Contractors Development South Houston, TX Designer/Project Manager – (Direct Position)

Generate entire plan sets from title sheet, fire code review sheets, floor plan, mechanical, electrical, & plumbing.

Used Code Analysis, Building Codes, and Fire Codes as they applied to projects. Work on variety of projects ranging from new retails, renovations, etc. Responsible for completing fire code sheets for drawing sets to be sent out to the county. Construction Documentation, scheduling and coordinating meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors concerning projects, and performing field investigations.

(Direct position )

March 2005-May 2005 Moseley Architects Houston, TX CAD Operator (3 month contract position)

Worked on drawings in AutoCAD LT 2002 for Texas Southern University’s Law School. Worked on 50+ As-Built redline drawings of the TSU Law School in AutoCAD LT 2002.

(Short term contract position)

March 2005-April 2005 John. S. Chase Architects Houston, TX CAD Operator and Supervisor (2 month contract position) Worked on drawings in AutoCAD14 for new facilities at Bonner Elementary. Went on field investigations to ensure that drawings were accurate for Bonner Elementary. Attended meetings with clients on Bonner Project.

Prepared and completed RFQ’s.

Attended meetings regarding bids for future projects. Supervised interns’ projects.

(Short term contract position)

Jan 2005-Mar 2005 Smith & Company Architects Houston, TX CAD Operator (3 month contract position)

Worked on drawings in AutoCAD for the new parking lot at Texas Southern University. Worked on redline drawings in AutoCAD for Sam Houston Elementary, Travis Elementary, and Franklin Elementary in Port Arthur, Texas.

Revised and worked on sections, details, floor plans, ceiling plans, and demolition plans, for all three schools in Port Arthur, Texas.

Plotted and prepared drawings for client meetings and for review by Terry Smith.

(Short term contract position – 2nd short term contract with this employer.) May 2004-Nov 2004 Bos Lighting Design Houston, TX

Junior Designer - (Direct position)

Worked as a lighting designer, using AutoCAD 2005 to place lighting systems within the building component as well as the exterior.

Worked on lighting design for multiple residences and facilities within Texas and the US. Worked on interior dimming systems, electrical circuit layouts, landscape design using AutoCAD and HomeWorks Interactive.

Generated material cost, bill of materials, and electrical and lighting loads in HomeWorks Interactive.

Plotted drawings and prepared drawings to be bonded or blue printed for review by John Bos and for client meetings.

(Layoff – Reduction in force)

Jan 2004-Mar 2004 Smith & Company Architects Houston, TX Architectural Intern – (Contract position)

Revised renovation drawings and specs for Richfield Manor Apartments near Texas Southern University.

Worked on drawings and specs for the Child and Family Center at Houston Community College.

Worked on drawings for Smith Residence, future residence of Licensed Architect and boss Terry Smith.

Plotted and prepared drawings for client meetings and for review by Terry Smith.

(Short term contract position)

Education Aug 1996 - May 2003 University of Houston Houston, TX 5 Year Accredited Bachelors of Architecture Degree conferred in May of 2003. Professional

Affiliations

Associate Member, American Institute of Architects 2008, 2009 Associate Member, Texas Society of Architects 2008, 2009 Associate AIA # 30387667

NCARB Record # 298533

Publications

Houston Business Journal 2007 – “Architecture & Design / People on the Move” Skills

Revit 2020, AutoCAD 2020, Bentley Microstation, AecoSim/Project Wise trained, BIM 360, Revit 2018 and all previous versions, AutoCAD 2018.1 and all previous versions, AutoCAD 2008 VIZREZ, AutoCAD LT 2002, SketchUp, 3D Studio VIZ, 3D Studio Max, Form Z, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat and previous versions, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, HomeWorks Interactive.

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