Intern Architect
Resume:
CV Tarlan Poursoti, Assoc. AIA
CONTACT
**************@*****.***
Website
Baton Rouge, 70820, USA
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Architectural design
Sustainability and resiliency
Climate-responsive design
Built environment
Data-driven design
BIM
COMPUTER SKILLS
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk 3ds Max
SketchUp
Rhinoceros
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Windows
V-Ray
Mental Ray
Lumion
Bluebeam
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA, USA CGPA: 3.98/4
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Tabriz Islamic Art University (TIAU), Tabriz, Iran CGPA: 3.6/4 (WES)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern Architect, Holden Architects, Baton Rouge, LA, USA ӹ Prepared Design Development and Construction drawings. ӹ Drafted plans, elevations, and construction details, and assisted with Construction Administration tasks.
ӹ Collaborated within the team to meet project deadlines. ӹ Coordinated with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, & plumbing engineers to ensure a well-coordinated design. ӹ Reviewed product submittals for materials and fixtures and shop drawings.
ӹ Prepared Architectural Specifications.
Architectural Designer, The Architectural Studio,
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
ӹ Prepared Construction Documents using Revit for projects. ӹ Conducted detailed revisions of drawings & documents. ӹ Played a key role in developing Pre-design sets, Design Development sets, and Permit sets for projects.
ӹ Utilized InDesign for visually compelling Pre-design sets. ӹ Created exterior renders with Lumion.
ӹ Participated in contractor/owner meetings, actively taking notes for my supervisor.
ӹ Supported design discussions & assisted in issue resolution. Summer Fellow, Gensler, Houston, TX, USA
ӹ Developed Gensler research initiatives centered around the mission to redefine the future of cities around the world. ӹ Dived into efforts on project work related to Gensler’s Measurable Impact work.
ӹ Designed for pre-identified KPIs while rethinking the future of educational buildings.
Teaching/Research assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
ӹ Assisted in teaching first-year undergraduate design studio. ӹ Prepared reports and outlines.
ӹ Conducted literature review and analyzed data.
Graduate assistant, CxC Art + Design Studio, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
ӹ Worked as the team manager.
ӹ Supervised staff and assigned tasks.
ӹ Conducted 3D printing.
Junior architect, 21Architects, Tabriz, Iran
ӹ Carried out research and collected information.
ӹ Collaborated on the design process of projects.
ӹ Prepared presentation documents and drawings.
ӹ Engaged in 3D modeling utilizing Revit.
ӹ Executed rendering with V-ray and Lumion.
2021 - 2023
2014 - 2018
Aug 2021 -
May 2023
Feb 2024 -
Nov 2024
June-Aug 2022
June-Dec 2023
2018 - 2020
Jan 2021 -
Aug 2021
Researcher and translator, Memarie Ma Journal of
Architecture and Urbanism, Tehran, Iran
ӹ Carried out research and analyzed data.
ӹ Translated articles from English to Persian.
Research assistant, Ahad Nejad Ebrahimi, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran
ӹ Collected and analyzed data.
ӹ Performed case studies.
ӹ Prepared reports, presentation slides, & interview questions. PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
Jefferson Parish Employees Federal Credit Union
ӹ Prepared Design Development and Bid set drawings. ӹ Coordinated with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, & plumbing engineers to ensure a well-coordinated design. ӹ Issued Addendums no. 1-7 for the Bid set.
ӹ Prepared Architectural Specifications.
Benny’s Car Wash - Baker
ӹ Prepared Construction drawings.
ӹ Worked on completing details and annotations, ensuring the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the CD set.
Benny’s Lee - BQuik
ӹ Drafted plans, elevations, sections, and details for the Construction Administration phase.
ӹ Reviewed product submittals for fixtures and shop drawings. ӹ Prepared field reports.
Benny’s Airline Corporate Headquarters
ӹ Revised plans, elevations, sections, and details for the Construction Administration phase.
ӹ Reviewed product submittals for materials and fixtures and shop drawings.
Louisiana Parish Memorial
ӹ Revised drawings based on comments from civil engineer. The Waters at Settlers Trace
ӹ Updated and revised the clubhouse door schedule and door hardware schedule.
ӹ Updated the annotated floor plan of clubhouse for improved clarity and detail.
The Waters at Crestview
ӹ Revised the annotated floor plan of clubhouse and kitchen layout of the units for the Construction set.
The Waters at McGowin
ӹ Created and managed the Revit file for the project. ӹ Completed the Pre-design set, revised PD set, DD set, and Permit set within specified timelines.
ӹ Revised the Permit set based on comments from owner. ӹ Addressed design modifications for ADA units, ensuring compliance with building codes.
ӹ Created interior and exterior storefront door schedules. The Heights at Freeport
ӹ Created exterior renders of buildings using Lumion. ӹ Revised the renders based on feedback from owner. Jan-July 2016
Dec 2018 -
Apr 2019
Feb-Apr 2024
Apr-Sept 2024
July 2023
July 2023
July-Nov 2023
July-Aug 2023
LANGUAGES
English: Advanced
(TOEFL iBT:98 R:24 L:28 S:23 W:23)
Persian: Native
Turkish: Native
Azerbaijani: Native
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Data visualization
Analyzing data
Architectural design
Sketching
3D modeling
Physical modeling
3D printing
BIM
Rendering
Post production
Graphic design
Technical drawing
Free-hand drawing
Public speaking
Teamwork
INTERESTS
Music
Movies
Cooking
Art
Fitness
Swimming
PORTFOLIO
May 2024 -
Present
May 2024 -
Present
Oct 2024 -
Present
June 2016
Mar 2021 -
Present
2016 - 2017
April 2017
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Currently preparing for LEED
Green Associate Certification
(anticipated 2025)
Surface Innovation: Redefining
boundaries of interior & exterior
spaces with Ultracompact
Surfacing, Cosentino, Baton
Rouge, LA, USA, Aug 2023.
From design to construction
of scissors like structures,
Tabriz Islamic Art University in
cooperation with IARTech, Tabriz,
Iran, Dec 2016.
The process of analysis & design
of urban architectural spaces,
Tabriz Islamic Art University in
cooperation with TOBB University
of Economics and Technology,
Tabriz, Iran, Nov 2016.
Architectural restoration and
strengthening of historical
buildings, Tabriz Islamic Art
University in cooperation with
Assorestauro association - Italy,
Tabriz, Iran, Oct 2016.
A city is (not) a tree (designing
new urban environments) with
Prof. Cino Zucchi, Tabriz Islamic
Art University, Tabriz, Iran, Oct
2016.
Experiences of restoration lead
by Nicola Guido Berlucchi, Tabriz
Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran,
Nov 2015.
The Heights at Picardy
ӹ Participated in the preparation of the Permit set. ӹ Worked on completing details and annotations, ensuring the set’s accuracy and comprehensiveness.
The Waters at Promenade
ӹ Completed the Pre-design set, revised PD sets 1-4, and DD sets 1 and 2.
ӹ Prepared interior & exterior storefront door schedules. HONORS AND AWARDS
Awarded graduate assistantship and tuition fee waiver, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
People’s choice award, We Australia Competition, UNI Design Together (click here to see the project)
Ranked 5th among the graduating class of 2018 by
achieving grade A+ in design thesis project, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran
Awarded tuition fee waiver, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran
Ranked within the top 3% among 251,956 participants in the Iranian University Entrance Exam for bachelor’s degree
Ranked 1st in the country among approximately 200,000 participants in the English language test, Ayandeh Sazan scientific institution, Tabriz, Iran
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Tarlan Poursoti, Haniyeh Shafiee, The geometry and proportions of Tabriz Grand Bazaar, Second national conference on Islamic Civilization, Architecture
and Urban Development with Urban Management
Approach, Qom, Iran
EXTRA CURRICULAR WORK
Instructor and lecturer, Comprehensive online course for academic admission from the most prestigious
universities, IDO team, Los Angeles, CA, USA
ӹ Advised on university application requirements, including time management, language qualifications, interviews, and research needs.
ӹ Taught essential techniques for creating portfolios and resumes for academic admissions.
Secretary of the Scientific Association of Architecture and Urbanism of Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran ӹ Directed seminars, workshops, exhibitions & competitions. ӹ Interviewed professors and lecturers.
ӹ Prepared documents and certificates.
ӹ Worked as the social media manager.
Designed a pavilion for the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran Sept 2018
Jan 2014
June 2013
Feb 2011
Sept 2019
Jan 2021
Oct-Nov 2023
Aug 2023
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