Architectural Designer/Drafter

EDUCATION: California State University, Sacramento

May 2000 BA in Interior Design

Coursework emphasized commercial/residential space planning and design, architectural hand drafting, Micro-station, presentation techniques, rendering, and the application of color.

June-Dec. 2000 American River College

Took a beginning and intermediate Autocad R14 course. The course emphasized

architectural design, mechanical design, 3D drawings, isometrics, interior design, and

space planning.

I also took a photo imagery course. This course was an introduction to computer based

photographic imaging using the basic principles of Adobe Photoshop. Topics of color,

field variation, retouching, and the integration of graphics and photographs were

included in the coursework.

EXPERIENCE:

March ‘08-Present JMA Elevated Design. Rocklin, CA. Job Captain

The responsibilities of a Job Captain with JMA Architecture involved a lot of

coordination with our consultants; especially, with such a big project like the Thunder

Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA. The coordination encompasses construction, design,

and construction administration issues related to the project that I was in charge of

within the Casino. Such projects are the Spa, the Salt Lick Restaurant, and the

Performing Arts Center.

For a complete description of my responsibilities, please refer to the attached job

captain level description from JMA.

July-March ‘07 Aerotek. Sacramento, CA. Senior Drafter

I was initially hired as a Senior Drafter through Aerotek to work for JMA. One of my

many tasks was to create and compile construction documents through the direction

of my Job Captain and Project Manager. I realized in this job that communication was

vital in maintaining a clean set of drawings. Programs that I became familiar with are

Autocad Architectural Desktop 2007, Microsoft, Deltek, and Expedition.

April 2004-2007 Fineline Design, Inc. Sacramento, CA. Senior Designer

As Senior Designer, I am responsible for seeing the project from start to finish. The

responsibilities involved are supervising the other designers; reviewing final

construction documents; coordinating with the owners, city/county plan checkers,

engineers and the design committees; and lastly, making sure that we meet the owner’s

design criterias.

Feb.‘03-April’04 La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery. Sacramento, CA. Furnishing Consultant

The purpose of a furnishings consultant is to fulfill the clients’ needs by uncovering

what they want for their homes. This is acquired by sitting down with them, making

them feel comfortable, and then talking to them about their personal space. The idea is

to have them trust you. Once they start to open up, you begin to introduce ideas into

their space. Of course, the home visits, space planning, floor plans, and presentation

boards aid in the clients’ visualization of their personal space. In the end, if they are

happy with what you have accomplished, they may become loyal customers and an

ongoing friendship may develop over the years.

Feb.’01- Oct.’01 Applied Architecture, Inc. Sacramento, CA. Designer/Drafter

It was fascinating working for Mike Malinowski’s residential design firm. In his firm,

I got the chance to go out and do field visits and draw up as-builts. My other

responsibilities also included assembling detail sheets, filling out Title-24 forms,

making blueprint copies, calling Stewart Title for parcel maps and tax roles, and

answering the phone.

HONORS/ACTIVITIES:

1 Nominated for the National Key Society @ Sacramento State

2 Made the Dean’s List @ Sacramento State

3 Yearly community voluntary for the Water Festival at the Buddhist temple. Responsibilities include setting up food stalls, decorations, and clean up.

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