CHRISTY ROCCA
P.O. Box ******, South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96155
530-***-**** *************@*****.***
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Residential Designer…Auto Cad Drafter…3-D Model Builder…Remodels…Problem Solving…Project Management/Production…Field Measuring…Scheduling…Cost and Budget Control…Permitting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Architectural Designer/ Drafter 2002 to Present
Civil Engineer and Architectural Firm, South Lake Tahoe, California
Talented Designer who works closely with the Engineer, seeing projects from start through the permitting process. We are a one-stop-shop specializing in: floor, elevation, site, framing, electrical, mechanical and detail plans. I was mainly in charge of the company’s Architectural projects including custom residential construction, remodel planning, light commercial, site plan layout, and presentation services. After design approval, I cut out initial framing sheets and than act as a liaison between Engineer, clients, and field crew to create a final construction set. I work back and forth with the Engineer through redline changes to produce a permitted plan set. In addition to full knowledge of new techniques and construction, I also have extensive training creating as-builds in order to produce renovations.
NOTEABLE ACOMPLISHMENTS
Lead of client design meetings to develop sketch plans for approval and advancement.
Exceptional ability to visualize spatial relationships and ideas in three-dimensional form.
Proficient Auto Cad Technician with an emphasis in the Architectural/ Engineering field.
Prepares a detailed build-set for residential, mixed use, light commercial, parking, and landscape plans.
Mechanical and electrical interpretation and design skills.
Represent Engineers on building sites to ensure plans and specifications are being followed.
Successfully presented and executed environmentally sensitive designs.
Structural framing and site landscaping knowledge.
Strong communication skills with engineers and clients.
Examine local regulations and building codes to problem solve and make necessary adjustments.
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Loyal and hardworking employee, who is extremely eager and quick to grasp new concepts.
Dedicated to making deadlines, working in a neat and efficient manner.
Designs have been awarded honorable mentions from local papers as well as building officials.
Model renderings have been displayed in professional buildings.
EDUCATION
Western State College, Gunnison, Co.
B.A. -Art 2001
Emphases: Environmental Architecture
University of Reno- Reno, Nevada, 2001
Completion of all 2D Auto Cad Classes
* Samples of work, pay requirements, and references available.