Intern Architect

Pete Melvin

**** ******* *****

Dallas, TX *****

Tel: 469-***-****

***********@*****.***

Work Objective:

• To obtain full time employment as an Architect.

Education:

• 1997 – 2002, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

B.A., College of Architecture Planning and Design.

• LEED Accredited Professional.

Work Experience:

• 09/2005 – 02/2009, Perkins + Will Architects, Dallas, TX

Held the title of Arch III and worked on several senior living projects throughout the United States, between 300,000 S.F. and 75,000 S.F.

• Developed and prepared contract documents, plans and details; executed red-marked revisions.

• Evaluated and integrated engineering systems into the overall project documents.

• Coordinated drawings with specifications.

• Researched products, equipment, and materials and methods for technical implications on design decisions.

• Implemented code, accessibility and zoning analyses.

• Participated in design development meetings and produced meeting minutes.

• Reviewed RFI’s and shop drawing submittals.

• Conducted field observations to monitor progress of construction.

• 10/2002 – 08/2005, Beeler, Guest, Owens Architects, Dallas, TX

Held the title of Job Captain and worked on the design, documentation, and construction contract administration of over a dozen multi-family projects throughout Texas.

Accomplishments:

• Schematic Design Narrative: Compiled the schematic design narrative used for initial pricing and feasibility for a 90,000 S.F. assisted living community.

• Door Hardware: Assisted in developing a door hardware specification that met all of the functional and aesthetic requirements for an assisted living community.

• Lighting Coordination: Coordinated the lighting design on a 27 story high rise CCRC.

• Document Review: Reviewed the entire set of drawings for coordination and completion of a skilled nursing addition to an existing assisted living community.

• Building Permit: Assisted in obtaining a building permit from the city of Roswell, GA’s Engineering Department and Fire Marshall’s Office for a 75,000 S.F. assisted living community.

• Food Service Permit: Obtained a food service permit from the Fulton County, GA and DeKalb County, GA Health Departments for a commercial kitchen within an assisted living community.

• Code Analysis: Developed a report based upon research of all applicable codes for a 90,000 S.F. assisted living community in DeKalb County, GA.

Personal:

• Experience using MS Word for meeting minutes and observation reports.

• Experience using MS Excel for RFI logs, submittal logs, and code analysis.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, capable in Sketch Up and Photoshop.

• Currently taking part in the ACE Mentoring program to introduce high school students to careers in the architecture, construction, and engineering fields.

• I have a passion for team sports and athletics.

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