KATHERINE ABERIN, LEED AP
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CORE COMPETENCIES
Architectural and Interior Design
Commercial and Residential Buildings
Construction Documents
Graphic Presentations and Layouts
Site Planning
Space Planning
Client Satisfaction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JE Architects - San Jose, CA April 2006 – November 2009
& November 2010-Current
Project Manager/ Architectural Associate
Drafted and reviewed schematic, design development and construction
documents for numerous commercial and residential projects.
Worked with architects, engineering consultants, contractors and other
staff in order to create, produce and execute the aforementioned
documents.
Developed and presented design concepts and presentation materials to
clients for their review and approval, including, but not limited to,
product and material research and color renderings.
Researched building codes and coordinated with various municipal
personnel to obtain and/or expedite permits.
Performed project-related duties such as visiting and inspecting sites and
reviewing the progress of contractors, attending weekly construction
meetings, reviewing and processing submittals, managing punch lists and
responding to RFIs.
Supported and assisted lead architect in all phases of a project and
created and communicated project reports to lead architect through all
phases of construction.
Assisted with project bids, including general contractor walks, general
contractor interviews and bid analysis.
Served as lead interior designer on all projects.
Maintained current and accurate project files.
Reid Lerner, Architect - Gilroy, CA October 2004 – April 2006
Drafter/Designer
Performed site inspections and measures.
Drafted accurate “as-built” drawings of project sites and structures using
CAD software.
Coordinated with staff, contractors and various agencies to produce
construction documents.
Managed city submittals with various municipal planning and building
departments.
Home Depot – Campbell, CA July 2002 – January 2005
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Worked with customers to design kitchen and bath remodels from initial
site measure to construction.
EDUCATION
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
-FIDER-Accredited
- Advanced Certification in Interior Design (B.A. Equivalent in Interior Design) (2007)
Interior Design Advanced Degree (2007)
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Certification (2005)
Facilities, Planning and Design Certification (2005)
A.S., Interior Design (2003)
A.A., Liberal Arts (2003)
AFFILIATIONS
Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects
LEED Accreditation
*References available upon