K.lahoti-Resume
Resume:
KAPIL LAHOTI
PROJECT ARCHITECT
*** * *********** ******, *******, CA
**********@*****.***
PROFILE
Accomplished professional with extensive Architectural experience in retail, hospitality & commercial Architecture with emphasis on production of construction documents with responsibilities ranging from design and space planning to construction Administration including team leadership, staff training and CAD management. Ability to juggle several projects simultaneously while working under pressure in fast-paced environment. A reliable, organized and focused self-starter with proficiency in AutoCAD 2008 & REVIT. Successful in business development and retaining clients through industry knowledge and excellence in client service.
* Architecture
* Commercial
* Hospitality
* Retail Projects
* Team Leadership
* Staff Training
* Client Service
* Quality Assurance
* Business Development
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
PROJECT ARCHITECT I Cooper Carry Architects, Newport Beach, CA 2008-Present
COMMERCIAL+HOSPITALITY (MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL)
JOB CAPTAIN Nadel Architects, Los Angeles, CA 2006-2008
RETAIL (Big box, Life style centers, shopping malls)
INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL I WATG ? Newport Beach, CA 2005-2006
HOSPITALITY (TROPICANA, WYNN & VOICEROY)
JOB CAPTAIN I Bundy Finkel Architects ? Newport Beach, CA 2004-2005
RETAIL+COMMERCIAL+INTERIOR
INTERN ARCHITECT I Jeff Coffman Architect ? Fullerton, CA 2002-2004
RETAIL+INTERIOR
EXPERIENCE
Attend pre-proposal meetings and conduct staff meetings to define team goals and Objectives & ensure smooth project progress. Conduct kick-off meetings with consultants and contractors; participate in all facets and phases of design development, preparing/overseeing working drawings and specifications. Review Construction documents, ensuring ADA, life safety and code compliance, coordinating with statutory authority and liaising between clients and Engineering consultants and construction administration. Author addendums and bulletins, review project change order requests and all shop drawing submittals. Utilize applicable AIA documents and office forms to complete project-bidding process.
* AutoCAD 2008
* Microstation XM
* Revit Architecture 2009
* Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign
* MS Word ? MS Excel
* MS PowerPoint
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Earned appreciation from Marriott International for superior performance on a hotel project which resulted in additional project awards, Cooper Carry
* Increased overall profitability by implementing business development responsibilities and retaining a high profile client, Cooper Carry
* Saved upwards of $1,000,000 in construction costs for grocery market projects, Nadel Architects
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture 2000-2001
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Architecture 1993-1998
INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Gujarat, India
NOTE: PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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