Architectural Professional

Summary

Architectural professional with * years experience in commercial design for Fortune 200 architecture firms. Knowledge of green building and sustainable design methods, (i.e. passive heating, cooling, natural ventilation systems, energy generation through hydro turbines, photovoltaic technology and wind turbines), energy conservation and pollution elimination (through urban planning, mass transit theories and recycling systems). Experience in residential, restaurant and fire house design. Knowledge of full project life cycle experience. Resourceful and innovative in problem solving; strong prioritization & planning skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all level of manager, client and user.

Skills

Proficient in: Architectural Desktop 2008, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, , InDesign CS3, MS Office 2007, MS Windows XP Professional, Vista, Power Point 2007, Excel 2003, Adobe Acrobat 7.0.7

Experience with: 3D Studio Max 7.0, Revit 2008, Sketchup, Rhino

Experience

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP San Francisco, CA April 07 – Nov 08

Technical Intermediate Architectural Designer

680 Folsom project; San Francisco, CA

• Assist senior architects in coordinating 100% construction documents set.

• Coordinated, designed and drafted all waterproofing and site details.

• Worked in conjunction with structural engineer to remedy design of interior double wall construction, lobby floating stair, and floor slab design in ADT 2006.

• Coordinated and created all interior lobby details in ADT 2006.

• Worked with manufacturers to located and research finish materials.

• Reviewed and checked code analysis for entire project.

Centennial Towers project; South San Francisco, CA

• Assist senior architects in design of studio addition.

• Work directly with the contractor to ensure the intended design is being properly executed.

• Responded to RFI’s and coordinated with respective consultants.

Encinal Del Monte Historic Redevelopment project; Alameda, CA

• Responsible for organizing and coordinating between disciplines 100% design development set of documents.

• Researched and coordinated photovoltaic roof design.

• Assisted Mechanical engineer in LEED punch list.

• Executed code analysis for entire project, with ADT 2006 and Excel 2007.

• Detailed and researched radiant heated floor.

Shanghai Huawei project; China

• Assist senior architects in coordinating the work of engineering and architectural consultants during all phases of project (schematic, design development, construction documents).

• Created and coordinate with lighting consultant typical reflected ceiling plan layout.

• Drafted/coordinated all ceiling details in ADT 2006.

Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum San Francisco, CA Sept 06 – April 07

Junior Architectural Designer/ Data Leader

New Doha International Airport project; Qatar

• Assist senior architects in coordinating the work of engineering and architectural consultants during all phases of project (schematic, design development, construction documents).

• Member of team designing over 500,000 square meters of airport layout.

• Develop construction documents via Architectural Desktop 2006.

• Responsible for project archival organization and maintenance.

• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of project FTP site and all electronic files on local network.

• Created and maintain door schedule for project.

• Work in conjunction with interior design, MEP and structural consultants on a daily basis (from schematic phase through construction documents) to produce a complete, coordinated set of drawings.

• Provide technical support (AutoCAD) to team (architecture, interiors, engineering).

• Develop and prepare design concept drawings for client meetings via AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop and Power point.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP New York, NY Jan 05 – July 06

Technical Junior Architectural Designer

NYC Penn Station Redevelopment project

• Responsible for creating and coordinating schematic design, design development and construction documents with AutoCAD 05’/06’.

• Report directly to senior technical architect, associate partner.

• Digital Design Coordinator for project; managed Auto CAD drawing maintenance system, remedied CAD issues and mentored fellow team mates on company standards and general AutoCAD use.

• Responsible for all uploading of drawings to ftp site, maintenance of site and user access and privilege issues.

• Liaison with structural, MEP, security and lighting consultants.

• Completed Amtrak training and safety certification.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Center project; NYC

• Responsible for construction document changes and updates.

• Reviewed R.F.I’s (requests for information) and submittals.

• Monitored project ftp site daily uploads and correspondence.

Abu Dhabi International Airport project; UAE

• Constructed preliminary site plans via surveys, photos and sketches.

• Created design presentation drawings using Photoshop CS, AutoCAD 2005 and Illustrator CS.

Cortland Street Subway Station (WTC site) project; NYC

• Responsible for schematic design drawings.

• Lead team member involved in creating drawings for client presentation using Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS and AutoCAD 2005.

New York City Transportation Facilities Security Awareness projects; NYC

• Responsible for creating existing drawings from various media sources.

• Conducted site visits.

• Created schematic design solutions for stations using AutoCAD 2005 and Photoshop CS.

• Completed MTA and Metro North track safety certification.

• Worked with structural and security engineers in developing mitigation solutions.

Frank G. Relf Architect, PC. AIA Huntington, NY June 03 – June 04

Architectural Assistant/ Draftsman

• Member of architectural team responsible for major accounts; Wendy’s, White Castle, Centerport Fire District Headquarters, Levittown Fire District, Vigilant Fire Company and Storage Deluxe.

• Created drawings of existing conditions, details and mark-ups in AutoCAD 2002, 2004 and Architectural Desktop 3.3.

• Prepared drawings using XRef based AutoCAD documents, raster images and surveys.

• Office representative for building department permit application submissions and pick ups.

• Produced/modified construction documents and schematic designs in AutoCAD.

• Conducted field measuring and digital documentation during client on site visits.

• Performed client project photo manipulation using Photoshop 7.0.

• Executed layout presentation boards for client conferences and trade shows.

• Exhibitor at Fireman’s Trade Show 2004 booth at Nassau Coliseum.

• Produced hard line sketches and color renderings for client projects.

• Expedited, troubleshot, and interfaced with contractors, lawyers and consultants.

• Managed firm’s art supply inventory and re-stocking.

• Responsible for materials sample researching, ordering and consulting.

VIP Fundraiser (Pres and First Lady Clinton) Martha’s Vineyard, MA June 02 – Sept 02

Gourmet Cook/Personal Assistant

• Planned, coordinated dining and entertainment for family and VIP guests; (U.S. President and First Lady, cabinet members; Vernon Jordan, celebrities; Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Walter Cronkite, Bob Vila).

Education

New York Institute of Technology, Central Islip, NY

Bachelor of Architecture; Cum Laude

Related Accomplishments

• Michael T. Berthold Energy Conservation Award; 2004

• Incorporator and on the Board of Directors for Eta Chi Gamma Inc., 2005- present

• Founder and co-creator of Eta Chi Gamma Sorority; President 2002 and 2004, Historian 2000-2002

• Runners-up Solar Decathlon 2005 design competition

• Sorority of the year – Eta Chi Gamma; 2003 and 2004

• Outstanding Achievement in Architecture and Service to the department at N.Y.I.T. Award; 2002

• Outstanding Service to N.Y.I.T. Campus Award – Eta Chi Gamma; 2002

• Italy abroad program; 2002

• Member; Architectural League of New York; 2002-2003

• Secretary; American Institute of Architecture Students; 1999-2001

• Planner/coordinator; American Institute of Architecture Students; 1999-2002

• Manager; A.I.A.S. school architecture store; 1999-2001

References

• Available upon request.

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