Engineer Project

Mr. Imad Potres

Email: v3beuf@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 586-***-****

Objective

To have a career in the field of Architecture and architectural design, in addition to work as a Federal employee, as Arabic Linguist ( translator, interpreter and cultural advisor).

Background

More than two years and a half experience as a Linguist, Interpreting & Translation in both English & Arabic Languages, employed with GLS/KMS Company. More than 29 years experience in the field of architecture and architectural design. Excellent track record of providing professional services while meeting or exceeding customer’s expectation. Strong background in multi-million dollar projects, including project management (inception to completion), planning and design, construction documents, and construction management of residential, commercial and educational projects. Accomplishments include, but not limited to, hotels, motels, medical centers, and food supermarkets, shopping plazas, schools, indoor soccer field, office buildings, gas stations, coin laundry, 56-unit condominium complex and residential buildings.

Work History

Apr 09 – Nov. 11 GLS/KMS SOLUTIONS L.L.C. (VA), Balad, Iraq

Arabic/English Interpreter, serving with the US Army in Iraq.

o Document, audio and video translation from Arabic to English and English to Arabic.

o Typing and editing documents in both Arabic and English languages, using Microsoft Word, Power Point and Photo Shop computer programs.

o Instantaneous translation, face to face translation in both languages.

o Cultural advisor for the unit regarding all Iraq’s history, geography, common traditions and culture.

Jan 05 – Apr 09 Studio of Creative Design, Southfield, MI

Senior Architectural Engineer, Design Consultant Engineer

o Analyze customer requirements including preliminary site survey (commercial and/or residential).

o Plan, design and administer the entire project.

o Site planning for multi-million dollar projects.

Project Management

o Work with site engineers and coordinate the construction stages of the project.

o Coordinate with local authorities to obtain building permits and site plan approvals.

May 03 - Jan 05 A & M Consultants Company, Dearborn, MI .

Senior Architectural Engineer, Design Consultant

o Planed, designed and administered commercial and residential projects.

o Designed a 20,000 S.F. shopping center and two large scale retail centers.

o Designed a residential subdivision of new custom homes.

Aug 99 - May 03 H & H Design Consultants Company, Southfield, MI

Architectural Design Consultant

o Planed, designed and administered building projects while applying knowledge of design utilizing AutoCAD 2002, construction procedures and building materials.

o Consulted with clients to determine functional spatial requirements for new structures.

Mar 97 - Aug 99 Etchin Gumma Ltd., Southfield, MI

Architectural Design Consultant

o Planed, designed and administered building projects of varying size and use.

Jul 91 - Jun 96 Diwan Architects, Engineers and Planners, Baghdad, Iraq

Architectural Design and Site Engineer

o Developed several projects from inception to completion.

o Responsible for all aspects of residential complex in a western province of Iraq, such as architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Jul 85 - Jul 91 Municipality of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

General Manager

o Headed the Geographic Information System (GIS) project.

o City Map digitalizing and geographic database establishment utilizing CAD and Strings programs.

Project Leader of Planning and Development

o Planed and developed Baghdad City base map and 15-year master plan. Consulted and coordinated plans with the (Baghdad 2000) planning project contractors, Japanese Consulting Consortium Firms (JCCF).

Nov 80 - Apr 85 Directorate of Civil Works, Al-Kadisiyah Consultants, Iraq

Architectural design and Site Engineer

o Planned and designed a multi-unit residential complex for governmental employees.

o Manager and site engineer of all the architectural details of the project, management of all works, including finishing materials and colors.

o Consulting and coordinating with project contractors.

o Designed and administered projects for a multipurpose hall in a governmental complex.

Education

Sep 74 - Jun 80 University of Baghdad, College of Engineering, Baghdad, Iraq

B.Sc. Degree in Architectural Engineering.

Professional Training

Oct 00 Computerized Facility Integration, INC (CFI), Southfield, Michigan

AutoDesk AutoCAD2000 training, 3-D Rendering and Studio viz.

Apr & Oct 97 Computerized Facility Integration, INC (CFI), Southfield, Michigan

AutoDesk/AutoCAD R13 & R14 training. Course highlights: AutoCAD R14 commands, hatch and text editing, dimensioning, plotting and printing, 3D drawing, and paper space application.

Jan 90 - Mar 90 City of Stockholm Surveying Department, Stockholm, Sweden

Geographic Information System (GIS) training course, utilizing ARC/INFO program and applications, such as, digitalizing, editing and plotting of city maps. Digitized and implemented database for a new development project in the city of Stockholm. Obtained a Certificate of Completion of GIS Training Course.

Jun 88 Municipality of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

GIS training course, utilizing AutoCAD program and its applications for digitizing, editing and plotting of city maps and master plan.

Feb 88 Municipality of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

AutoCAD R10, R12 training.

Occupational Licenses and Certificates

Certificate of GIS training

Certificate of Theology course on 2007 from St. Joseph Catholic Chaldean Church

Troy, Michigan

Other Information

Computer literacy: MS-DOS and Windows applications, dBASE, Lotus, AutoCAD, 3D CAD applications, Power Point, Photo Shop.

Languages: Fluent English, Arabic (Read, write, speak and type), and spoken Chaldean language.

Security clearance: Final Secret (DISCO) clearance granted on February 2010.

Honors and activities

o Certificate of recommendation from Department of Defense, B. Co. 9th Psychological Operations Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC.

o Certificate of recommendation from Department of Defense, C. Co. 8th Military information support Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC.

o Certificate of recommendation from Department of Defense Delta. Co. 9th Military information support Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC.

o Certificate of appreciation from department of Defense, delta Co. 9th Military information support Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC.

References Outstanding and available upon request

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