Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

P.O. Box 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx   

Email:  Abc@xyz.com

Country of Citizenship:   USA

Social Security Number:  XXX-XX-XXXX

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Vacancy Announcement #:          NCFL10547329DOC                                               

Position:                                           Dept. of the Army, Army Corps of Engineers

General Engineer, Architect, Landscape Architect         

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Core Competencies

Masters Degree, Magna cum Laude, Architecture, 3.87 GPA; Bachelors Degree, Magna cum Laude, Architecture, 3.67 GPA; 90% completion National Council of Architectural Registration Board Intern Development Program, studying for Architectural Registration Exam (ARE); Architectural firm Internship; project management; residential and commercial construction/renovation; AutoCAD R14-2011; Sketch Up; FormZ; 3D modeling; Adobe In Design; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator; Building Information Management (BIM); Revit Architecture; design schematics; construction documents; relevant research; building codes/ordinances/variance requests; historical building requirements; permitting; topographic measurement; LEED & green-labeled products; Intuit QuickBooks; MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Publisher; Spanish linguist

 

Professional Experience

 

July 2008 - Present

DeWitt Architects

San Antonio, TX

Salary:  $17.50/Hour

Hours per Week: 40

Supervisor: Peter DeWitt xxx-xxx-xxxx                                                        May Contact

 

Project Designer

 

Serve as student Intern, Level III, in four-person team, additionally including a licensed Architect and two professional Interns.  As Project Manager, was charged with architectural design oversight for residential/commercial construction and renovation projects in the San Antonio, TX, area.  Utilizing AutoCAD, 3D modeling and Revit Architecture, produced designs from schematics through construction documents.  Researched all building codes/ordinances and implemented information during all phases of design and build activities.  Employed Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator in developing visual media used to support approval of projects during presentations to various governmental bodies, such as city building personnel, Board of Adjustment and Historical Preservation office.  Documentation was also utilized when applying for relevant permits and variances.  

 

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Served as coordinator for bidding process, all contract negotiations and final awarding of contracts.  Worked with local providers to obtain pricing, product samples including special order custom items, and to develop acceptable time cycles.

 

Gathered topographic information as well as photographic documentation, to establish baseline information for structures and conditions.  Knowledge of construction techniques, gained earlier in career with contractor for U.S. Air Force, and standards allowed review of field contractor practices as well as informed contributions for issue resolution during on-site design conferences.  Worked closely with contractor and client in a coordinator role, facilitating choices of such items as materials, colors and finishes, and assuring choices were included in project specifications.  As required, provided research and recommendations regarding LEED and other Green-labeled products.

 

During daily operations, assisted in scheduling and managing in-house material resource information.  Also used QuickBooks software to prepare fee and tracking spreadsheets.

 

The above activities were applied to eight specific projects, as described briefly below.  The first was production of full construction set for a 4,641 sq. ft. addition to a residential property, including design of a perimeter concrete wall.  Developed presentation boards to be used for obtaining a zoning ordinance variance.

 

Another assignment was providing design/construction sets for demolition and re-construction of 3,000 sq. ft. residence.  Because site location presented problematic soil conditions, requiring a pier and floating slab foundation, worked with geotechnical and structural engineering departments.  Additionally, assisted client with interior design/material choices.

 

Coordinated full interior package for two units of a LEED for Homes Platinum certified duplex project.  Interiors of units were completed using Green-certified products.  Additionally, designed outdoor space including Xeroscape landscape.  Duplex was included in San Antonio American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tour of Homes in 2009.

 

Worked with colleague in designing three-unit Prairie-style town home complex.  Assisted with all interior choices and interfaced strongly with contractors as representative of long-distance-based developer client.

 

Assisted in coordination of nearly 3,000 sq. ft. patio addition to existing restaurant within Historic Preservation Rio Overlay Zone in San Antonio, which required working with city Historic Preservation office in obtaining permits.  Prepared package of plans/elevations, rendered drawings and photographs in support of constructing patio and worked closed with local Mechanical and Plumbing Engineers, due to requirement for integration with existing establishment.

 

Participated in fast-tracking of Request for Proposal (RFP) for submittal to San Antonio Housing Authority for landscaping contract for all public housing within City of San Antonio.

 

Used Revit Architecture to prepare construction set and 3D images for outdoor residential patio.  This included obtaining building permits, and providing multiple iterations/re-dos of designs, including final design based on cooperation between company and government official regarding local zoning ordinance interpretation.

 

Produced construction set for 458+ sq. ft. residential addition; obtained building permit after presenting building package to Board of Adjustment in support of requesting exception to a rear-yard setback encroachment.  Company assisted in final general contractor selection and negotiation as part of bid process.

 

 

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August 2007 C June 2008

Harold Zellman & Associates

Los Angeles, CA

Salary:  $19.00/Hour

Hours per Week: 40

Supervisor: Harold Zellman, 310-392-8891                                       May Contact

 

Architectural Intern

 

In this Level II Intern position, worked with licensed Architect, two professional interns and an office manager.  For projects in multi-million-dollar Los Angeles neighborhoods, produced drawings and schematics on spatial planning and construction documents including site/floor plans, elevations, sections and architectural detailing.  Worked closely with external Structural Engineers, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers and City Plan Reviewers, providing working drawings, redline changes and final documentation. 

 

With FormZ CAD produced 3D models for clients as well as government review boards.  Input images into Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for development of final presentation materials.  Coordinated submission to government of required documentation, including geotechnical soils review, Architectural Review Board for Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and construction permit plan check.

 

Was involved with the following specific projects during tenure with firm:

 

For residence within Historic Overlay Zone in the City of Los Angeles, produced construction set for addition.  Of particular interest was documentation of existing roof structure, which was sent to structural engineer for coordinating with corresponding engineering drawings.

 

Used FormZ to develop working 3D model of new design in producing Design Development set for tear-down/reconstruction of residence.  To aid client, set included textures, color/finishes, hillside topography, lighting and interior perspectives.

 

Worked on Design Review set for second-store residential addition.  Used Photoshop to edit images for creating desired landscape and finished effects.

 

Produced construction bid set for addition/remodel to existing 3,000 sq. ft. residence.  Additionally developed 3D model to assist client with visualization as well as Lead Architect with exterior color choices.

 

For addition/remodel of single-story residence, provided design review and construction set.  Actively interfaced with Landscape Architects in developing both landscape and architectural details.

 

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August 2005 C May 2007

Miami University

Department of Architecture and Interior Design

Oxford, OH

Salary:  $1000.00/month

Hours per Week: 20

Supervisor: John Reynolds, 513.529.7058                                        May Contact

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant

 

Performed duties as member of team in support of tenured professor as well as other department teaching staff.  This included weekly attendance at lectures and maintaining office hours for one-to-one teaching as well as undergraduate mentoring.  Also provided design review feedback, graded assignments, and compiled midterm/final test scores for submission to Registrar.

 

Additionally, taught two classes, Architectural Materials and Landscape and Urban Design.  The former dealt with discussion of various materials and choices regarding use in structures.  Focus was on-site consideration, massing/composition, available construction methods and foundation/roof designs.  Class participated in visits to nearby construction projects for hands on experience.

 

The other course in landscape design was involved with broad range of design/planning principles, from Stonehenge to Roman architecture.  Students were judged on 2D/3D imaging and sculpting to indicate their understanding of movement from natural environment to man-made architecture.

 

Was also tasked with oversight of Department s wood shop, which required regular attendance to assure shop user safety in utilizing hand and power tools.  This included providing written information as well as personally testing various machinery and tools.  Also assisted students with design/planning of projects produced in compliance with curriculum requirements.  Was responsible for general maintenance of shop, including clean up and securing/locking all machinery, equipment and facilities.

 

 

 

 

July 2006 C August 2006

Rogero + Buckman Architects

Dayton, OH

Salary:  $14.00/hour

Hours per Week: 40

Supervisor: Mary Rogero/Barry Buckman, 937.225.5122                            May Contact

 

Architectural Intern

 

In this short-term role served as Level I Intern in support of two licensed Architects, a construction professional and two graduate student Interns.  Major assignment was to participate in planning and preparing presentation boards for site planning for a public educational facility.  Utilized Adobe Illustrator and performed sketching, site layouts, photographs and aerial overlays.  Used Architectural Desktop CAD software to execute schematic drawings for building a two-story multi-family housing project as well as mixed-use development for an existing two-story brick structure.

 

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Importantly, researched methods of sustainability for disposal/recycling of construction waste with a focus on developing Green Design resource database. 

 

For custom-made ironwork railing to be retrofitted, visited existing residential project and took field measurements of a two-store staircase.

 

 

 

 

July 2004 C July 2005

APM LLC

Travis Air Force Base

Fairfield, CA

Salary:  $25.00/hour

Hours per Week: 40

Supervisor: Richard Adams, 916.275.8646                           May Contact

 

Construction Quality Control Manager

 

Served as Quality Control Manager for a Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract for Travis AFB 60^th Civil Engineering Squadron; was part of team of Contract Manager, three Project Managers, two QC personnel and supporting office/field staff.  Monitored multiple job sites and provided on-site project construction verifications, in accordance with blueprints/specifications from in-house/external consultants as well as directives contained in Air Force Instructions (AFIs) for facility design/construction.  Coordinated all inspections with civilian building official.  Prepared/tracked material and product submittals, working with Base Contracting Office, and produced daily construction activity reports regarding construction methods.  Of critical importance, in support of clear communication and achieving project goals. were weekly progress meetings held between contractor and SABER team.

 

Over 12 months of assignment duration, a number of projects were designed and implemented.  Interior space for a secured area office was renovated to accommodate new furniture layout.   Sub-contractor was monitored closely to ensure compliance with Air Force Design Standards for Secured Office Space.

 

For a high sensitivity area, new airfield ramp lighting was installed including automatic solar sensors.  This required in-depth interface with CE Operations to identify existing utilities in area as well as to obtain needed permits for drilling/digging to position new lamp posts.

 

Oversaw construction of golf course maintenance facilities, which included demolition of existing structures and construction of 8,000 sq. ft. facility, with staff office space, maintenance/repair shop and storage space for equipment and other needed supplies.

 

Retrofitted fire sprinkler system plumbing equipment to existing structure, providing to-code bracing of new fire lines to existing roof; coordinated with base Fire Department in testing sprinkler system.

 

For 50+ buildings, updated and installed backflow prevention equipment.  Prior to performing installation, worked with CE Operations office, researching existing conditions and locations of water mains/feeds.  Created Excel spreadsheets for data input and coordinated work with military Project Managers and building customers.  Tested work at completion of project in coordination with base Fire Department and SABER civilian building inspector.

 

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Began work on repair of window and canopy leaks at an actively operating base hospital.  Researched existing conditions to determine scope of work while providing uninterrupted service for hospital staff yet sealing off areas during repair phase. 

 

 

Education

Miami University, Oxford, OH

Masters Degree, Architecture, 2007

65 Semester Hours

3.87 GPA

Magna cum Laude

 

Relevant Coursework:

Environmental Control Systems I

Architecture & Society

Architectural Design Studio

Architectural Theory

Structures I

Environmental Control Systems II

Architectural Design Studio II

Design & Research Methods

Architectural Thesis Course work

Structures II

Professional Practice

Pre-Thesis Design Studio

Geometry & Architecture

Recent Architectural Theory

Thesis Design Studio

Graphic Media IV: FormZ

 

 

 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Bachelors Degree, Architecture, 2004

139.3 Semester Hours

3.67 GPA

Magna cum Laude

 

Relevant Coursework:

Introduction to Environmental Design Concepts

Architectural History: Architecture & Urbanism

Social & Cultural Factors in Architecture

Environmental Design: Intro to Drawing

Environmental Design: Intro to Design

Fundamentals of Architectural Design Studio A

Fundamentals of Architectural Design Studio B

Introduction to CAD Design

Introduction to Design Theories

Introduction to 3D Modeling: 3D StudioMax

Introduction to Structures

Urbanization in Developing Countries

Civil Engineering Elective: Civil Engineering & Project Management

 

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Job Related Training

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento, CA

Quality Management Course, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Information/Background

 

Professional Publications

"Frontera y Urbanismo: Spatial and Perceptual Constructs of the U.S.-Mexico Border," published in Fresh Air: Proceeding of the 95th Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Annual Meeting, March 2007, Philadelphia, PA. 

 

 

 

 

Honors & Awards

Miami University, American Institute of Architects (AIA) School Medal and Certificate of Merit. Awarded to top scholar within a graduating class of 16 graduate students, May 2007, Oxford, OH.

 

 

 

University of California at Berkeley, College of Environmental Design Alumni Association Professional Promise Award. Singular recognition awarded to a graduating undergraduate, nominated by departmental tenured staff, May 2004, Berkeley, CA.