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Mona Moharreri

Mona Moharreri

La Jolla, CA, US

 

About 

Creative architectural designer, experienced researcher, instructor and team player with managerial abilities and experienced in a wide range of projects; 

• more than 6 years work experience in architectural design of government, commercial, educational, hospitality, residential, mixed-use and multi-family residential projects in a fast-paced environments of architecture and construction firms in US and overseas, 
• strong educational background in architecture and architectural engineering, supported by field research in high-rise building and energy conservation, 
• extensive course works in project management, real estate law, urban planning and environmental studies;
• and updated technical skills

Seeking opportunities with an architectural firm to broaden my experience and contribute to the architectural design projects of the firm, using my demonstrated skills in:

• Architectural Design and Research
• Revit Autodesk Architecture
• Design-Build
• Working Drawings
• Construction Details
• Construction Documents
• Project Coordination and Management 
• Environmental And Planning Studies
• Architectural Instructing
• AutoCAD - 2D Architectural Drawings
• 3D Rendering: Vray and SketchUp
• Freehand Sketching
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Encaustic Mixed Media Art
• Creativity Skills

Elsewhere:

Employment 

RQ Construction, LLC, San Diego, CA, US, Senior Architectural Designer

RQ Construction is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in design/build projects

• Assisted project architect in developing project documents for bidding and construction of NAVFAC projects valued in excess of $65-95 M dollars
• Translated program requirements into creative design solutions and design concepts into construction documents
• Worked with design team to develop design alternates and studies; coordinated with project consultants and integrated other discipline elements into a unified design
• Prepared architectural and construction drawings, and designed construction details and 3d model in REVIT
• Consistently reviewed specifications and RFP, checked design and construction documents, processed submittals, reviewed RFIs to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards
• Ensured project progress is on schedule and in accordance with all applicable technical/safety requirements by civil, landscape, structural, energy, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, acoustical, audio/visual, and security disciplines
• Reviewed building codes, resolved complex design issues, and revised architectural documents accordingly
• Developed standard REVIT Families, and standard construction details for the design department
• Successfully trained 3 project coordinators on REVIT software and plugins; supervised and instructed on regulations, and procedures; provided inspirational team leadership that increased morale and raised productivity levels
• Participated in weekly meetings with contractors and monthly meetings with government officials

PROJECTS:

• P257 Ship Repair Training Facility, Portsmouth, Virginia
• P889/P890 SOF Seal Teams Five and Seven, Coronado, CA
• P892/P964 SOF Seal Teams One and Three Facilities, Coronado, CA
• P921 LOGSU Facility, Coronado, CA
• P1901 Maintenance and Warehouse Facility, Oceanside, CA
• Joint Task Force Barracks, Cuba
• Power Plant Project, Cuba
• Administrative Facilities, and Parking, Oceanside, CA

Dec 2018 - current
 

DZN Partners, Encinitas, CA, US, Architectural Designer

DZN Partners is a full service architecture firm consisting of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality projects in Southern California, specializes in residential remodeling and designing Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Worked with the Design Director on conceptual/schematic design, presentation, design development, construction documents, and production
• Involved in all design and study phases for 3 renovation/remodeling projects and 4 accessory dwelling units
• Constructed 3D REVIT models from hand drawn plans and prepared architectural documents in REVIT
• Prepared building plans, sections, elevations, and construction detail drawing deliverables
• Resolved complex design and technical issues with innovative and practical solutions
• Designed facilities for people with disabilities according to ADA standards
• Assisted in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
• Designed various building exteriors considering architectural expression, materials, price and construction choices
• Delivered creative design ideas that meet project goals including project schedules, budgets, applicable codes
• Attended in-house meetings, and brain storming sessions for modular design of pre-approved plans of ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units)
• Taught Revit to a junior architectural staff member and assisted her in professional development

PROJECTS:

• Daul’s Addition, Home Extension and Remodeling, Leucedia, CA
• Rausa Accessory Dwelling Unit, Oceanside, CA
• TMS Myers Investments LLC. c/o Anthony Sfreddo, Multi-Family Residential Building, Oceanside, CA
• Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) Program, Encinitas, CA

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
 

Education 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, Masters, Architectural Engineering

Course works:

Construction Management:
• Construction Planning & Scheduling
• Legal Aspects of Real Estate
• Construction Contract Administration
• Construction Equipment Management
• Economic Decision Analysis in Civil Engineering

Building Systems and Energy Conservation:
• Building Enclosure Design
• Energy Conscious Design
• Acoustic and Lighting
• Building Science
• Structural Systems of Tall Buildings

• Special Problems
• CAEE Graduate Seminar

May 2010 - May 2012
 

IAU, Mashhad, IR, Masters, Architecture

Seventh highest architectural program in Iran offering a continuous Master’s degree

Courses:
An Introduction to Computer Knowledge
Architectural Design I (Residential: Villa Design)
Architectural Design II (Educational: College of Applied Sciences and Arts)
Architectural Design III (Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings and Spaces)
Architectural Design IV (Hospitality: Hotel Facilities and Healthcare Clinics Design)
Architectural Design V (Residential Complex Buildings)
Architectural Design VI (Landscape Architecture)
Architectural Design VII (Cultural Center: Traditional and Modern Culture and Media Center)
Architectural Drawing Techniques: Perspective
Building Materials and Construction Details I (foundations, walls, roofing, joints, insulation)
Building Materials and Construction Details II (Doors, Windows,Stairs, Railings, Ramps, Ducts, Landscaping)
Climatic Design I (Environmental enhancement: Fundamentals of Sustainable Design)
Climatic Design II (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Design)
Climatic Design III (Lighting and Acoustics in Architecture)
Composition I (drafting and rendering tools, architectural presentation, preliminary knowledge of materials)
Composition II (rendering skills, architectural photography, space design fundamentals)
Composition III (advanced rendering, space critique)
Human, Nature & Architecture I
Human, Nature & Architecture II
Introduction to Building Materials
Mathematics I
Mathematics II
Probability and Statistics
Statics I (Vector Mechanics: Statics And Dynamics)
Statics II (Mechanics of Materials)
Statics III (Steel Structures)
Statics IV (Concrete Structures)
Statics V (Complex Structures: Long Span Roofs and Tensioned Fabric Structures)
The History of World Architecture II (The History of Architecture from Renaissance to 18th Century)
The History of World Architecture I (The History of Architecture til Renaissance-era)

Sep 2001 - Mar 2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

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