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Jennifer McAdam

Jennifer McAdam

Culver City, CA, US

 

About 

My architectural experience includes working on institutional, residential, and commercial projects.  I have worked in the master planning, programming, schematic design, design development, construction document, and construction administration phases of the architectural practice.  

Specific project experience includes project presentation, conceptual design, design development
document production, construction document production and detailing, site analysis and planning,
medical planning, project coordination with clients and consultants, and document preparation for city
design permits and state agency reviews.

My design skills are rooted in architecture and art, specifically in architectural design, computer aided 2D and 3D drafting, architectural modeling, computer modeling and rendering, drafting by hand, freehand drawing and sketching, charcoal drawing, architectural construction and structural principles, architectural theory and history, and graphic design.  

I am actively participating in the NCARB Intern Development Program, and currently taking the Architectural Registration Exams. 

Working software knowledge and experience includes AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit 2011, Microstation, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Pagemaker, Macromedia Freehand, Form Z modeling software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Powerpoint.

Employment 

Richard Manion Architecture Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Assistant

- Preparation of construction documents using AutoCAD software

- Research of historic architectural detailing for residential projects, project detailing.

- Project document coordination

May 2013 - Aug 2013
 

Jenkins/Gales and Martinez, Los Angeles, CA, US, Job Captain

- Conceptualizing and coordinating design concepts for RFPs using Autodesk Revit 2012,

AutoCAD, and hand-sketching.

- Coordinating project documents with project consultants.

- Creating and developing project documents using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit software.

- Researching vendors for project components.

Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
 

RBB Architects, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Job Captain

- Designed and coordinated site improvements with Civil Engineers and Landscape
Architects

- Coordinated interior remodels and project additions with project consultants

- Created and developed design and construction drawings using AutoCad and
Autodesk Revit software.

- Prepared construction documents for bid set completion.

- Coordinated project documents for Agency and City Planning
Review submissions.

- Researched and coordinated with vendors for project equipment needs and services.

- Coordinated and issued project documents for instruction bulletins and change
orders.

- Supervised architectural team members.

- Organized project team meetings to ensure project coordination.

Sep 2010 - Feb 2012
 

RBB Architects, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, US, Job Captain

- Designed and coordinated site improvements with Civil Engineers and Landscape
Architects

- Coordinated interior remodels and project additions with project consultants

- Created and developed design and construction drawings using AutoCad software

- Prepared construction documents for bid set completion

- Prepared project documents for agency and city planning reviews

- Researched and coordinated with vendors for project equipment needs and services

- Coordinated construction administration documents with project team members

Nov 2005 - Feb 2009
 

Harold Zellman and Associates Inc., Venice, CA, US, Project Designer

- Designed and coordinated drawings with consultants through the schematic, design
development and construction phases.

- Prepared project drawings for City design approval processes and obtaining design
permits.

- Created computer and physical massing models for client presentation.

Nov 2004 - Nov 2005
 

Lee, Burkhart, Liu Inc., Marina del Rey, CA, US, Architectural Staff / Medical Planner

- Designed and developed interior layouts for projects

- Coordinated with medical equipment consultants throughout project development

- Developed functional and space programs

- Facilitated meetings for the Client

Sep 2002 - Nov 2004
 

Karlsberger Inc., Columbus, OH, US, Architectural Staff

- Conceptualized design ideas through sketching and physical modeling

- Revised and designed project drawings during the schematic, design development,
construction and bidding phases.

- Produced drawings for Client presentations

- Researched architectural products for project needs.

Dec 2000 - May 2002
 

Smith and Schultz Architects, Columbus, OH, US, Intern

- Conceptualized design ideas through sketching and physical modeling

- Architectural drafting (by hand) for schematic, design development and construction drawings.

- Documented existing project conditions on site and creating as built drawings.

- Used diagramming to fulfill clients’ desired programs.

- Researched exterior and interior products for project needs.

Jun 1999 - Dec 2000
 

Education 

El Camino College, Architecture

Advanced Three Dimensional Architectural Computer Aided Design
Spring 2011

Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
 

Autodesk Authorized Training Center, Autodesk Revit Fundamentals Class

Sep 2009 - Sep 2009
 

The Ohio State University, Bachelors, The Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture

Sep 1994 - Jun 1999
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills