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Vesselin Dimitrov

Vesselin Dimitrov

Seattle, WA, US

 

About 

Energetic and highly motivated architectural designer experienced in various projects and constructions, LEED accredited professional.

Employment 

Freiheit and Ho Architects, Kirkland, WA, US, Architectural Designer II

• On-site documentation of existing buildings into an as-built configuration.
• Assisting in implementation of conceptual designs, integration of technical solutions
• Establishing building codes & standards and coordinating with team members and consultants.
• My general ability to lead and direct the activities and resources of smaller assigned projects has reached a new level of knowledge working around tight budget and schedule.

Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
 

NAC Architecture, Seattle, WA, US, Architectural Designer

• A team member on educational and healthcare projects - all design phases including construction administration and specifications, and marketing.
• Preparing preliminary design studies, client presentation materials, design sketches, renderings, models, and graphics.
• Preparing drawings for schematic design and design development phases.
• Participate on the construction documents’ phases.
• Elevated my performance and knowledge of CAD office work, building codes, quality control, 3D modeling, understanding the importance to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow work group members, placing higher priority on work group goals, and offering to help other co-workers when they needed assistance. Became a LEED certified AP.

Nov 2007 - Apr 2009
 

DLR Group, Seattle, WA, US, Architectural Designer

• A team member on a variety of projects – educational, correctional facilities, retail, and Boeing – commercial planes, and defense systems.
• Establishing good interpersonal relationships as a team member – responsibility, meeting deadlines, and developing basic knowledge of different assembly systems.
• Gained valuable experience, bringing CAD drafting skills up to higher efficiency, ability to perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member meeting deadlines.

May 2006 - Jul 2007
 

Westlake Reed Leskosky, Cleveland, OH, US, Intern Architect

• Working on performing arts centers, housing, and restoration was an excellent departing point to be introduced into the design process.
• Gained knowledge and experience working with CAD at an office environment, knowledge & understanding of the interactions between departments / disciplines and how their products / processes affect one another, and enhancing my 3D modeling skills.

Mar 2005 - Mar 2006
 

Education 

Kent State University, Kent, OH, US, MArch, Architecture & Environmetal Design

Architecture & Environmental Design

May 2000 - Aug 2004
 

School for Building Construction & Architecture, Sofia, BG, Surveying, Cartography, & Photogrametry

Geodezy / Surveying, Cartograpghy, & Photogrametry

Sep 1991 - Sep 1995
 

Awards 

A Scholastic Award by the American Institute of Architects and the American Architectural Foundation, Scholarship

A Scholastic Award presented by the American Institute of Architects and the American Architectural Foundation for scholarly pursuit in the field of architecture.

2003
 

First Energy Design Competition 2003, 3rd Place

Third place in collaboration with Richard Haskell for achievement of excellence in the design of the Akron Office Building – First Energy Design Competition 2003.

2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills