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Andrew Kaplan

Andrew Kaplan

Bayside, NY, US

 

About 

I am a self motivated, driven, highly adaptable individual with an extremely strong work ethic. I am capable of working in a team as well as independently while under the pressure of multiple deadlines. Currently designing homes in Long Island working directly with multiple municipalities, contractors and clients. Work includes schematic and developmental design, construction documents, zoning and feasibility studies, flood design, structural design, and project management / construction administration. Dedicated to the work, ensuring that all parties involved are approving the work. In the process of taking and completing the ARE exams and completing IDP hours. Ready to take on new challenges and opportunities to enhance my ability to be an efficient, skilled, educated design professional.

Employment 

obda, Oyster Bay, NY, US, Senior Designer

Designing custom homes, small and large scale additions/renovations and legalizations of mid to high end residential housing in the Nassau and Suffolk counties. Creating preliminary designs and construction documents for residential and commercial projects. Responding to town objections, alterations and amendments. Site and Field measuring. Meeting with clients to discuss designs and desires and working closely with contractors during construction. Architectural Review Board hearings for municipality approval. Project Management and coordination with contractors, owners and building departments.

Jun 2011 - current
 

Education 

City College of New York (CCNY), Masters, Urban Sustainability

Sep 2011 - May 2013
 

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Old Westbury, NY, US, BArch, Archtecture

Sep 2006 - May 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills