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Rista Vasiljevic

Rista Vasiljevic

Phoenix, AZ, US

 
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About 

Architectural Designer with experience in different areas of proficiency, including drafting, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Urban Planning, Lean Construction Management, and creative problem-solving.

member of :

AIA assoc. USGBC, AIAS

Skills and competencies: Data-driven design, Design automation,
Parametric modeling, BIM modeling, Algorithm design
 
Computer, Colaboration, Drafting, Modeling: , AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Rhino, Bentley MicroStation, Sketchup, 3ds max, Grasshoper, Bluebeam Revu,
Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite                                                  

Creative skills : Adobe CC Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
3d printing, Laser cutting
                                                   
Rendering: Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, V-ray for Rhino and 3ds Max

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Corgan, Chicago, IL, US, Project Specialist

Jul 2023 - current
 

University of Arizona CAPLA, Tucson, Graduate Teaching Assistant

-Working in the Materials Lab in Techne II coursework
helping students build wood framing and custom steelwork.

-Assisting in Construction Administration class in grading and providing support in
class activities and helping students in sharpening their Revit and Technical Drawings skills.

Jan 2022 - current
 

ADOT, Phoenix, AZ, US, Transportation Designer

-As a Transportation Designer, I have worked most of the time with MicroStation to design
Traffic Control Plans and Signs according to Local, State and Federal standards. Written Special provisions, reviewed plans, and performed traffic control plans and pavement marking estimates for current projects. Producing PSE (Plans, Specifications, Estimate) according to Engineer guidelines.

-Throughout my assignments, I consistently use the MUTCD, ADOT Standard Drawings, the ADOT Traffic Control Design Guidelines, the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Contracts and Specifications, and specific CADD Standards.

Dec 2020 - Jun 2023
 

studio CABAN, Tucson, Architectural Intern

Developing Construction Documents and Concept Presentations for a high-end private residence complex in Joshua Tree, CA besides this developing master plan for a Hospitality project in Mexico and Belize. Modifying office project standars and
helping senior staff with design intentions through concept design exercises.

May 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Presence Design, Phoenix, AZ, US, Architectural Designer

-Assisting in full life cycle projects throughout all phases of Architecture design. Generating creative design solutions within the functional parameters of a project. Translating concepts and information into Architectural drawings and models. Programming and Site Analysis for existing and future projects.

-Participating in the process of exploring and completing usable construction documents detailing solutions. Assisting with Construction Documents and Contract Administration efforts and responsibilities. Coordinating with a variety of consultants.

Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
 

Zabriskie Studio, Belgrade, Architectural Intern

-Assisted in project development throughout the building design process,
including project planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents phases.

-Performed drafting using AutoCAD and Revit.
Design modifications under the direction of a Project Architect or Team Leader.

-Created 3D models of design sketches and developed visual simulations.
Developed solutions to technical and design problems using Lean Management Principles.

May 2020 - Aug 2020
 

University of Belgrade / School of Architecture, Belgrade, Teaching Assistant

-Helping students variety of software skills, assisting them in producing stuff of architecture studio classes

-Solving creative problems with students and tutoring them different architecture and creative skills.

Sep 2017 - Jul 2020
 

Modern Structural Design, Phoenix, AZ, US, Architectural Engineering Intern

-Architectural Intern assisting the senior staff on Design implementation for renovations, and additions of Residential projects throughout Arizona.

-Provided project layout services for project work, AutoCAD and Revit technical drawings,
Commercial and Single-Family Housing, Renderings and Project Presentations

-Project drawing reproduction assists designers/team members in solving technical problems. Created field as-builds and other necessary design modifications.

-Modified existing drawings from senior staff design proposals, preliminary layouts. Drafted floor plans and elevations taken from site visits and Implemented technical changes for future additions or remodels and design modifications.

Dec 2017 - May 2020
 

Education 

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Jan 2021 - May 2023
 

University of Belgrade, Belgrade, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2017 - Jul 2020
 

Areas of Specialization 

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