Here are some highlights to help persuade you to open the attached resume:
1. Eight years experience in architecture (Educational, institutional, healthcare, civic, library, industrial... My expertise is still expanding to match my diverse interests.)
2. Revit guru (Seriously. If you have a Revit issue, I can solve it, and teach you how to solve it too.)
3. Strong work ethic, team builder, team player.
4. My favorite chocolate is 70% dark
5. Dilligent, responsible, fun.
6. Work samples available www.andycobble.com
If you made it this far, thanks for reading! Now here is a more traditional brief introductory paragraph:
I am seeking a professional working atmosphere where I can contribute my technical and creative abilities to a talented & engaging team. With 8 years of professional experience in a wide variety of building types, I am able to be effective for your needs immediately. I enjoy using Revit & SketchUp, but I am remarkably flexible with software. I have found over time that I learn quickly, and I enjoy teaching as much as I enjoy learning. Please take a look at the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Andy
Andrew Cobble, LEED AP
430 East 63rd St, Apt 10C
New York, NY 10065
cobblea@yahoo.com
www.andycobble.com
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A Brief history:
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After acquiring my B. ARCH at the University of Oregon, I worked for four years at an architecture/engineering firm in Tampa, Florida. It was there that I began to develop my own design aesthetic, all while mastering several different software/BIM programs. It was there that I also developed a very clear understanding of the critical importance of coordination with engineers and other consultants. It was in this time that I completed the LEED AP examination.
After living in Florida, I moved to Seattle for another four years, working at a a few different architecture offices in my time there. In Washington I further developed my understanding of how to put together a high quality, well coordinated set of drawings. I also completed my IDP and ARE's in this time and became a licensed architect in the state of Florida where I had begun the process (I also hold an NCARB certificate).
In summer of 2012, I moved to New York City, and am currently seeking an opportunity to share my still-growing talents with an engaging collaborative team of architects that is in the business of pursuing design excellence and client service.
Sierra Martin Architects, Bellevue, WA, US, Project Architect
I chose to work at this small firm to learn how a small firm is operated successfully. All of the responsibilities that had previously been handled by other people higher-up at previous firms were now squarely on my shoulders. In working with my employer/mentor directly on all aspects of running the firm, I learned a great deal about the practice of architecture, and also how to work independently in the most effective way possible. In addition to helping to land the biggest new-construction project in the firms history, I ran numerous quick-burn warehouse projects independently. In addition to performing my architectural work, I also further developed the already active Revit capabilities at the firm.
McGranahan Architects, Tacoma, WA, US, Project Architect
I found that after helping two firms transition into the full context of Revit, I had developed quite a talent at sharing my expertise and setting up standards and documentation. I worked here as the revit specialist dedicating some 10-15% of my time towards developing, documenting, and implementing Revit standards to be used office-wide. The rest of my time was spent as a project architect involved in the design and documentation of two major school projects.
Stock & Associates, Seattle, WA, US, Architect Intern
Along with my responsibilities in teaching and implementing Revit, I also worked on urban in-fill, renovation, and tenant improvement projects near downtown Seattle. I learned about many of the intricacies of bio-tech laboratory design in this time, although some projects were shelved due to the economic climate of the time (later completed after my time here). It was here that I began to work a bit more outside of the office environment. Along with working on the construction administration team of a remodel project in a university setting, I was also responsible for permitting a major urban tenant improvement project with the local building department.
Long & Associates Architects and Engineers, Tampa, FL, US, Architect Intern
In my first professional position out of architecture school, I worked primarily in-house learning how to work most effectively in a team environment that is typical of medium to large scale projects including schools, universities, libraries, healthcare facilities, civic/public facilities, and industrial facilities. Working with in-house engineers directly from the beginning was automatic, and I learned much from them about what kind of considerations will be needed in future projects. I worked hard independently and gained the respect of my peers and mentors with my hard work, sharp design eye, and exceptional proficiencies with software/BIM and graphics.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, US, BArch, Architecture
Highly respected, NAAB accredited architecture program.
Studio focus topics include the following:
Row House - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Herbarium/Library - Eugene, Oregon
Dance Studio - Corvalis, Oregon
Boathouse/ rowing facility - Dexter, Oregon
Urban Hotel - Eugene, Oregon
Historic Building Re-use - Eugene, Oregon
Conference Hall/ Hotel - Frankfurt, Germany
Urban design intervention - Rome, Italy (Summer study abroad)
Nature/Interpretive center - Belfair, Washington (2-quarter Terminal/Thesis studio)
AIA Tampa Bay Honor Award - Institutional Projects, 1st Place
Long & Associates Architects/Engineers received the AIA Tampa Bay Honor award for institutional projects in 2011 for Strawberry Crest High School. This high school represents the crowning achievement of my time in Florida. I was heavily involved in all aspects of this project, including the production of RFP materials that successfully landed this $50,000,000 job for our office.
(The PDF file listed above shows this project from pages 182-190)
