Grigori Mikhailik
2554 N. Bourbon St.
Orange, CA  92865
714.292.4653
[email protected]

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as a Senior Architectural Designer, in order to utilize my vast experience and technical expertise on challenging architectural projects.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:Comprehensive experience in architectural design and project management in a wide spectrum of projects including master planning, superior commercial, public, residential buildings and interiors. Skilled in conceptual hand sketches, renderings and scale models as well as in various software including AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, 3D studio Max, SketchUp, Revit, MS PowerPoint for developing drawings, color illustrations, renderings and 3D animations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  

GMS Design Consulting
Orange, CA
Designer, Owner
2013 - current                                                                                                               

Opened a Studio to provide consulting services in architectural, interior and industrial design. Completed a few commercial projects in collaboration with MCG Architecture.

A+K International, Inc.
Chino Hills, CA
Senior Designer
01.2014 – 09.2014                                                                                                          

Hired as a Senior Designer with an extensive experience in hand-made conceptual sketches, drawings and renderings. Participated in Schematic design and Design Development phases in high-rise residential, retail and entertainment projects for international (China) and local clients.                  

K. L. CHARLES ARCHITECTS, Inc.
La Habra, CA
Project Designer, Director of Design
2004-2013

Joined the firm as a Project Designer and was soon promoted to Director of Design. Participated on projects from conceptual and design development phase through construction documentation, shop drawings, mock-up review and construction administration.
Led design effort on projects ranging from retail and mixed use developments to industrial and recreational facilities in the US as well as abroad.

KOSAKURA AND ASSOCIATES
Santa Ana, CA
Display Engineer
2001-2004

Gained a unique exposure to industrial design and fabrication in full variety of its functional aspects. Worked extensively with high-precision tooling machines, such as CNC routers to produce prototypes. Projects include product displays of various scale for major retailers such as Home Depot and Lowes. Acquired new management skills, knowledge of materials and machinery and ability to delegate work to production teams through technical drawings.

ALTINEX Inc.
Brea, CA
Electrical and Mechanical Designer
2000-2001

Developed CAD documentation for electrical and mechanical components compliant with ISO-9000 certificate.

KenRoxx United Ltd.
Moscow, Russia
Director of Architecture
1999-2000

Worked as a licensed architect as part of an international team led by an American architect Allen Hill (AIA) on several projects in Moscow and neighboring countries (Uzbekistan, Ukraine).

SERVICE-PARK Design Bureau
Moscow, Russia
Senior Project Architect
1998-2000

Led design effort in tenant improvement and interior remodeling projects ranging from private residences to corporate offices and showrooms, including the exposition space for the Moscow-based automotive manufacturer Moskvich.

MATRIX Architecture
Tulsa, OK
Architectural Consultant
1993-1995

Participated as a regional architectural consultant with an American architecture group working on several projects in Siberia. Ensured compliance with local building codes and facilitated project submittal to regional planning and building authorities.

REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE
Tomsk, Russia
Project Architect
1982-1998

Practiced as a licensed architect in charge of a multidisciplinary team to provide architectural services across all project phases from programming and conceptual design to construction administration. Completed projects ranging from Educational and Sports facilities to Government and institutional projects, as well as residential and community developments.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

During early years of architectural practice I worked in several architecture academies conducting lectures on history of urban design, as well as a design studio instructor and degree project advisor.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
Tomsk, Russia
Assistant Professor/ Degree project Advisor
1984-1997

PACIFIC STATE UNIVERSITY
Khabarovsk, Russia
Assistant Professor/ Lecturer/ Design Studio instructor
1979-1982

EDUCATION:

STATE UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
St. Petersburg, Russia, 1979.
Degrees awarded: B.S. and M. Arch.