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Hector Rivas Peterson

Hector Rivas Peterson

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Architectural Designer with experience of working in the architecture & planning industry. Skilled in an array of design related software platforms and equipped with the knowledge to thorough projects from conceptualization to finalized construction documents. Pursuant of a strong architectural and design career with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree focused in Architectural Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles - Department of Architecture and Urban Design. At present, matriculated in NCARB to accrue hours towards licensure & pending approval to begin examinations of the ARE. With 4.5 years of accrued experience, the focus is to enter a work environment as a project coordinator to further build on personal and career goals.

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Employment 

CWA AIA, Glendale, CA, US, Designer

Dec 2020 - current
 

NCA Studio, Los Angeles, Junior Designer

Transitioning to Project Coordinator.

Involved in all phases of the planning process for a range of commercial & luxury single family projects.

Producing construction documents and sheet layouts in preparation for PC, bids, and client review.

Generating design layouts including material boards, color palletes, finishes, & equipment schedules.

Creating/Revising 3D models and renderings for client review and perspective.

Communication with other relative consultants. (Engineer, Contractors, City Planning, & Surveyors.)

Apr 2019 - Jul 2020
 

Rudin Donner Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Producing construction documents and sheet layouts in preparation for PC, bids, and client review.

Generating design layouts including material boards, color palletes, finishes, & equipment schedules.

Creating/Revising 3D models and renderings for client review and perspective.

Communication with other relative consultants. (Engineer, Contractors, City Planning, & Surveyors.)

Oct 2018 - Apr 2019
 

MiKA design group, Studio City, CA, US, Architectural Designer

Participating in all phases of the design process for a range of local projects. From small single family remodels to ground up, large scale mixed-use development.

Drafting essential CAD drawings to assist in design development.

Producing construction documents and sheet layouts.

Creating 3D models and renderings.

Nov 2016 - Oct 2018
 

MAD Architects, Santa Monica, CA, US, Busines Development Intern

Communicating with social media & publications.

Organizing all contacts for the company.

Confirming & correcting any citations/references used in publications.

Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
 

UCLA Architecture Workshop, Los Angeles, CA, US, Workshop Coordinator

Processing 3D prints for staff and students.

Managing CNC milling projects.

Cleaning and Maintaining laser cutters.

Routine maintenance of workshop tools. (i.e. table, vertical, and band saws.)

Supervision of tool locker.

Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
 

JPA Strategies, Woodland Hills, CA, US, Architectural Intern

Lessons in CAD Drafting & familiarization of construction documents.

Participating in Client meetings & building and safety plan checks.

Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
 

Education 

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Bachelors, Architectural Studies

Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
 

Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA, US, AA in Math & Science

Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
 

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