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Kathleen Collins

Kathleen Collins

New York, NY, US

 
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nastasi architects, Hoboken, NJ, US, Architectural Technologist

Managed single-family home, low and high rise residential building design through initial concept, working drawings, and construction
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Created initial concept design through detailed Sketchup or Revit models to create high-quality renders
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Engaged with Clients through regular weekly meetings to develop high-end finish schedules, millwork drawings and general project revisions
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Received Planning Board, Zoning Board, Historic Board, Board of Health and Building Department Approvals, through drawing set submission and municipal meeting presentations
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Directed Nastasi Builders through Construction and Contract Administration
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Produced a Revit Training Program as the in-house Revit expert to introduce standards and best practices

Aug 2022 - Aug 2024
 

KFA Architects and Planners, Toronto, ON, CA, Architectural Technologist

Oversaw team development of Zoning, Variance and Permit submission as an experienced technologist
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Developed Approved sets of Zoning and Permit Drawings for residential projects within the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including stacked townhouses, mid-rise developments and single family homes
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Coordinated Working Drawings with Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection and Consultants

Oct 2018 - Jul 2022
 

Cherie Ng Architect Inc., Toronto, ON, CA, Project Designer

Generated deficiency lists, site instruction, change notices and other Contract Administrative documentation
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Produced meeting minutes, site review reports and carried out administrative tasks
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Developed feasibility studies, accessibility, cost analysis, and Ontario Building code reports
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Created renovation drawing sets for City of Toronto, Scarborough and North York community and recreation facilities

Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
 

Endri Poletti Architect Inc., London, ON, CA, Architectural Assistant

Created Construction Drawings for the office renovation for submission to a general contractor
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Produced and revised detail drawings for the office’s primary project
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Constructed interior design finish boards for client comments

May 2017 - Aug 2017
 

Education 

Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, CA, BArch, Architectural Science

Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
 

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