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Kharter Ratliff

Kharter Ratliff

Philadelphia, PA, US

 

About 

My education and experience in architecture has allowed me to become an interdisciplinary designer in architectural research and building development. My continued growth has shaped my attention to detail and understanding of purposeful, well-informed architectural work.

Employment 

VLBJR+ Architects, King of Prussia, PA, US, Intermediate Architect/Designer

Working in an 8-person firm, I produced technical documents, did code analysis and building science research, 3D modeling and rendering, and created presentations for various project types, working primarily on multi-residential and mixed-use projects.

Apr 2021 - May 2024
 

Dan Bucsescu Architecture, Remote, Architectural Drafter

My responsibilities in this role were to handle the illustration, planning research and precision of design deliverables of an addition to an existing single-family home in NY.

Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
 

Camille Peluso Architects, Philadelphia, PA, US, Architectural Designer [Contract]

As an architectural designer for a small commercial architecture and interior design firm, I learned to prioritize time management, project management, and construction administration during ongoing construction of a commercial training facility in Philadelphia.

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
 

Gate 17 Architecture, Haddonfield, NJ, US, Architectural Designer

As part of a 5-person residential firm, I drafted design and construction drawings, assisted with BIM software and visual presentations for renovations and new construction of multi-family residential developments. I strengthened my ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
 

Toll Architecture, Inc., Horsham, PA, US, Studio Associate

As a studio associate for a residential design-build firm, my responsibilities involved the production of construction documents and sending out drafted designs. I gained experience in creating permit sets, municipality sets for client communities, providing supporting specifications and making revisions to existing 3D models.

Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Undergraduate Architecture

5-Year NAAB Accredited Undergraduate Program focusing on architectural design theory, technical representation, and professional practice.

Aug 2010 - May 2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills