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Kingsley Chong

Kingsley Chong

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Hello, this is Kingsley.

I have had on-site managing experience and on-going experience with small private residential developments, I am granted the ability to demonstrate persistence and independence in my workflow. 

I have constantly been exposed to DOB disciplines and plan examinations, and also many application filing processes that relate to FDNY, DEP ( Site / Cross connection design ), DOB ( MEP design ), condominium plan, etc. 

In addition, I am excellent in hand sketches and very confident in computer drafting given my attention to details. With my technical skills such as but not limited to AutoCad, Rhino, Revit, Grasshopper, Adobe suite and various rendering software. 

Nonetheless, I have a strong interest in pursuing an architectural license due to my liking and tolerance of both being in the field and an office setting.

Employment 

Infocus Architectural and Engineering P.C., Elmhurst, NY, US, Assistant project manager

-Collaborate with project managers on architectural drawings for residential developments.
-Create DOB plumbing, sprinkler, and mechanical design sets with BIM.
-Developed DEP house-connection proposals and perform sewer calculation (storm runoff + retention).
-Manage filings of multiple projects and provide regular updates to clients.
-Conduct field measurements and document as-built conditions.
-Experience with fire alarm plan, DOT's BPP, park plan, condo plan, etc.

May 2023 - current
 

JJ Universal Construction Corp., New York, NY, US, On-site management intern

-Assisted general contractor with construction site overseeing and manage site materials.
-Tasked with sourcing & comparing quotes from different material suppliers
-Worked closely with project architects for field measurement and provide meeting minutes.
-Coordinated with client and MEP subcontractors on site to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
-Translated architectural, structural & shop drawings to construction workers.

Apr 2022 - Nov 2022
 

Jing Fong restaurant, New York, NY, US, Front Desk receptionist

-Managed all dine-in and takeout orders through computer POS system under fast-paced environment.
-Managed all end-of-day financials.
-Assigned tables to guests and take orders along with hired waiters.
-Trained new workers for front desk management and back-of-house packaging.
-Assisted with restaurant overseeing

Sep 2019 - Feb 2022
 

Education 

The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

-5 years of NCARB accredited architecture program.
-Worked as software instructor & studio assistant to prepare software teaching materials to freshmen year of B.Arch.
-Architectural League mentorship 2023 (Mentee)
-Advanced studio robotic & design
-Construction sequence course and analysis.
-AIAS member since 2022

Sep 2019 - May 2024
 

High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies, New York, NY, US, High School, High School

-AP Calculus
-Advanced art & craft
-Dual language badminton club

Sep 2015 - Jun 2019
 

Awards 

Bronx AIA Empowerment Scholarship, 1st Place

First place winner group of student competition. Advance studio sponsored and organized by the chapter to create designs for an adaptive reuse of the Kingsbridge Armory, one of the largest in the world.

2023
 

Certificate of Merit Award, Award

Citation of merit from the Bronx president Vanessa L. Gibson in recognition of work in developing a proposal for the Kingsbridge Armory and adapting it as a vertical farming facility that will help bring food equity to residents of the Bronx.

2023
 

Best Studio Project, Award

Awarded studio project "Macy's Thanksgiving Parade"
Displayed on SSA undergraduate portfolio archive:
https://ssa.ccny.cuny.edu/portfolio/undergraduate-portfolio/b-arch-portfolio/

2021
 

Best Student of Art, Award

Best student of art in 2019.

2019
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills