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Kodiak Spydell

Kodiak Spydell

Gardena, CA, US

 
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About 

Architectural Licensure Candidate

Employment 

Calvert Architectural Group, Long Beach, CA, US, Job Captain

- Strategize with Architect and Project Manager to create realistic project timeline.
- Create rough drafts for proposals and additional services.
- Research local and regional codes as required by jurisdiction.
- Visit sites to determine existing conditions and accuracy of provided drawings.
- Communicate information between Consultants, Owner/Client, & Architect.
- Draft complete sets of Construction Documents for permit review.
- Submit/correct/revise and coordinate with Consultants until permit is issued.
- Review permit set and provide accurate bid documents for contractor selection.
- Aid in contractor selection process when needed.
- Respond to RFI’s and Submittals through CA phase.
- Attend meetings with Owner/Client throughout the life of the project.

Mar 2019 - current
 

Reuter & Reuter, Inc., Torrance, CA, US, Associate

- Develop design solutions with Architect that best serve client's needs.
- Take hand sketches and draft them into construction documents.
- Create details with Architect for specialty conditions.
- Coordinate with engineers/contractors.
- Submit/correct and achieve permitted status for all projects.

Sep 2017 - Mar 2019
 

Model Center Inc, Culver City, CA, US, Scale Model Designer/Fabricator

-2D/3D modeling of parts to be laser-cut, milled, etc.
-Dissect drawings from architects; synthesize, organize, and re-create to scale.
-Owner Assistant: Client e-mails, RFP's, Material purchases, general consultation.

Dec 2015 - Sep 2017
 

Mike Spydell, Mendocino, CA, US, Remodel

-Aided in demolition of old sunroom (removal of wood and glazing)
-Design/construction of new wood/glass sunroom with low pitch roofing
-Design of built-in furniture

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
 

Countryside Creations, Mendocino, CA, US, Construction

New landscaping features for a private home in Surfwood Estates including:
-Rammed earth retaining wall/terracing
-Concrete patio surrounding the house
-Water features built into driveway/entry

May 2010 - Aug 2010
 

Education 

UC Berkeley CED, Berkeley, CA, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Major in Architecture/ Minor is Sustainable Environmental Design

Aug 2011 - May 2015
 

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