Intern Architect at Keystone Designs, Saint Joseph MI

Affiliations
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION BOARDS - #179653

Skills Summary
Good communication and customer service skills
Graphic skills: excellent hand sketching ability and presentation techniques of marker and water color renderings
Professional Presentations
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Computer skills; Auto CAD Architectural Desktop, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, StruCalk, RezCheck, ComCheck, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Access  Experienced with building structures
and structural calculations
Experienced in team leadership, organization and delegation of tasks
Experienced in urban design and planning
General Office Skills 

Professional Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Held meetings and presentations with clients and local authorities
Experienced in site analysis and code compliance
Established/Reviewed building budgets
Integrated structural, building systems and materials into conceptual solutions
Produced and presented graphic and computer representations of concept solutions to clients
Performed energy analysis of structures using RezCheck, ComCheck software to determine compliance
with the local energy codes
Developed conceptual drawings from schematic design trough design development
Developed and prepared  construction documents  and specifications for projects
Prepared project addenda that clarify/modify project construction documentation
Reviewed change orders
Assisted with bidding procedures, analysis of bids and negotiation of construction contract amounts
Reviewed project documentation with governmental authorities to ensure compliance with regulations
Supervised construction progress from inception through completion
Coordinated project team in all project phases
Maintained electronic/hard-copy  project records

        PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Governmental Projects
Commercial Projects
Health Care Facilities
Religious Affiliation Projects
Residential Projects