MARIE-CLAUDE SOULARD
California Licensed Architect C33310
LEED AP BD+C
7190 Shoreline Drive # 6101 · San Diego, CA 92122
619-379-4707 · mariesoulard@aol.com
California Licensed Architect with 19+ years’ experience in high-end custom residences, multi-family residential, retail design, schools and essential services buildings. LEED AP Building Design + Construction. Equal ability to work autonomously and as a supportive team member. Dedicated to delivering exemplary service to clients, consultants, and contractors.
Proficient AutoCad 2014, SketchUp and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Revit. Fluent in French.
Areas of expertise include:
Project Management · Design Concepts · Code & Regulations Research
Document Production: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents
Documents & Consultants Coordination · Construction Administration · Problem Solving
Cohn + Associates, San Diego, CA, US, Architect
FULL-TIME WORK
Cohn + Associates San Diego, CA · 2014 to present
Small local architectural firm; Cohn + Associates specializes in custom residential and commercial projects.
Orchestrated the coordination of drawing sets; conducted code and regulations research, and supported architects with development of design concepts. Coordinated all phases of document production using AutoCad, including schematic design, design development, and construction phases. Delegated tasks to drafters, monitored progress, and ensured on-time completion of projects. Responded to RFIs, and reviewed submittals. Submitted drawings to requisite agencies for review and permitting.
Key Contributions:
· Enhanced firms’ profitability by coordinating construction documents in less time than original
time frame estimates and with minimal errors.
· Developed construction details that were subsequently rolled out office-wide as the new standard.
Soulard Architecture, San Diego, CA, US, Architect
Provide professional architectural services.
Professional architectural services include, code and regulations research , design, document production, documents and consultants coordination, construction administration and problem solving.
Richard Yen & Associates, San Diego, CA, US, Project Designer
FULL-TIME WORK - PROJECT BASED
PROJECT: 3600 Sq. ft. Custom Residence: Employees’ retreat for Southern California Edison.
Conducted code and regulations research. Developed design concepts. Coordinated all phases of document production, including schematic design, design development, and construction document phases. Orchestrated the coordination of drawing sets. Submitted drawings to requisite agencies for review and permitting.
Mesquita & Associates, San Diego, CA, US, Project Designer
FULL-TIME WORK - PROJECT BASED
PROJECT: i21 Interactive Classroom Technology Project for San Diego Unified School District.
Conducted code and regulations research. Developed design concepts. Coordinated all phases of document production, including schematic design, design development, and construction document phases. Orchestrated the coordination of drawing sets. Submitted drawings to requisite agencies for review and permitting.
Galvin Cristilli Architects, San Diego, CA, US, Senior Job Captain
FULL-TIME WORK
GALVIN CRISTILLI PARSHALLE ARCHITECTS, San Diego, CA · 2004-2009
Small local architectural firm; GCPA specializes in custom residential, multifamily/mixed use, and school projects;
Orchestrated the coordination of drawing sets; conducted code and regulations research, and supported architects with development of design concepts. Coordinated all phases of document production using AutoCad, including schematic design, design development, and construction phases. Delegated tasks to drafters, monitored progress, and ensured on-time completion of projects. Responded to RFIs, and reviewed submittals. Submitted drawings to requisite agencies for review and permitting.
Key Contributions:
· Enhanced firms’ profitability by coordinating construction documents in less time than original
time frame estimates and with minimal errors.
· Developed construction details that were subsequently rolled out office-wide as the new standard.
Nicoloff and Associates, Inc., San Diego, CA, US, Job Captain
FULL-TIME WORK
NICOLOFF & ASSOCIATES, San Diego, CA · 1999-2003
Small local architectural firm; N&A specializes in fire station, police station, and emergency facility projects.
Orchestrated the coordination of drawing sets; conducted code and regulations research, and supported architects with development of design concepts. Coordinated all phases of document production using AutoCad, including schematic design, design development, and construction phases. Delegated tasks to drafters, monitored progress, and ensured on-time completion of projects. Responded to RFIs, and reviewed submittals. Submitted drawings to requisite agencies for review and permitting.
Key Contributions:
· Enhanced firms’ profitability by coordinating construction documents in less time than original
time frame estimates and with minimal errors.
·Instituted a new method for organizing project folders; efforts saved time and boosted efficiency.
Salerno/Livingston Architects, San Diego, CA, US, Intern / Drafter
FULL-TIME WORK
SALERNO LIVINGSTON ARCHITECTS, San Diego, CA · 1997-1999
Midsize architecture firm specializing in commercial, government, and education projects.
Prepared drawings and details for construction documents; supported multiple project architects with code and regulations research. Managed the detail library.
Key Contribution:
·Established and maintained a streamlined, well-organized detail library with up-to-date data.
Université Laval, Quebec city, Canada, BArch, Architecture
Bachelor in Architecture (1990 - 1994)
Study Abroad Summer Semester (Summer 1992 Venice, Italy - Italian Construction & Building Designs)
