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Michael Ogburu-Ogbonnaya

Michael Ogburu-Ogbonnaya

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Recent architectural graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture with a strong interest in Architectural and Naval design and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. Seeking an entry-level position to contribute to the design, analysis, and development of building enclosures while gaining hands-on experience in field inspections and collaborative project phases.

Employment 

MEOO Management llc, Columbia, SC, US, Owner | Property Manager

Handled negotiations of consulting services agreements and day-to-day expenses, saving the company $15,000 in additional costs.
• Screened applicants, ensuring they could comply with property rules and rental agreements, reducing evictions by 26%
• Managed a property renovation project that increased property value by 30%, resulting in a 20% increase in rental income.
• Created a rent collection portal for residents, improving organizations and the rate of on-time payments by 35%
• Developed an organized system to track rent payments, property maintenance, and miscellaneous expenses, eliminating 6-7 weekly work hours.

Sep 2024 - current
 

FNO Construction & Associates, Columbia, SC, US, Jr. Construction Project Assistant

• Kept detailed records of job changes and a daily log of job site occurrences to assist with documentation for the project manager.
• Assisted the construction manager, general contractors, project engineers, and builders with all aspects of the construction job and the daily procedures of the project
• Meet established standards and guidelines regarding job knowledge, compliance, quality, efficiency, initiative, customer service, and overall performance

Jan 2024 - current
 

MOTA Design, Columbia, SC, US, Junior Architect

• Assisted in Site surveying/drafting of existing architectural conditions in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and 3dx max.
• Drafting architectural plans and Preparing construction documents/ Designs for residential and commercial projects
• Alteration/ restoration/ renovations/ additions to Small commercial and office alterations/renovations.
• Had the ability to Assist in creating presentation materials, including video walkthroughs of interiors, interior and exterior environment renderings, and overall presentation work.
• Worked on urban projects that required landscape documentation

Dec 2023 - May 2024
 

Midlands Neurology & Pain Associates PA, Columbia, SC, US, Administrative Assistant

• Formalized and maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical
• Drafted and edited documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
• Facilitated front desk operations with patients and sales team members

Jan 2018 - Jul 2022
 

SCAD - Architecture Department, Savannah, GA, US, Teacher Assistant for Studio 1

• Assisted Professor during in-class exercises, presentations, and student
• Guided students with their commercial & residential projects from concept development to final visualization

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
 

Education 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture
Concentration in Marine Design

Sep 2017 - Jun 2023
 

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