I am a highly motivated design professional with a broad skill set including communication, research, production and project coordination. I have spent the majority of my professional career on the design side of construction, but I greatly appreciate the collaboration of the engineers, contractors, consultants and vendors that all play important roles in the built structure.
I am a strategic thinker, able to see the big picture then focus on the details that make a difference in the end product.
I am equally enthusiastic when working individually or as part of a team. Having many years of experience, I also have the ability to mentor, motivate and manage staff to meet and exceed project objectives. Additionally, I take pride in keeping the clients and consultants well informed and at ease throughout the entire design and construction process.
Andrew Fethes Architects, Oradell, NJ, US, Architectural designer/ Project manager
Project leader responsible for all aspects of the design projects from initial site and zoning analysis, field surveys, design development and construction drawings, bid drawings to submittal drawings and specifications. Acted as project liaison between clients, consultants, contractors and vendors. Coordinated with filing representatives and special inspectors for NYC DOB & LPC filing. Mentoring and training new staff and interns. Proficient with Vectorworks BIM based CAD software as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. Skilled in hand sketching and color rendering.
Michels & Waldron Associates, LLC, Architects & Planners, River Vale, NJ, US, Project Architect
Project leader responsible for all aspects of the design projects from initial site and zoning analysis, field surveys, design development and construction drawings, bid drawings to submittal drawings and specifications. Acted as project leader as well as part of design teams to create design development and construction drawings for submittal. Acted as liaison between clients, consultants, contractors and vendors.
Proficient with AutoCad software as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. Skilled in hand sketching and color rendering.
William G. Brown Architects, Wyckoff, NJ, US, Project Architect/Construction Manager
Project leader responsible for all aspects of the design projects from initial site and zoning analysis, field surveys, schematic design, design development and construction drawings, bid drawings to submittal drawings and specifications. Acted as project leader as well as part of design teams to create design development and construction drawings for submittal. Acted as liaison between clients, consultants, contractors and vendors. As construction manager I was responsible for coordination of trades and vendors, daily site observations and scheduling.
Proficient with AutoCad software. Skilled in hand sketching and color rendering.
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture
I completed the remaining credits of my architectural education at the Pratt Brooklyn campus as a part time student while working for William G. Brown Architects. I also had the opportunity to study full time while abroad with Pratt at the Rome Italy program during a leave of absence from William G. Brown Architects.
Clemson University, Clemson, SC, US, BArch, Architectural Design
I attended Clemson University, and studied full time and graduated with a BA in Architectural Design which is a (4) four year accredited program. I also had the opportunity to study with the Clemson's architectural undergraduate program for a semester in Charleston, SC. Students paid tuition to Clemson but lived in Charleston and attended the College of Charleston for the semester.
