Creative and tech-savvy professional with extensive experience in preparing architectural designs and converting designs into technical drawings and plans using AutoCAD software. Deft expertise in preparing working drawings, charts, and forms as well as modifying and revising designs to correct operating deficiencies, minimizing production problems, and designing detailed components and systems. Adept at creating designs for engineers and architects review, analyzing building codes, checking and numbering the materials, and evaluating specifications, sketches, and drawings to assess factors affecting component designs. Skilled in coordinating projects from inception to execution while staying within budget and stringent timeline. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
Block Renovation, Brooklyn, NY, Design Operations Associate
Responsible for conducting site surveys, drafting accurate drawings, producing construction cost estimates, reviewing design intent drawings, performing quality assurance checks, and providing support in design software and construction feasibility analysis.
Conducted comprehensive site surveys to assess existing conditions, capturing critical data and measurements to inform design decisions.
Drafted accurate and detailed drawings using industry-standard software (Revit), ensuring adherence to project specifications and design intent.
Produced construction cost estimates based on project requirements and specifications, contributing to accurate budgeting and cost control.
Reviewed design intent drawings for accuracy and completeness, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
Performed quality assurance checks to ensure feasibility and suitability of materials, contributing to the overall project success downstream and upstream.
Developed and implemented streamlined processes in the design department, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and reduced project timelines.
Successfully reduced costs by over 50% by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising quality standards.
Provided expert support to designers in the utilization of Revit software and construction feasibility analysis, enhancing project outcomes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Hunt Architects, Architectural Drafter
Perform multiple operations, such as preparing construction documents for residential apartments, completing Department of Buildings forms for expediting, and attending meetings with Plan Examiner. Document existing conditions and site inspections by conducting site visits.
Worked closely with lead architects to prepare detailed, accurate drawings from rough sketches and estimations, while providing information required by contractors and various approval bodies.
Used CAD software to create drawings that incorporate exact measurements, calculations, building codes, and other construction details.
K Paul Architects, Architectural Drafter
Created technical drawings from architects' sketches and specifications. Prepared construction documents for hotels and retail spaces.
Played a significant role in providing information to contractors and construction crews throughout the planning and building processes.
Updated and modified designs based on new information or at the request of a client, resulting in optimizing customer satisfaction.
Developed architectural drawings efficiently by receiving and correcting red lines.
Walt Disney World - Architecture and Facilities Engineering, Intern
Organized architectural design documents as well as attended and learned at design review meetings for projects. Collected measurements of existing conditions by performing site visits.
Ensured the timely completion of all projects by effectively researching and collecting documentation of existing project conditions.
New York City College of Technology, BArch, Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Technology
