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aurelien lachaud

aurelien lachaud

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

Analytical professional, exceeding client expectations by resolving conception/accessibility issues, transforming thoughts into designs, and optimizing processes. Manage design projects, develop renderings with AutoCAD and Sketchup, update historical facilities, and develop graphic tools. Meticulous and open-minded drafter, adept at adapting quickly, leading multiple projects, and elevating designs with details, colors, and materials. 

Employment 

SOCIETE GENERALE, Paris, FR, Senior Drafter designer

Managed graphic development of bank’s Agora concept (new client approach focused on welcoming as if they were home). Conducted feasibility studies and addressed SG client issues/requests. Directed documentation management system and archiving process and tracked contractor deliverables.
• Proposed technical and economic solutions through graphic documents (plans, images, 3D renderings), while incorporating accessibility/regulatory expertise.
• Deployed new national SG brand identity (2600 branches) by establishing new visual identity guidelines and enabling concept adherence.
• Created graphic tools enabling automation of feasibility studies for Agora concept and deployment of new SG identity. (a dynamic object library, title bloc enabling time efficiency)

Oct 2017 - Jun 2023
 

FARCAT & ASSOCIES, Paris, FR, Drafter designer

Led 300 projects through multiple study phases, including sketching, preliminary design, building permits, requests for quotations, and as-built documentation at architectural firm specializing in commercial and residential projects. Created 3D renderings and assembled comprehensive presentation files, enabling stakeholders to visualize/grasp proposed architectural solutions.
• Upgraded historic 19th-century headquarters of LCL facility (Paris) to meet modern standards by preserving architectural heritage and managing renovation and modernization project.
• Designed meticulous project for Renault's (car manufacturer) nationwide roll-out of new brand identity by managing implementation process with detail-oriented approach and ensuring consistent application of updated brand identity.

Jun 2014 - Sep 2017
 

ARCHITECTES ASSOCIES, Paris, FR, Drafter

Directed multiple project stages (from preliminary design to as-built documentation) in public and commercial projects and complied with regulatory and thorough documentation standards.
• Supervised plans, sections, facades, and landscape work as co-manager of design phase of "Les 4 Temps" shopping center project.

Apr 2012 - Jun 2014
 

BLEZAT, Paris, FR, Drafter

Managed and synthesized plans/surveys to facilitate decision-making processes, ensuring accurate, cohesive project documentation for tertiary, industrial, and healthcare projects.
• Monitored progress on Foundation Saint Jean de Dieu project in Paris (renovation and modernization initiative of medical institute for people with disabilities) by coordinating with contractors and ensuring specification compliance.

Nov 2007 - Mar 2012
 

Education 

JACQUARD PARIS HIGH SCHOOL, Paris, FR, Bachelors, Architect Collaborator Technician Certificate

Sep 2004 - Jun 2006
 

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