Phylicia Vance
5309 35th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417
(507) 210-2912
Relevant Work Experience
Architectural Project Lead - RSP Architects: Minneapolis, January 2022 - Present
Lead projects from Schematic Design phase through to Completion of Construction, including: client and engineering consultant coordination meetings, design programming, construction document revision, BIM drafting, building department coordination, and construction administration
Specialize in Accessibility, Fire and Life Safety: Reduce projects risk by reviewing and editing projects to comply with building code; acquired subject matter expertise using attention to detail.
Mentoring: Guarantee team productivity and alleviate project bottlenecks by providing guidance and training to junior team members.
Notable clients: Target, US Bank
Designer/Cad Technician - Vanney: St. Paul, December 2017 - December 2021
Drafted and assembled construction documents for commercial retail tenant improvements.
Guided remodeling clients through interior design decisions by actively listening to needs and providing recommendations.
Created clarity of design intentions by producing renderings for client presentations.
Guaranteed projects aligned with local code through effective collaboration with local building departments on construction and code review.
Notable projects: Southview Animal Hospital, Fresh Energy St. Paul Office
Project Coordinator/Cad Drafter - Brin Contract Glazing: Minneapolis, August 2015 - December 2017
Drafted shop drawings for Storefront, Curtainwall and other glazing systems in order to meet the structural and environmental requirements specific to the jobsite conditions
Produced submittals, warranties, waivers of lien and other necessary documents with input from outside contractors.
Assembled the calculations required in order to place material orders.
Notable projects: Downtown Minneapolis skyways, Cedar Grove Transit Station, Shakopee High School
Cad Drafter - Grazzini Brothers: Eagan, July 2014 - August 2015
Drafted shop drawings for tile and terrazzo flooring using knowledge of Architectural Graphic Standards
Produced CNC router compatible drawings for granite countertops
Notable projects: US Bank Vikings Stadium, JW Marriott at the Mall of America, Sanford Fargo Medical Center
Education
Bachelor of Design in Architecture, University of Minnesota - Graduation: May 2014
Minors in Sustainability Studies and Product Design
Sustainability Studies program in Costa Rica, CIEE Monteverde
Sustainability Studies coursework and Sustainable Design Internship
Architectural Drafting Coursework, Dunwoody Technical College 2009 - 2010
Software
AutoCAD - Revit - Adobe Design Suite - SketchUp - SolidWorks - BIM Collaborate Pro
Rhinoceros 5 with RhinoCam - Bluebeam - Microsoft Office Suite - Glazers Studio - Procore - Newforma
Microstation
Technical Skills
Woodworking - Model building/Prototyping - Product sketching - Hand drafting
RSP Architects, Minneapolis, MN, US, Architectural Project Lead
Lead projects from Schematic Design phase through to Completion of Construction, including: client and engineering consultant coordination meetings, design programming, construction document revision, BIM drafting, building department coordination, and construction administration
Specialize in Accessibility, Fire and Life Safety: Reduce projects risk by reviewing and editing projects to comply with building code; acquired subject matter expertise using attention to detail.
Mentoring: Guarantee team productivity and alleviate project bottlenecks by providing guidance and training to junior team members.
Notable clients: Target, US Bank
Vanney Associates, St. Paul, MN, US, Designer/Cad Technician
Drafted and assembled construction documents for commercial retail tenant improvements.
Guided remodeling clients through interior design decisions by actively listening to needs and providing recommendations.
Created clarity of design intentions by producing renderings for client presentations.
Guaranteed projects aligned with local code through effective collaboration with local building departments on construction and code review.
Notable projects: Southview Animal Hospital, Fresh Energy St. Paul Office
Brin Contract Glazing, Minneapolis, MN, US, Project Coordinator/CAD Technician
Drafted shop drawings for Storefront, Curtainwall and other glazing systems in order to meet the structural and environmental requirements specific to the jobsite conditions
Produced submittals, warranties, waivers of lien and other necessary documents with input from outside contractors.
Assembled the calculations required in order to place material orders.
Notable projects: Downtown Minneapolis skyways, Cedar Grove Transit Station, Shakopee High School
Grazzini Brothers Tile and Terrazzo, Eagan, MN, US, Cad Technician
Drafted shop drawings for tile and terrazzo flooring using knowledge of Architectural Graphic Standards
Produced CNC router compatible drawings for granite countertops
Notable projects: US Bank Vikings Stadium, JW Marriott at the Mall of America, Sanford Fargo Medical Center
