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Clinson Poon

Clinson Poon

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

Living in various cities and cultures inspired me to become an architect who would like to see things in multiple perspective. My prior architectural experiences in millwork design, commercial office, healthcare, and retail shape me into a unique professional in the field. I graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, with a minor in Construction Management.

Employment 

Interwork Architects Inc, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Staff

• Expanded Interwork’s client base in the healthcare and retail sectors by attaining expertise in healthcare and retail store design for 50+ Athletico's physical therapy centers through developing space plans and permit/construction documents.

• Assisted project managers, architects, and interior designers with architectural documents and presentations by demonstrating proficiency in structure and millwork design, quick rendering, and visualization.

• Resolved architectural and MEP design issues for medium-sized interior build in projects in commercial offices, healthcare, retail, and industrial spaces by conducting construction sites surveys, collaborating with teams, and researching building codes.

Featured Projects:
PLS Financial Services Inc. 36th Floor Remodel
806-808 Waukegan Rd Façade Renovation
Valent BioSciences Office
Kritunga Indian Restaurant

Dec 2018 - Oct 2023
 

Amberleaf Home, Chicago, IL, US, Junior Project Manager

• Provided expert guidance to architects, clients, and contractors on resolving millwork design challenges by analyzing architectural and millwork shop drawings.

• Ensured high-quality and accurate millwork production by creating product fabrication lists, specifications, and millwork shop drawings using AutoCAD and Excel.

• Managed tight schedules to meet project deadlines by collaborating with teams on large-scale residential and commercial projects.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
 

Architectural Intern, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern

• Assisted architect during construction document development, contributing to business expansion for a startup.

• Created permit/construction documents for diverse projects, including single-family houses, tattoo shops, foot massage stores, and Thai and sushi restaurants.

• Conducted inspections and surveys at small-scale construction sites, gaining hands-on experience in construction processes and building codes.

May 2016 - Dec 2017
 

Education 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2012 - May 2017
 

Areas of Specialization 

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