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Naita Chamberlain

Naita Chamberlain

Kingston, JM

 
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About 

I am an active person, who loves yoga, running and will try anything once. I also try to embark on new adventures, big or small. I listen to people and try and give the best advice possible.

I am a very hard worker, great with team work and willing to learn anything new.

Employment 

Virtuoso Architect, Kingston Jamaica, Graduate Architect

May 2017 - current
 

Pyramid Design Consultants, Kingston Jamaica, Graduate Architect

Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
 

WSP Caribbean Limited, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Graduate Architect

Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
 

WIHCON, Kingston, Jamaica, Project Manager Assistant

Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
 

Taylor Architects, Entry Level Graduate Architect

Assisted in design development drawings of McKoy Residence , Kingston Jamaica
Assisted in working drawings of Graham Heights Residential Scheme, Kingston Jamaica
Prepared Schematic, Design Development and Construction Drawings.
Administer Contracts-
Conducted Site Meetings/ Inspections, Record Minutes, do required
follow-up.
Represented the firm at Project Progress Meetings.
Liaise with other Consultants.
Liaise with and make presentation to Clients.
Develop a good knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, local contract
documents (CIC), planning guidelines and the national building code.

Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
 

Axis Magazine - Caribbean School of Architecture, University of Technology, Jamaica, Part time Employment-Graduate Assistant

Compiled documents and students’ work for the magazine using Adobe InDesign

Compiled the final magazine for printing

Designed the front cover of magazine

Sep 2009 - Aug 2010
 

Taylor Architects, Architect’s Assistant

Prepare Schematic, Design Development and Construction Drawings.
Administer Contracts- Conduct Site Meetings/ Inspections, Record Minutes, do required
follow-up.

Assisted in design of Joytown Clinic, Kingston, Jamaica

Assisted in design and working drawings of renovation of Microbiology and Pathology Departments at University of West Indies, Kingston Jamaica

Designed gate house for housing development

Design a First Caribbean International Bank

Sep 2006 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

The Caribbean School of Architecture, Masters, Architecture

Courses Studied:

M. Arch. 1
Design Studio (1 & 2)
Philosophies in Architecture
Architectural Management 1
Construction, Structure & Services Integration
Architecture & the Environment

M. Arch. 2
Design Studio (3 & 4)
Architectural Management 2
Research & Dissertation

Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
 

The Caribbean School of Architecture, Bachelors, Architecture

Courses Studied:

Design Studio (1, 2, 3 & 4)
Building Services
Project Management
Advanced Computing
Structures
Architecture & Community
Architectural Office Practice

Aug 2002 - Aug 2006
 

Awards 

LEED Green Associate Accredidation, Other

LEED Green Associates have a documented, up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices, and are committed to their professional future

2017
 

Certificate of Completion in Master Class in Architecture led by Glenn Murcutt, Honorable Mention

Awarded half scholarship to participate in the Annual Glenn Murcutt International Master Class 2011 and was awarded a Certificate of Completion in the Program

2011
 

Herbert Repole Award for Best Academic Performance in B.A. in Architectural Studies-Year 4, 1st Place

Awarded to the student who performed the best of Year Four in the Bachelors Degree in Architecture

2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills