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My name is Ofra Gelman, and I am an Architect with a Master’s degree from UCLA and 15 years of experience in hospitality, commercial and industrial sectors. I have worked on some of Las Vegas’ largest and projects, including the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, the Mirage Events Center, and City Center. I am LEED accredited, NCARB certified, licensed to practice architecture in the States of California, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon, and eligible for reciprocity in all other States.
During my career I acquired the necessary knowledge and skills required for all phases of the development process, large and small. I worked directly with clients, carefully monitored budgets and schedules, and oversaw the design and construction process to insure implementation of the team’s vision and design objectives.
Since 2004 I’ve been practicing architecture at the highest level of management including positions as a Studio Director and Managing Principal. In these roles I coordinated with the corporate office on marketing strategies and strategic planning.
This past year I have also been teaching architectural drafting (AutoCAD and REVIT) and Construction Management classes (Scheduling & Safety) at ITT Technical Institute.
For a complete portfolio, please visit my website: www.ofradesign.com .
Redrock Design, Las Vegas, NV, US, Managing Principal
Performing day-to-day operational management of the Las Vegas office, developing and maintaining Client relations, overseeing and coordinating all aspects of a project including staffing, consulting, design, quality control and construction.
Coordinating Entitlement, Master Planning, Design, Engineering, Sustainability and product identification.
Hamilton Anderson Associates, Las Vegas, NV, US, Managing Principal
Performed day-to-day operational management of the Las Vegas office, including marketing and business development targeting Hospitality, Retail and Casino work, developing and maintaining Client relations, overseeing and coordinating all aspects of a project including staffing, consulting, design, quality control and construction.
SH Architecture & SSA Architects, Las Vegas, NV, US, Director
Functioned as a Director for SSA Architects and SH Architecture, establishing their Commercial Studios in collaboration with a Business Development Consultant.
Created a Business Development plan, identified market sub-sectors, and established networking avenues specifically targeting Commercial projects.
Oversaw and coordinated all aspects of a commercial project including contracts, staffing, consulting, design, quality control and construction.
MWT Architecture, Las Vegas, NV, US, Managing Principal
Managed and Operated the Startup of an Architecture office in Las Vegas.
Responsible for all Marketing, advertising and business development, maintained client relations, wrote fee proposals and contracts.
Established and maintained office budgeting, hired and managed staff, and coordinated with the corporate office for CD production. Oversaw and coordinated all aspects of the office projects including meeting with appropriate agencies, reviewing and maintaining QCQA of all documents.
Domingo Cambeiro Corp., Las Vegas, NV, US, Project Architect
Managed projects from Design through Construction Documents and Construction Administration phases. Led teams of drafters, engineers, and Consultants to complete several projects. Responsible for design presentations and Construction Documents of various projects. Coordinated with City of Las Vegas staff on a municipal Golf Course project, with MGM/Mirage Design Center staff on Tenant Improvement projects, and with School District staff on all Elementary School Construction projects.
Atlandia Design (Mirage Resorts), Las Vegas, NV, Designer / Project Manager
Managed Schematic Design and Design Development phases for numerous hospitality projects. Managed projects from Schematic Design thru Construction Documents and Construction Administration phases.
Coordinated with Hotel Operations staff at various Mirage Resorts properties.
Communicated and coordinated various Owner’s consultants.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Masters of Architecture
I graduated from UCLA MARCH-I Graduate-level architecture program.
It consisted of course work in design, building science, structural engineering, architectural history, theory, and professional practice.
I participated in 3 years of design studio with concentration of computer modeling and natural lighting in design. I specialized in theory and history of Architecture, concentrating my thesis project on the Constructivist movement of Pre-revolutionary Russia.
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, US, Bachelors, Art History
I graduated from UC Irvine's Bachelor Degree program in Art History.
I focused on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and artistic practice, including instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.
I concentrated specifically on the art of architecture on took a substantial interest in Studio Art including classes such as: graphic design, painting, architectural renderings, 3D design, and the art of architecture.
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, US, Graphic Design
I studies graphic design at Fullerton College and Orange Coast College before transfering to UC Irvine to complete a degree in Art History.
Under the Graphic design program I focused on visual communication and presentation including
logos and branding, publications, advertisements and product packaging.
