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Nick Rosas

Nick Rosas

Monrovia, CA, US

 
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About 

The prospect of enhancing our experiences through the medium of the built environment fuels my interest in architecture.

My work experience includes concept and schematic design of mixed use development in Asia and Downtown Los Angeles, design of single-family dwellings, drafting full construction document sets, and various permitting. I have a background in construction, including several years' experience as an estimator, construction photographer and craftsman. 


Employment 

5+design, Hollywood, Designer

-Concept design, schematic design and design development of mixed-use development in Asia

Aug 2017 - current
 

National Builders Control, Inc., Alhambra, CA, US, Construction Site Photographer

- Photograph construction sites
- Compose reports detailing existing site conditions and work progress for building lenders

Nov 2013 - current
 

HansonLA, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern

-Lead role in concept design of eight-acre, mixed use development in Downtown Los Angeles
-Capacity studies for dwelling units, parking stalls and retail space
-Various code research
-Preparation of architectural presentation packages
-Various drafting with AutoCAD
-3D digital modeling and design studies with Rhino 3D
-Various diagram composition with AutoCAD, Illustrator and InDesign
-Construction of physical model of interior wall feature in Downtown Los Angeles.

Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
 

Ames Peterson International, Beverly Hills, Drafter/Assistant Project Manager

- Assist in schematic design and design development of single‐family residential developments
- Acquire building permits
- Draft full construction document sets
- Produce digital renderings of proposed designs
- Coordinate projects with various engineers and consultants
- Research state and municipal building codes
- Conduct site visits/measurements, produce as‐built drawings

Oct 2013 - Sep 2014
 

Al Mak Construction, Santa Fe Springs, CA, US, Estimator

- Price material/labor costs for roof and deck installations and repair
- Compose proposals, sell jobs
- Produce as‐built drawings for minor remodels

Dec 2002 - Sep 2013
 

General Equity, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architecture Intern

- Design/drafting of residential and commercial development proposals
- Determine buildable residential and commercial area/unit quantity for developer
- Produce site plans, renderings of proposed developments

Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
 

Education 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Tau Sigma Delta member
AIA Certificate of Merit - June 2017
3.72 GPA

Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, Bachelors, Urban and Regional Planning

Mar 2007 - Jun 2010
 

Awards 

AIA Certificate of Merit, 2nd Place

Award for second highest GPA in graduating class.

2017
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills