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Margaret Hoffman

Margaret Hoffman

Jacksonville FL, US

 
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About 

Licensed architect with experience in residential, commercial, and government projects. Every project is a puzzle and I enjoy the challenge of putting all the pieces in place. 

Employment 

Mark Macco Architects, Jacksonville Beach, FL, US, Architectural Associate

Guide residential and commercial projects from ideas to reality
Communicate with clients to ensure understanding of needs and limitations
Work with members of the design team to integrate design and documentation
Research and apply applicable codes

Sep 2019 - current
 

Bullock Tice Associates, Inc., Pensacola, FL, US, Architectural Graduate

Work with team members to discuss and develop project goals
Craft and adapt Revit models to fully illustrate projects
Coordinate with subcontractors through all stages of design and development
Research appropriate materials and equipment
Work with team members to ensure that all details are accurately portrayed
Research codes and permitting processes
Create construction documents
Utilize software including Revit, Photoshop, and AutoCAD to illustrate project to owners and review boards

Jan 2016 - Sep 2019
 

Bosshardt Realty Services, LLC, Gainesville, FL, US, Real Estate Sales Professional

Photograph listings with a mind toward appealing to buyers
Create truthful and intriguing descriptions of homes
Accompany buyers throughout the home buying process, including showings, inspections, negotiations, and closing
Recognize potential problems within a home and within a transaction and appropriately guide clients to resolution
Understand home financing and have recommendations for suitable programs
Analyze local markets to ensure home pricing is reasonable

Jul 2013 - Mar 2019
 

Guernsey Architectural Solutions, Deland FL, Project Manager/Advanced Drafter

Create construction documents based on architectural requirements to meet manufacturing specifications
Design components to architectural intent and within manufacturing requirements
Coordinate with General Contractor and trades to ensure timelines are met
Ensure accuracy of drawings for use with CNC equipment
Communicate with installers for dimensional accuracy

Sep 2012 - May 2013
 

Self-Employed, Gainesville, FL, US, Freelance Drafter/2D & 3D

Build 3-D models in SketchUp for accurate illustrations of projects
Translate models into construction documents with accurate details
Communicate with client to ensure accuracy of drawings

Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
 

Education 

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US, MArch, Architecture Core Program

Coursework including design, history and theory of architecture, architectural structures, materials and methods of architecture
Masters Research Project on memory as it relates to rebuilding

Aug 2007 - Dec 2011
 

University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, US, Bachelors, Mathematics/Statistics

Coursework in mathematics and statistics
Graduation Project on the use of mathematics in early CAD programming

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
 

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