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Michael Tran

Michael Tran

West Covina, CA, US

 
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About 

As a design professional with (9)-plus years of experience working on projects ranging from tenant improvements to new mixed-use construction to residential, with empathy and attention to detail, I aim to produce projects that would create meaningful and lasting experiences.

Other Areas of Expertise:
-Furniture Design
-Wood Working
-Residential Valuation

Employment 

HCLA, San Francisco, CA, US, Senior Job Captain

▪ Developed and managed Revit models and CAD files to create drawings for all phases of design and construction

▪ Analyzed and verified building code requirements to ensure owner’s objectives are approved

▪ Generated responses to RFIs through research and development of sketches that incorporate consultant’s input

▪ Organized and produced value-engineering options that balance design goals and construction budgets

▪ Participated in weekly OAC and coordination meetings to collaborate and develop solutions to design challenges

▪ Facilitated responses to address conflicts with neighboring property owner’s concerns

// Key Projects:

▪ Buddha’s Universal Church
San Francisco, CA 11,300 sf | Addition to Religious Institution | CD-CA

▪ Irvington Senior Housing
Fremont CA 82,700 sf | New Construction of Multifamily Housing | CD

▪ Grove Street Residence
San Francisco, CA 4,120 sf | Renovation of Transitional Housing | DD-CD

Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
 

PROTOinc, San Francisco, CA, US, Job Captain

▪ Performed thorough planning and building code research on residential and commercial projects

▪ Developed thoughtful schematic designs in CAD and 3D modeling software for review and approval

▪ Participated and led key design meetings with clients and principals
▪ Directed and collaborated with vendors, consultants, and general contractors to develop design strategies

▪ Represented the firm at the project's weekly OAC meetings

▪ Reviewed and returned project submittals and shop drawings from the general contractor

▪ Coordinated and responded to GC's requests for information during the bidding and construction administration phase

// Key Projects:

▪ Carlsen Porsche
Redwood City, CA 20,000 sf | Addition to Auto Dealership | CD-CA

▪ Moultrie Residence
San Francisco, CA 2,000 sf | Renovation of SFR | SD-DD

▪ Royal Volvo
San Francisco, CA 6,000 sf | Renovation of Auto Dealership | DD-CD

▪ Teach for America
Oakland, CA 3,000 sf | Tenant Improvement of Non-Profit | SD-CD

▪ Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, CA 2,800 sf | Renovation of Government Building | SD-CA

Oct 2016 - Apr 2019
 

WK Design Group, San Francisco, CA, US, Designer

▪ Contributed extensively in developing construction documents for tenant improvements and new construction projects

▪ Participated in all phases of project deliverables from schematic design to construction administration

▪ Prepared bid drawings, working drawings, and specifications for coordination with MEP trades

▪ Selected project materials, finishes, and specifications for client presentations and construction documents

▪ Developed and rendered perspectives for interior and exterior images with SketchUp and Rhino

// Key Projects:

▪ Stanford Barn
Palo Alto, CA 47,000 sf | Renovation of Mixed-Use Building | SD-CA

▪ Imperva
Redwood City, CA 60,000 sf | Tenant Improvement of Tech Company | SD-CD

▪ K & L Wines
San Francisco, CA 25,000 sf | Renovation of Retail | SD-DD

▪ Congregation Beth David
Saratoga, CA 22,000 sf | Renovation of Religious Institution | SD-CD

Apr 2013 - Apr 2016
 

MBH Architects, Alameda, CA, US, Apprentice

▪ Performed as a key member of a design team to produce as-built drawings for completed retail projects

▪ Coordinated with project architects and clients to compile accurate records of drawings

▪ Created presentation plans for client’s use

// Key Project:

▪ Apple Inc. Retail Stores
USA 100+ Retail Locations | Administrative Services | Closeout Phase

Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
 

Architecture For Humanity, San Francisco, CA, US, Model Maker

▪ Produced architectural models of projects for a non-profit organization that offers architectural solutions and services to
parts of the world experiencing humanitarian crises

// Key Project:

▪ Haiti School Initiative
Haiti Physical Models | Schools Built | Closeout Phase

Jan 2012 - May 2012
 

Education 

California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
 

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