I am Omar Martinez and I have a Bachelors Degree in Architecture. I have been working for both Interior Design and Architectural firms since my first year in college. Before that I spent over 15 years working in the construction industry in various capacities ranging from Contractor to Project Supervisor. My current goal is to gain employment in a reputable Architectural firm where I can utilize the skills I have acquired during both my educational and professional careers.
YSM Design, Atlanta, GA, US, Intern Architect
• Intern Architect(Revit 2009-2012/Arch,MEP, AutoCAD2009-2012)
o Production of Architectural Construction Documents and Revit families. Part of a team tasked with implementing design ideas both my own and those of the lead Architects into a comprehensive set of documents which would be used in the permitting and building of automotive retail facilities. .
o Studied and assimilated numerous plans from the automotive retail industry to create facilities that would meet both the clients requirements and the manufacturer specifications.Created individual Revit components (RFAs, System Families, etc) on an as-needed basis.
o Created individual Revit components (RFAs, System Families, etc) on an as-needed basis as per specifications provided by vehicle manufacturer.
o Responsible for delivering projects within fixed deadlines
o Regularly reported statuses, issues and came up with resolutions for technical issues and collaborated with other interns as well as Architects to complete deliverables and assist co-workers with their projects
o Skills attained include a better understanding of the legal ramifications of the architectural documents produced, deeper knowledge of the cost involved with construction and how the documents produced can affect said cost either positively or negatively.
o Gained broader knowledge and experience by working in teams of individuals each of whom brought a varied and extensive amount of knowledge to the projects worked on.
Reed Construction Data, Norcross, GA, US, BIM Specialist/Architectural Modeler
• BIM Modeler & CAD Draftsman (Revit 2009, 2010, 2011/Arch,MEP, AutoCAD 2009, 2010)
o Production of Architectural Spaces and Revit families. Was member of a team dedicated to designing Architectural “Spaces” based off of typical Architectural plans and blueprints.
o Studied and assimilated numerous plans from the Education and Health-care arenas to create typical spaces (RVT files).
o Created individual Revit components (RFAs, System Families, etc) on an as-needed basis.
• Production Lead
o Responsible for delivering projects within fixed deadlines
o Regularly reported statuses, issues and came up with resolutions for technical issues and collaborated with other modelers as well as Architects to complete deliverables and assist co-workers with their projects.
o Skills attained include a deeper understanding of BIM modeling software and firsthand knowledge of the latest materials and technology utilized in typical building construction in the AEC industry.
RCMS GROUP, LLC, Atlanta, GA, US, Revit Modeler
• BIM Modeler & CAD Draftsman (Revit 2009, 2010/Arch, MEP and Structural, AutoCAD 2009/2010)
o In the lead production role, created BIM models based off of drawings/blueprints/designs provided by Architects, Contractors and Developers. Worked directly with clients to review models, produced RFIs and followed changes into the BIM model or Construction Document.
o Worked with Junior associates in developing technical capacities, overseeing deliverables and insuring project timeliness.
o Skills attained included application of standard office software into daily routine. Participated in the production of architectural drawings for extremely large scale projects including hospitals and military facilities both as a draftsman and as a project lead under the direct supervision of project managers.
GSB Architects, Inc., Atlanta, GA, US, Intern Architect
• CAD Draftsman (AutoCAD 2008)
• BIM Modeling (Revit 2009)
o Introduced BIM modeling into the corporate work-flow to supplant the CAD standard for producing construction documentation and designs
o Space Planning/Design
o Applied knowledge acquired in my studies to real world scenarios under the guidance of the Senior Partners
• Administrative Assistant
• Skills attained while in this position include expanding my real world application CAD drawing software along with beginning to implement 3D BIM modeling software on real world projects.
JMcCullough and Associates, Atlanta, GA, US, Intern Architect
• Creating drafted floor and space plans based off of sketches drawn by the Senior Designer
• Space Planning/Design
o Began learning how my studies applied to real world cases at a small scale
• Administrative Assistant
• Skills attained included my first experience in the AEC industry from the design standpoint. I began to see how skills attained in school would be implemented in real world situations.
• This position allowed me to sit in during client meetings and negotiations therefore allowing me to experience and gain knowledge on how to deal with client concerns regarding both design and financial aspects of each project.
United Nissan, Morrow, GA, US, Automotive Salesman
• Auto Sales
• Customer Service
o Handled client relations from the initial meeting through the completion of the sale. Maintained client satisfaction after the sale.
o Skills attained include in depth implementation of sales techniques which allowed me to persuade and influence a customer's decisions into making a purchase it also allowed me to better interpret customers intentions therefore allowing me to lead the negotiation process in a favorable direction for both parties.
Pro Colors Paint Contractors, Newnan, GA, US, V.P. and Co-Owner
• Accounting
o Handled the daily accounting, payroll, project budgets and financial resource allocation.
• Project Management and Supervision
o Determined project schedules, labor resources and material resources
• Estimating
• Customer Service
o Handled client relations from the initial bidding and sales through the project completion. Maintained client satisfaction after completion of project.
o Skills attained include management of teams of people ranging from residential to healthcare buildings, learned how to read and interpret building plans and schematics. Gained extensive experience and practical knowledge in business management.
