American Express, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

(LinkedIn) Project management consulting services for D-level client. The role involved supporting project implementation through documentation, coordination, tracking and cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders. Participated in planning, design and implementation meetings through all stages of the project with various teams. Led closeout processes and procedures. Generated design presentation/communication material to support meetings and decision making. I was responsible for project schedule analysis, budget tracking, budget analyses, procurement, funding request drafting, proposal review, vendor onboarding, invoicing, project document management.
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- Project management consulting for private client.
Client: Director of Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience.
- Project(s): The Centurion Lounge (at airports across USA) and other smaller scale design and construction projects (rebranding, facilities upgrades, office tenant improvements).
- Activities:
- Support project implementation through documentation, coordination, tracking and cross-functional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supported planning, design and implementation meetings through all stages of the project with various teams.
- Lead closeout process and procedures.
- Generate presentation/communication material to support meetings and decision making.
- Responsible for project schedule analysis, budget tracking, budget analyses, procurement, funding request, proposal review, vendor onboarding, invoicing, project document management.

STV Incorporated, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer

(LinkedIn) Prepared construction documents for aviation and transportation projects, closely collaborating with architectural and engineering internal teams. Notable projects included the Newark Terminal One Redevelopment Project, where I was responsible for producing and coordinating interior packages using BIM, specifically focusing on the slab penetrations package. For the MTA Elevators for ADA Feasibility Report, I generated graphical content and design schemes utilizing Revit, Photoshop, and Bluebeam. Additionally, I served as the team leader for the electrical package submission in the Con Edison Substation Resiliency Project, entailing the review of existing condition documentation and coordination of base file production with structural engineers.
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- Working with an architectural / engineering team in preparing documents for various building type projects.
- Performing detailed architectural design work for projects and collaborate with various disciplines and consultants.
- Prepare architectural plans, and supervise their execution. Perform analyses of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts and construction details.
- Overseeing research used in writing specifications, including coordinating with manufacturers.
- Conducting site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, preparing interpretive reports.
- Executing code analysis, material selections, and technical solutions.
- Analyzing design and construction systems, designing layouts and construction features, which require researching, compiling and recording information for assigned project work.
- Coordinating with other disciplines.
- Planning, scheduling, coordinating, managing and overseeing the work of lower-level architects who assist with particular projects.
- Determining collectively with project management, the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
- Leading and coaching junior architectural staff.
- Performing independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.
- Developing design details, plans and specifications.
- Serving as quality control reviewer.
- Using computer software as a design tool for solving complex architectural problems.
- Contributing new designs, or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important problems.
- Remaining current in codes and technologies appropriate to the architecture discipline including IBC,NFPA, etc.
- Ensuring conformance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
- Reviewing shop drawings and Requests for Information (RFIs)

METHOD Architects, PLLC, New York, Project Designer / Project Manager

(LinkedIn) Collaborated closely with principals and project managers while working on retail, commercial, corporate interior projects by overseeing them through all phases of design and construction. During the design development (DD) phase, I coordinated closely with designers to ensure that design aspects were seamlessly integrated into presentations. In the construction document phase (CD), I was responsible for completing construction drawing sets, conducting coordination meetings with project consultants, performing code compliance reviews, overseeing specifications, and maintaining quality control. In the construction administration phase (CA), my duties included responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, attending progress meetings, preparing field reports, managing punch lists, reviewing shop drawings and participating in construction field meetings, all while fostering and nurturing productive team relationships.

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- Facilitating projects of varying scale and program from design development through construction administration for clients in private sector.
- Design Development responsibilities include working closely with the designers of the project to make sure that all aspects of the design presentation are incorporated into the set of construction documents.
- Construction Document responsibilities include; completing construction drawing set for Principal review; coordination meeting with client and project consultants including mechanical, electrical engineering, lighting, acoustical, and structural, code compliance review, specifications, quality control.
- Construction Administration responsibilities include RFI response, submittal review, attendance of weekly progress meetings, field reports, punch list, communicate with vendors and sub-contractors to verify field condition
- Reviewing shop drawings, attend any construction field meetings
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive team relationships.

Boddewyn-Gaynor Architect, DPC, New York, NY, US, Junior Architectural Designer / Assistant Project Manager

(LinkedIn) Worked closely with project managers and principals on a diverse range of corporate, commercial, and community projects. My responsibilities encompassed conducting surveys and site visits, creating 3D models and renderings for client presentations during design development (DD) phase, preparation of construction documentation (CD) sets for landmark (LPC) and Department of Buildings (DOB) reviews. In addition to project-related tasks, I provided support to administration staff when needed, addressing tasks such as reception coverage, mail distribution, technology troubleshooting, and printing issues.
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- Worked with Project Manager and Principals in a variety of corporate,
commercial and community projects in New York.
- Conduct surveying and site visits for a variety of projects.
- Led and supported Principals and Project Managers in development of the design and the preparation of Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documentation for various projects.
- Develop under Project Manager supervision, full sets of contract documentation for landmarks and DOB review of offices renovation, conversion and facade restoration.
- Assist in assembling/maintaining project correspondence, i.e. emails, letters, transmittal, and electronic file requests.
- Created 3D models and renderings for clients presentations.
- Provide support to other administration staff i.e. reception breaks, handing out mail, technology issues, and printing problems.

[http://www.gaynordesign.com/home.html]

David Shuldiner, INC, New York, Estimator

(LinkedIn) Generated precise shop drawings encompassing doors, storefront/curtain wall systems, shower doors, and handrail systems. Collected and analyzed data to estimate materials needed for manufacturing glass and metal products across a broad project spectrum, ranging from 2000 SF to 800,000 SF. This process included reading construction documents and specifications, preparing detailed take-offs, resolving discrepancies through RFIs with General Contractors, and collaborating with suppliers to obtain pricing. The final step involved presenting the prepared estimates to Lead Estimator and developing formal bid proposal responses to General Contractors.
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- Responsible for producing accurate shop drawings for doors, storefront/curtain wall systems, shower doors, and handrail systems. The work included bidding on projects, doing take offs, preparing submittals, and communicating with different vendors regarding quotes.
- Collected and analyzed data in order to estimate the materials required to manufacture glass and metal products for projects ranging from 2000 SF. to 800,000 SF.
- Prepared work to be estimated by gathering proposals, CD's, specifications, and related documents.
- Identified material requirements by studying proposals, CD's, specifications, and related documents.
- Send RFI to resolve any discrepancies with the General Contractor.
- Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare detailed take offs.
- Send product specifications and quantities to suppliers. Work with manufacturers/suppliers to receive prices.
- Presents to Lead Estimator the prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Develop formal bid proposal to be reviewed from VP and submit it to contractors prior to deadline.
- Utilized computer-aided design systems to create shop drawings for doors, storefront/curtain wall systems, shower doors, and handrail systems under the supervision of a Project Manager.
- Producing 3D sketches of 2D details.

[http://www.davidshuldiner.com/]

Han Architects, PC, Kona, Hi, Intern Architect / Assistant to Lead Architect

(LinkedIn) I played an integral role in educational project development under the guidance of the Lead Architect for the expansion of the University of the Nations Campus in Kona, Hawaii. Throughout the schematic design (SD) and design development (DD) phases, I contributed to the conceptual design, 2D CAD drafting, and 3D computer modeling utilizing software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino. Additionally, I actively participated in the creation of models and renderings to enhance client and donor presentations.
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- Assisting Lead Architect with educational projects for the expansion of the existing University of the Nations Campus in Kona, Hawaii.
- Led and supported Architect with various educational, housing, religious buildings during SD and DD phase. Work includes initial conceptual design, 2D cad drafting, 3D computer modeling using Revit, AutoCAD and Rhino software.
- Assisted Lead Architect in 2D and 3D drawings for landmark review for the Lokahi Studio project.
- Worked on models and renderings for client and donor presentations.

[http://konasummersurge.com/]
[http://www.adsywam.com/]

Tristam Steinberg Design, New York, NY, US, Design Intern

(LinkedIn) Carried out a diverse array of creative tasks spanning architecture, fashion, furniture set design, and interiors. I actively collaborated on all stages of schematic (SD) and conceptual set design projects, proficiently translating concepts into 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D models. Additionally, I produced presentation drawings and renderings for client evaluation, facilitated seamless communication and coordination with fabrication partners, and provided support during set photo-shoots as required.
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- Used skills learned in school to work in a variety of environments and an array of tasks from architecture, fashion, furniture, set design and interiors.
- Collaborate in various phases of schematic and conceptual set design projects for Victoria Secret fall and winter 2012 catalog.
- Translate principal's ideas in 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D modeling for review.
- Complete presentation drawings and renderings for client review.
- Communicate and coordinate work with fabrication companies and vendors.
- Provide help during set photo-shoots if needed.
- Help Principal research and create spreadsheets and cut files for interior furniture "PANYL" project.
- Handled expense reports for principal and project manager and aided in answering the telephone and directing calls.

[http://tristamsteinberg.com/]

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, College Assistant at the City College Cad Lab

- Provide a productive lab atmosphere for the students, while ensuring Cad Lab rules of conduct are respected.
- Responsible in keeping the labs presentable.
- Maintained CAD Lab paper supply, while making sure the printers were fully operable.
- In charge of helping students with various software programs such as Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Rhino.
- Communicate and report to technical staff about computer problems, complains and software problems.

[http://ssa1.ccny.cuny.edu/resources/digital-media-labs.html]

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, College Assistant at the City College Model Shop

(LinkedIn) Ensured the safety of students and faculty when operating model shop machinery, assisting students in building architectural models, instructing them on the proper use of woodworking tools, and operating, cleaning, and maintaining all shop equipment.
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- Started off by assisting students in using different materials and building models. Supervised the proper use of machineries, while ensuring that the environment was kept clean.
- Responsible for overall safety of all students and faculty using model shop machinery, while making sure the environment was kept clean.
- Assisted student in conceptualizing and building of architectural models.
- Instructed students on safety and proper operational use of woodworking tools.
- Operated, cleaned and maintained all woodworking tools.
- Operated and maintained model shop laser cutters.

[http://ssa1.ccny.cuny.edu/resources/model-shop.html]

Real Estate Education Center, New York, NY, US, Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Course

http://www.reedc.com/real-estate-salesperson-licensing

Baruch College - The City University of New York (CUNY), New York, NY, US, Building Performance Lab Bootcamp

http://www.cunybpl.org

Kona Summer Surge 2012, Other

Participant of Architecture Team, Kona, Hawaii

Cum laude, Other

Is granted to students whose GPA is at least 3.2 / 4.0.

Infill Housing Project, Santurce, Other

Participant in studio abroad project, San Juan, Puerto Rico