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Kenneth Oefelein

Kenneth Oefelein

Brooklyn, NY

 
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About 

I am interested in an established company to invest my time with and grow in the field of Architecture & Structural Design. I have acquired a great deal of knowledge over the years as a BIM/CAD Manager either setting up or conforming to standards. I have also received the title as BIM Coordinator at a past job analyzing models using mainly Navisworks to produce a level 500 model.
I am also capable to assist or be in charge of producing presentations in various formats depending on individual clienteles needs. Either building models, Creating 3D Modeling images rendered in 3D Max, Sketchup, Revit. Producing videos for presentations through editing and motion graphics is also one of my specialties. I am a LEED Green Associate and currently studying for the ARE exams, which I hope to be licensed sometime next year.

Highlights

Provided High Profile Cliental, NFL with Renderings using 3D Max & Vray on very tight deadlines.
Developed a way to mainstream 3D models to render for Architectural Presentation Company.
Using Revit created models for design and solar study through completion to develop working drawings. Converted and setup Autocad Standards for several companies from the ground up.
Cleared by NCARB for taking ARE tests to acquire Architects license in New York State.

Programs

AutoCAD 2018, Revit 2018, Dynamo, 3D Max 2018, Rhino, Sketchup, Cyclone, Cloud Compare, Carlson Civil, Microstation, Projectwise, Navisworks Manage, Enscape, Inventor, V-Ray, Mental Ray, Adobe Suite: Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, After Effects. Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint. Compositing and motion graphics using After Effects, Video editing using Avid, Final Cut Pro and Premiere, Pro Tools.

Employment 

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), New York, NY, US, BIM Technician / Presentation Specialist

• Moon Village used Unreal Engine to import Rigged Characters and vehicles for VR environment.
• Created Revit models for high profile clients, Kansas City Airport & North West Tower at Hudson Yards.
• Produced Animations for the Structural department relating to Shum Yip Upperhills Tower 1.
• BIM Management & created standards, Revit families.
• Developed Dynamo scripts with Revit to streamline workflow using excel.

May 2018 - current
 

Munoz Consulting Engineers, New York, NY, US, Revit Manager & Point Cloud Specialist

• Created Revit Arch., Struct. & MEP models for high profile clients, Lincoln Center & Starbucks.
• Worked with Cyclone and Cloud compare for Point Cloud optimization and as-built records.
• BIM Management & created standards, Revit families.

Dec 2016 - May 2018
 

DeSimone Consulting Engineers, New York, NY, US, Revit Specialist

• Programed Dynamo to increase workflow with use of excel and created Dashboard Reports.
• Developed Families to solve in house problems and issues.
• Produced Revit models for design purposes and rendered in 3D Max.
• Created working drawings and completing sets for submittals.

May 2015 - Dec 2016
 

Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers, New York, NY, US, Revit & CAD Draftsman & Computer Graphics

• AutoCAD drafting for large profile projects from SOE to Pile plans and Geological plans and sections.
• Produced Revit models for design purposes and rendered in 3D Max.
• Created working drawings and completing sets for submittals.

Jun 2014 - May 2015
 

J. Kokolakis Contractors, Bohemia, NY, CAD Manager / BIM Coordinator

• Used Revit and Navisworks to identify collisions tests to acquire a level 500 model for new construction.
• Acquired and documented submittals for clearance with Architect for approval.
Project Highlight:
• SUNY Old Westbury (Spector Group) - Coordinated construction documents for approval of shop drawings of Glass & Metal panel systems.

Jul 2012 - Feb 2013
 

Greg Andrade Studios, Pasadena, CA, US, Junior Architect

• Created working drawings in Revit & Autocad for submittals.
• Produced images from 3D models rendered in 3D MAX & Revit.
Project Highlight:
• Hyll Residence - Created 3D models in Revit for design and study, and exported for producing working drawings.

Sep 2009 - Mar 2012
 

Lakhani Engineering, Burbank, CA, US, Junior Architect

• Produced Architectural & Structural working drawings.
• Survey sites with transit and created civil plans.
• Very familiar with building codes and planning departments process.
Project Highlight:
• LAX Terminal 2 (GWA Architects) - Created a 3D model using Revit to export into 3D Risa for Structural analysis.
• Mora Residence – Worked with clients through: schematic design, working drawings, building permits to completion.

Oct 2003 - Aug 2009
 

KBO Design, New York, NY, US, Visualizations Expert & Junior Architect

Produced 3D renderings in 3D MAX for a wide variety of cliental: NFL Superbowl / Experience / Tailgate event. Disney D23 Event, US Open, MLB All Star Game.
Created animations for field studies for the NFL Super Bowl Site location.
Designed and produced web sites.

• Designed and produced web sites for various clientele.
• Produced images from 3D models rendered in 3D MAX.
• Created working drawings and completing sets for submittals.
• Created Photo realistic renderings with use of a variety of programs.

Oct 2001 - Apr 2009
 

Education 

SUNY Farmingdale, Farmingdale, NY, US, Computer Graphics

• 3D max & Autocad
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• Illustration Design & desktop publishing

Sep 1993 - Apr 1994
 

SUNY Farmingdale, Farmingdale, NY, US, Architecture

Architecture & Urban Design

Sep 1989 - Apr 1993
 

Awards 

Valedictorian, 1st Place

Received the Valedictorian award from the Los Angeles Film School in April of 2011.

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills