My name is Niyati Patel and I am a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Architecture with a minor in Art History. Throughout the four studios I have taken at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I have improved my architectural and design skills. I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge in various aspects of the design process such as conceptual designs, technical drawings, computer programs, and hands on model making. I also interned for Trinity Village, a retirement community, for four months. I was involved with the remodeling process and development of computer drawings of the community. During my time at Trinity Village, I became familiar with AutoCad and have also used it for all of my studio projects.
I am a quick and passionate learner and am always willing to help in anyway that I can. I have learned a lot about Architecture, Design, and Structures throughout my years at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. I have gained knowledge in hands on modeling and also various computer programs that I believe will help me throughout my career. I always put 110% towards everything I work towards. I push myself to learn and gain any experience I can out of any situation. I am a very easygoing person with a strong personality and work very well with others. I understand when I need to take charge and when I need to let others be leaders. I learn quickly from others and in return can teach others. I am a very organized person and have learned how to manage my time and priorities. I strive to work as hard as I have to in order to achieve the goals I have set for myself.
Warren Johnson Architects, Palatine, IL, US, Project Designer
Construction drawings include: floor plans, equipment plans, demolition plans, elevations (interior and exterior), building renderings, construction and structural details. Also, coordinating construction drawing set with MEP Engineer, Landscape Architect, etc. (Clients – Jimmy Johns, Taco Bell, Dunkin Donuts, Blaze Pizza, Pret A Manger)
• Administrative work including: Gathering necessary documents for building permits, filing out applications, printing/binding full sets of drawings and mailing them for permit, coordinating City Plan Reviews, Health Department Reviews, State Reviews, putting together presentations for Planning and Zoning Commissions, Appearance Commissions, attending public hearings per variance, making phone calls to clients and villages, scanning documents, putting together documents for clients, researching code ordinances
• Attending Site Visits: taking photos, measurements, meeting with clients, gathering all necessary information regarding MEP, structure, etc.
WT Communication Design Group, Hoffman Estates, IL, US, Project Designer
• Developing AutoCAD Telecommunication Site Drawings for Client(s), Construction Documents, Tower Elevations, Structural Drawings and Mechanical Plans, Reviewing Co-Workers Drawings
Espo Engineering Corp, Willowbrook, IL, US, AutoCAD Drafter
• Developing AutoCAD Telecommunication Site Drawings for Client(s), Updating and maintaining documents of Clients Files, Reviewing co-workers AutoCAD drawings & Assisting with any in-house projects involving AutoCAD Drawings
The Cheesecake Factory, Schaumburg, IL, US & Bayshore, WI, US, Hostess & Assistant Operation Support Technician
• As a hostess: filler – make sure restaurant is full at all times
• Strategize where to place large parties
• Accomodate guests to their needs and satisfaction
• Pager audits
• Opening/closing duties
• Assistant O.S.T. duties include server accountabilities
• Secretarial responsibilities include managing donations, filing, paperwork
Trinity Village, Brown Deer, WI, US, Architecture Intern
• Measurements of the interior spacing of buildings and rooms
• Developing CAD & Chief Architectural drawings
• Reading blueprints
• Remodeling interior/exterior spaces
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US, Bachelors, Architecture
Undergraduate studies include: studios: 310, 320, 410 and 420, summer 2011 study abroad program to France/Italy, Computer Programs: AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, Google Sketchup, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator, Other: Drafting by hand, Free-hand sketching/drawing, Model making using various materials by hand and laser cutting