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Sandra Ruddan

Sandra Ruddan

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Employment 

Pica + Sullivan Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

Mar 2014 - current
 

Valerio Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Studio Associate

Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
 

BOTO Design Architects, Santa Monica, CA, US, Designer

-Aided in the design and execution of adaptive re-use buildings for tenant improvements
-Created design documents and 3D models for remodeling residences
-Produced permit, bid, and construction documents
-Field verified buildings and generated as-built documents

Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
 

Pica + Sullivan Architects, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

-Developed master plans, worked with the city to obtain conditional use permits, and produced schematic design, design development, and construction documents for school campuses
-Remodeled small offices and homes
-Created proposal documentation
-Participated in marketing for the firm

Jun 2010 - Jul 2012
 

Given Design Group [GDG Architects], Newport Beach, CA, US, Designer

-Remodeled high-end custom residential homes
-Communicated with clients and consultants regarding project updates
-Created schematic design and permit drawings
-Participated in meetings with the contractors and responded to RFI’s

Jul 2008 - May 2009
 

Korunsky, Krank, Erickson, Irvine, CA, US, Designer

-Collaborated on commercial corporate office and retail buildings
-Addressed client concerns and needs
-Produced site plans, space plans, design and construction documents
-Responded to contractors RFI’s and submittals
-Generated marketing and presentation materials

Jul 2006 - Jun 2008
 

SAA interiors + architecture, Culver City, CA, US, Intern/CADD Specialist

-Developed tenant improvements
-Verified as-builts via field measurements and revised drawings
-Managed the office AutoCAD library

Aug 2004 - Dec 2005
 

SAA interiors + architecture, Newport Beach, CA, US, Intern

-Contributed to space planning and interior finishes
-Built relations with sales representatives

May 2004 - Aug 2004
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2001 - Aug 2006
 

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