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Margaret Okonkwo

Margaret Okonkwo

Randolph, MA, US

 

About 

I have been lucky to have been in the architecture industry for 17 years. In the year 2012, I graduated with an M.Arch degree from the Mass College of Art and Design, but started my architectural journey in 1997 at Wentworth Institute of Technology, where in 2001, I earned a B.S. degree in Architectural Engineering. 

I have begun the ARE process and hope to be a Registered Architect before the year 2018 ends.

I believe the best types of architectural design are the ones where the design and engineering elements are expressed in the building's shape and aesthetics.  When not working in architecture, I help plan and organize events such as birthday parties, weddings and small gatherings for my family and friends.

Employment 

Group One Partners, Boston, MA, US, Project Manager

Jan 2018 - current
 

Regent Associates, Inc., Natick, MA, US, Job Captain/Junior Project Manager

Job Captain: Duties include general coordination and management of project from Design Development to Construction documents.

Junior Project Manager: Duties include overall coordination and management of project from Design Development to Construction completion; Code/other relevant project research, Coordinating and organizing project bid process, Construction observation/site inspection and general Construction Administration.

Apr 2013 - Dec 2017
 

Massachussets College of Art and Design, Boston, MA, US, Graphics Illustrator for Structures Courses, using AutoCAD

Duties included providing graphic illustration for Structures I through IV Courses, using AutoCAD as adrawing tool.

Sep 2010 - May 2011
 

Studio G Architects, Jamaica Plain, MA, US, Job Captain

Job Captain/Designer (2006-2011): Duties included general coordination and maintenance of project through all phases; Work with Project Architect to initiate/develop designs; Participate in architectural programming/prepare written architectural program; Code/other relevant project research; Ensure team members follow office standards/maintain drawing sets; Initiate/ coordinate client and project meetings; Prepare meeting notes; Oversee coordination of project consultants; Construction observation/construction administration.

Intern Architect/Designer (2001 - 2006): Duties included computer drafting; Assisting Project Captain with different projects; Maintaining office materials library; Answering phones and other office related duties. General coordination and maintenance of project through all phases; Work with Project Architect to initiate/develop designs; Participate in architectural programming/prepare written architectural program

Jun 2001 - Jan 2011
 

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, Office Assistant

Duties included assisting admin counselors with data entry; Typing; Xeroxing and Distribution of admission’s information to prospective students. Assisting financial aid counselors with data entry; Distributing financial aid information to students and other office related duties.

May 1998 - Aug 2001
 

Flavin Architects, Boston, MA, US, Intern

Intern: Duties included drafting; Field measuring for drawing accuracy; Answering phones and other office related duties.

May 1999 - Aug 1999
 

Education 

Massachussets College of Art and Design, Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

Jun 2009 - May 2012
 

Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA, US, Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Sep 1997 - Aug 2001
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills