Andrew R. Ibata

Home: 2004 Greyfield DR NW Kennesaw GA 30152

Phone: (312) 513-8003

E-Mail: mr.a.ibata@gmail.com

Employment History:

Daniel DuBay Interior Designs

1512 N Fremont, Chicago IL 60642 (312) 787 -7766

April 2014-Present

Premier Security

69 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602 (312) 603-0425

Security Officer: June 2012-January 2014

JP Morgan

131 S. Dearborn, Chicago IL 60603 (312) 732-3915

Document Preparation Clerk: January 2012-May 2012

United Parcel Service

1400 S. Jefferson, Chicago IL 60607 (312) 997-3740

Driver’s Helper: Christmas season 2010 & 2011

Holabird & Root LLC

140 S. Dearborn, Chicago IL 60603 (312) 357-1771

Intern Architect: October 31, 2005-September 26, 2008

Responsibilities include:

Composition, review and coordination of documents for all phases of project from programming to as-builds.

Code reviews for establishing parameters and requirements in conjunction of scope for both new and existing construction.

Review drawings of other disciplines (struct, MEP, etc) for coordination. Overseeing of the firms responsibilities in construction of spec office building in conjunction with an Owner-Contractor. Review of shop drawings, coordinating between Construction Documents, specifications and submittals, curtain wall, casework, door hardware, stairs, miscellaneous steel, product data, etc. Composition of construction phase documentation; ASI’s RFIs, PRs, etc.

Computer Programs used include Acad; up to 2014; Sketchup; Filemaker Pro; PowerPoint; Photoshop; Microsoft Word; Outlook; Excel.

ACBI Architects

109 Ginger Court, Rolling Meadows IL 60008 (847) 397-5200

Summer Intern: Summer 2004

Responsibilities include: Compositions of preliminary drawings Cost estimations, on a square foot/ similar project basis Code and zoning research Office management; archival and clerical records management. Computer programs used include Acad; up to 2004, Microstation, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel.

Education:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee WI 53201, (414) 229-1122. 2001-2005 Bachelor of Science May 2005

Prospect High School 801 W. Kensington Rd., Mt. Prospect IL 60056, (847) 718-5200. 1997-2001.

South Middle School, 400 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights IL 60005, (847) 389-4250. 1994-1997

Windsor Elementary School, 1315 E. Minor St., Arlington Heights IL 60004, (847) 398-4297. 1988- 1994

Extracurricular Activities:

Boy Scouts of America; Stage Crew, Prospect High School; student member AIA, 

Member and accredited judge: Antique Automobile Club of America

Interests/Hobbies

Automobiles; research & restoration of old cars gives a valuable insight to the rehabilitation of exiting structures. Research and interests extend to other vehicles such as aircraft.

History “People are very open-minded about new things, as long as they’re exactly like the olds ones” Charles Kettering; People outside the Architecture profession do not understand the vocabulary, let alone the drawings of the trade, therefore it is the Architect’s responsibility to establish a rapport in terms that they are already familiar with in order to open their minds to new possibilities.     

Rehabilitating existing historic structures; I own a greystone three flat in Chicago that keeps my spare time occupied with repairs.

References:

Warren Hensen: Clearedge Solutions (312) 315 2255 E-mail: whensen@clearedge.com

Gene Johnson: (773) 775 4916 E-mail: EOJ5660s@sbcglobal.net

Jennifer White: (312) 694 5906 E-mail: jelloow24@yahoo.com

I have worked three years at Holabird & Root where I gained extensive experience that would prove quite valuable in future endeavors.

Having worked three years at a large Chicago architecture firm, my wide exposure to the profession primarily consisted of reviewing and approving contractor and subcontractor submittal shop drawings and product data.  Most of the projects were “design-build,” including numerous assignments in which the owner and contractor were the same entity.

My experience has also given me a view on liability. It was important that my actions did not result in a possible charge against my employer, for negligence or possibly criminal actions. In code research and construction an Architect carries a lot of liability, if misread the code could result in major problems in latter phases of the job. If improperly handled, actions during construction could result in major financial litigation against my employer. An idea that was on my mind as I approached all aspects of the profession was; “will doing this send my boss to jail?”

I can be of great service reviewing drawings prior, during, and after construction.  Also, I can accomplish the final walk-through and punch lists of soon-to-be-completed projects.  My background includes deep familiarity with building and zoning codes for new construction and the rehabilitation of existing structures.