I'm a Project Manager and Architectural Designer from Auckland, New Zealand with over 6 years of practical experience in Auckland and New York City. I have a Masters in Architecture (honors) and Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Auckland. I have extensive knowledge of Graphisoft's ArchiCAD software, as well as Adobe's Master's Suite, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Microsoft Office. I have also used Autodesk's Revit and AutoCAD at various stages of my career.
As an architectural designer, my role has varied from a project manager, designer, and BIM manager working closely with the architect; where I have demonstrated and developed my skills in leadership, communication and organization. With my positive attitude and driven work ethic, I have worked well both in a team environment and under my own supervision meeting, and often exceeding, the client & project's expectations.
Meridian Design Associates, Architects, PC, New York, NY, US, Senior Associate
Senior Associate leading clients through projects that range in all sizes; focusing on corporate interiors, workplace, media/technical facilities, and residential. Based out of NYC but servicing all of the United States, I am part of a team that aims to redefine how architectural services are provided by continuously pushing the boundaries of design and technology to improve collaboration, methodology, and workflow to suit a wide array of design challenges.
Pacific Environments Architects NZ, Auckland, NZ, Architectural Graduate/Architectural Designer
I was initially employed as an architectural graduate but was soon given the role of architectural designer after my initial trial period.
As an architectural designer; I assisted architects in taking projects from concept through to documentation. I would then take on the 'project leader' role where I would tender and administer contract works to completion on behalf of the architect/firm.
Experience: Residential, Commercial, Education, Religious, Recreational, Interior fit outs, Age-Care
Signs Studio, Apia, Samoa, Graphic Designer
worked with in a design team on commercial branding/re-branding, print design, installation; using Adobe's Creative Suites.
Joe N. Weilenman, FAIA Architect, American Samoa, CAD/Architect's Assistant
Assisted architect in developing documentation and presentational renders as part of a package for the Development Bank of American Samoa's first home buyers programme.
Required rendering with 3ds Max and presentations using Adobe's Master's Suite.
Measure and Draw, Auckland, NZ, CAD Assistant
Architectural service where our task was to measure up existing residential and commercial projects; and provide .dwg files using Autodesk's AutoCAD software for architects/practices to be able to use as a base for future renovations/fit-outs.
Drawings required managing time unsupervised and producing precise and accurate drawings while adhering to strict deadlines.
The University of Auckland, Auckland, NZ, MArch, Pacific Architecture
M.Arch thesis investigating Pacific Architecture; more specifically, Samoan architecture and its progression through history from its traditional origins, through its colonialism and now in its post modernism.
Architecture Foundation Australia, Pittwater, Sydney, Masters Summer Program
Glen Murcutt program run by Australian architects Richard Leplastrier, Peter Stutchbury and Lindsey Johnston. A week long project within Sydney's Pittwater where architecture is re-established through experience and expressed only through sketch.
The University of Auckland, Auckland, NZ, BArch, B.A.S / B.Arch 5 Year Program
The University of Auckland's School of Architecture's 5 year program resulting in acquired degrees of Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Architecture.
