Highly creative registered architect with multiple years of commercial and residential experience, skilled at construction document production, team member/stakeholder coordination, zoning/code compliance and photorealistic rendering. Versatile and well-rounded professional with tireless work ethic seeking Project Designer/ Project Architect position. Multilingual: Proficient in English, Italian and Spanish. Dual U/EU citizen
Studio S. Valente, Medford, MA, Architect
• Design and produce construction documents for residential renovation
projects in greater Boston area
• Grow customer base and generated leads by networking with prospective
clients and implementing marketing strategies including website development
and branding displays
• Determine project design fees and drafted proposals for contract execution
• Guide clients in permit submission and general contractor selection process
Core States Group, Watertown, MA, Project Architect
• Spearheaded the architecture and engineering effort of a national retail
renovation program worth $1.5M in revenue including project scoping,
drawing production and permitting at 20% profitability
• Assessed site and building ADA deficiencies and directed civil engineering
and architectural staff in incorporating compliant solutions into construction
documents
• Performed construction administration duties including responding to RFI’s
and documenting construction progress
• Led team towards LEED Silver Certification of a corporate banking high-rise
office space
• Headed jurisdiction communications during permitting process to facilitate
review process
McKay Architects, Dedhman, MA, Senior Project Designers
• Led the design for multiple mixed-use development projects including a 60-
residential apartment/hospitality/retail building that contained more units
than client thought possible from schematic design to zoning board
approval
• Led the design for 25+ single-family high-end residential projects in the
Great Boston area
• Studied feasibility of proposed development sites including FAR
assessments, setbacks, allowed uses and parking capabilities for several
mixed-use development projects and presented findings to client
• Developed drawings from schematic design to construction documents and
produced 3d-renderings
• Interfaced with clients to develop design, discuss cost/constructability and
ensure successful projects outcomes
