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Michael Waring

Michael Waring

Washington, DC, US

 

About 

Employment 

Shalom Baranes Associates Pc, Washington, Associate

- Coordinated Structure and MEP systems during Design Development and
Construction Documents for mixed use high rise Trophy Office and Apartment
towers over 2.5M SF.
- Coordinated integrated Transit and Bicycle transportation infrastructure with State Authorities and Public Private Partnerships, including future rail station structure, tunnel connections below grade, and modifications to existing ventilation structures.
- Prepared compliance documentation for review by State Transportation Authorities.
- Managed document control procedures and Site Observation reports during Construction Administration.
- Reviewed Submittals & RFI’s and issued construction drawing revisions.
- Designated as a Firm “Revit Leader” within first 6 Months of Employment.
- Used existing, and created new Dynamo scripts to increase team productivity (i.e. Automated Occupancy calculations and plumbing fixture counts, and scheduling of typical Residential Unit components such as kitchen and bath types).

May 2017 - current
 

Lessard Design, Inc., Vienna, VA, US, Associate II - Design Studio

-Focus on multi-family residential design at all scales from 12 to over 300 units.
-Experience with mixed use projects in VA, MD, DC, NY, NJ, CT, and MA.
-Experience with urban and suburban markets.
-Received Lessard Design’s “Initial Impact Award” within Six months of employment for “Outstanding work ethics and exceptional talent over the last year”.
-Received Lessard Design’s “Significant Growth” Award in 2015.
-Prepare feasibility studies including Conceptual Site Plans and Tabulations.
-Prepare drawings & design exhibits for Site Plan and Zoning submissions including building tabulations & Zoning compliance tables.
-Research and analyze local project Zoning Regulations and Building Codes.
-Prepare preliminary Code analysis for Scematic Design.
-Research & specify materials for Schematic Design.
-Assist Construction Document production teams with design details and managing design intent.
-Managed Design Staff in the production of Site Plan and Zoning submissions as well as Client presentations.
-Rendered 2D drawings for presentations, submissions, and internal review.

May 2014 - May 2017
 

Halesite Fire Department, Huntington, NY, US, Volunteer Firefighter & EMT

-Using communication to keep emergency scenes safe and organized.
-Working as a team to extinguish fire and resolve other emergencies.
-Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (New York and Massachusetts Certifications)

Nov 2007 - May 2014
 

Lessard Design, Inc., Vienna, VA, US, Intern Designer

-Rendered 2D drawings for presentations, consultant coordination and internal review.
-Drafted detailed plans, sections and elevations for Schematic Design
-Created 3D models for rendering and Client Review
-Drafted & Developed detailed plans from concept sketches

Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
 

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern

-Rendered detail options for presentations, coordination and internal review.
-Rendered 2D drawings for presentations, coordination and internal review.
-Drafted detailed plans, sections and elevations for construction documents.
-Crafted models for internal review.
-Edited construction documents and details from markups.

Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
 

H2M architects + engineers, Melville, NY, US, Architecture Design Assistant

-Verified and documented existing conditions in the field.
-Drafted existing building plans, and elevations for construction documents.
-Prepared approved construction documents and specifications for bidding.
-Edited construction documents and details from markups.
-Reviewed submitted bids for recommendations to clients.

Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
 

Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture, New York, NY, US, Architectural Intern

-Crafted models for design development, presentations, and prospective projects.
-Drafted plans, sections, and elevations for design development.
-Developed elevation design options for internal and client review
-Constructed SketchUp models for design development.
-Prepared boards and various materials for presentations.

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Education 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, MArch, Architecture

"Resilient Coastal Leisure Environments", Northeastern University 2013
Contributor of Thesis & Exhibition Work.

Sep 2012 - May 2014
 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Bachelor of Science Degree In Architecture, May 2012
Minor in Urban Studies
Activities: NUEMS (Northeastern University Emergency Medical Services)

Sep 2007 - May 2012
 

Awards 

Lessard Design - Significant Growth Award, Award

Awarded to an individual who has "demonstrated improvement in professional skills over the last year, and has stepped up where needed, reaching for higher goals and growth and by so doing has contributed to the mission and success of Lessard Design".

2015
 

Lessard Design - Inital Impact Award, Award

Michael Warring "is recognized as a relatively new member of our professional team who has shown outstanding work ethics and exceptional talent over the last year while contributing to the goals and success of Lessard Design."

2014
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills