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Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

• Develop, manipulate, and maintain 3D models for projects during preconstruction and construction utilizing Revit, Dynamo, Trimble Sysque, Procore, Navisworks and Manufacton.• Create, update and edit Dynamo scripts and macros.• Review contract documents, identify issues and develop solutions in coordination with the Project Management team• Attend coordination and project meetings, provide status updates• Draw systems to specification and code requirements; provide information to Project Management team for RFI submittals• Run clash detection, document clashes, and track through clash reports utilizing Navisworks• Review Revit model, make/request changes where appropriate• Produce drawings with keen attention to detail per TGG SOP's, keeping in mind the needs of the field• Effectively communicate with Project Management team and other coordinators• Update Manufacton when coordination is complete and ready for fabrication; upload to Procore• Manage overall BIM execution and development of coordination drawings for the project• Look for more efficient layouts of piping systems when modeling projects• Work with PM Team to develop coordination schedule and notify them of any issues or schedule concerns• Work with the Foremen to answer questions regarding layout, provide field support• Identify required maintenance and access zones to equipment, valves, or service access points• Ensure hangers are located and coordinated with other trades

Boston, Massachusetts

Constantly kept myself up to date on any known issues resulting from Windows updates, .Netframeworkupdates, C++, graphics card drivers, zero-day, and any other known computer system updates thatmight cause or have caused issues or conflicts with our software in the past.Created or gathered project files, dump files, installation logs, NFOs, Procmon logs, event viewer logs,and crash reports for debugging in WindbG or Azure.Troubleshooted any issues that might cause conflicts with the functioning or performance of oursoftware from VPN, VM, firewalls, and antivirus programs.Provide technical support and workflow troubleshooting solutions or tutorial information for day to dayuse of AutoCAD, AutoCAD for Mac, AutoCAD Architecture, MEP, Map 3D, and Civil 3D.Provide technical support with integration, workflow troubleshooting and interoperability with otherproducts and AutoCAD and its verticals within Vault, BIM360, ACC, Collaboration and DesktopConnector.Provided both out of the box and custom installation, migration, and deployment supporttroubleshooting solutions for custom user profiles, settings, content, blocks, catalogs, and more.Provide technical support and workflow troubleshooting for clients utilizing different types of file storage on local drives, network servers to issues.Developed specialized skills in customer service and client relations to break away from the typicaltech support norms to deescalate anxiety and stress of the user during and through the troubleshootingprocess while building confidence and giving an informative experience, sometimes with humor.Created, updated, revised and reviewed knowledge articles for accuracy prior to submission,resubmission, or publication for our ever growing client facing knowledge articles database.Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and feedback within salesforce on every clientcase I owned or co-owned.

Volunteered to be a technical support specialist for presenters for the classes, instructional demos,tutorials and lectures given on a variety of different Autodesk Products and Topics.Participated in the Virtual AutoCAD Answer Bar Autodesk University 2020.Presenter at AU 2019 on the topic of Fatal Error: Basic Troubleshooting Solutions for AutoCAD.

Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

New Acquisition, Deployment and Integration of newly acquired Tiny Human Intelligence III with theTiny Human Intelligence I, II and other Co-Product Owner.Currently working on developmental phase and milestones.Able to adapt to any changes in an ever evolving fast past environment quickly and efficiently to meetthe needs of all Tiny Human Intelligence's to get them back on task and on target.Manage all medical and development plans and meetings.Currently working on and developing with multiple teams the IEP plan for future expansion deploymentof the grade school program for autistic and ADHD needs.

Presented sensory integration design to the BSA K-12 Committee and the Accessibility's Committee.Presented sensory integration design suggestions and ideas to the AEC community.Research neuro-cognitive disorders and consult on how to create or troubleshoot built environments tobe more inclusive for the neurodivergent community.Consulted for ASHRAE on the launch of a specialized area for special needs in the upcomingstandards.Consulted with the Collaborative of High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the National TechnicalCommittee on the creation and launch of a new set of standards for neurodivergent inclusivity andtrauma-centered design for K-12 building environments.Created designs based on research and symptom charts created by Dr. Dak Kopec and his designneeds for the clients.Collaborated with the Boston Architectural College Human Health Team to create a 'Trauma CenteredDesign' concept for the McCormack School based on research and information developed into symptommatrix to inform the design.

Worcester, United States

Created electrical construction, models, drawings and as-builts using Revit MEP and AutoCAD MEP.Troubleshooted scaling issues of drawings given to us by scanning in drawings, importing in PDF's,DWG or RVT and re-scaling them to accuracy.Launched the Trimble Field Points plug in for Revit MEP and AutoCAD MEP for coordination use in thefield for faster and more accurate installation and future pre-fab installation.Create drawings using Revit MEP and/or CAD MEP for launch of pre-fab electrical components forfaster more efficient installation in the field.Project management using Procore for construction design.Helped troubleshoot clashing detection issues with other trades using Revit MEP, Navisworks, andAutoCAD MEP during weekly or by weekly project meetings.Created learning material on how to use Revit MEP and AutoCAD for all new interns.Collaborated with architects and engineers to ensure design specifications were met throughout thebuilding process.Tracked changes made during the course of a project and updated related documentation accordinglyin Procore.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Prepared information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimatedcosts, and construction time.Created detailed drawings, sketches, 3D models, plans, details, elevations, sections, safety plans andrenderings for various projects.Developed an understanding of drafting standards in accordance with industry guidelines.Developed final construction plans that included aesthetic representations of structure and details for itsconstruction.Creating material sample boards of FF&E materials for client presentations.Managed multiple projects at a time, ensuring all deadlines are met.Developed final construction plans that included aesthetic representations of structure and details for itsconstruction.Developed marketing materials, proposals, and presentations to generate new work opportunitiesutilizing Photoshop and InDesign.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Develop drawings during schematic design phase and Construction design phase of a 10 Bed additionto a Healthcare Facility Renovation Project using Revit.Log in RFI's, submittals, materials, meeting minutes, issue bulletins, and field reports into Newforma forour associate, senior and principal architects.Assist the construction administration architects on project communications and correspondence in theoffice and on the job site.Helped to gather, label and box finished materials from submittals on clos outs for jobs to be sent during turn key close out.To streamline and speed up the archiving process, I developed a checklist of old projects assigned tothe associate, senior or principal architect and based on year, project type, construction date and builtdate so that they can easily and check and approve which project should be boxed and archived.Prepare pre-published or custom published request for design services marketing materials for seniormarketing to approve and send to prospective clients.Created, edited and uploaded marketing approved content using CMS to our company website.Utilizing adobe photoshop, I developed or edited images for the marketing teams to use for proposals.

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

New Acquisition, Deployment and Integration of newly acquired Tiny Human Intelligence II with the TinyHuman Intelligence I and other Co-Product Owner.Helped to develop and deploy an ABA program with multiple teams to meet the needs of Tiny HumanIntelligence II who was diagnosed with autism, ADHD and selective mutism.Worked with multiple teams to develop and deploy his IEP every semester.Currently working on troubleshooting, and debugging any and all issues within the grade school yearexpansion.

374 Congress St. Boston Ma 02210

Created physical models utilizing various materials.Entered all AP/AR invoices of contractors, subcontractors, and other miscellaneous billing material.Entered, printed out, copied and put together all employee expense reports, billing hours, and othermaterial for back up for all client invoicing.Utilizing Ajera software and Newforma, I set up new client accounts and projects.Data and physical archived all past client contracts, invoices, correspondence and payments.

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Worked with a team to develop and deploy a home program and school program for Tiny HumanIntelligence I who was diagnosed as non-verbal autistic and developmental delay.Ability to brainstorm and troubleshoot at a moments notice, any emergencies or issues that might arisewhenever it is needed for both school and at home.Learned about the IEP process and tips and tricks to insure he gets the services he needs.Helped to edit and adapt through the process of QA the emergency response team as well as securityfailures when going to various medical stays and appointments and specialty school deployments.

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Put together site plans, masterplans, existing DWG's, scanned PDFs, Google Earth, to create acomplete and up to date Revit model for feasibility studies, renovation projects or new constructionsites.Utilizing Revit, I created 3D models, details, elevations and plans for projects starting or going throughthe schematic and construction design phase of schedule of mixed-use, residential, commercial andoffice buildings to submit within or ahead of the given deadline.Designed four layout concepts for an upscale residential penthouse suite located on a mixed-useresidential/commercial building.Troubleshooted and designed a floorplan layout problem with a residential unit next to the elevator andfire exit stairwell.Helped bring up to speed any team at risk of not meeting construction or documentation deadline bytaking on redlines and detailing notes and applying them to the model, details, elevations, sections andfloorplans using Revit.Gathered and archived approved finished projects.

Assisted with creating, editing, publishing, binding and sending out RFP's, RFQ's, and request fordesign services proposals utilizing pre-printed materials, InDesign and Photoshop.Assisted with marketing materials production of portfolios by creating, editing, publishing or restockmaterials with physical materials or with InDesign and Photoshop.Created presentation slides using PowerPoint for presentations and meetings with clients.Cataloged and maintained a database of the materials and the resource library.Created and maintained all meeting minutes, punch lists, calendars, travel itineraries and expensereports for the associate, senior and principal architects within the company.

Distance Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture

Activities and Societies: AIASResearched, designed and submitted a set of guidelines for 'Sensory Processing Disorders and the Built.

Bachelor Of Design Studies, Historic Preservation

Activities and Societies: AIASResearched, designed and submitted a new approach to cemetery design called 'The Multi-Purpose Urban Burial.