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729 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, Ca 94710

729 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, Ca 94710

Project manager and architectural designer responsible for all phases of a design project from programming and pre-design through construction administration and project close out.Tasks include: - Project management - Consultant coordination - Code research - Design development and implementation - Drawing creation, and detailing - Client assistance - Construction administration and site visitsRecent projects include: - Oakland Zoo California Trail (50 acre expansion, 26 new structures, 8 new animal species, a restaurant, and an interpretive center) - Cherryland Community Center (new building, one story, 17,500 sf) - SFUSD Lafayette Elementary School (modernization, 3 stories and play yard, 62,000 sf) - Woodland Public Library Feasibility Study - Alameda County Office Building Renovation for SSA and Probation Departments (interior renovation, 9 floors, 148,000 sf)Manager of office "Lean" initiative with a focus on improvements and higher efficiency throughout the firm. This includes developing, reviewing, and implementing office-wide standards, templates, and procedures for all project phases, and all software platforms.

* Coordinated creation of Revit model including shared coordinates, topography, existing conditions, 6 buildings in detail with surrounding context of the campus* Diagrammed existing and proposed program expansion

* Assisted students utilizing the computer/print labs* Maintained printers, plotters, scanners, large-format scanners and computers* Was responsible for troubleshooting all I.T. issues related to software, printing, scanning and network through creative problem solving

* Developed, organized, and led 6 week courses to teach multiple groups of 20 students and faculty all major features of Revit* Guided students and helped troubleshoot individual issues relating to specific projects

18294 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma, Ca

* Facilitated transition from CAD software to current Building Information Modeling technology* Developed, implemented and maintained office wide Revit system standards* Trained all team members in the use and coordination of Revit software* Contributed to design concepts through group discussions, pin ups and original design solutions* Implemented design intent throughout project lifecycle from predesign to construction documents

870 Market Street #747, San Francisco, Ca

* Worked in a team environment and contributed to designs by refining overall concepts, resolving building details and choosing materials* Researched and applied building codes/new technologies to solve technical problems* Directed multiple consultant/contractor job duties in confined spaces to meet deadlines * Acted as Construction Administrator of all contractor activities on 40,000 sqft jobsite

Master Of Architecture (March), Architecture

Activities and Societies: Revit Specialist for Sam Fox School expansion project, Revit Instructor, Printing / Computer Lab Monitor.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Architecture

Graduated with Honors