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Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I Joined the team to assist Project Managers with design development and the creation of shop drawings, I quickly learned production procedures and processes which allowed me to transition into an Account Manager/Designer roll. Collaborated with clients, outside vendors and entire production team to effectively manage and oversee projects through design, engineering, manufacturing and installation. Monitored process to ensure on time deliveries and communicated changes as required.Coordinated all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods/materials, fabrication, provided install instruction and operating instructions where applicable.Read and interpreted construction documents and design drawings to provide technical solution feedback.Guided the production team and clients by providing shop drawings of products using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Rhino and SketchUp to illustrate the production method and intention of each product.Sourced and purchased non-inventoried or "special" materials and manufacturing processes that were completed off site.Obtained quotes of materials and prepared estimates for client review.Created interior finish documents for architect/client/local code enforcement agency, review that included schedules, plans, and detailed elevations.Designed, developed and fabricated prototypes for testing production procedures and provided to client to verify aesthetic intent is achieved.

Detroit, Michigan

Architectural DevelopmentAssisted the Project Architect in the design, development and construction document phases of healthcare designSupported Project Architects with production of drawings for field instructions and requests for information documentsUpdated existing documentation received from owner to Kahn Electronic FilesProject ManagementResponsible for scheduling, document distribution and budgetingUpdated electronic files to correspond to observations found in the fieldProvided support by examining calculations and troubleshooting design issues

Detroit, Michigan

Provided data to create and develop alternative means of heating and cooling a single family housing unit through the use of vines and/or potted plants on rooftopsPresented information relevant to the implementation of a virtual reality system, and its use in the UDM Civil Engineering Department as part of the curriculum for understanding the process and evaluation of construction

Uss John C. Stennis

Developed both teamwork and leadership traits while performing normal and emergency operationsProjected a positive image while acting as an ambassador of the United States of AmericaSupervise the movement, spotting and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat; Perform crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal and damage control duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft.

Master Of Architecture (March), Architecture/Urban Planning

Associate'S Degree, Computer Aided Drafting And Design