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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Summary

Tech-savvy Architect lends thorough expertise for developing complex technical designs. Extensive focus over four years toward long-term strategy to govern intricate technology platforms, applications and solution design. Thorough comprehension of diverse regulatory standards and common organizational expectations across operations, architecture, engineering and security. Expert leadership over collaboration to support professional intake design activities.

Skills
  • Bidding and administration tasks
  • Architecture and design
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Construction materials
  • Training and mentoring
  • Conceptualization
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Documents and reports
  • Site planning and design expert
  • Foundation design and framing
  • Schematic design
  • SketchUp
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
  • QA and QC processes
  • Site and environmental analysis
  • Construction methodology
  • Construction estimation
  • Interior design
  • Site due diligence
  • Proficient in NewForma
  • Strong conceptual and schematic design skills
  • Strong technical detailing skill
  • CPC registration
  • NCARB registered
  • Project Planning
  • Creative and artistic
  • Architectural building systems
  • Community planning
  • Land use planning
  • In-depth knowledge of programming
Experience
06/2016 to 07/2017
Architectural DesignerDills Architects － Virginia Beach, NV
  • Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
  • Researched building codes and properly applied to designs.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Maintained architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
  • Used architectural and structural-based external reference drawing files as backgrounds for communication, electrical, HVAC mechanical and structural revisions.
  • Provided insight to clients on issues and options affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project in budget.
  • Mentored newly hired employees and interns by monitoring job progress and delegating tasks.
  • Interacted with clients to ascertain requirements and desires for custom homes.
  • Integrated sustainable design solutions into commercial projects.
  • Analyzed project feasibility and costs prior to drafting designs.
  • Fostered and maintained collaborative professional working relationship with project leadership team and client.
  • Documented all design phases, including SD, DD and CD.
  • Treated difficult customers with poise, compassion and support, providing effective resolutions to diverse issues.
  • Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.
  • Implemented unit and integration testing protocols to consistently deliver high quality, functional features with minimal defects.
  • Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
  • Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
  • Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
  • Organized specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and use of best practice documents.
  • Reviewed completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
  • Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
  • Created professional, to-scale sketches to communicate and clarify special requirements.
  • Coordinated ongoing performance assurance for software applications and automated performance test scripts.
  • Created oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals.
  • Performed site due diligence and site selection for clients.
  • Drafted detailed design objectives and developed architectural and system design documents.
  • Drafted technical write-ups of past projects for proposals and projects.
  • Initiated promotional activities, including contact with clients, business development and proposal development.
  • Reported on status of design process and cost analysis to project manager.
  • Crafted new organizational procedures for incorporating details into BIM modeling projects.
  • Lead designer for small site and landscape enhancements, as well as large landscape and hardscape projects.
  • Completed formal design intent and construction documentation.
10/2014 to 06/2016
Architectural AssistantDills Architects － Virginia Beach, NV
  • Produced appraisals of site conditions and submitted surveys for review.
  • Reviewed and broke down project plans to estimate costs.
  • Performed site measurements and gathered details of components to facilitate accurate design.
  • Prepared project documents and reports.
  • Supported senior architectural staff with clerical and administrative tasks.
  • Fostered and maintained collaborative professional working relationship with project leadership team and client.
  • Put together and delivered project presentations to stakeholders.
  • Built and prepared digital and physical conceptual models.
  • Assisted clients with being involved in design process with direct contact and support.
  • Generated ideas as part of early stages of design processes.
  • Drafted technical details for construction teams based upon project specifications.
  • Created and modified architectural drawings and documents.
  • Performed onsite measurements to determine appropriate layouts.
  • Created schematic renderings in computer-aided software to produce 2D and 3D models.
  • Utilized CAD and drafting software to accurately develop technical drawings.
  • Explained concepts to construction teams, detailing specific features.
  • Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
  • Reviewed specifications and key details with clients to answer questions before project commencement.
  • Monitored milestones and task completion dates to keep projects on track and within budget.
  • Specified dimensions, procedures and materials for large-scale and small projects.
  • Visited job sites to discuss projects with construction teams.
  • Developed detailed drawings in adherence with customer requests for structures using reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry and wood materials.
  • Prepared drawings of architectural plans for buildings and structures.
01/2011 to 06/2014
Store ManagerVictoria's Secret － Morgantown, WV
  • Generated reports to assess performance and make adjustments.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for shifts.
  • Increased customer base and market share by promoting product through diverse channels.
  • Enhanced operations and boosted efficiency through employee training, coaching and creating work schedules and assignments.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimIze department productivity.
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
  • Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
  • Mitigated risk by ensuring regulatory compliance for required licensing.
  • Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates.
  • Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and tracked records.
  • Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures across multiple client calendars.
  • Met with each associate to establish realistic monthly sales goals.
  • Contributed to programs to optimize productivity, streamline efficiency and boost profitability.
  • Leveraged ERP software to coordinate and enhance inventory delivery.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new employees, including monitoring and review of individual performance.
  • Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional service, driving retention and satisfaction.
  • Interacted with prospects and customers at various events, including trade shows, seminars and workshops.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives to improve employee performance and bottom-line business results.
  • Cross-trained in every store role to maximize operational knowledge.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Forecasted trends in expected business levels and adjusted labor and inventory to match expectations.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
  • Strengthened product branding initiatives and coordinated effective marketing campaigns.
  • Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability, developing organizational filing systems for confidential client records and reports.
  • Enhanced data collection accuracy by preparing, authoring and updating communications and policy memorandums.
  • Leveraged market knowledge and leadership ability to help drive profit increases.
  • Addressed internal and customer-related issues each day and affected strategic resolutions.
  • Analyzed operations and market data to assess areas in need of improvement and capitalize on changing conditions.
  • Extended existing customer relationships through extensive communication and tried-and-true marketing strategies.
10/2007 to 01/2011
Sales AssociateVictoria's Secret － Morgantown, PA
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
  • Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.
  • Coached team members on security risks and loss prevention to aid in mitigating store theft.
  • Introduced customers to new offerings and updated accounts.
  • Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Developed relationships with customers and presented promotions that increased shelf space, sales and profit.
  • Identified and approached potential customers by generating leads, setting appointments and conducting site visits.
  • Produced incremental revenue to customers through cross-selling and upselling additional products and services.
  • Supported company and clients, including addressing inquiries, resolving issues and managing customer relations.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Cross-sold additional products and services to purchasing customers.
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Made recommendations to customers to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
Education and Training
12/2019
Bachelor of Science: Clinical PsychologyFairmont State University － Fairmont, WV
05/2016
Master of Arts: ArchitectureVirginia Polytechnic Institute & State University － Blacksburg, VA
05/2014
Bachelor of Arts: ArchitectureFairmont State University － Fairmont, WV
06/2010
High School DiplomaUniversity High School － Morgantown, WV
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Dills Architects
  • Victoria's Secret

School Attended

  • Fairmont State University
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
  • University High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Architectural Designer
  • Architectural Assistant
  • Store Manager
  • Sales Associate

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Clinical Psychology
    Master of Arts : Architecture
    Bachelor of Arts : Architecture
    High School Diploma

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