I have a progressive career in the architecture, design, construction and education for over twenty-five years. My experience and skills embodies instructional teaching, construction documents, and Revit, AutoCAD and construction administration.

I am a licensed Architect in the State of New York seeking reciprocity in the state of California.

I am proficient in Revit Architecture, Revit Structures and Building Modeling Information and versed on construction materials, methods of construction and building types.

Qualifications:

• A combination of twenty-five years of architecture, construction and educational experience with a full understanding of steel, concrete and wood frame construction techniques.
• Effective and positive teaching skill as an instructor and educator. Able to learn and convene information to a user group effectively.
• Supervisory experience, which includes overseeing and directing staff and students.
• Proficient in the design, construction and understanding of residential, commercial, retail, office building, sport and fitness facilities and medical building types
• Strong skills using Revit Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture, and office computer software applications
• Strong hands on skills in construction and building techniques. Able to read and understand documents, blueprints, schematics drawings, construction documents; architectural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and structural
• In depth knowledge of current practices in design, technology, engineering and construction.

Education:
Syracuse University, School of Architecture.
Syracuse, New York.
Bachelor or Architecture, 1982

Licensure and Certifications:
Registered Architect State of New York 1995.
OSHA Certified 2007
Revit Architecture Certified 2007
AutoCAD Certified 2007

Teaching Experience:
2007 - Present
Revit Consultant

• Responsible for demonstration, implementation, consulting, training and technical support for Revit Architecture and Revit Structures.
• Provide consultation, one on one and group training and building modeling services.

2006 - 2007
Westwood College, Torrance, CA
Interior Design Department
Part- time Instructor

• Prepared course description, course assignments, class examinations and lectures. Developed course outlines and course descriptions.

• Taught courses in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture and Building Construction.

1987 - 1997

• Taught courses in building construction and architecture. Prepared course assignments, class examinations and lectures. Developed course outlines and course descriptions.
• Courses taught:
• AutoCAD 10 thru 14
• Architectural Design
• Architectural Graphics
• Architectural Model Building
• Material and Methods of Construction
• Architectural History
• Building Systems
• Freehand Drawing

• Member of the American with Disabilities Committee that recommended changes and alterations to the college campus buildings entrances and identified campus barriers for the physically challenged.

• Assisted the Universities Facilities Department with the following campus projects which included the schematic design proposal for Lupton Hall Lobby Renovation and the High Technology Center.

Professional Experience:

2008 - Present

Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA

Architect

• Responsible for Construction Administration for Aerospace on campus projects, which include the new building construction, office modification and reconstruction, and ADA compliance upgrade.
• Presently using Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture 2009.
• Responsible for space planning, lab rooms and governmental secured facilities designs.
• Responsible for review and approval of construction document submitted by Task Architects.
• Worked directly with Task Architects to coordinate projects and ensure the projects run smoothly.
• Maintained contract documents and obtained resolutions to problems that surface during design phase and construction. Involved with contracts and budgets.
• Confirmed activities of project schedule and in direct contact with Architect and Engineers associated with the projects.
• Coordinate and Organize documents related to the design of the projects.
• Coordinate meetings between other departments to ensure effective communication and cooperation. Established and maintained a cooperative working relationship with end users.

2006 - 2008

TBI / Los Angeles Unified School District Central Design

Design Manager

• Responsible for Construction Administration for Los Angeles School Project, which included the new construction, modification and ADA compliance upgrade school projects.
• Responsible for review and approval of construction document submitted by Task Architects.

• Worked directly with Task Architects, School Officials and School Regions.
• Maintained contract documents and obtained resolutions to problems that surface during design phase. Involved with contract and budget administration.
• Confirmed activities of project schedule and in direct contact with Architect and Engineers associated with the projects.
• Organized documents related to the design of the projects.
• Coordinated meetings between other departments to ensure effective communication and cooperation. Established and maintained a cooperative working relationship with school officials, regions and in-house LAUSD staff of architects and engineers.

2004 - 2005

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA.
Facilities Planning Department,
Project Architect

• Responsible for review and approval of materials to be installed and coordinating deliveries for the 100,000 S.F., tilt-up concrete construction Sports and Fitness Center project.
• Maintained contract documents and obtained resolutions to problems that surface during construction. Involved with contract and budget administration for projects.
• Confirmed activities of project schedule and in daily contact with General Contractor.
• Organized and oversaw construction of other campus construction projects.
• Responsibilities included weekly conference reports and meeting minutes, maintaining continuous information and reports, filing information, reviewing RFI, submittal/shop drawings, change orders, coordinating consultants and sub-contractors, and general office duties such as filing, managing product samples and managing emails.
• Coordinated meetings between other departments to ensure effective communication and cooperation. Established and maintained a cooperative working relationship with contractors, sub-contractors, and campus user groups.

• Projects worked on included:

Construction Administration of the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

Design Development and space planning of the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

Sparky Anderson Baseball Stadium Design Development

Bob Samuson Aquatic Center

Track and Field Proposal

Administration Building Schematic Design

Facilities Planning Building Design and Renovation

Proposal for Nelson Room

Student Center Information and Video Area

1999 - 2000

deJongh Partnership

St. Thomas, USVI.

University of Virgin Islands, Capital Improvement Program.

Project Architect

• Responsible for Construction Administration for the University of the Virgin Islands, Capital Improvement Projects.
• Managed day-to-day activities of construction projects including subcontracts and personnel. Confirmed activities of project schedule and daily contact with general contractor and owner.
• Oversaw scheduled work, subcontractors and personnel, and communicate directions between the groups.
• Organized and attended weekly construction coordination meetings with client and contractors.
• Projects worked on included:

Construction administration for the Sports and Fitness Center Administration Building Renovation

Student Dining Pavilion and Outdoor theater roof reconstruction

Dining, Kitchen and Food Service Buildings

University Marine dock renovation

1998 - 1999

Fleming Corporation, New York, New York

Queens School Improvement Program

Project Architect and Administrator

• Responsible for Project Document and Construction Administration for the projects.
• Responsibilities included weekly conference meetings and meeting minutes, maintaining continuous information and reports, filing information, processing RFI, submittal/shop drawings, change orders, coordinating consultants and sub-contractors, client and team, and general office duties.
• Wrote deferred maintenance and existing physical condition reports.
• Directed the property evaluation, property assessment, construction estimates, project specifications and construction documents for the repair and improvement of school buildings.

1987 - 1999

Design Consultants, Amityville, New York

Architect / Designer

• Prepared construction documents using AutoCAD for residential track development, high-end custom residential projects and commercial retail projects.
• Construction superintended for projects in construction.
• Worked on projects from schematic design through construction to completion phase.
• Prepared quantity takeoffs and construction estimates.
• Prepared property assessment reports and reserves schedules for residential, commercial, industrial and retail building as a consultant for other architectural related companies and firms.

Proficient In:

Revit Architecture, Revit 8.0 to 9.1, Revit Structures, AutoCAD, Expedition, Arris, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office, Hot-Docs-5, Photo Suite, Simsol Boeckh and Xactimate Estimating, Photo Loco, Internet Explorer, AOL Internet, Microsoft Front Page, AOL Easy Designer and Power Point.

Revit Reference:

University of Southern California
School of Architecture
Professor Karen Kensek,
213.740.2081

Professional References:

Available upon request.