Target Job Title & Profile
Highly motivated and enthusiastic Architect
Seeking to share my skills and experience, and progress my career.
With over ten years experience in architectural design, I have exceptional skills and experience in planning, detailing, designing and coordinating projects both in the public and private sectors. My excellent communication, public relations, problem-solving and leadership skills, combined with my deep knowledge of engineering and architectural codes, make me a highly valuable employee and team leader. I am looking to further my career with a professional firm with an environmentally sustainable focus.
Employment History
JAN 2009 - PRESENT
Architect/Project Manager - MVA ArchitectsMelbourne, VIC, Australia
Responsibilities- Prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials and equipment
- Estimate costs and schedules and other elements associated with construction projects. Develop design ideas and create design presentations.
- Direct the production of construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Develop budgets and schedules to meet project objectives as well as value engineering principles.
- Organize client and team meetings.
- Coordinate schedules and workloads.
- Review architectural documents for potential conflict with all disciplines.
- Direct the production of construction documents, drawings and specifications
- Generally act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of design problem-solving
- Responsible for overseeing that all necessary testing is completed and subsequent information is reported
JAN 2006 - DEC 2008
Architect/Draftsperson - Hays & Sons ArchitectureMelbourne, VIC, Australia
- Built CAD drawings based on information provided by customers and engineers
- Prepared engineering support for in-house projects
- Conducted research needed to complete architectural projects
- Completed design work, including schematics and cost estimates for in-house projects
- Provided technical expertise and guidance in preparation of efficient datasets, layouts, work statements, drawings and delivery schedules
- Projects included large scale residential and low rise commercial.
JAN 2004 - DEC 2005
Urban designer/Architect - Graysons ArchitectureMelbourne, VIC, Australia
Responsibilities:- Assisted in major strategic design and development assessment projects
- preparing conceptual designs to delivery
- Projects worked on were mainly of a retail nature with some residential.
- Liaising with the clients, contractors and builders and ensuring the smooth running of every day operations
- Produced and signed off DA & CC documentation
JAN 2000 - DEC 2003
Assistant Architect - Grand DesignsMelbourne, VIC, Australia
Responsibilities:
- Assisted in the coordination of plans and designs
- Helped to monitor the flow of development activities to ensure completion of architectural work for new construction projects
- Conducted studies and special projects on space planning, structural analysis, design feasibility and other related architectural engineering issues
- Supported and assisted lead architect in all phases of a major project
- Performed an array of administrative duties related to architectural construction projects such as code and zoning research, reviewing contractor payments and utility bills, monitoring project budget, and coordinating utilities installation
Professional Memberships
Royal Australian Institute of Architects
