Experience Summary
Trained architect
An Architectural Designer with comprehensive experience in preparing drawings for the completion of numerous kinds of commercial and residential buildings for both the public and private sector. I have the ability to prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs, which include plans, elevations, and sections using Micro-station, Auto CAD and Revit etc. Because of my interaction with the construction and design world, I am highly experienced in leveraging technical expertise as well as experience in effective communication with clients and contractors. Finally, I am skilled in applying creativity in creating highly appealing, exciting, and interesting designs that engage and evoke emotions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Degreed professional offering over 15 years of progressive Interior and Architectural Designing.
Expertise in planning, designing, drafting, building technologies
Work well with vendors across private, and public sectors.
Excellent 3D skills includes, Micro-station, smart plant, Autodesk Revit Building and various architecture BIM software.
Take projects from concepts to creation while effectively managing all resources.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Posses a high degree of tolerance while working under pressure.
OSHA Certified, Certified Construction worker, Certified Framing Carpenter.
LEED Greene Associate Exam Prep Certificate.
SELECTED PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Jan 2007 - Present
K. Joseph Design owner
Manage various Residential renovation projects.
Proposal writing for solicitation of various commercial and residential projects.
Estimating and bid for proposed commercial and residential projects
Conceptual design of a 6,000 square Feet residential project
Create conceptual design for a propose church Gymnasium/ Family life center in Stone Mountain
Providing cost estimates for propose design build project
Manage and coordinate meeting with design professionals, contractors and clients
PROJECT ARCHITECT CH2MHill (Atlanta, GA)
Providing 3D modeling architectural design of chemical and power plants using CAD.
Design and developed architectural construction documents.
Design process includes alternative solutions and presentation of graphics used to communicate concepts to the client for approval.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SELECTED EXPERIENCES July 1999 - August 2006
SENIOR DESIGN COORDINATOR Marriot International (Bethesda, Maryland)
Perform QA (on all Marriot brands) while coordinating with Architect, Project Managers, and Marriott International design team.
Review architectural drawings against Marriott International’s standards in preparation for approval.
Conduct field surveys.
INTERIOR DESIGNER The Library of Congress (Washington D.C.)
Responsible for providing facility designs service for clients within the library of congress.
Scheduling and coordination projects with clients, service provider and contractor.
Conduct field survey, provide possible design solutions, present proposals to clients, prepare and present final design, Then manage all phase of construction.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER Parsons (New York, NY)
Prepared designs and the technical drawings, charts, graphics and schematics for the analysis results of the Path Train Platform Alternatives proposal at the World Trade Center 911 site.
Provide graphic supports to show stairwell queuing and time-space platform analyses with the engineers.
Coordinates with system engineers to develop layouts for each of the Airport’s security checkpoints. Design enhancement included x-ray machines, surveillance camera, wanding stations etc. per (TSA) Transportation Security Agency’s security guidelines
Prepare interior construction documents for O’Hare Airport in Chicago to suit security check point.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER (Lockwood Greene Engineering (New York, NY & Atlanta offices)
Conducting field inspections and surveys for various HVAC and exterior modifications projects for the NYC school system.
Created necessary drawings for various NYC public schools to ensure compliance with Handicap accessible per code.
Produce construction documents for construction. Also coordinate construction at the various job sites.