CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Continue growth, experience, and exploration as an Architect by providing the highest quality services while being committed to producing well-designed, innovative architectural solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Puroplan Oy / Jaakko Puro Oy
Helsinki 11/2015-08/2016
Role: Project Architect
• Produced through and detailed construction drawings and full interior design details materials for bidding and construction.
• Obtained building permits by using city of Helsinki online application service.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and other project team members through all project phases from schematic design through construction administration.
• Attended in construction meetings and coordinate with contractors and consultants in a time sensitive manner.
• Able to meet with clients to understand their goals and to discuss possible solutions within their timeline.
• Projects worked and led:Old apartment renovation and division into two separate apartments in downtown Helsinki, Taitotalo conference center renovation including restaurant and lobby.
NYC Design & Code
Queens, New York 01/2014-04/2015
Role: Freelancing Architect
• Provided consultation services for residents who's property were damaged during the Hurricane Sandy.
• Produced thorough and detailed construction documents / drawings to rebuild the Hurricane Sandy damaged residential buildings.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and other project team members through all project phases from schematic design through construction administration.
• Responsible for construction administration and management to coordinate with contractors and consultants in a time sensitive manner.
• Able to meet with clients to understand their goals and to discuss possible solutions within their timeline.
• Perform a variety of other tasks including site visits, as-built documentation, building product and specification information, and creation of graphic presentation renderings using Adobe Photoshop.
Combined Resources & Design
Long Island, New York 02/2013-11/3013
Role: Architectural Consultant
• Continuously coordinated between project team members including the Project Manager and engineering consultants from in-office design reviews through construction documents.
• Produced construction documents / drawings including Construction Bid Sets using Auto Cad and met key project deadlines and milestones.
• Created graphic presentation renderings necessary for public input during design review submittals and client input throughout the development of the project.
• Primarily focused on Office Spaces and Interior design.
• Conducted building code research and as-built documentation.
• Assembled interior finish boards for client presentation.
Victor Famulari Architect P.C./The Trump Organization
Manhattan & Long Island, New York 05/2010-02/2013
Role: Project Manager
• Started and led a new service sector in the company by providing in house Building Code Consulting Services.
• Led various projects to the Trump Corporation from the building feasibility studies to condominium renovations
• Worked on a variety of projects from conception through completion including single and multi-family residential, commercial, outpatient clinics, adaptive re-use, and historic preservation project types.
• Organized client, contractor and consultant meetings to understand client needs,addres project restraints, present design solutions, share alternate designs.
• Met with local municipal officials during schematic design phase to troubleshoot any potential problems or variables.
• Provided necessary graphic presentation media for successful design review submittals.
• Coordinated with senior level staff by updating them with project status.
• Produced full range of construction documents for numerous projects and project types and secured building permits.
• Assembled multiple interior finish boards for client presentation.
Rosenbaum Design Group
Long Island, New York 04/2009-10/2009
Role: Municipal Expediter
• Responsible for building / municipal code research and promptly responded to plan check comments to obtain permits.
• Regularly coordinated with consultants and city agencies on numerous projects.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Proficient with a variety of software applications including AutoCAD 2016 - 2000, Revit / ArchiCad / Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / Flash, MS Office Suite.
• Artistic / visual presentation strengths including freehand drawing, drafting and interior design.
EDUCATION:
New York Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Architecture Degree (5-year curriculum NAAB accredited program)
Manhattan, New York 2008
State University of New York - Associates of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Farmingadle, New York 2002
ADDITIONAL:
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society of Architecture Nomination 2008
Architecture Chairs Award 2008
Golden Key International Honor Society Nomination 2002
