Desire a PT/FT position where I can contribute my civil engineering work experience, architectural design education, modern page design and layout, and rendering skills, while working towards my own IDP registration goals.
Education
University of South Florida: 2009 Tampa, FL
Master of Architecture Degree – in progress
Recipient of USF Fellowship Award
Pursuing M.Arch Degree – present GPA 4.0
University of Minnesota: 2006-2009 Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Architecture
Minor in Environmental Design
College of Design Dean’s List
Study Abroad in Mexico for Architecture
Use AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Autodesk 3D Max, Rhino, Google Sketch-Up and Kerkythea Renderer
Hennepin Technical College: 2003-2005 Eden Prairie, MN
AAS Degree in Architectural Drafting and Design
Graduated with Honors
Used Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit throughout education
Work Experience
Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC:
May 2005-June 2009 CAD Drafter/Designer for Civil Engineering/Land Surveying Firm
•Drafted civil, landscape, architectural, environmental, and survey related plans at all stages in construction, concept, preliminary, construction, final, and as-built, using Autodesk Land Desktop for residential, commercial, and Federal VA projects
•Reviewed shop drawings for approval according to project plans and specifications
•Interacted daily with land survey crews, construction management, city officials and civil engineers to follow-up on work completion
•Tracked payments, for construction management department, between clients and contractors using Microsoft Excel to guarantee delivery of proper payment
•Cost estimated for bidding proposals and post-construction work verification
•Completed and submitted permit and bond applications in a timely manner
•Researched miscellaneous information for projects, such as determining permits required and application processes, applicable state and local codes, and locating local contractors for out-of-state projects
•Initiated and maintained company project files, both digital and hardcopy.
•Edited contract specifications and bidding documents as needed for each unique project
•Traveled to job sites to confirm the accuracy of construction work performed and obtain miscellaneous survey data
•Created miscellaneous projects in AutoCAD, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Publisher, such as company signs, brochures, invitations, and emergency escape floor plans to keep company graphic design elements in-house
•Reformatted drawings to different media, i.e. CD, .pdf, .jpg, updated company ftp site, etc. to expedite delivery of project material to client
•Handled interoffice communication, including transmittals, emails and phone calls ensuring customer service
•Printed, faxed, scanned and copied all sizes of documents and plans to promptly provide hardcopy deliverables to the client
Assurant Health: Aug 2002-May 2005
Customer Service Representative for Medical Claims, Benefits and Administration
•Supported medical providers, insurance agents and customers by answering questions and resolving medical policy contract disputes in an inbound call center
•Provided administrative support for policies, such as policy changes, updates and termination requests
•Trained new employees during their on-the-job-training period and assisted fellow employees
•Researched applicable state and federal laws pertaining to health insurance benefits
•Reviewed pending and processed claims for accurate processing, referring for adjustments when necessary
•Contacted outside affiliated companies for assistance with obtaining information to expedite the processing of claims
The Hartford: Jan 2002-Aug 2002
Property and Casualty Agent/Broker
•Resolved billing inquiries and took payments in an inbound call center
•Underwrote and administered policy changes while adhering to company policies, reducing unnecessary risk
Adecco Employment Agency: Sep 2001-Jan 2002
Verizon Wireless Representative and Chase Manhattan Bank Contract Processor
•Resolved billing and service concerns to maintain customer retention for Verizon Wireless
•Activated new Verizon accounts after reviewing customers’ credit to reduce fraud and limit company liability
•Initiated customer auto loan accounts for Chase, processing sensitive customer information according to company security policies
Volunteer Work
Search for Shelter Design Charrette, January 2009
Hosted by the AIA MN Housing Advocacy Committee (HAC)
Brave New Workshop, January 2009
Hosted by Greenlight
Memberships
USGBC, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
Habitat for Humanity, Hillsborough
References & Portfolio
Available upon request
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