Jose Torres
Architectural Designer
Alhambra,CA
Summary
Dedicated Architectural Designer with over eight-year experience specializing in public and private sector projects, including K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Office, and Commercial Buildings, Communication Facilities, Technical and Industrial Facilities, and managing residential projects from beginning to end. Currently enrolled at Woodbury University, with an expected graduation date of May 2022 with a five-year NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Coordinator
TDM Architects Inc
Los Angeles, United States
09.2017 - Current
- Analyzed building codes, by-laws and other technical documents and reports to determine effect on architectural designs.
- Formulated complete project plans and coordinated engineering, design and shop drawing efforts.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Maintained strong knowledge of latest drafting software to create fresh, accurate project drawings.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Analyzed building codes, space and site requirements and other technical documents and reports to determine effect on architectural designs.
- Laid out and planned interior room arrangements for commercial buildings using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software.
- Prepared colored drawings and scale models to present to clients.
- Drafted required documentation for commercial and residential developments.
Architectural Assistant
Builder Architects
Monterey Park, CA
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Facilitated client involvement in design processes with direct contact and support.
- Completed site measurements and gathered details of components to facilitate accurate design.
- Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
- Prepared blueprints using computer-aided design programs such as Revit, AutoCAD and VectorWorks.
- Submitted ideas as part of early stages of design processes.
- Produced digital and physical conceptual models.
- Provided clerical and administrative support to senior architectural staff.
- Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
- Discussed zoning laws, fire regulations and building codes with city and county government agencies.
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
Architectural Intern
BAM CDI
Santa Monica, CA
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Completed accurate site measurements.
- Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
- Utilized computer program AutoCAD and prepared 50% of design plans.
- Worked with district personnel, building contractors and inspectors.
- Studied local architectural regulations and codes to assist with designing.
- Calculated cost estimates for smaller to larger projects.
- Organized and maintained blueprint files.
- Performed research on structures and materials.
- Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
- Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA 01.2020 - Current
No Degree - Architecture
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA 08.2008 - 05.2014
Skills
Construction documentation
Commercial architecture
Materials research
Revit
Adobe Creative Suite
Strong verbal and written communicator
Freehand sketching
Design development
Technical Architecture Design
Permitting and administration knowledge
Motivated self-starter
Site analysis
Timeline
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Woodbury University
01.2020 - Current
Project Coordinator
TDM Architects Inc
09.2017 - Current
Architectural Assistant
Builder Architects
12.2015 - 06.2017
Architectural Intern
BAM CDI
07.2013 - 10.2015
No Degree - Architecture
East Los Angeles College
08.2008 - 05.2014