Ace Cortes
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Innovative Junior Architect with 5 years of professional drafting experience supporting licensed architects and firms across diverse projects. Focused on futuristic aesthetics and renewable architecture, delivering forward-thinking, sustainable spatial solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD Drafter
Genentech
South San Francisco, California
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized AutoCAD to draft Architectural and production sheets.
- Collaborated with Project Managers with existing CAD models to reflect design changes and improvements.
- Helped transition / train Drawings Management team to start Revit integration within the team
- Maintained records of revisions made to CAD files throughout the design process.
Drafter
American Modular Systems Inc.
Manteca, California
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Utilized AutoCAD to draft Architectural and production sheets
- Drafter 5-6 projects at a time to meet strict deadlines
- Conducted research to determine product specifications for project designs
- Translated verbal instructions into technical drawings in AutoCAD
Marketing Executive / Junior Architect
Molinar Architecture
Dublin, CA
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Crafted new organizational procedures for incorporating details into BIM modeling projects.
- Created oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals.
- Updated web pages and social media profiles with engaging and current content.
- Gathered marketing reports and and related documents for submission to senior staff.
- Helped generate and compile new leads for potential client growth.
Architect Internship
Studio S Squared Architecture
San Jose, CA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared building specifications based on local regulations and codes.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Lead designer for small site and landscape enhancements, as well as large landscape and hardscape projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CAAssociate of Science - Marketing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CAHigh School Diploma -
Weston Ranch High School
Manteca, CASkills
- BIM Software (Sketchup, AutoCAD, Revit)
- Rendering Knowledge (Enscape, V-ray)
- AutoCAD drafting
- BIM modeling
- Junior Designing Engineer
- Data presentation
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Language Skills- Fluent in English, Tagalog: Basic skills in French
Technical Skills
Computer Software- MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SEO & SEM
Architecture Software- Sketchup, AutoCAD, Revit, V-Ray, Enscape, InDesign
Research / Projects
Architectural Portfolio
- Created and Designed Digital Architectural buildings using BIM Software and Rendering
- Designed Public and Environmental planning for the Digitalized Buildings
- Strategic and Urban planning for the locations
Marketing Research
Marketing Proposal for Senior Sisig Food Truck Company
- Completed research project for the Bay Area food truck company Senior Sisig, which helped expand their food truck business into a full Brick and Mortar restaurant in San Francisco
- 42 paged report about intricate and detailed strategic details on opening a Brick and Mortar restaurant
- Provided financial research, marketing mix strategies, digital marketing insights, to help gain insight on the benefits of opening a physical location
References
Brian Johnson, Senior Manager Documentation Services
Genentech
bpjohn@gene.com
Bamsom, AIAS, NOMA Junior Urban Designer
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)
paultbamson@gmail.com
Fisher M.D., Professor and College of Business Representative
San Francisco State University
mfisher19@sfsu.edu
Timeline
CAD Drafter
Genentech
09.2024 - Current
Drafter
American Modular Systems Inc.
06.2023 - 06.2024
Marketing Executive / Junior Architect
Molinar Architecture
10.2021 - 12.2022
Architect Internship
Studio S Squared Architecture
08.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Weston Ranch High School
Associate of Science - Marketing
San Joaquin Delta College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
San Francisco State University