Brenda Gomez Tafua
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced in architectural design and project management, utilizing advanced design software to create innovative solutions. Skilled in coordinating with diverse teams to ensure project success. Hardworking Job Captain successful in assessing document compliance, coordinating submittal packages, and evaluating compatibility between different disciplines. Orderly and well-grounded team player.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Leader
HMC Architects
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized advanced 3D modeling and visualization tools to improve design efficiency and enhance communication with school stakeholders.
- Collaborated with educational clients to develop architectural solutions that supported specific programmatic and learning needs.
- Produced clear and comprehensive construction documents, including plans, elevations, and details, tailored for K–12 and higher education facilities.
- Reviewed architectural and MEP drawings to ensure coordination and functional integration.
- Coordinated with contractors, consultants, and local authorities to maintain code compliance and alignment with educational standards.
- Managed multiple school projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within budget.
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate zoning, utilities, and existing conditions for feasibility and design accuracy.
- Participated in team and district coordination meetings to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
- Mentored junior staff on education-specific design practices and professional growth.
- Facilitated coordination meetings with consultants and contractors to align mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems with ceiling heights, classroom layouts, and accessibility requirements.
Senior Job Captain
Hibser Yamauchi Architects
11.2019 - 02.2024
- Project development of a 18,566 SQ.FT new ground up Education Building for San Rafael High School District which included:
- Responsibility of Construction documentation completeness
- Code compliance and quality assurance
- Review and submit documents to DSA for review and approval
- Coordinate with consultants and external clients
- Assist in conducting site survey and support Project Manager with fee proposals and work plans
- Petaluma School District Re-roofing project for multiple school sites. which included:
- On site visits with engineers and District Superintendent
- Construction documentation completion and coordination with various disciplines
- Project Development for new group up 9,200 SQ Aquatic Center, Pool & 43,000 SF gym renovation for San Rafael High School District which included:
- Schematic design and programming process of the new aquatic building and surrounding site layout.
- Supporting PM with District and user groups presentations to develop site layout to determine best layout for the gym modernization
- Responsibility of construction documentation completeness for new group up building, pool, deck and pool house.
- Review and resolve existing site and building complexities with consultants and internal team
- Help process needed scheduling and documentation for DSA submittal and approval
- Led MEPF coordination efforts during the design development and construction documentation phases, ensuring system layouts were fully integrated with architectural and structural elements
- Responsibilities (EDUCATION DIVISION)
Job Captain
Bickel Group Architecture
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Construction documentation completeness for over 10+ new ground up commercial buildings
- Responsible for finished plans and interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments within all consultant disciplines
- Specifications review
- Jurisdiction approval and meetings with City Building department officials
- Analyze building/zoning code.
- Act independently regarding architectural methods and complexities
- Construction administration responsibilities
- Prepare contract document addendum, communicate with General contractor and consultants.
- Provide proposal request, change orders and revisions to project scope.
- Owner/ Architect/ Contractor meetings, punch walk and closeouts.
- Independently solves problems encountered
- Weekly OAC, punch walk site construction visits
- Responsibilities (COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SECTOR)
- Developed detailed construction documents with accuracy and precision to ensure smooth execution of projects.
- Reviewed mechanical, electrical and plumbing documents for compatibility with each other and architectural drawings.
- Reviewed shop drawings for accuracy, ensuring alignment with approved designs and specifications during the construction process.
- Arranged selection of finish materials, colors and products for owner to review and approve.
- Conducted code compliance reviews to ensure designs met all local regulations and requirements.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Architect Lead
WD Partners
07.2015 - 02.2016
- - Analyze building/zoning code.
- - Outline document contents and specification design intent.
- - Review work of consultant for coordination purposed
- - Prepare project scheduling documentation.
- - Coordinate submittal requirements with Jurisdictions
- - Prepare applications and meet with reviewers at City Counter for submittals
- - Site analysis measurements
- Meet with Starbucks project managers to discuss design implementation to new ground up building and renovation of existing locations.
- Responsibilities (COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SECTOR)
Associate
Callison Architects
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Coordinate construction documentation preparation with assistance of project architect for Nordstrom and Nordstrom rack buildings projects which included:
- Analyze building/zoning code.
- Outline document contents and specification design intent.
- Review work of consultant for coordination purposed
- Review documents with building inspectors
- Prepare contract document addendum, communicate with General contractor and consultants.
- Provide proposal request, change orders and revisions to project scope.
- Review submittals
- Prepare project close out documentation and prepare field reports.
- Responsibilities (COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SECTOR)
Education
Master of Science - Architecture
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.2013
Skills
- Revit - Advanced
- Auto CAD - Advanced
- Photoshop - Advanced
- Microsoft Office - Advanced
- MicroStation - Intermediate/Advanced
- InDesign - Intermediate/Advanced
- Sketchup - Intermediate
Timeline
Senior Technical Leader
HMC Architects
02.2024 - Current
Senior Job Captain
Hibser Yamauchi Architects
11.2019 - 02.2024
Job Captain
Bickel Group Architecture
05.2018 - 06.2019
Architect Lead
WD Partners
07.2015 - 02.2016
Associate
Callison Architects
05.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Architecture
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Idaho
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