Donovan Blakney
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented architectural professional with hands-on experience in urban planning, construction, and design technology. Proven expertise in researching building history, analyzing site plans, and ensuring compliance with city regulations. Adept at developing urban infrastructure solutions, transportation planning, and integrating AI for improved customer interactions. Exceptional communication skills to effectively translate complex ideas into actionable solutions. Committed to creating efficient, sustainable environments through strategic planning and innovative design.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
City of Houston
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked in the Planning & Development Department
- Research: Conduct research on plat and building history for size and structural compliance, transportation, community, and policy issues
- Data analysis: Analyze large datasets, building designs and site plan to assess compliance with city requirements for permit approval
- Documentation: Prepare correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents
- Outreach: Engaged with the community to gather feedback on proposed projects and answer questions personal permitting issues
- Development: Created a mock AI system that allowed customers and employees to access relevant answers about the most common questions the department receives
- Attended City Council meetings as issues and ideas were presented and
Intern
Blakney Construction Services
05.2017 - Current
- Implemented design solutions to enhance project outcomes.
- Built various housing frameworks.
- Installed sheetrock and siding
- Executed successful layout and installation of hardwood floors.
- Delivered precise groundwork by arranging sod and paving stones
Intern
Texas Department of Transportation
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked in the Advanced Planning for Landscape Architecture Department, (TxDOT)
- Developed strategic traffic flow designs for urban improvement in Brenham, TX.
- Executed comprehensive design plans to enhance city infrastructure in Brenham, TX
- Contributed to crafting highway recommendations for joint municipal council sessions.
- Played a key role in preparing presentation materials for urban advancement meetings.
- Supported the formulation of transportation proposals for collaborative city discussions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12.2024
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
- Lumion
- Sketchup
- MicroStation
- Grasshopper
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint)
- Rhino
Affiliations
Groove Phi Groove
African Student Association
Timeline
Intern
City of Houston
05.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Texas Department of Transportation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Blakney Construction Services
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Prairie View A&M University
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