Emma Zhao
Brookline,MA
Summary
Innovative Architectural Designer highly skilled in solving technical and design problems utilizing established standards.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architectural Designer
SmithGroup
07.2021 - Current
- Created graphic renderings and models using Revit and Enscape.
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential, commercial, and healthcare projects in Boston.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
Assistant Project Manager
DMS Design Inc
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
Architectural Designer & Office Administrator
Black River Architects
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Monitored and analyzed project costs and resource allocation to mitigate overages.
Education
Master of Arts - Architecture
Boston Architectural College
Boston, MA05.2020
Skills
- Revit
- LEED Green Associate Accreditation
- Client Relationships
- Structural Drawings
- Healthcare Coding
- Mentoring
- NCARB Registered
- Team Collaboration
- Site Analysis
- Architectural Building Systems
- Materials Research
- Skilled in AutoCAD
- Drawing Preparation
- Conceptualization
- Freehand Sketching
- Determination Rendering
- Design Development
- Construction Documentation
- BIM
- Team Meetings
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Project Management
- Site Visits
- Strong Technical Detailing Skill
- Adobe Creative Suite
- UI Development
- Adobe Photoshop
- Time Management
- UX Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
Scrum Master
UX/UI Design
LEED Green Associate
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Architectural Designer
SmithGroup
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
DMS Design Inc
08.2020 - 05.2021
Architectural Designer & Office Administrator
Black River Architects
06.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Architecture
Boston Architectural College
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