Katherine Lopez
Woodside,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented architectural assistant with experience supporting architects with NYC Department of Buildings filings, paperwork, project tracking, and client communication. Familiar with DOB NOW, BIS, permit applications, filing documents, and following up on approvals and outstanding items. Comfortable working with architects, engineers, contractors, clients, and city agencies to keep projects organized and moving forward. Reliable, organized, and quick to learn new systems and procedures.
Overview
1
1
Language
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Web Development Learner
Coded by Katherine
New York, New York
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated on technical projects utilizing Java Spring Boot, SQL, REST APIs, and GitHub.
- Acquired debugging, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills through practical application development.
- Practiced object-oriented programming and API testing within collaborative software development frameworks.
- Engaged in hands-on experience with databases and version control to reinforce software development principles.
Architectural Assistant/ DOB Filing Coordinator
Haa Design Group
New York, New York
10.2025 - 08.2026
- Assisted the architect with NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) filings, applications, documentation, and project tracking.
- Supported the preparation and submission of DOB paperwork and coordinated required documents with architects, engineers, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- Monitored filing statuses, responded to administrative issues, and followed up on outstanding items to help keep projects moving toward approval.
- Assisted with DOB NOW and BIS-related administrative tasks, including organizing project information, filing documentation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Prepared, organized, and maintained invoices, project documents, correspondence, and client records.
- Communicated professionally with clients, contractors, architects, engineers, and city-related contacts by phone, email, and in person.
- Coordinated appointments, project updates, follow-ups, and other administrative responsibilities to support the architect and project workflow.
- Assisted with tracking DOB violations, permits, applications, and project-related documentation.
- Maintained organized digital and physical filing systems and ensured project records were accurate and up to date.
- Provided day-to-day administrative and operational support to the architect while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Education
Associate of Software Engineering - Technology Management
Year Up United
New York, NY07-2026
Skills
- DOB NOW: Build
- BIS (Building Information System)
- Filing Application Preparation
- Permit Application Processing
- Filing Status Tracking
- Objection Resolution & Follow-Up
- Permit & Approval Tracking
- Certificate of Occupancy Research
- Violation Research & Tracking
- OATH/ECB Coordination
- Document Submission & Organization
- Software development
- Database management
- Problem solving
- API testing
- Project management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Architectural Assistant/ DOB Filing Coordinator
Haa Design Group
10.2025 - 08.2026
Independent Web Development Learner
Coded by Katherine
11.2022 - Current
Associate of Software Engineering - Technology Management
Year Up United