- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Reading
- Adventure Travel
Melissa Cook
Angola,IN
Summary
Dynamic leader and Architectural Design Supervisor with a proven track record at TFC Canopy, enhancing project efficiency and team performance. Excelled in AutoCAD and fostering teamwork. Successfully led a 12-member team, mentoring and streamlining processes for optimal outcomes. Known for exceptional organizational and time management skills, ensuring client satisfaction and project excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural Design Supervisor
TFC Canopy
01.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with team members involved in each project''s lifecycle such as salesmen, engineers, project managers, detailers, operations manager, production team and installers.
- Optimized project workflows with daily schedule updates by identifying bottlenecks in the design process and implementing solutions for improved efficiency.
- Led a team of 12 detailers to complete complex projects on time with accuracy, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
- Organized and hosted Architectural Team lunch & learn events, as well as team-building events aimed at staying updated on industry trends and latest advancements in architectural technology.
- Collaborated with Administrative team to organize and host installer meetings.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by simultaneously overseeing multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery of all tasks.
- Created and maintain updated detailing schedule, procedures, processes, detailing standard files and engineering resource documentation.
- Mentored junior detailers in design principles and procedures to enhance their professional development.
- Improved architectural detailing team's project efficiency by streamlining design processes and implementing innovative software tools.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create impactful promotional materials showcasing architectural projects for potential clients.
- Coordinated with IT department and software companies to implement latest software updates and licensing agreements.
- Integrated architectural and engineering drawings to create cohesive packages.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application prior to fabrication.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and oversaw Architectural detailing staff for optimal project results. Terminated when necessary.
Architectural Detailer
TFC Canopy
04.2007 - Current
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design commercial projects.
- Developed comprehensive construction documents to ensure accurate execution of architectural concepts during the building process.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality designs that met or exceeded expectations.
- Strengthened team collaboration by actively participating in brainstorming sessions, providing constructive feedback on design ideas from colleagues.
- Contributed to the firm''s reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality designs within budgetary and scheduling constraints.
- Resolved construction conflicts by working closely with contractors and project managers to find effective solutions that maintained design integrity.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering Technology
IPFW
Fort Wayne, IN12-2005
Associate of Science - Architectural Engineering Technology
IPFW
Fort Wayne, IN05-2004
Associate of Science - Interior Design
IPFW
Fort Wayne, IN05-2002
Skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Architectural detailing
- Interior design
- Scheduling Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Supervision
- Performance Evaluation
Interests
Timeline
Architectural Design Supervisor
TFC Canopy
01.2015 - Current
Architectural Detailer
TFC Canopy
04.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering Technology
IPFW
Associate of Science - Architectural Engineering Technology
IPFW
Associate of Science - Interior Design
IPFW
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