Michael Zhang
Rowland Heights,United States
Summary
Innovative Architectural Designer with 5 years of experience, highly skilled in solving technical and design problems utilizing established standards. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of schematics and space planning is highly sought. Results-focused drafting professional adept at creating and revising drawings using both traditional and computer-assisted methods. Specializing in team leadership and project management.
Currently studying and exam prep. for ARE 5.0 to become an license Architect.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Designer / Job Captain
ERNEST ENGINEERING
12.2023 - Current
- Dealing with large commercial projects(Office T.I., Retail Store, Walk in Cooler)
- Dealing with restaurant projects (Chubby Curry, Melo Melo, YinTang, FengCha Boba Shop, Nice to Meet you Hotpot)
- Dealing with large Industrial projects (H-4 Occupancy Warehouse, Warehouse Freezer, Warehouse Office T.I.)
- Dealing with all types of residential projects (Single Family, Multi-Family, Duplex, ADU, and Condominium)
Architectural Designer
GAA Architects, Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Dealing with large commercial warehouse projects (Office T.I., Warehouse Shell Building)
- Assisting the Project Manager go through all phases of the project(SD, DD, CD, CA)
- Working with developers to create design-oriented shell building.
- Working with / assisting the GC with Construction administration. Reviewing Shop Drawing
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in Orange County, San Bernardino County and LA County.
- Developed comprehensive construction documents to ensure accurate execution of architectural concepts during the building process.
Head Designer
JWL Associates
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Dealing with large commercial projects (Office T.I., Retail Store, Restaurant, I-4 Occupancy Child Daycare Center)
- Dealing with all types of residential projects (Single Family, Multi-Family, Duplex, ADU, and Condominium)
- Obtain Approval from other government agencies (Health, Sanitation District, Fire Department, or Public Work)
- Create detailed drawings, including dimensions, procedures, and required materials.
- Create well-designed plans, including floor plans, site plans, simple plumbing, mechanical plans, and Title 24 Energy Pro Calculation for clients (Residential & Commerical Project)
- Collect data to modify drawings, maps, and schematics.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and surveyors.
Architectural Designer / Drafter
JWL Associates
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Create detailed drawings, including dimensions, procedures, and required materials.
- Create well-designed plans, including floor plan, site plan for clients
- (Residential & Commerical Project)
- Collect data to modify drawings, maps, and schematics.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and surveyors.
- Review drawings for accuracy and completeness and make necessary revisions.
- Incorporate survey data to prepare drawings.
- Participate in project meetings, as needed.
- Prepare documents for city submittal.
- Developed comprehensive construction documents to ensure accurate execution of architectural concepts during the building process.
Education
Associate's degree - Architecture
Mt. San Antonio College
01.2017
Skills
SketchUp
Bluebeam Revu
AutoCAD
Rhino 3D
Revit
Adobe Photoshop
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Designer / Job Captain
ERNEST ENGINEERING
12.2023 - Current
Architectural Designer
GAA Architects, Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2023
Head Designer
JWL Associates
11.2020 - 08.2022
Architectural Designer / Drafter
JWL Associates
05.2019 - 08.2022
Associate's degree - Architecture
Mt. San Antonio College