Navart Awkmyan
Glendale,CA
Summary
I’m driven by attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work on time. With a solution-oriented approach, I’m constantly refining my skills while pursuing licensure to enhance my expertise and contribute to meaningful projects.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architectural Associate
Delta Construction And Electric
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Worked on diverse commercial projects, ensuring successful execution from concept to completion.
- Collaborated closely with clients, managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Managed projects, coordinating teams, and resources for optimal efficiency and quality.
- Contributed to designing and implementing green building solutions, enhancing sustainability.
- Assisted in creating and reviewing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) drawings in coordination with in-house engineering teams.
- Played a key role in improving the company structure by identifying process inefficiencies and proposing effective solutions.
- Provided innovative ideas and suggestions to enhance project workflows and improve overall productivity.
Architectural Experience Program (AXP)
California
- Completed a minimum of 3,740 required hours of diverse professional practice, meeting all AXP requirements for licensure.
Architectural Designer I
Ruhnau Clarke Architects
Carlsbad, California
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Assist in the development of construction plans and architectural 2D/3D models for various school districts
- Manage site visits for data collection, compliance checks, and consultant coordination
- Create functional and aesthetic layouts and designs for classrooms and common areas
- Coordinate with engineers and consultants to integrate building systems
- Participate in client meetings, incorporating feedback into designs
- Ensure ADA compliance and conduct research on current trends in educational facilities
- Assist in the preparation of bid documents, which included drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets
- Manage project documentation and assist in obtaining permits
- Successfully meet project deadlines and financial targets
- Produce SD, DD, and CD documents for all project phases
- Conduct post-occupancy evaluations and assess project punch lists to gauge user satisfaction levels and ensure completion
- Interpret survey results and provide recommendations on areas needing improvement
- Facilitate coordination meetings to ensure alignment and resolve any design or construction issues
Design Consultant
Lawrance Furniture
Encinitas, California
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Established and nurtured strong, professional relationships with vendors and coworkers
- Assisted clients in selecting furnishings that aligned with their preferences and budget
- Generated floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views for internal reviews and client presentations. Utilized material boards to enhance visual representation
- Provided complimentary consultations at clients' homes to gather information and promote design services
- Assisted walk-in customers and provided exceptional sales and customer service
- Ensured exceptional customer satisfaction through active listening and prompt resolution of concerns or queries
Freelance Interior Designer
Dara Company
Damascus, Syria
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Effectively oversaw all stages of interior design, from initial ideas to schematic development
- Generated detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspectives with accompanying material boards to aid in review and presentation
- Rendered realistic models for client presentations using Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D Max
- Created visually attractive designs through the use of Photoshop and Illustrator for page layouts, graphics, logos, and authentic textures
- Generated and showcased early prototypes of design concepts for final products
- Developed customized architectural solutions based on client input to meet unique requirements
Architectural and Interior Designer
ASL Company for Investment and Contracting, Limited Liability
Aleppo, Syria
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Designed and specified water features, vegetation, hardscape features, and lighting for public green space areas including parks, pocket parks, and greenways
- Successfully oversaw multiple residential and commercial projects in Aleppo while collaborating with a diverse team
- Managed and executed interior design projects from conception to completion
- Proficiently developed a wide range of architectural documents such as space plans, ceiling plans, floor plans, sectional drawings, and elevation drawings
- Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and government agencies to meet project deadlines and adhere to budget requirements
- Conducted site assessments and measurements to inform precise project design decisions
Education
Accreditation
NAAB
Bachelor's Degree - Architectural Engineering
Al-Baath University
01.2020
Skills
- AutoCAD
- BIM
- Revit
- Bluebeam
- 3D Studio Max
- Illustrator
- Lumion
- Adobe Photoshop
- Rendering
- Drafting
- Landscape Architecture
- Graphic Design
- Budgeting and Finance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in English, Arabic, and Armenian
Certification
- AIA Continuing Education Certificates | Multiple sessions completed | Credits Earned: Various 1-hour credits
- Greening The Economy: Sustainable Cities - Coursera
- ICDL MS Office - Al-Baath University
- Child Rights and WTM - UNICEF
Timeline
Architectural Associate
Delta Construction And Electric
10.2024 - Current
Architectural Designer I
Ruhnau Clarke Architects
01.2023 - 10.2024
Design Consultant
Lawrance Furniture
08.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance Interior Designer
Dara Company
08.2020 - 02.2022
Architectural and Interior Designer
ASL Company for Investment and Contracting, Limited Liability
05.2020 - 02.2022
Accreditation
NAAB
Bachelor's Degree - Architectural Engineering
Al-Baath University
Architectural Experience Program (AXP)
California