Sakshi Thakkar
CHICAGO,Illinois
Summary
I am a self-motivated, passionate student seeking a co-operative work term at place where quality of work and dedication is appreciated. Moreover, I am eager to gain some firsthand experience while contributing ideas and industry knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural Technologist (Part-time/Remote)
Matter Architectural Studio
CHICAGO, Illinois
08.2021 - Current
- Developed plans and drawings for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.
Architectural Technologist
Matter Architectural Studio
London, Ontario
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed physical and computer-based models and visual aids as part of concept and design processes.
- Collaborated with licensing, permitting, planning, and inspection authorities to evaluate and resolve concerns.
- Coordinated with engineers, designers, contractors and other professionals throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction documents including details, specifications and schedules.
- Developed plans and drawings for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.
- Created detailed architectural designs from concept to completion.
Intern Architectural Technologist
Matter Architectural Studio
London, Ontario
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared plans, elevations, sections, details and schedules to accurately represent the design intent of the project.
Architectural Drafter - Summer Intern
London District Catholic School Board
London, Ontario
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Created and updated fire floor plans and documents, created detailed drawings using Auto-CAD, went on site visits and inspections for renovation projects, audited certain schools for accessibility issues, created reports for site visits and onsite inspection, facilitated and created libraries of As-builts and Floor Plans, conducted a training presentation for custodians on how to read floor plans and other Architectural drawings
Fire Safety Design Intern
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Lead and managed projects, on-field experience with mechanical and HVAC systems, used by-laws and multiple codes to write reports, learnt to use NFPA and Ontario Fire Codes, used adobe and Auto-CAD for keeping drawings/documents current, assisted in inspections and code enforcements, read isometric drawings
Education
HIGH SCHOOL -
ANAND NIKETAN SATELLITE
04.2017
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY -
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
Skills
- Interpersonal skills and relates well to other people
- Good teamwork skills
- Has a knack for details
- Highly skilled with using Revit with 1 and half years of experience
- Can utilize codes and by-laws well
- Ability to take notes of the given instructions and follow them
- Exceptional Auto-CAD skills with over 3 years of experience
Websites
Recommendation Letters
True
Activities
- Participant of Skills Canada 2019
- Has experience in design and fine arts
Timeline
Architectural Technologist (Part-time/Remote)
Matter Architectural Studio
08.2021 - Current
Architectural Technologist
Matter Architectural Studio
08.2020 - 08.2021
Intern Architectural Technologist
Matter Architectural Studio
01.2020 - 08.2020
Architectural Drafter - Summer Intern
London District Catholic School Board
05.2019 - 08.2019
Fire Safety Design Intern
University of Western Ontario
09.2018 - 12.2018
HIGH SCHOOL -
ANAND NIKETAN SATELLITE
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY -
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
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