Thomas Dao
Houston
Summary
I am a professional architectural designer with over 15 years of experience in design and production of multiple architecture industries. With a great understanding and knowledge of Revit, I am looking for a position in BIM support and management assistance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Designer
Joshua IF Jones Architect
Houston
02.2024 - Current
- Helped establish company standards and create a Revit library with standard families for multiple projects while progressing the projects in their architectural phases.
- Created and developed new custom families based on project designs, each with specific functions and parameters for future projects.
- Collaborated with architects to develop detailed technical drawings and specifications.
- Assisted in material selection and product sourcing for various design projects.
- Reviewed design plans for compliance with building codes and regulations.
Architectural Technician
Dekker Perich Sabatini
Albuquerque
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Produced construction documents and coordinated with consultants, reviewing drawings with the team to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Assisted new projects during pre-design and entitlements by creating building models, plans, elevations, and site layouts to support project approval.
- Collaborated with DPS to develop detailed standards for inclusion in the project library, ensuring consistency across future projects.
- Reviewed products and specifications for construction administration.
Technical Designer
Ryan Companies
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Provide assistance to the Multi-family and coordinate with consultants during construction document through completion and submittal.
- Supported project architect in developing architectural records for multi-family project during schematic design.
- Assist senior living sector with project program and analysis of an existing building plan.
Job Captain
Todd+Associates Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Assisted principals and project manager in project meetings, creating drawings tailored to project type.
- Oversaw building project through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables for architectural design initiatives.
- Managed team communications and ensured alignment on project goals and expectations.
- Prepared detailed drawings and specifications using industry-standard software tools.
Project Designer
Insite Architecture
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted project manager and principal with project designs and production, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Developed pre-design drawings, renderings, PDF plans, design development drawings, and construction documents for client and contractor review and approval.
- Created 3D model from customer-provided 2D plans to enable accurate materials take-off.
Project Designer
FS Group
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Designed hospitality spaces, health care facilities, commercial properties, residential homes, and recreational areas to enhance user experience and functionality.
- Created schematic designs, design development documents, construction documents, and realistic renderings to support project execution and client vision.
- Designed innovative architectural solutions for diverse client projects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop project concepts and designs.
- Created detailed design drawings and specifications using industry-standard software.
Contract CAD Draftsman
Paragan Solutions LLC
10.2008 - 05.2015
- Design and create construction documents for hospitality, commercial, and residential homes.
- Coordinated with architects and engineers to create comprehensive civil, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings.
- Developed CAD standards for production drawings to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Modified plan sets to align with new site proposals, enhancing project feasibility.
- Design custom residential projects for single family dwellings.
CAD Draftsman
Gary Keith Jackson Homes
05.2006 - 10.2008
- Generated detailed construction documents for high-end residential homes, facilitating clear communication between stakeholders.
- Developed and revised floor plans, detail sections, elevations, and electrical layouts to ensure alignment with design specifications.
- Managed plotting and printing processes for all new and existing projects to maintain project timelines.
Education
Master of Architecture -
Texas Prairie View A&M University
12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Texas Prairie View A&M University
05-2011
Associates of Applied Science - Architectural Engineering
Lone Star Community College
05-2009
Certificate in CAD Operation - Drafting
Lone Star Community College
05-2008
Skills
- AutoDesk Revit
- AutoCAD
- Sketchup Pro
- Podium
- Rhino
- Vray
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- 3D Printing
- Model Making
- Technical Drafting
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Computer Rendering
- Computer Software/Hardware Skills
- Hand Sketching
Volunteer Experience
Habitat For Humanity, 05/01/08, Create 3D models, renderings, and drawing using Sketchup, Revit/AutoCad, and photoshop software tool., Review and coordinate the consultant drawings to match the drawings with the construction documents with minimal discrepancy., Review the city submittal requirement to prep and submit project documents., Meet the clients and the contractors with the project manager to coordinate and review project cost, project schedules, project design, and project status.
Timeline
Technical Designer
Joshua IF Jones Architect
02.2024 - Current
Architectural Technician
Dekker Perich Sabatini
11.2022 - 11.2023
Technical Designer
Ryan Companies
10.2021 - 11.2022
Job Captain
Todd+Associates Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2021
Project Designer
Insite Architecture
02.2017 - 12.2017
Project Designer
FS Group
05.2015 - 02.2017
Contract CAD Draftsman
Paragan Solutions LLC
10.2008 - 05.2015
CAD Draftsman
Gary Keith Jackson Homes
05.2006 - 10.2008
Master of Architecture -
Texas Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Texas Prairie View A&M University
Associates of Applied Science - Architectural Engineering
Lone Star Community College
Certificate in CAD Operation - Drafting
Lone Star Community College