Experience
Brownhouse Designs LLC
Madison, WI
Architect
May 2013-Present
Facilitated site master planning exercises with clients and civil engineers
Created conceptual 3D models for client review and discussion
Performed comprehensive and thorough code review prior to project design
Collaborated with clients through design meetings and charrettes
Presented projects on clients behalf to local planning and historic preservation commissions
Created and reviewed detailed and accurate construction documents with AutoCAD 2018 and Revit Architecture 2018
Prepared materials for submittal to local and state plan reviewers
Performed thorough field verification of project construction, submittals, and shop drawings
Collaborated with architectural and interior design staff on conversion to Revit Architecture 2017 for larger projects
Streamlined construction document creation process, including revision of sheet numbering system and graphic standards
Simplified creation of as-built drawings on the fly through RFI responses and construction bulletins
Jendusa Design & Engineering
Hartland, WI
Architect
October 2012-May 2013
Created and coordinated construction documents for various small residential and commercial projects
Coordinated project submittals with owners and contractors
Presented projects on clients behalf to planning commissions in the Milwaukee area
Collaborated with owners and construction managers on commercial and industrial projects
Created presentation materials for plan commission meetings, including 2D drawings and 3D photomontage renderings
Kohls Corporation
Menomonee Falls, WI
Store Planning Consultant
December 2011-August 2012
Created Construction Document sets for store remodels using Autodesk Architecture 2008
Assisted store planners with revisions to fixture plans and accompanying fixture counts
Collaborated with Database team to create a comprehensive catalog of attributes for over 1200 stores
Merchandise Presentation Consultant
November 2010-March 2011
Assisted with implementation of E-Signage program for stores nationwide
Examined floor plan drawings of existing stores to determine accurate fixture counts
Assisted Merchandise Presentation planners with creating planograms in JDA and Microsoft Excel
Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises
Milwaukee, WI
Architect/CAD Technician
August 2009-November 2010
Collaborated with structural engineer to design small buildings for municipal projects
Created architectural and engineering drawings for various disciplines
Organized project milestone sets for various projects both on paper and online
Showed great proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Google SketchUp
GRAEF-USA, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
Architectural Technician
March 2008-May 2009
Performed thorough field verification for both existing building conditions and new construction
Designed interior build-outs for offices and locker rooms in existing industrial buildings
Provided support to project architects in creating Design Development drawings and Construction Documents
Coordinated project submittals and construction bulletins with clients, contractors and consultants
Performed value engineering through the review and approval of shop drawings
Directed the creation of record drawings for previously completed projects
Performed value engineering through preliminary construction cost estimates
Researched building products and materials as part of cost-saving efforts