Sample Technology Architect Resume
Contact information
Brian P. Twena
17 Street
Los Angeles
California
Career objective
Looking for a challenging position of the Technology Architect Resume the reputed University with a view to use my wide experience for the benefit of the organization.
I am a motivated, innovative and energetic young professional, with a strong work ethic and proven skills in theArchitectural Industry. I thrive on responsibility and manage all aspects to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, whilst meeting our clients brief & specification. I enjoy taking full ownership for projects and am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts. I am accustomed to carrying out tasks to tight timescales, ensuring a successful delivery of products to a satisfactory level of quality. My previous experience in Architectural design & Contract Administration has provided me with an invaluable base of knowledge and a unique skill set. I have been primarily responsible for running construction projects from RIBA Stage D through to post completion. Within my current role; I have earned `TCIAT' accreditation to confirm to clients, employers and peers my level of professional competence in the field. I feel I am at the top of my game within my current role, and have huge desire to take my career to the next professional level within a Project Management based role. I'd like to step my game
KEY SKILLS
EDUCATION September 2010 September 2006 ¬ May 2010
Good understanding of the whole building process (Design process, Procurement, Contract Administration, On site support etc) Specialist in the application of Architectural Technology & Contract administration to Healthcare sectors. Vast range of projects/contracts delivered for different sectors. Experienced in Healthcare, Commercial and Residential and some in Education sectors Experience of Project Management, Lead Consultancy , Team management coordination & client liaison Tendering process administration Friendly, presentable & approachable and eager to convey an excellent represtantation for my company to clients and associates Currently manage a team of 4No. Personnel in my current role on a day by day basis High level of experience in contract administration, particularly Standard & intermediate `Traditional' JCT contracts, but also good experience with D&B, Minor Works & Measured Term (MTC) formats. Project programming and consultant administration 6 years experience in CAD design, draughting, detailing and project co-ordination from conception to post completion. Solution driven, positive attitude Aptitude for reviewing, assessing, & managing and on site problems where required.
•PRINCE2 Foundation Qualification, OCG (Office of Government Commerce), Milton Keynes
University of Northampton (CIAT Approved Course) Higher National Diploma (HND) - Architectural Design andTechnology Passed with distinction (A grades on average) Coventry University Project Management SOLLL - Foundation Certificate Part time evening course. Passed with a distinction (82%) College City & Guilds 2D Advanced CAD (AutoCAD 2005) Part time evening course. Passed with a Distinction (93%) City & Guilds - Advanced design management skills Part time evening course. Passed with a Distinction (88%) College AVCE Information & Communication Technology (Advanced Vocational A-level, equivalent to 3 standard A level Passes) Full time course. Passed with grade BB North Leamington Secondary School & Performing Arts College 11 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English, Science & IT
May 2006 ¬ July 2006
September 2005 ¬ May 2006
Sept 2002 ¬ 2004
Sept 97 ¬ Jul 02
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
January 2007 Present Day Role Summary
Architectural Technologist / Assistant Project Manager Company: IDPartnership Architects, Chartered Architects and Project managers based in Coventry, West Midlands. www.idpartnership.com I joined IDPartnership in January 2007 to work as an Architectural Technician and broaden my knowledge of the construction industry. In this role I was involved in the technical processes and application of projects ranging in from £25,000 to £25m in value; covering residential, heath, education and commercial sectors. For the time I have been with the company I have taken on a high level of key responsibilities. Some of the larger projects in which I am responsible for are as follows: `The Mint' 215 Unit residential development, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham ¬ Grade II listed buildings, £26m value. The Hockley Medical Practice, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham £1m Fit out (BREEAM `Very Good' status) `Coombe Abbey' ¬ 80 Bedroom hotel block - Grade II listed. Complete `Medical Assessment Unit', City Hospital, Birmingham ¬ £2m Clinical refurb `Camp Hill' Urban Regeneration ¬ `Phase 1'. 138 units of an 850 unit masterplan to regenerate the Camp Hill Area of Nuneaton. Currently under construction. `The Post Box' ¬ 258 Residential Apartments (1&2Bed) + commercial units, Central Birmingham AMD Ophthalmology (Specialist Eye treatment) Unit, Rugby St Cross, £1m Refurb Sleep deprivation clinic, Harley Street, London-- £500k refurb Numerous additional (small works) projects ranging from £30k-300k, giving a rounded experience of complete projects. Further details available upon request
At present, reporting to the senior Project Manager/Partner; I am an integral part of the design & management team and more recently have been appointed to head the technical team for the Healthcare department within the company (managing an average team of 4 Arch. technicians). I have the responsibility of approximately 10-15 small works projects in my care at any one time, each at different stages of design & construction. This role has enabled me to practice more of a Project Managers roll, team leading & management, financial reporting to clients, professional fee coordination, client liaison, risk analysis, lead consultancy and implementing recognized contract administration procedures throughout all projects. It has also provided me with valuable time management experience, as I am often juggling numerous deadlines/time constraints at any one time.
Core responsibilities
•Developing detailed design construction information for all applications & compiling NBS Specifications •Lead contract administration duties •Coordinating consultants fees, obtaining approvals and providing necessary instructions. •Provide regular project update & forecast reports to clients and operational staff •Client management & liaison, relationship building •Operational interface with client stakeholders •Extensive BREEAM coordination •Compiling project & construction programmes •Managing, coordination of & communication with contractors and design team and various clients operational interfaces •Compiling, tracking and reporting progress on extensive project programmes (including specifying project aims and objectives, team task delegation, financial budgeting/quotes coordination and reporting to the client) •Managing full tender process; preparing & issuing documentation & specifications, analyzing responses and finalising/ delivering tender award decisions. •Advising, Managing & Procurement of all contract documentation
Achievements
I have many projects I have worked on which I am very proud of (Details of all can be provided upon request), ranging from multimillion pound Commercial/residential projects to highly complex healthcare jobs. I feel however, my biggest achievement is my capabilities being recognized for the work I carry out on a day to day basis and the responsibilities ive been given in return. I have also recently earned professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute ofArchitectural Technologist and currently hold a professionally qualified persons CSCS status. I feel I am a key member of staff within my current employment and am currently looking to further my success at the next professional level.
Previous positions:
October 2005 ¬ Jan 2007 Role Summary
Technical CAD Coordinator Evaluation Ltd, Ryton¬on-Dunsmore, Coventry
Evaluation Ltd is a design consultancy company based near Coventry that specialises in the design and co-ordination of assessing, surveying and design work mainly for telecommunication industry around the UK. My role involved surveying telecommunication sites, and translating my findings into detailed technical CAD drawings for planning, Tender and construction. I coordinated designs with other professionals, liaised with contractors and provided detailed design drawings that were used to submit for planning approval, issue tender documentation and dealt with on site construction issues. I then surveyed site and produced `as built drawings' used for record purposes post build completion. The position I held was primarily telecommunication-based design but I also got involved in architectural renovation and design where required.
Achievements
Whilst in this position, along with attending university; I confirmed my passion for architectural design and wish to focus my career in the Architectural/Construction industry. I learnt an invaluable amount with regards to what information is required and conveyed in professional construction drawings & how projects are carried out; I started this role with minimal knowledge of the industry and left with a sound understanding of requirements of professional drawings and draughtsmanship and an appreciation for project coordination/management.
May 04- October 05 Role Summary
Project Co-ordinator / Systems designer Lightmaster Direct Ltd, Shipston on Stour, Lightmaster Direct is a lighting design consultancy firm that design, supply and install dynamic lighting designs, automated control systems, home integration systems and multiroom audio systems to large residential properties throughout the Cotswolds for high profile clients. Within this role I was primarily involved in the residential design department; responsible for designing and specifying home integration and lighting control systems into new build & renovation developments from client conception to physical completion.
Achievements
I was responsible for making sure multiple projects progressed smoothly, supplying all relevant CAD drawings, system specifications and associated information, and general instruction to electrical contractors, project managers,architects and other professionals within the industry. I worked closely with senior lighting and interior designers and computerised designs using AutoCAD 2005/Lt. This role provided me with an insight into the construction industry and gave me the passion to focus my career within the Architectural and construction industry.
Project Example, Portfolio Card 1, Coventry : Commercial extension
Client: Haynes & Blake Sector : Commercial Contract Value: £268,000 Contractor : R. Pittway's Ltd Completion: December 2008
Description: This phased project involved relocating office premises for a 40-strong business in Coventry City centre. Once the company moved premises, considerable renovation and extension works were carried out to provide a brand new entrance foyer, meeting rooms, toilets and client entertainment areas. Reporting to the premises owners/Equity partners, I was responsible for complete Project Management; managing the project from conception to completion; delivering on time and within budget. Challenges included; Grade II listed building constraints, Design co-ordination, very awkward clients', contractor/&subcontractor management and general onsite problem solving
Project Example, Portfolio Card 2
The Mint, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham: 192 Unit Residential development
Client: Junared Two Ltd Sector : Residential/ Commercial Cost: £25m Contractor : Ninex Ltd Completion: On Hold ( 70% Complete)
Description: The development comprises some 192 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and over 6400 m2 of commercial business space. The challenging site includes grade 1 & 2 listed buildings from the original old `Mint' factory, a 30m high Victorian chimney Archaeology constraints and new proposed basement parking . The design has been developed as a contemporary interpretation of the rich vernacular of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Conservation area in which the site lies. The design creates a new Jewellery Quarter back street and uses echo's of previous Victorian structures to form a system urban buildings with a dense `urban grain'.
Project Example, Portfolio Card 3
Warstone Lane, The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham: 147 Unit Residential Development
Client: Morris Homes developments Sector: Residential / Healthcare Cost: £15m Contractor : Morris Homes Group Completion: On-going
Description: The development comprises some 147, 1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments and a Primary Healthcare centre with basement parking. The design has been developed as a contemporary interpretation of the rich vernacular of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter conservation Area in which the site lies. A system of attractive hard landscaped courtyard gardens have been created amongst building reflecting the dense urban grain of conservation area.
Project Example, Portfolio Card 4
Coombe Abbey Hotel, Coventry: New build bedroom block to Grade I Hotel
Client: No Ordinary Hotels Group Sector: Commercial Hotel Cost: £9m Contractor: Kingerlee Construction Ltd Completion: November 2008
Description: We were responsible for building a new bedroom block to the hotel on the site of the existing Residents' car park to the North of the Grade I listed Coombe Abbey Hotel. Adhering to many planning/ listed building constraints, the development was a success providing a further 26 bedrooms to the existing adjacent hotel. I was involved at construction stage, producing working drawings & details etc.
Project Example, Portfolio Card 5
King 's Wharf, Birmingham: 100 Unit Residential development
Client: MCD Sector : Residential Cost: £16m Contractor : Carillion Completion: 2003
Description: IDPartnership were the executive architects for this award winning project in Birmingham. This development comprised 100 luxury concierge serviced apartments and associated office suite at the junction of two canals.
Project Example, Portfolio Card 6
C81:310 Post Box, Central Birmingham:
258Unit Residential Development
Client: Cala Homes Group Sector : Residential / Commercial Cost: £25m Contractor : Taylor Woodrow Completion: 2007 ( Phase 1 2005 )
Description: 258 apartments and commercial units at ground floor make up this prestigious development adjacent to the Mail Box in Birmingham. The project was undertaken by Cala Homes and the entire scheme has been bought by Earthquake.
Project Example, Portfolio Card 7
Sheldon, Birmingham: Residential Development
Client: White fire group Sector : Residential Cost: £22m Contractor : White fire Ltd Completion: On- going
Description: A 140Unit residential new build development, located on the A45 in Sheldon Birmingham, comprises of affordable housing, Penthouse accommodation and under-
Project Example, Portfolio Card 8
The Hockley Medical Practice: Medical Centre Fit-out
Client: Heart of Birmingham PCT NHS Trust Sector: Healthcare Cost: £1m internal fit out Contractor : GAJ Group Completion: Feb 2011
Description: The Heart of Birmingham Primary Care NHS Trust have commissioned us to provide a GP Surgery / Medical centre into the ground floor commercial accommodation. The fit out project is currently being built at the same time as the adjacent residential development works and is valued at circa £1m. There has been extensive operational interface from end users throughout the design stage. I have had a rounded involvement with this project, but most notably I have carried out design and tendering administration duties. The project has also been designed to achieve Breeam `Very Good' status.
Project Example, Portfolio Card 8
Bradley Stoke, Bristol: New build MS Centre
Client: Purpetual Legacy Ltd Sector : Healthcare Cost: £4m Contractor : Trend Gray Construction Ltd Completion: March 2011
Description: We have been commissioned to design and build a new Multiple Sclerosis (MS) centre in Bradley Stoke, Bristol. The project is currently in design stage and are working towards getting out to site in January 2011.
FURTHER INFORMATION
`TCIAT' accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. I currently hold a PRINCE2 `Foundation' project management qualification, obtained in September 2010. I anticipate progressing to the recognised `Practitioner' level towards the end of 2010. Have self motivation and keen to take responsibility and make opportunities. I currently hold a valid `Professionally qualified persons' CSCS Health and Safety status at Management and Professional Supervisor level. Construction Skills Health and Safety qualified ¬ Managerial & Professional Supervisory (MAPS) level Fluent understanding of Grafisoft ArchiCAD CAD Package Exceptional ICT knowledge and confidence in all Windows and Microsoft Office applications, Autodesk AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Access, Adobe Photoshop, Skape mapping tools and Google Sketch-up 3D applications. Full UK Driving License (0 points) Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally Appreciation of, and commitment to the business of the Practice
TRAINING
I have maintained a min of 35hours per year in RIBA Certified CPD's (continued industry education from 2007-2008/2008-2009/2010- present day) Training course carried out to attain the Prince 2 Foundation accreditation (2009 syllabus) Passed the construction skills Health and Safety Test ¬ Managerial and Professional Supervisor level. Microsoft Project Intermediate qualification, Coventry University `School of Life long lerarning' Fire Extinguisher Training Grade 1 Lutron Homework's Advanced programming & Homework's Intermediate lighting designer CEDIA Designer training qualification - Level 1 & Technical certificate.
INTERESTS
Keen interests in the following areas: Personal private developments: renovation and investment opportunities InspiringArchitectural buildings, Construction techniques and project organisation Sports ¬, Football, Golf, Formula 1 motor sport, Football, Skiing & squash. I also like to run & generally keep fit, and have recently taken part in various charity runs & half marathons with the intention of achieving a full marathon in 2012. Food & wine
References
Brian P. Twena
Manager
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Brian_Twena@gmail.com
