J Lynne Designs, LLC
Architect Intern / Contract Designer & Planning Services
- Creation, proposal, and presentation of all design phases for architects, general contractors, builders, and engineers in commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, institutional, up-fit stores and site planning.
- Develop contracts, documentations, as-built, schematics, design document, and construction document phases, details, schedules, specifications, code review, etc.
- Prepare architectural designs, planning documents, feasibility studies, and existing standards knowledge and code reviews/compliance for structural accuracy, completeness, agreement between architectural and engineering elements, equipment, specifications, etc.
- Skilled negotiator of prices, time schedules, and interior / exterior design solutions.
- Completed administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to, accounts payables / receivables, invoicing, collections, tax preparation / submittal, generated reports, and maintained website.
- Developed sales and marketing, including mail, website, and brochures. Efficiently conducted presentations to individuals and groups. Attendance at AIA Continuing Education seminars.
- Experienced with product promotion and development trends.
- NCARB Registered Intern Development Program (50% complete)
Meade Gunnell Engineering & Surveying
AutoCad Drafter / Designer and Executive Assistant
- Professionally drafted site plans, piping profiles, site renderings, and participated on other projects regularly.
- Additionally performed general office duties, such as but not limited to answering phones, filing, and small errands. Assistant for RFP and bid submittals to executive management.
- Geographic Information System (GIS) research, extensive plan preparation and city/county submission, and performed company website maintenance and graphic design.
Comcat, Inc.
Office Manager / Senior Business Administrator
- Successfully supervised and managed office employees, additionally assisted in sales development and marketing of product demonstrations and promotions. Management of daily, monthly, and annual business accounts/data.
- Processed customer orders, managed office and staff, documented inventory, solicited collections, and completed invoicing, payables, deposits, payroll, and purchasing.
Progressive Source International
Customer Service Representative and Office Assistant
- Implemented data and inventory entry, kept consistent bookkeeping, performed general administrative tasks such as mail distribution and assisting customers.
- Quickly and efficiently worked in the warehouse shipping and receiving department.
- Created schematic drawings for new product line development and graphical assistant in the international launch for new networking cabling systems and supplies
Professional
Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Technology
Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
- Presidents List 4.0 GPA
- AIAS Vice President CPCC Chapter 2007
- Computer Aided Design/Drafting Certification
- Architectural Technology Certification
- NC Scholar H.S. Graduate
Bachelor of Arts Architecture
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Concentration in Architecture Design, Theory, and Practice
- Writing Architecture Symposium Speaker 2008
- Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership & Honors Organization
Master of Architecture
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Concentration in Architecture Design, Theory, and Practice
- "Excellence in Architecture Technology" Faculty Book Award
- UNCC Sustainability Committee Intern
- Teaching Assistant for Environmental Ethic and Building Systems Integration Courses
- Research Assistant - Center for Integrated Building Design Research
- Project Manual Manager - Solar Decathlon Studio Fall 2012
- Sustainably Integrated Buildings & Sites Center Website Spring '13
Published Research Thesis:
"High-Performance Policies in Large Building Stock Portfolios: a Methodology for Assessing Repurpose-Ability at UNC Charlotte"
Core Competencies
Executive presentations, multi-tasking, proposal development, technical communications, attention to detail, strategic planning, quality management, collaborative, innovative and cost-effective
Computer Skills
Over 13 years AutoCAD experience through version 2012. Proficient with Revit, Sketchup, Ecotect, Vasari, Rhino, and Grasshopper. All Adobe CS Products in addition to Microsoft Office products and Quickbooks.
Educational Background
Highly focused and results oriented; able to direct and lead a team in a clear manner to project completion; committed to a collaborative approach to obtain timely and exceptional results.
Pursuing licensure and career growth opportunities within sustainable design, policy, and management.
Currently studying for CDT (Spring '14) and LEED Green Associate (Fall '13) examinations.
Professional Experience
A professional, objective, and pragmatic architect intern/designer able to resolve complex design challenges before & during construction, on time and budget.