Ayo Anthony Akinmade
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Goal-driven design enthusiast and professional brings track record of success in the Nigerian built environment. Has a background of successfully managing multiple projects from ideation to completion. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Lead Architect
URBIO (Urban Innovation Organization)
Lagos, N/A
04.2014 - Current
- Created all office standard operating procedures
- Continual provision of oversight of all office and project site processes
- Lead client engagement and business development initiatives
- Lead Talent recruitment
- Consulted with clients to determine spatial or functional requirements of structures.
- Planned residences, office buildings or factories in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Performed predesign phase feasibility or environmental impact studies.
- Monitored electrical engineers, mechanical engineers or interior designers to provide optimal designs.
- Led the design team on the competition winning Ecobank Nigeria look and feel project rebranding project
- Led the design team on the competition winning GTBank Adeola Odeku project office design
- Led the design team on the competition winning Optimus Bank Head office remodeling project team and ensured that the implementation timelines set by the Central Bank of Nigeria were met by successfully delivering the project in three months
- Led the design team for the competition entry winning Asokoro Villas Abuja.
- Developed and implemented architectural strategies to ensure project goals are achieved.
- Interacted with clients to provide timely and relevant status updates.
- Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
- Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
- Performed site due diligence and site selection for clients.
General Manager Architecture
Design Union Consulting
Lagos/ Nigeria, N/A
04.2010 - 04.2014
- Managed daily operations of the studio, including scheduling and supervising staff
- Managed a team of architects responsible for developing high-level designs for complex projects.
- Developed aesthetic representations of structure and construction details.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Generated concept designs, collaborated with clients to gain feedback and directed entire design process.
- Consulted with clients to determine spatial or functional requirements of structures.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees to ensure quality standards were maintained.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by Shortlisting and conducting interviews with prospective candidates.
Assistant Manager Property Department
Visafone Communications
Victoria Island, Lagos
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Carried out Architectural design and documentation of Customer experience centers, corporate offices, telecommunications technical rooms and switches.
- conducted interdisciplinary coordination with allied consultants and specialist installers to ensure all design objectives and functional requirements were met
- Handled contract administration and supervised the implementation and sign-off of contractor's deliverables on project sites in Lagos and across South east Nigeria.
Design Director
Architectural Structures Limited
Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
06.2006 - 02.2008
- Managed and led the design process from concept through completion for every project in the office.
- Worked closely with clientele to ensure that briefs were accurately captured, interpreted and executed.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary coordination sessions with allied professionals and specialist installers to ensure all functional requirements were appropriately accommodated.
- Provided oversight of the construction process, was instrumental in the appointment and oversight of sub-contractors and suppliers.
Project Designer
Design Union Consulting LLC
Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed project plans and timelines to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Created detailed designs for projects based on client briefs.
- Produced sketches, drawings, models, mock-ups and illustrations to present design concepts.
- Coordinated with the construction documentation teams to ensure the accurate translation of the design intent to the construction documentation packages
- Provided technical support to other departments during development process.
- Reviewed completed projects for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Resolved any discrepancies or issues that arose during the course of a project's execution.
- Drafted presentations for clients outlining proposed design solutions.
Graphic Designer
Isoy Investments Limited
Wuse 2, Abuja
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
- Contributed ideas to brainstorming sessions regarding new products or features.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
- Proofread all material prior to submission ensuring accuracy of content.
- Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
Graduate Architect
Associated design consultants
Wuse 2, Abuja
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Developed detailed drawings and specifications for mainly residential projects.
- Created 3D models of building plans to present to clients.
- Researched and analyzed zoning regulations, building codes and other applicable laws.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate existing conditions of structures.
- Prepared construction documents using AutoCAD software.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
- Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
Education
N/A - Mastering Computational Design
Novatr (Previously Oneistox)
Haryana, India10-2024
MBA - Marketing
University of Lagos, Akoka
Lagos, Nigeria03-2023
Master of Science - Architecture
University of Jos
Jos, Nigeria04-2002
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Jos
Jos, Nigeria07-1999
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Consulting
- Client Engagement
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Contract Administration
- Proficient in ArchiCAD, Autodesk AUTOCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Twinmotion, Canva
- Beginer level Rhino/ Grasshopper
Certification
- Full member Nigerian Institute of Architects
- Provisional registration Architects Registration Council of Nigeria
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Art, Creative writing, Reading, Music
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Student Architects Award (S.A.A) for best architectural graphics student 1993/1994 session
- Recipient of the Federal Government of Nigeria scholarship 1994/1995 session based on Academic performance
- Project Designer/ principal concept designer on Design Union's Capital Centrum Building Abuja 2011/2012 which had an honorable mention for Office Buildings in Africa by Global Architecture Awards
- Design team lead on Design Union's NIPSS 120 Bed Hostel (A Central Bank of Nigeria Intervention Project) mentioned as one of Nigeria's best Buildings in 2019 by Livin' Spaces
- Team lead and principal conceptual designer of the i-site application. An initiative of the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Architects to combat the scourge of building collapse.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder/Lead Architect
URBIO (Urban Innovation Organization)
04.2014 - Current
General Manager Architecture
Design Union Consulting
04.2010 - 04.2014
Assistant Manager Property Department
Visafone Communications
02.2008 - 02.2010
Design Director
Architectural Structures Limited
06.2006 - 02.2008
Project Designer
Design Union Consulting LLC
01.2005 - 06.2006
Graphic Designer
Isoy Investments Limited
01.2004 - 12.2004
Graduate Architect
Associated design consultants
09.2002 - 09.2003
N/A - Mastering Computational Design
Novatr (Previously Oneistox)
MBA - Marketing
University of Lagos, Akoka
Master of Science - Architecture
University of Jos
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Jos
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