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Simrath Diocee

Surrey,BC
Simrath Diocee

Summary

Focused Associate Architect and Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing design teams and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Talented Senior Designer highly effective at translating vision into reality. Knowledgeable about materials, construction techniques and timeline management. Decisive and persuasive leader with exceptional creativity and technical knowledge.


Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

DSSD
Surrey, BC

Senior Designer, Project Manager
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Meet with clients to identify project scope and design requirements.
  • Oversee design draftsmen in preparation of contract drawings, designs, renderings, and 3-D presentations.
  • Prepare project manual including structural, schematic, and design specifications.
  • Provide opinion of probable cost and construction timeframe.
  • Conduct code reviews on various project types.
  • Prepare supplemental instructions, change orders, and requests for information and documentation to clarify construction details and revisions.
  • Prepare construction contracts and monitor performance by contractors to ensure work conforms to contract documents.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors through all project phases.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control of architectural contract documents.
  • Develop as-built drawings & record set plans as needed.
  • Support firm marketing and presentations.

Self-Employed

Freelance Architectural Designer
06.2008 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Quickly learned 4 new software's within 2 months and immediately applied them to project drawings, planning, scheduling.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties (site visits, site measure and survey, client meetings) accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holidays.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and resolved problems to improve operations and provide exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

dys architecture

Architectural Graduate
08.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holidays.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment whilst managing anywhere from 2-4 projects.
  • Proved successful working within changing tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Effectively met deadlines and managed team of 4-7 designers to Rezoning submission deadline within very tight timeframe.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Marquee Design Build

Architectural Technologist
05.2018 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Completed deep research into compliance, legal, environmental and other issues in order to provide current and accurate recommendations.
  • Provided advice on methods of remodeling, repair, recycling and refurbishments to better utilize space and satisfy customers.
  • Worked with licensing, permitting, planning and inspection authorities to evaluate and resolve concerns.
  • Reviewed buildings already in use to determine areas in need of improvement for current and future designs.
  • Produced drawings, specifications and submittal packages, very quickly, sometimes within 1-2 weeks for single family dwelling permit drawings.
  • Created physical and computer-based models and visual aids as part of concept and design processes, which, also effectively contributed to increase in sales by 12%.
  • Utilized architectural and technical knowledge to develop creative solutions to design problems.
  • Used computer-aided design software to prepare construction drawings and schematics.
  • Communicated with city planners, private owners, utility companies and other appropriate stakeholders to plan, implement and coordinate work for development projects.
  • Analyzed building codes, space and site requirements and other technical documents and reports to determine effect on architectural designs.
  • Analyzed building codes, by-laws and other technical documents and reports to determine effect on architectural designs.
  • Verified work compliance with contractual requirements by reviewing projects at each stage.

Township of Langley

Plan Checker I
05.2007 - 11.2008

Job overview

  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out building plans for review accurately and efficiently.
  • Issued building permits for projects within Township of Langley.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved problems, applied BCBC and Zoning Bylaw to plans for compliance.
  • Liaised with owners, builders, engineers when issues arose with building plans reviews and provided exceptional service.
  • Managed over 20 phone calls per day whilst attending to customer questions in person, usually +10 per day.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Education

University of Westminster
London, UK

Architecture (Hons) BA from Architecture
07.2017

University Overview

Graduating with Honors.

Various design competitions; shortlisted.

Columbia University
New York City, NY

Introduction To Architecture from Architecture
07.2011

University Overview

BCIT
Burnaby, BC

Architecture Technology And Building Engineering from Architecture
06.2009

University Overview

Majoring in Building Science, I understand building envelope performance and construction practices for various climates, particularly moderate oceanic climates.

Skills

  • Design Phases Implementation
  • Project Scope Evaluation
  • Network Architecture and Design
  • Business Operations and Workflow Charts
  • Change Management Process
  • Surveys and Evaluations
  • Design Materials Selections and Meetings
  • Project Direction and Process Design
  • Industry and Market Research

Timeline

Senior Designer, Project Manager
DSSD
05.2020 - Current
Architectural Graduate
dys architecture
08.2018 - 07.2019
Architectural Technologist
Marquee Design Build
05.2018 - 07.2018
Freelance Architectural Designer
Self-Employed
06.2008 - 05.2020
Plan Checker I
Township of Langley
05.2007 - 11.2008
University of Westminster
Architecture (Hons) BA from Architecture
Columbia University
Introduction To Architecture from Architecture
BCIT
Architecture Technology And Building Engineering from Architecture

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