Experience

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  Integrity Design Engineering

  • Owner, Architectural Designer

    • May 2019 - Present

    Generate conceptual designs of custom Architectural Spaces.Research and implement management software that supports company needs.Develop standards and procedures for each department, trained staff in their job duties as they relate to upholding processes.Oversee marketing direction and implement...

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  DIRTT Environmental Solutions

  • California, United States

  • Installation Technician

    • May 2019 - Jan 2020
    • California, United States

    Generated building plans, specified parts list, coordinated construction schedule, and supervised the installation of modular office building systems.Managed client expectations surrounding cost and timeframe.Provided design consultation.Wrote estimates and proposals for incoming projects.Generat...

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  SB Interiors & Designs

  • Architectural Designer / Field Opperations Manager

    • Apr 2017 - May 2019

    Directed the operations of the Architecture Department by coordinating the efforts of Architects, Designers, and Draftsmen.Designed select projects as a solo effort, or in collaboration with other designers while managing jobs and client relations.Provided contractor support when requested.Develo...

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  Chapel Architecture

  • Carpinteria

  • Architectural Designer

    • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Carpinteria

    Produced Construction Documents for local residential and commercial facilities.Developed office-standard software templates and workflow systems.Designed houses to be built in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

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  Windward Engineering

  • Santa Barbara, California Area

  • Lead Designer

    • May 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Santa Barbara, California Area

    Designed, digitally modeled, and engineered commercial and residential facilities.Obtained building permits.Developed restaurant franchises and specified equipment.Performed analysis’ in the fields of structural, civil, and mechanical engineering.

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  Cultural Centre and Indigenous People’s Researc...

  • Oaxaca de Juárez Area, Mexico

  • Project Consultant

    • Mar 2015 - May 2015
    • Oaxaca de Juárez Area, Mexico

    Amended working drawings produced by local Architects and Engineers.Served as a Construction advisor for a multi-national research facility. Secured a $130,000 grant, enabling the continuation of the project.

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  Institute of Literacy and Linguistics

  • Dehradun, India

  • Builder / Designer / Sound Technician

    • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Dehradun, India

    Designed and constructed a sound studio used to record indigenous languages and cultural music styles of the Indian Himalayan Mountains.Researched and implemented acoustical engineering principles to enhance the quality of recording production.*This was the first audio-recording venue north of Ne...

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  Fiji Native Tribal Congress

  • Sigatoka, Fiji

  • Construction Supervisor/Trainer

    • Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
    • Sigatoka, Fiji

    Provided disaster relief after a major flood destroyed entire villages and displaced over 3,500 residents.Trained local workers on the reconstruction of a village school that was demolished during the incident.*This effort was commissioned by Ratu Hosea (now deceased), chief of over half of Fiji.

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  Jungle Aviation and Radio Service

  • Aiyura, Papua New Guinea

  • Chief Engineer

    • Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Aiyura, Papua New Guinea

    Designed and Engineered addition to the Aiyura airport intended to service and secure Kodiak bush planes (each valued at $1.7 million).Generated engineering specifications for steel spans and moment frames in high-seismic conditions where there is no existing building code.Trained local fabricati...

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  SIL International

  • United States
  • International Trade and Development
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Project Assessor

    • Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

    Conducted survey work on an abandoned village to coordinate reconstruction and development. Composed a project evaluation including a site plan of the entire village, location of utilities, structural ratings for life-safety, list of desired repairs, and a list of materials needed to perform the repairs.*This effort later led to the rehabilitation of the village infrastructure and reconditioning of major commercial facilities.

  • Architectural Engineer

    • Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

    Designed a medical clinic which serves as the major health facility of the New Guinean Highland region.Consulted with doctors, prioritized the needs of the medical staff to meet budget requirements.Generated and supplied construction documents for Contractors.

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  Atek

  • Cuzco, Peru

  • Project Engineer / Team Leader

    • Jan 2008 - Oct 2011
    • Cuzco, Peru

    Conducted initial project evaluation and wrote a land-purchase agreement of a centre for community development efforts for Quechua people groups. Performed structural engineering of a 3-story concrete block office facility and adjacent adobe dormitoryCoordinated construction and supervised local ...

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  Isiro School of Higher Education

  • Isiro, DRC

  • Construction Supervisor

    • Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
    • Isiro, DRC

    Repaired and renovated a school facility that serves to provide higher education to a student body of more than 8,400. *The school buildings had been severely damaged by attacks from the Lord’s Resistance Army and other rebel groups.Led groups of aid workers from the United Nations and other reli...

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  Kela Keyingyu Yuyan School

  • Liping, China

  • Architectural Designer, Team Leader

    • Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
    • Liping, China

    Researched and studied ancient Chinese architectural styles and building techniques of the Dong people group.Implemented this training toward the reconstruction of a widely used community facility that faced the threat of closure by government mandate.*This effort enabled a highly respected (non-...

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  DOOR

  • Rongai, Kenya

  • Construction Superintendent

    • Feb 2009 - Jul 2010
    • Rongai, Kenya

    Designed a site plan for 11 buildings on a 10-acre vacant lot and produced a schematic design of the facilities.Hired 180 local workers, trained the crews in multiple building trades and supervised construction.Coordinated the efforts of Architects, Engineers and Contractors for the development o...

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  Language Research and Literacy Training Centre

  • Nairobi, Kenya

  • Electrical and Structural Engineer / Project Manager

    • Mar 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Nairobi, Kenya

    Produced Electrical diagrams and ran a three-phase wiring system for a 3-story research facility.Performed structural analysis and managed the seismic reinforcement and roof replacement of an existing stone office building (originally developed during the colonial era - circa 1940).ca 1940).

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  Wycliffe Associates

  • Orlando, Florida

  • Construction Supervisor

    • Jun 2006 - Dec 2007
    • Orlando, Florida

    Managed construction of a 3-story steel-frame office facility to serve as the Mobilization Center for an International community development and disaster relief Organization.Supervised work crews, performed material take-offs, ordered materials, and directed specialty trades.

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  Direct Relief

  • Balakot, Pakistan

  • Construction Superintendent

    • Jan 2006 - May 2006
    • Balakot, Pakistan

    Designed and constructed an earthquake-resistant model home following the event of an earthquake that claimed the lives of 120,000 and displaced 35 million people. Trained village representatives in construction processes and techniques.Rebuilt the region’s only access road through a vertical mou...

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  Design Innovation Excellence Building

  • California, United States

  • General Contractor

    • Jun 2002 - Jan 2006
    • California, United States

    Constructed new homes, remodels, and additions.Supplied building material, provided training to crew members, promoted quality, efficiency, and best management practices.Collaborated with Engineers, managed submittals and payments to the Building and Safety Department and reviewed calculations an...

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  Hands of Mercy

  • Construction Supervisor

    • Mar 2002 - May 2005

    Designed a working prototype for a modular housing system constructed in San Diego and assembled on-site in Ensenada.Supervised local labour and international volunteers in the assembly of housing units.Helped numerous families overcome homelessness and poverty.

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  Axis Theatre

  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Set Builder / Performing Artist

    • Jan 2001 - Sep 2001
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Designed a functional theatre set to be quickly assembled, torn down and transported to different venues.Managed set construction and daily transportationPerformed in front of live audiences in British Columbia and Alberta.