Experience

Hydzik Schade Associates, Ltd.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Architect

  • Jul 2020 - Oct 2021

  Chicago, Illinois, United States • Responsible for the completion of Construction Documents for Commercial Tenant Buildouts located in various high rises throughout the downtown Chicago (Loop) area. • Coordinate the work of project consultants (MEPFP, IT/Security) and vendors (proposed furniture layouts, millwork shop drawing review and coordination) • Serve as trusted resource for code interpretation, code questions and preliminary plan code analysis • Assist Interior Designers with technical and design related… Show more • Responsible for the completion of Construction Documents for Commercial Tenant Buildouts located in various high rises throughout the downtown Chicago (Loop) area. • Coordinate the work of project consultants (MEPFP, IT/Security) and vendors (proposed furniture layouts, millwork shop drawing review and coordination) • Serve as trusted resource for code interpretation, code questions and preliminary plan code analysis • Assist Interior Designers with technical and design related questions • Coordinate and oversee project construction with site superintendent to ensure expected realization • Create and coordinate construction permit documentation for procurement of placard. Show less



Rockfon North America

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Product Specialist / Product Manager

  • 2018 - Jan 2020

  Greater Chicago Area • Serve as trusted resource of technical product information for designers and answered their technical product questions. • Working with the engineering and technical services departments: reviewed and researched technical information, created technical drawings and coordinated information with document stakeholders to meet requirements of all departments. • Created and implemented a framework from which data sheets for all product lines can be coordinated and further evolve into… Show more • Serve as trusted resource of technical product information for designers and answered their technical product questions. • Working with the engineering and technical services departments: reviewed and researched technical information, created technical drawings and coordinated information with document stakeholders to meet requirements of all departments. • Created and implemented a framework from which data sheets for all product lines can be coordinated and further evolve into comprehensive product information offerings. • Give quarterly presentations on product knowledge to prospective customers. • Manage communication to product stakeholders regarding changes, discontinuations and introduction of new product solutions. • Work with and direct junior staff to complete team projects and execute assignments. • Conduct market analysis to find opportunities for development of new product features, present recommendations for product line improvements and work with finance to study costs and margins. Show less



Sevan Multi-Site Solutions

• United States
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

  Downers Grove, Illinois • Managed and oversaw progress of construction documents for remodeling McDonald’s restaurants in the New York Metro region. Served as point of contact for tracking status, scheduling and completion of CD’s for over 20 project sites in various stages of completion. • Worked with architectural consultants and construction field representatives to solve coordination issues as they related to structural and MEP design work and unforeseen field condition conflicts. • Maintained positive… Show more • Managed and oversaw progress of construction documents for remodeling McDonald’s restaurants in the New York Metro region. Served as point of contact for tracking status, scheduling and completion of CD’s for over 20 project sites in various stages of completion. • Worked with architectural consultants and construction field representatives to solve coordination issues as they related to structural and MEP design work and unforeseen field condition conflicts. • Maintained positive working relationships with owner’s field representatives and in-house construction management and provided timely response to RFI’s, product submittals and shop drawing. • Worked with in house project managers to manage staff resources and accounting department for tracking of client billing and add-services. • Trusted resource for younger staff members regarding project related design problems, project processes and job related expectations. Show less



Williams Architects | Aquatics

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Architect

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  Itasca, Illinois • Responsible for the timely completion of project documents as they pertain to the schematic design phase through permit submission including meeting minutes, code/zoning research and submittal responses • Utilizing Revit 2014, Revit 2016 and AutoCad 2016, responsible for the creation of design drawings from schematic phase through permit submission • Report to Project Manager regarding project status, direction of project design and presentation of architectural solutions •… Show more • Responsible for the timely completion of project documents as they pertain to the schematic design phase through permit submission including meeting minutes, code/zoning research and submittal responses • Utilizing Revit 2014, Revit 2016 and AutoCad 2016, responsible for the creation of design drawings from schematic phase through permit submission • Report to Project Manager regarding project status, direction of project design and presentation of architectural solutions • Work with consultants to solve architectural issues as they relate to civil, structural and MEP work • Work closely with structural, civil and MEP consultants to coordinate construction drawings • Interface with owners / village representatives for the implementation of given design direction, solving design issues and project status • Create presentation drawings, renderings and information as required for meetings with village/city officials Show less



RW Studio, Ltd.

• Architectural Designer

  • 2006 - 2017

  Downers Grove, IL • Utilizing AutoCad, I was responsible for overseeing the completion of builder plans. • Projects included one story, two story and second story additions for numerous projects within the Chicagoland area.



Bradford and Kent Builders

• Architectural Designer

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Downers Grove, IL • Worked in a number of different capacities regarding architectural design solutions and contract sales • Worked with multiple clients and managed expectations for their residential addition projects from initial meeting and project feasibility through design development to contract signing • Utilizing Chief Architect 7, create architectural design solutions and presentation drawings from preliminary design through design development and ready documents as required for a contract signing… Show more • Worked in a number of different capacities regarding architectural design solutions and contract sales • Worked with multiple clients and managed expectations for their residential addition projects from initial meeting and project feasibility through design development to contract signing • Utilizing Chief Architect 7, create architectural design solutions and presentation drawings from preliminary design through design development and ready documents as required for a contract signing package • Create specifications and estimate construction costs on residential addition projects for contract presentation and negotiation • Responsible for the research and application of zoning and building code requirements • Coordinate details and work with interior designers on architectural design elements outside of their area of expertise • Create design solutions for home exterior renovation projects when problem lies outside of a salesman’s area of expertise • Oversee the final coordination of contract specifications and permit drawings for architectural design integrity and design/construction detail coordination before release of drawings for construction • Developed and completed construction documents for single family residential additions and kitchen remodels utilizing AutoCAD LT 2016 Show less



Studio21 Architects

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architectural Associate

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Downers Grove • Responsible for the development and completion of construction documents for single family residential additions, single family new construction and multi-unit residential restoration work. • Research zoning and code requirements for various residential projects.



Shive-Hattery (formerly Arcline Associates)

• Architectural Intern/Designer

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2014

  Downers Grove, IL • Utilizing AutoCad and Revit, responsible for the completion of construction documents for various commercial projects in the Chicagoland area. • Completed construction documents for a maintenance facility in Iowa in addition to being responsible for code research, document coordination with other disciplines, client contact, review of submittals, responding to RFI's and punchlist walk through. • Responsible for utilitzing Sketchup and Lumion to create renderings that showcase… Show more • Utilizing AutoCad and Revit, responsible for the completion of construction documents for various commercial projects in the Chicagoland area. • Completed construction documents for a maintenance facility in Iowa in addition to being responsible for code research, document coordination with other disciplines, client contact, review of submittals, responding to RFI's and punchlist walk through. • Responsible for utilitzing Sketchup and Lumion to create renderings that showcase architectural designs in daylight as well as night time/evening views with lighting. Show less



Arcline Associates

• Architectural Associate

  • 2004 - 2006

  Downers Grove, IL • Utilizing AutoCad, I was responsible for the creation and completion of construction documents for various Walgreens and retail/commercial projects.



Tromp Architects

• Project Architect

  • 2002 - 2004

  Downers Grove, IL • Utilizing Vectorworks, I was responsible for the creation and completion of builder plans based on preliminary design sketches from design/build contractor clients. • Primary duties included field measurements and documentation of existing conditions, code research, point of contact for various contractor clients and homeowner clients and the completion of full set builder plans for new construction, remodeling and addition residential projects. • Completed construction documents… Show more • Utilizing Vectorworks, I was responsible for the creation and completion of builder plans based on preliminary design sketches from design/build contractor clients. • Primary duties included field measurements and documentation of existing conditions, code research, point of contact for various contractor clients and homeowner clients and the completion of full set builder plans for new construction, remodeling and addition residential projects. • Completed construction documents for mixed use commercial projects in Chicago and numerous residential projects in the western suburbs and Chicago. Show less



Kaltsouni Mehdi, Inc.

• Intern

  • 2000 - 2002

  Chicago - Loop • Utilizing AutoCad and Microstation, responsible for assisting in the completion of construction documents for various Metra, CTA, municipal and condominium conversion projects. • Responsible for a number of marketing duties which included the creation of proposal packages for Metra and CTA in response to various RFP's.



Anthony Belluschi Architects, Ltd. a subsidiary of OWP&P (Cannon Design)

• Intern

  • 1998 - 2000

  Chicago - Loop This was my first job in the architectural profession. I started with Anthony Belluschi Architects which was a high end retail architecture firm. This firm was sold in 1999 to OWP&P which later became Cannon Design. My primary responsibility revolved around assisting whoever needed help. I was introduced to a number of different facets of the business including, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, dealing with the city of Chicago, model building, assisting on construction… Show more This was my first job in the architectural profession. I started with Anthony Belluschi Architects which was a high end retail architecture firm. This firm was sold in 1999 to OWP&P which later became Cannon Design. My primary responsibility revolved around assisting whoever needed help. I was introduced to a number of different facets of the business including, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, dealing with the city of Chicago, model building, assisting on construction document completion and the creation of presentation materials. Show less