yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

ssn: xxx-xx-xxxx

 

 

 

july 1 2010

 

 

department of the interior

national park service

 

re announcement#: hrf 10-246 (sr349995); architect, gs-0808-01/11

 

i am extremely interested in being considered for the architect position currently available with the national park service/department of interior and believe you will find my extensive background solidly supports your goals.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated, i offer you 25 years of progressive experience as an architect spanning broad-scope projects ranging from san diego zoo and san diego animal park exhibits and facilities to mixed-use historic district and urban commercial buildings/infrastructures and medical/clinical and senior living facilities, among many others.  my expertise in conceptual design, long-range planning, design development, and project execution combined with my dynamic client and contractor relation, cross-functional project collaboration and general management skills should prove instrumental in supporting your objectives.  among my achievements, i have earned gold nugget, aia orchid and builders magazine awards.

 

complementing this, i have held professional registration with the state of california since 1991 and earned a bachelor of architecture from san diego s new school of architecture.  i am also a member of the u.s. green building council, international code council and big bear valley contractor s association.

 

i am confident that i can deliver immediate and long-term results as a member of your team, and you will find me to be a performance-driven leader and enthusiastic team player committed to your success.  i welcome the opportunity to interview with you at your earliest convenience, and look forward to your response.

 

professionally,

 

 

 

steven berry

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

ssn: xxx-xx-xxxx

 

job title:                    architect, gs-0808-09/11, (hrf 10-246)

department:              department of the interior

agency:                      national park service

 

core competencies

 

registered architect, project architect, project management, project planning, conceptual design, design development, design processes, reviews/evaluations, inspections, new construction, reconstruction, renovation, remodel, structural repair, green building, budgeting, cost estimating, workload estimating, cost controls, contractor relations, consulting, communications, team leadership, technical direction, regulatory/code compliance, drawings/specifications, general management, technology-savvy

 

professional experience

3/2005 - present

bear valley design
big bear lake, ca & bend, or

hours per week: 40+

salary: varies/self-employed

supervisor: n/a-self employed

architect/owner
capitalizing on industry reputation successfully launched and currently operate architectural design studio specializing in custom-design services tailored toward individual client project needs and goals; services range from hand-colored drawings and hand-built study models to cutting-edge three dimensional computer modeling. rely on autodesk revit architecture 2009 technology to provide clients with quality models vital to clearly communicating design concepts and facilitating timely achievement of schedules.

 

6/2000 - 2/2004

nadel architects, inc.

san diego, ca

hours per week: 40+

salary: $69k/annual
supervisor: ron gross; phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx; may contact

project architect

spearheaded gaslamp square project focused on mixed-use development of downtown san diego s historic gaslamp district.  encompassed 6-story, full-city block building integrating retail and residential apartment spaces. strategically steered development of 3-level underground parking facility servicing both public and residents.

facilitated 323k sq ft, 20-story upscale senior living facility project, class residence by hyatt, targeted toward complementing existing 20-story tower and 5-story continuing care center; design development included new point of entry joining 2 towers and featured a country club atmosphere including valet parking and concierge, bar, living room, library, outdoor accommodations, and multiple entertainment/activities rooms.

 

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nadel architects, inc. continued

 

collaborated in the new heart of the zoo - monkey trails & forest tales project, the largest and most complex project undertaken in zoological society of san diego s history; included reconstruction of san diego zoo s signature flamingo exhibit and remodel of orangutan exhibit and multi-species exhibit viewing area as well as new facility design for bird/primate meal preparation.  coordinated relocation of 70-ft ficus tree as focal point of additional new exhibitry and facilities housing animals ranging from pygmy hippos, slender snouted crocodiles, bearded pigs, and multiple reptile exhibits to numerous primate exhibits with multi-level viewing.

9/1997 - 6/2000

salerno/livingston architects, inc.

san diego, ca

hours per week: 40+

salary: $57k/annual
supervisor: ron gross; phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx; may contact

project architect

served as key team member on san diego zoo rainforest aviary renovation/remodel project for zoological society of san diego.

facilitated denso design-build project including 212k sq ft of administrative offices and r&d laboratories as well as manufacturing facility supporting company s north america telecommunications division operations; through strategic planning, design and construction, successfully completed project within 8 months.

 

11/1995 - 9/1997

tucker sadler & associates

san diego, ca

hours per week: 40+

salary: $49k/annual

supervisor: n/a-deceased

project architect

oversaw development of polar bear plunge exhibits and associated holding facilities for polar bears, arctic foxes and reindeer as well as a walk-through aviary, food service facility and merchandise building. 

served as project architect on the heart of africa project, including food service and merchandise facilities as well as restroom structure and encompassing integrating design and site locations/service access with large-scale exhibitry design.

led wild animal park entry signature rondavel entry structure remodel and new walk-through aviary design including external viewing from wgasa tramway as well as new merchandise facility and new membership services building architecture.

 

9/1994 - 11/1995

heilig meyers co.

carlsbad, ca

hours per week: 40+

salary: $14/hour

supervisor: n/a-office closed

draftsman

actively supported launch of west coast construction department for large richmond, va retail furniture company; included design and production of quality, detailed construction documents for new stores throughout the southwestern united states.

 

 

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professional experience continued

 

10/1993- 9/1994

rga architects

la mesa, ca

hours per week: 40+

salary: varied as result of recession
supervisor: ron gross; phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx; may contact

architect
facilitated comprehensive structural evaluation of 83 structures damaged during northridge earthquake.

 

5/1991 - 10/1993

mcquistion & associates

temecula, ca

hours per week: 40+

salary: $30/hour

supervisor: mark mcquisition; phone: n/a-company closed

independent contractor

contracted to spearhead kaiser permanente healthcare facility architecture projects across the southern california region.

 

7/1989 - 4/1991

architects d'ville

la mesa, ca

hours per week: 40+

salary: $40k/annual
supervisor: ron gross; phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx; may contact

project architect

oversaw rondavel remodel focused on enhancing lighting and audio visual capabilities of facility used for san diego zoo fundraising, awards banquets and staff meetings; incorporated new fluorescent cove lighting and incandescent pendant fixtures and new audio-visual room with rear projection screening as well as new exterior deck and new storage room.

6/1985 - 7/1989
carrier johnson fka bsha

san diego, ca

hours per week: 40+

salary: $35k/annual

supervisor: ron gross; phone:xxx-xxx-xxxx; may contact
project architect

progressed from part-time, 1985-1987, to full-time project architect in recognition of dynamic performance and contributions to company s ongoing business development.

managed village hillcrest mixed-use project including 4 floors of underground parking, street-level retail and restaurants with upper-level rental housing, multiplex theater, and commercial office space as well as medical office space and 110-bed rehabilitation hospital. project played key role in boosting urban street experience.

supported times advocate facilities and production expansion encompassing full city block; demanded strategically developing and executing expansion and renovation master plan to meet stringent timelines and budgetary guidelines with zero interruption to ongoing production.  focused on delivery and stacking of approximately 100 tons of print rolls weekly as well as distribution of 50k+ daily newspapers capitalizing on automated dock capable of simultaneously loading 8 trucks.

 

 

 

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education

 

new school of architecture

san diego, ca

degree: bachelor of architecture

earned: 1987
units: 232
gpa: 3.22/4.0 scale

 

credentials

 

professional registration: architect, state of california, 1991 - present c-22,213

 

awards

 

design award, san diego chapter aia; 1998

gold nugget, pacific coast builders conference; 1995

aia orchid award; 1994

builders magazine award; 1994

 

key affiliations/activities

 

member, u.s. green building council

member, international code council

member, big bear valley contractor s association

member, big bear chamber of commerce

committee chairman, kiwanis "movies on the beach", big bear lake; 2009

committee chairman, san diego lumber association design competition; 1998

visiting adjudicator, new school of architecture; 1992

founding member, alumni committee, new school of architecture; 1990-1991

committee member, orchids & onions; 1989

committee member, san diego aia design awards; 1988

 

technical proficiencies

 

autodesk revit architecture suite, autocad releases 11 through 2006, microsoft office, various windows programs