Kristen S.

Experience

• Architectural Designer Kris Kolo LLC · Full-time Jun 2022 – Present 3 yrs 8 mos Philadelphia, PA, United States - Lead Revit implementation and training across firm, establishing BIM standards and workflows
  - Project Manager for historic renovation projects at universities, managing projects through all phases from schematic design through construction administration
  - Design and technical documentation for science laboratories, classrooms, and collaborative workspaces in historic university buildings
  - Specification writing and coordination for building code compliance and accessibility requirements
  - Passed multiple Architect Registration Examination (ARE) divisions, advancing toward licensure
  - Developed and implemented comprehensive Slack-based communication and project tracking system, streamlining team collaboration and milestone management
• Architectural Designer Architects Local · Part-time Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 1 yrs San Diego, CA, United States - Design assistant on restaurant, kitchen, and commercial projects
  - Draftsperson, assistant with project management, and consultant coordination on projects
  - Prepared feasibility studies for potential project sites and alteration of existing structures
• Junior Designer Interiors Collective Architecture · Part-time May 2020 – Nov 2020 6 mos Washington, DC, United States - Lead Interior Designer on small corporate design projects
  - Construction Administration assistant for submittal and RFI correspondence
• Interior Design Intern ENV VA · Part-time Sep 2019 – Oct 2020 1 yrs 1 mos Richmond, VA, United States ●Construction drawing for corporate design projects in Revit and AutoCAD
  - Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E) for client approval
  - Produce presentation finish boards using Adobe Suite
  - Organize and attend meetings for up to date knowledge of finishes and manufacturers