avardi | Los Angeles | CA
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Principal Designer

Name : avardi
Industry Type : Design Build Firms
City & State : Los Angeles,CA
Job Title Principal Designer
Relocation Preferences : within 10 miles
Objective : To actively contribute as a team member by utilizing the skills and knowledge I have developed through my experiences and education. Collaborating with colleagues ensures that I will continue to learn and grow as a professional within my chosen industry.
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Objective
To actively contribute as a team member by utilizing the skills and knowledge I have developed through my experiences and education. Collaborating with colleagues ensures that I will continue to learn and grow as a professional within my chosen industry.


Education
 Professional Level Program in Interior Design University of California Los Angeles, UCLA Extension, 30 Course Curriculum*, Completed July 2007
 54 undergraduate units from California Polytechnic University Pomona, Pierce Community College and Santa Monica Community College
 *Completed Courses Include:
o Architectural Design/Design Communication
o Building Codes
o Construction Details
o Lighting Design
o Project Management
o Business Strategies


Professional Memberships and License in Progress
 ASID Allied Member


Skills
 Advanced 2D CAD
 Sketch-up
 Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
 Timberline
 BST Enterprise
 Microsoft Works
 Photography


Experience
 12.2007 – Present AVID Concepts Los Angeles, California
Owner
o Commercial and Residential Interior Design
o Construction and Interior Project Management
 Completed Projects
• Residential remodel. Former residence of Charlie Chaplin. Los Feliz
• Rock and Republic Retail store on Robertson Blvd. Beverly Hills
• Rock and Republic Retail store in Camarillo Premium Outlets
o Contract Documentation and Administration
o Permit Expediting
o Purchasing and Billing
o Client Relations and Customer Service
o Site Analysis
o Consulting
Experience Continued
 04.2004-12.2007 Berry/Keller Architects Los Angeles, California
Architectural Designer
o Project Management
 Consultant and Client Presentations, Phase Meetings and Correspondence
 Programming and Planning
 Project Organization
 Interview Contractors and Sub-Contractors
o Building Department Permit Procurement
o Field Observation
o Drafting and 3D Model Creator
o Multiple project balancing and prioritizing

 10.2003-04.2004 Hinerfeld-Ward, Inc. Culver City, California
Construction Estimator
o Cost Estimated new and tenant improvement for commercial and residential projects
o Upgraded Estimating Department by integrating CAD and Timberline into the bid process
o Corresponded with sub-contractors, organized bids and answered inquiries
o Conducted client meetings on-site and in the office


References (There are also testimonials on the home page of my website at www.avid-concepts.com)

Brian Sprow
Construction Estimator
Kavin Construction
310.837.7035
briansprow[at]kavinconstruction.com

Andrew Obermeyer
Architect
Obermeyer Design
310.795.8787
obermeyerdc[at]hotmail.com

Mary Ta
Owner
Minotti, Los Angeles
310.278.6851
mary[at]minotti-la.com


Interests
o CAD tutor
o Motorcycles
o Animals
o Sports
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