Heather Ayn Kennedy
117 Cotton Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
781-975-2605
Profile
To secure a career in a design centric architectural firm and further develop my technical and managerial skills.
Education
Boston Architectural College, Bachelor of ArchitectureMay 2006
Massasoit Community College,Associate of ScienceMay 1996
Professional Experience
Cubellis Associates Inc, Boston ,MASeptember 2007-February 2009
Job Captain
Project Coordination
Managed staff for daily tasks and project deadlines
Assisted with weekly staffing meetings
Managed team of 4 drafters
Coordinated scheduling for 10-12 projects at a time
Created document standards for Retail clients
Developed construction details
Coordinated construction documents with Engineers
Maintained project tracking schedule
Interior and exterior retail storefront details
Code Summaries-Permit Coordination
Developed code summary standard for Florida Building Code;
Assisted staff with various state and local codes
Project Tracking/SchedulingDeveloped proposals for clients
Maintained project schedule with staff and clients
Directed staff members to meet project deadlines
Preliminary Design Development
Worked with clients and staff to develop new concept standards
Assisted Sr. Designers with presentations for Clients
Technical
Reviewed material and Shop Drawing submittals
Clients:Winn Dixie Supermarket; Metro PCS
Bergmeyer &Associates Inc. Boston, MAApril 2005-April 2007
Assistant Project Manager
Project Coordination-Project Team Delegation
Managed team of 12 drafters and 2 job captains
Coordinated scheduling for 12 projects at a time
Reduced time management for construction documents production
Created document standards for Retail clients
Developed construction details
Interior Fixture Details
Coordinated construction documents with Engineers
Maintained project tracking schedule
Managed staff for daily tasks and project deadlines
Assisted Italian Designer with new design concepts
Interior and exterior retail storefront details
Reviewed material submittalsShop Drawings
Code Summaries-Permit Coordination
Developed code summary standards for IBC
Presented code seminars to Retail staffing
Assisted other associates with code research
Proposals-Project Tracking/Scheduling
Developed proposals for PUMA client
Construction Coordination
Preliminary Design Development
Worked with clients and staff to develop new concept standards
Assisted Sr. Designers with presentations for Clients
Technical Assisted office cad manager with development and training for new programs
Clients: Puma, Bassett, Levis
Monastero & Associates Inc. Cambridge, Ma March 2004-September 2004
Design Drafter
Project Coordination
Construction Document Production
Bidding, Approvals and Construction observation
Shop Drawings
Researched building codes –MA;
Clients:U-mass Dartmouth cafeteria renovation; Clarks Shoe Office layout
Talbots Store Planning & Design Hingham, Ma March 2001-March 2004
Production Specialist
Store Planning and Designs for various stores
Production of working drawings
Detail development for detail library
Project Coordination from pre-design thru construction
Researched Building Codes (Boca 96; ADAAG; Ma; CA; Ct; UBC; IBC,)
Educations and Training Committee
Assisted senior staff with updated all state stamps and continuing education credits
Educating Staff of events such as Lectures and Workshops
Beacon Architectural Associates Boston, Ma April 2000-March 2001
Assistant Job Captain
Produced construction documents for stadium style movie cinemas
Generated Fit-in design drawings
Researched Building codes (Boca 96; ADAAG;Ma;CA;Ct;UBC;IBC)
Coordinated Continuing Education and Outreach committee
ClientsNational Amusements Theatres
Small Projects for local university B.U.
Rockwood DesignMarshfield, MAMay 1997-April 2000
Associate Architectural Designer and office manager
Produced drawings for Residential projects
Prepared Planning and Conservation board presentations
Managed office-wide computer systems and databases
Supervised bookkeeping and office accounts.
Prepared proposals for residential clients
Located in Scituate, Hull, Marshfield and Duxbury Mass.
Memberships
Boston Society of Architects; AssociateAIA. NCARB AIA, ASSOC. Moose Lodge
Computer Skills
Auto Cad Architectural Desktop 2010;sketch-up; Microsoft Word; Quark-Express; Adobe Photoshop; Digital Imaging; Windows XP; PowerPoint
Skills and Interests
Sign Language; Motorcycle Riding; Painting; Softball; volunteering for Johanna Mullan fundraising ,Moose Lodge Events , and traveling