Carlos Ruiz

Carlos Orlando Ruiz Assoc. AIA 3427 W. School Street - Chicago, IL 60618-ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE with experience in the planning, design, and construction of diverse renovation projects (major and minor) and architecture projects such as commercial, workplace and recreational facilities. Extensive background in interior space planning and documentation directing all project phases, from design through construction documentation. Excellent skills in translating abstract concepts into practical solutions using computer applications and leadership competency. Seeking a position in which my education, experience, and creativity can contribute to your practice while fostering my path to a professional NCARB license. SKILLS • Free hand drawing and technical drafting - AutoCAD, Revit • 3D modeling software - Sketch Up, Maya, Rhino, Grasshopper • 3D rendering software – 3ds Max • Flexible on both PC and Macintosh systems • Modeling at a range of scale and use of materials • Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator EDUCATION MA in Architecture: Emphasis in Interior Architecture The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 5/12 BA in Art, Theatre, and Secondary Education Ripon College, Ripon, WI, 5/98 EXPERIENCE SUMMARY WATG (via Aerotek) Chicago, IL Intermediate Designer 03/18 – Present Contract position working under a project architect developing a Design Development package for a client’s project in Vietnam. Assisted with developing a 3D Revit model, interior finishes, and fixtures. Coordinated with consultants in acquiring specifications, details and shared Revit models & AutoCAD drawings. NELSON (via Aerotek) Chicago, IL Technical Designer 09/17 – 01/18 Contract position working as a liaison between design and production. Developed complete Revit models to produce 3D perspectives for renders. Used Photoshop & Illustrator as post production tools on images used on construction boards for a large retail client. Assisted design team with the production of construction documents. Used AutoCAD & Revit platforms. SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL (via Aerotek) Chicago, IL Architectural Designer 03/17 – 08/17 Contract position assisting the production of schematic design, design development and construction documents of high-rise skyscrapers. Coordinated with lead designers to produce technical drawings. Used Rhino/Grasshopper, AutoCAD & Revit platforms. JAMES JORDAN ARCHITECTS (via Aerotek) Chicago, IL Project Architect 10/16 – 03/17 Contract position leading the production of schematic design, design development and construction documents of corporate interior. Documentation was reviewed for quality control with lead principal. Coordinated project schedule with clients, consultants. Oversaw and documented construction phases of projects. Occasional travel required for on site client and/or construction meetings. Additional duties included field measuring, developing marketing materials for brokers, and revising asbuilt drawings. Used AutoCAD & Revit platforms. Carlos Orlando Ruiz Page 2 RICHARD FLEISCHMAN + PARTNERS ARCHITECTS Cleveland, OH Intern Architect/Design Associate 11/15 – 07/16 Provided direct support to lead design principal with projects during conceptual and schematic phases. Assisted in preparing materials for proposals and interviews. Duties included marketing materials, building models, developing exterior and interior renderings. Developed firm standards in the use of BIM technologies on projects. Used SketchUp, AutoCAD & Revit platforms. WEBER MURPHY FOX Cleveland, OH Intern Architect 2/15 – 10/15 Provided direct support to principals with projects ranging in the sports stadium and historical preservation sectors. Assisted in advancing conceptual concepts into construction documents using Revit. Performed construction management duties to include writing daily reports from site observations using Newforma software. STRANG, INC. Madison, WI Architectural Intern 6/13 – 12/14 Provided support to principal, lead architect and/or project managers with projects assigned. Projects ranged in the commercial office, science & technology, and higher education sectors. Assisted in developing construction documents from schematic to construction documentation phases using Revit and/or AutoCAD. Chaired the BIM committee and social media efforts. KAHLER SLATER (via Strang, Inc.) Madison, WI Architectural Intern 10/14 – 11/14 Temporary assignment developing construction documents during the design development & construction document phases of hospitals and cancer treatment center in the Milwaukee, WI and Singapore. Assisted with drafting exterior/interior details, floor plans, exterior/interior elevations, and schematic documents using Revit. STERLING JEWELERS (via Torch Group) Akron, OH Space Planning/Visual Merchandising Specialist 3/13 – 5/13 Contract position developing instructions/illustrations of company’s visual merchandise for 140 commercial retail stores. Produced floor plans, construction guidelines, case set-up and component placements using AutoCAD. Assisted with providing training guidelines, direction and technical writing to convey the visual display and floor-set process at the store level. MIDWEST CURTAINWALLS, INC. (via Search Masters) Cleveland, OH Design Engineer/Drafter 1/13 – 3/13 Contract position assisting engineering staff in the design and development of curtain wall systems and its components. Interfaced with architects and structural engineers effectively to ensure form, fit and function of designs. Prepared design drawings, construction documents and other technical documentation for fabrication and analyses utilizing AutoCAD 2012 LT. SPATIAL PRACTICE Beijing, China Architectural Intern 6/10 – 8/10 Under firm’s principal architects, integrated innovative ideas in a collaborative environment for a design competition for one of Beijing’s skyscrapers with AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator designs for various types of presentations. MILITARY EXPERIENCE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE Ammunition Sergeant Tour of Duty - Operation Iraqi Freedom Milwaukee, WI ACTIVITIES Triton College – Architecture Department, Adjunct Faculty American Institute of Architects (AIA)– Chicago Chapter, Member, Bridge8.0 Mentee Department of Veteran Affairs, United States of American, Member 8/01 – 10/08 12//03 – 04/05