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Suchada Ramakul, LEED AP BD+C 4400 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90027 l Email: suchadaramakul@gmail.com l Tel: 310.800.6598
July 15, 2015 City of Los Angeles 700 East Temple Street, Room 100 Los Angeles CA 90012 To Whom It May Concern:
I am applying for the position of Architectural Associate at the City of Los Angeles and submitting my resume and portfolio for your consideration.
My resume clearly shows that I have strong qualifying abilities and skills as briefly follows:
(1) 3+ years as an architect and a sustainable design analyst, creating innovative architectural designs to ensuring project compliance with LEED standards;
(2) Master of Science in Building Engineering from Architecture and Construction School, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom;
(3) Bachelor of Architecture from Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University, Thailand, and;
(4) Proficient with analysis and design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUP, and Ecotect; and reporting tools such as Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office Suites.
As you can see from my portfolio, I take pride in my quality work. It would be an honor to be a strong contributing and valued member of your high performance team to work efficiently toward achieving the City of Los Angeles’ goals and objectives.
Thank you for reviewing my resume and portfolio. I look forward to an opportunity to discuss my strong qualifications and the value I offer the City of Los Angeles, and I will follow up next week, if I do not hear back from you soon.
Sincerely,
Suchada Ramakul
Enclosure
Suchada Ramakul, LEED AP BD+C 4400 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90027 l Email: suchadaramakul@gmail.com l Tel: 310.800.6598
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, UNITED KINGDOM
Architecture and Construction School, Sep 2009 – Dec 2010 Master of Science in Building Engineering Relevant Courses: Delivering Sustainable Built Environments, Building Rehabilitation, Development Economics and Planning
SILPAKORN UNIVERSITY, THAILAND
Faculty of Architecture, Jun 2003 - Mar 2008 Bachelor of Architecture
ACCREDITATION Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED
AP) - U.S. Green Building Council, Sep 2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gene Fong Associates Los Angeles Designer, Mar 2015 - Present
Use AutoCAD to design floor plans for Marriott Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott properties per T2 Hospitality's specifications
Use SketchUP to develop digital conceptual design models
Use Adobe Photoshop to edit conceptual designs for presentation to the client
Use AutoCAD to create a project summary report to include vicinity map, floor plans, sections, and elevations drawings
Review other designer's conceptual design models and floor plans against specifications
Design Group Beau, Inc. Los Angeles Architect, Jul 2014 – Dec 2014
Used AutoCAD to design floor plan for Dental Office in Little Tokyo Galleria per client’s requirements for City of Los Angeles’ approval
Constructed physical conceptual design models for massing studies associated with mix-used developments in Downtown Los Angeles
Coordinated with City of Los Angeles for their approval to demolish and renovate single family homes
Created Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs) package for renovating garage and adding bathroom to single family home
Developed unit plan for mixed-use building according to Building Code
Created floor plan according to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guideline
Greendwell Co., Ltd, Thailand Sustainable Design Analyst, Jun 2012 – Mar 2014
Reviewed architectural and engineering drawings and documents to ensure compliance with LEED standards
Ensured contractor team complies with contract and designer specifications
Conducted climate analysis to set proper building orientation
Created and maintained schedule using Microsoft Project Stonehenge Co., Ltd, Thailand Architect, Apr 2008 – Mar 2009
Designed residential and commercial buildings
Created architectural drawings using AutoCAD
Developed and presented final architectural designs for clients using Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft PowerPoint
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD, SketchUP, Ecotect, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Project, Windows, Mac
Reception
Lobby
Operator Rm
Office
Mechanical
Consultancy RmX-RAY Rm
StorageSterilization
Restroom
This project is to renovate the interior of an existing acupuncture clinic for a dental office.
There are three operator rooms, consultancy room, x-ray room, sterilization area, and an office area. The color scheme is reflective white as requested by the customer.
The interior has been designed with soffit lights throughout the main corridor. The operator rooms are equipped with plumbing and faucet.
Little Tokyo Galleria Dental OfficeLos Angeles, CA
1,200 sq. ft.
Designed the interior in 3D using SketchUp.
This project is to renovate a retail outlet for a womens clothing store in the Outlets at the Border Premium Shopping Center.
The color scheme is designed in accordance with ANGL’s branding standard. The shelves and decoration features also comply with the clothing stores’ requirements.
Although the existing air conditioner system remain untouched, the existing fluorescent lamps are replaced with metal halide lamps to provide efficient lighting throughout the room.
ANGLClothing StoreSan Diego, CA
3,100 sq. ft.
Designed the interior in 3D using SketchUp, and created the interior drawings.
This project is a development of a mixed-use building to support economic vitality and provide residential units.
The building has six levels of parking, one level for commercial retail use on the ground, and twelve levels for residential use. There is a common area with amenities and garden on the sixth floor.
The building is also outfitted with curtain wall glass and marble finishing.
Mixed-Use Building Los Angeles, CA
377,000 sq. ft.
Designed the unit plan, and calculated the open space in accordance with the building code and architectural scale model.
Mixed-Use Building Artesia, CA
245,000 sq. ft.
Designed the unit plan, and calculated the open space in accordance with building code and architectural scale model.
This project is a development of a mixed-use building for retail and restaurant on the ground floor. The building has two levels of parking, one level for commercial retail use on the ground, and three levels for residential units, consisting of one and two bedroom unit plans.
The low-rise residential building is designed with modern style on the facade and shading.
The retail area is designed to approach the main street in accordance with the design guideline.
Adjacent to an existing gas station, this restaurant site is an environment friendly and energy efficient rest stop for tourists.
The waterfall is emphasized as the centerpiece that also played an integral part of the evaporative cooling strategy that filtered dusts from the tapioca fields.
The focus on passive design reduces the energy use, allowing the unconditioned area to act as thermal buffer to the conditioned area.
Pasco RestaurantThailand
3,300 sq. ft.
Designed the building envelope, and conducted the shadow analysis using Ecotect.
This is a clubhouse designed for a large town home community. Green designs are integrated from project concept inception through construction.
Analysis of the site specific properties using the Ecotect simulation tool has led to the harnessing of natural energy, such as prevailing wind, with sufficient shade all year round.
ECO SpaceClubhouseThailand
3,300 sq. ft.
Designed the building envelope, and conducted the shadow analysis using Ecotect.
This modern style yet functional office is designed to house a server farm for the Thai Excise and Taxation Department.
Maximum energy efficiency and security system are important parts of the design concept.
Using domestic construction materials, this building is sustainable and environment friendly.
Information Technology BuildingThailand
80,000 sq. ft.
Developed the design concept, building plan, and presentation materials for customers using SketchUp and Adobe Photoshop.
This condominium is a peaceful living space surrounded by garden and recreation facilities.
The rain forest concept with big trees and step gardens connects living with nature. Focusing on using optimized ventilation and balanced daylight and sun shading leads to ECO living.
S&SResidenceThailand
87,000 sq. ft.
Designed the building and unit plans, and created architectural drawings.
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