Derrick Kim - California

California

Affiliate Program

Derrick Kim
Contact Info.: dkwarrior@gmail.com/ 408-373-2116


Objective: To be a member of a local mid-size architectural/ interior
design/ or related firm design team and continue on the path of gaining
more experience/ knowledge and further my career.

Summary of qualifications

An organized, motivated, and creative Interior Architect/ Designer with the
following qualifications:

* First hand high-end commercial design experience & exposure
* Over 10 years of experience in architectural/ design field and all
related work including knowledge of all related software listed below.
* Multiple and dynamic skills set in architectural design process:
DD, CD (Production), CA/ CM, CAD Management, 3D Interior Modeling and
Rendering
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, Corel Draw,
AutoCAD, AutoCAD ADT
* "In Progress" Software Knowledge: AutoCAD 2010, Navis Works (import/
export CAD files/ clash test/ walk through), Revit ver. 10 (Entry Level),
Microsoft Project Management Software


Education

Bachelor of Science Degree
San Jose State University (1995-1999) San Jose, California
Major: Interior Design
Courses included: Color Theory, Construction Materials, Lighting, Space
Planning, Studio Drafting, Textiles, Model Making, Intermediate/ Advanced
AutoCAD, etc.

Associate of Liberal Arts Degree
West Valley College (1992-1995) San Jose, California
Major: Interior Design/ Visual Art
Courses included: Introduction to AutoCAD, Conceptual Drawing, Visual
Communication, Architectural Drafting, Color & Textiles, Art History,
Furniture History, Space Planning, Photography, etc.


Professional experience:

Devcon Construction, Inc. (2008-2009)
Interior Designer/ 3D Interior Modeler/ Renderer

Responsibilities include:
*3D Interior Modeling/ Rendering (AutoCAD ADT 2008) - Design/ Render/ Prep.
3D Model for High Resolution Rendering in 3D Max
*Commercial Interior Design - Design Development/ Construction Document/
Construction Management
*Residential Remodel - Field Survey/ As-Built Dwgs/ Design Development
*Commercial Building Interior Detail Development/ Building Shell Detail
Development w/ Master Architects
*Obtain Construction Permit in Local City Ordinance

Gensler (2006-2008)
Job Captain/ Interior Project Architect/ Construction Administrator

Responsibilities include:
* Field Survey Existing Buildings/ ADA Survey
* Create Accurate Building Background.
* Oversee Design Development/ DD Options
* Construction Document Production
* Obtain Permit w/ Project Manager/ Follow Through w/ Plan Check Comments
* Submittal Reviews/ Change Orders
* Construction Meetings/ Construction Administration/ Punch List
* Certificate of Substantial Completion

Peery/ Arrillaga (2003-2006)
Architectural Consultant/ CAD Manager

Responsibilities include:
* Field Surveying & Creating Floor Plans of PA's 300+ Bldgs.
* Create/ Manage PA CAD Standard/ Convert All CAD Drawings to PA CAD
Standard
* Create/ Manage Website Ready Plans
* Create/ Manage Lease Document Templates
* Manage Tenant Improvement Projects: Tenant Requirement Programming, Space
Planning, Furniture
Layout, Construction Document, etc.
* Potential Tenant Requirements, Floor plan Layout, Furniture,
* ADA Field Survey/ Analysis

Interior Architects, Inc. (1999-2003)
Interior Designer/ CAD Manager/ Job Captain

Responsibilities include:
* Field Check Existing Buildings for Project
* Conceptual Design/ Design Development/ Client Meetings
* Finish Materials/ Lighting/ Sketches/ Details, etc.
* Construction Document Production/ Permit
* Maintain Office CAD Standard/ Program Update/ Attend Semi- Annual CAD
Manager Meetings


Jacobsen & Balla (1998)
Full Time Design Intern

Responsibilities include:
* Create Sample Library of JB's Entire Line of Hand Made Wallpapers
* Maintain upkeep & replace samples w/ new
* Visit client's homes w/ owners and help with installations