EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Carhuff + Cueva Architects, Tempe, USA | June, 2023 - Present
- Worked closely with contractors and clients, reviewing RFIs and responding quickly to keep the project on schedule and minimize delays.
- Reviewed project submittals, including materials and designs, to ensure quality and accuracy. Skilled in conceptual design, creating initial concepts based on client needs, site constraints, and project goals.
- Experienced in building design, including exterior elevations, floor plans, and sections.
- Skilled in construction documentation, prepared detailed drawings and specifications for contractors. Visted the construction site to gather information.
- Effective communicator and collaborator, able to work with clients, consultants, and project team members.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
Carhuff + Cueva Architects, Tempe, USA | May, 2022 - May, 2023
CCA’s design is a TEAM approach, with every member of the team responsible for the success of their projects.
- Contributed to design development by creating sketches, renderings, and 3D models under senior architects’ supervision.
- Produced architectural drawings, plans, and construction documents using software like AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion, and Photoshop.
- Researched zoning laws, building codes, materials, and construction methods to guide project planning and design.
- Enhanced communication, leadership, relationship management, and organizational skills.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Arizona State University, Tempe | August, 2022 - May, 2023
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- Helped professors with courses, led workshops and critiques, and assisted with AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and model-making.
- Managed tasks efficiently, contributed to research, and developed teaching and leadership skills while fostering positive interactions between faculty and students.
- Conducted critiques, to enhance student project quality.
EXHIBITION INSTALLATION ASSISTANT
Arizona State University, Tempe | October, 2021 - December, 2021.
- Provided assistance to the professor in designing and arranging the exhibition space. I gained an understanding of visual thinking and its application to the design fundamentals of the built environment.
JUNIOR ARCHITECT
L.J. Purani Associates, India| Sept., 2020 - May, 2021.
- Actively involved in all phases of the project lifecycle, from conceptual designs to construction documents.
- Developed strategies for presenting design concepts to clients and led presentations.
- Coordinated with various stakeholders, including clients, team members, and consultants, on multiple projects concurrently.
- Managed full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants, and worked directly with contractors.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
- L.J. Purani Associates, India | June, 2018 - November, 2019.
- Worked with a team to analyze and design various government projects.
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona, USA. 2023 | GPA - 3.96/4
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
ITM - SAAD Affiliated with Gujarat Technological University Vadodara, Gujarat, India. 2020 | GPA - 3.3/4
SKILLS
TECHNICAL
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and Premier Pro)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
- Corel Draw
- Lumion
- Trimble Sketchup
- Rhino
- Grasshopper
- Matterport
- BIM
360
PERSONAL
- Team Lead
- Responsible - Strategic Planning
- Detail Oriented
- Dedicated
- Enthusiastic
- Team Player
AWARDS
WINNER
- Design Excellence Award - Spring 2022 ASU - Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Architect in India
- Council Of Architecture, India.
HETVI SHASTRI