Elizabeth Milko 8217 58th Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379 Phone (718) 839-4799 E-mail: elamilko@gmail.com
EDUCATION 1988-1993
1993-1994
BIALYSTOK UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, Bialystok, Poland, UE Master Degree in Architecture WARSAW UNIVERSITY, Bialystok Branch, Poland, EU Computer Graphic Design
EMPLOYMENT 2000-2011 Howard L. Zimmerman Architects, P.C., New York, New York
Construction Forensics Expert – Investigation of compliance with building code and all applicable agencies regulations. Providing recommendations for correction work to comply with the code. Required ability to perform thorough study of the existing documents, knowledge of building code, excellent communication, organization and writing skills to produce comprehensive reports. Managing numerous projects and deadlines at the same time, under supervision and individually. Feasibility and Forensic Investigations of building interior and exterior to address construction defects, failure of building systems, product safety design and construction work plans, building code incompliance, and improper maintenance of buildings or building systems, among others. Building Condition Reports for Developers, Sponsors, Managing Agents, Lawyers to address Code related and Offering Plan deficiencies, Participated in negotiations with Sponsor, Sponsor’s Legal Representatives, Managing Agents to resolve and remedy deficiencies, Budget Cost Estimates for construction projects and to remedy deficiencies found during forensic investigations and building evaluations, Building Alteration Reviews of interior/exterior residential and commercial spaces, site inspections to verify conformance with approved plans, details and Building Codes, Due Diligence Evaluations, Testing and Analysis, Building Code, Energy Code, ADA, Zoning Analysis and Interpretation, Local Law Reports preparation, Department of Energy code evaluation and energy conservation analysis of Building Envelope using REScheckTM and COMcheckTM software, Pre-Purchase Inspections, verification of existing conditions conformance with Building Code regulations and filed applications. Project Architect / Project Manager Existing conditions evaluation and verification, Schematic Design and Construction Documents for Exterior and Interior projects in AutoCAD, Interior Design, Finishes selections, Clients’ Presentations, Coordination with Clients, users and Consultants, Cost Estimates, Bid Documents and Bid Comparisons, Construction Administration, Payment Application Reviews, preparing Change Orders.
Liaison with City agencies Review and submittal of applications for Permits to the Department of Buildings and Landmarks Preservation Commission, Review of DOB data base filing, Removal of the DOB and ECB violations, Local Law Reports filings, Amendments and Extensions, REScheckTM and COMcheckTM evaluations and filings with respect to NYC Energy Conservation Code, Construction Projects Closeouts. Marketing and Business Development Preparation of marketing materials for press releases and potential clients, Preparation of Power Point presentations, Preparation of marketing material such as booklets, brochure and company holiday cards.
Major Clients and Accounts Building Management Companies: Douglas Elliman Property Management, Brown Harris Stevens, Cooper Square Management, Rose Associates, Key Real Estate, Dominion Group, Rockrose, Rudd Realty, to name a few. 1998-2000
Michael Muroff & Associates, Brooklyn, New York
FREELANCE FINE ARTIST 1994-1999
Project Architect / Project Coordinator / Office Administrator Coordinated job scheduling and project production, Architectural designing, prepared working drawings and details in AutoCAD with the use of Ketiv, Using graphic skills with varied presentations and interior selections, Preparing job applications in Permit Pro for filing in the Department of Buildings, Correspondence with clients and consultants, Invoicing clients.
Graphic Design, Painting, photography and Jewelry.
Achievements and Activities Summer Fine Arts Workshop, Received award on the Contest of Fine Arts from STATE CENTER of CULTURE ANIMATION, Bialystok, Poland, EU 1993–Present Member of GALLERY of BIALYSTOK SOCIETY of FINE ARTS FRIENDS. 1995 1994
Exhibitions (Presented artwork expressed in various mediums such as oils, acrylics, soft pastels and graphic. All paintings accompanied with my poems.) 1995, June 1995, May 1995, April 1995, March 1994, May
STATE CENTER of CULTURE ANIMATION, Bialystok, Poland, EU ARMY CULTURE CLUB, Bialystok, Poland, EU INSTITUTE of CULTURE, Hajnowka, Poland, EU ARMY CULTURE CLUB, Bialystok, Poland, EU GALLERY of BIALYSTOK SOCIETY of FINE ARTS FRIENDS, Bialystok, Poland, EU -2-
1994-1996
PROJEKT, Bialystok, Poland, EU
1994
TRANSFUAM, Bialystok, Poland, EU
1992-1994
Graphic Designer Designing posters, Designing book covers and illustrations.
AUTOreklama, Bialystok, Poland, EU
1993-1994
Junior Architect / Designer Assisting in designing residential and commercial interiors, Drafting in AutoCAD, Prepared presentations (models and sample boards).
Computer Graphic Designer Making advertising magazines for two states each week, Designing and making calendars, catalogues, posters, postcards, Designing logos and book covers.
KURIER PODLASKI, Bialystok, Poland, EU
Computer Graphic Designer Drawing comics and illustrations for major regional newspaper.
SKILLS
Exceptional analytical, organizational, self-management and presentation skills. Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written. Work well with clients, colleagues, and others from diverse backgrounds. Microsoft Office Suite including Power Point and Publisher AutoCAD Photoshop REScheckTM and COMcheckTM NCARB certified
CODES
Working Knowledge of the following Codes and Regulations 1968 and 2008 NYC Building Code 2007 NYS Building Code Local Law 58 NYS Energy Conservation Code Fair Housing Act ADA
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Polish, knowledge of Spanish.
RECOMMENDATIONS Dorota Szwem R.A., principal of Dorota Design, 914 588-5518 Howard L. Zimmerman AIA, principal of Howard L. Zimmerman Architects, P.C., 212 564-9393 Lawrence Green P.E., principal of Jack Green Associates, 212 629-0832 Daniel G. Failla AIA, principal of Daniel G. Failla Architects, 212 279-3777 -3-