Waylan Williams
Bottle Creek, North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands
Summary
Innovative Architectural Designer highly skilled in solving technical and design problems utilizing established standards. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of schematics and space planning is highly sought.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural Designer
Blee Halligan Architects TCI Ltd
Le Vele Plaza, Unit W103, Grace Bay Rd, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands
05.2021 - Current
- Created graphic renderings and models using Vectorworks and Lumion.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for their projects.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Advised clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Managed difficult customers with poise, compassion and support and resolved issues efficiently.
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Created detailed plans for construction projects within equipment specifications and budgeting.
- Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.
- Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
- Analyzed and applied new technologies to improve functionality of designs.
- Preserved and restored historic buildings, sites and neighborhoods, taking into account age, style and cultural significance of location.
- Assessed building site suitability based on topography, zoning and access to utilities.
- Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.
- Designed lighting systems for buildings by considering energy efficiency, task lighting and ambient lighting.
- Solicited bids from contractors and negotiated to secure best possible prices.
- Assessed energy efficiency of building designs and made recommendations to improve performance.
- Designed acoustic properties of buildings by determining materials and construction techniques to reduce noise transmission and improve sound quality.
Architectural Technologist
Rhino Precast Ltd
576 Wakefield Rd, Dewsbury, Ossett WF5 9QJ
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered contracts with vendors and sub-disciplines.
- Reviewed buildings already in use to determine areas in need of improvement for current and future designs.
- Performed risk assessments during early design phases to avert later problems.
- Provided advice on methods of remodeling, repair, recycling and refurbishments to better utilize space and satisfy customers.
- Produced drawings, specifications and submittal packages.
- Visited, measured and evaluated construction sites.
- Utilized architectural and technical knowledge to develop creative solutions to design problems.
- Created physical and computer-based models and visual aids as part of concept and design processes.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
- Provided drafting support to civil engineering staff.
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
- Analyzed building codes, space and site requirements and other technical documents and reports to determine effect on architectural designs.
- Organized and uploaded drawings to web-based storage site to share drawings with project subcontractors.
- Prepared colored drawings and scale models to present to clients.
- Conducted field surveys and visited site locations to take note of natural and man-made structures.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Explained drawings to production or construction teams and adjusted as necessary.
- Maintained strong knowledge of latest drafting software to create fresh, accurate project drawings.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Reviewed civil engineering sketches and data for conformity to design concepts.
- Visited contractors on job sites and provided advice on how to correct improper implementations.
- Verified work compliance with contractual requirements by reviewing projects at each stage.
- Coordinated structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determined best method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
Sales Assitant Manager
JD Sports
Unit G, Regent Retail Park, Salford M5 4DE
12.2016 - 11.2018
- Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
- Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures by counting drawers and managing security.
- Generated sales report to help upper management make effective decisions and sales plans.
- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
- Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Zodiac Stainless Product
Limar Trading Ltd
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture Design & Technology
University of Salford
43 Crescent, Salford M5 4WT07.2019
High School Diploma -
Raymond Gardiner High School
Bottle Creek, North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands06.2009
Skills
- Best Practices and Standards
- Site Analysis
- Bidding Procedures
- Construction Documentation
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Strong Technical Detailing Skill
- Proposals and Contracts
- Site Investigation Reports
- Site Due Diligence
- Structural Drawings
- LEED Practices
- Project Documentation
Websites
Timeline
Architectural Designer
Blee Halligan Architects TCI Ltd
05.2021 - Current
Architectural Technologist
Rhino Precast Ltd
01.2019 - 02.2020
Sales Assitant Manager
JD Sports
12.2016 - 11.2018
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Zodiac Stainless Product
11.2014 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Architecture Design & Technology
University of Salford
High School Diploma -
Raymond Gardiner High School