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Architectural professional with over 5 years of experience across residential and commercial design, drafting, and construction project management. Strong working knowledge of the New Zealand Building Act, building codes, and regulations, with a focus on compliance and quality documentation.
Proficient in ArchiCAD and Revit, delivering efficient design development and high-quality documentation packages. Experienced in preparing consenting and construction documentation, coordinating with consultants and councils, and supporting projects through design revisions and site measures.
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Work Experience
Architectural Assistant at Spectrum Architects
April 1, 2026 - PresentPrepared architectural drawings including concept plans, developed design drawings, and construction documentation for residential and commercial projects. Assisted with accurate building consent documentation and ensured drawings complied with the New Zealand Building Code, regulations, and relevant standards. Helped coordinate building consent applications and liaised with consultants and councils. Supported applications, documentation preparation, and coordination with internal teams. Assisted with site visits and measurements where required, and supported project delivery to agreed timelines and quality standards. Worked closely with the Architectural Manager and Director to develop project documentation and maintained communication with engineers, consultants, builders, and clients where needed.
Architectural Designer at Corebilt
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Prepared and delivered detailed architectural drawings and technical documentation using design software. Produced working drawings, construction details, schedules, and documentation packages. Reviewed and checked drawings prepared by junior drafters for accuracy, consistency, and quality standards. Ensured all documentation complied with building codes and local council requirements. Conducted client meetings and site visits, and completed design revisions as needed. Liaised with contractors, consultants, and internal teams; stayed current with design trends, materials, and construction technologies.
Architectural Designer / Design Officer at Corebilt
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Developed accurate and timely designs aligned with client briefs and ensured compliance with relevant laws and developer guidelines. Produced detailed working drawings and specifications, and managed building consent documentation and lodgement. Liaised with council, engineers, surveyors, and other consultants, maintained client revision registers, and tracked project progress. Ensured designs were practical, compliant, and cost-effective, and supported client meetings and site visits. Participated in design revisions and contributed to continuous improvement of internal design systems, including ongoing refinement of design documentation and process support.
Architectural Design Officer at SM Engineering and Design and Development
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Developed accurate and timely designs aligned with client briefs. Ensured designs complied with laws and covenants, developer design guidelines, and district plan rules. Prepared detailed working drawings and specifications. Managed building consent documentation and lodgement. Liaised with council, engineers, surveyors, and other consultants. Maintained client revision registers and tracked project progress. Ensured designs were practical, compliant, and cost-effective. Participated in client meetings and site visits where required and supported continuous improvement of internal design systems.
Architectural Design Officer at SME Engineering Design and Development
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Developed accurate and timely designs in line with client briefs and ensured designs complied with land covenants and developer design guidelines as well as district plan rules. Prepared detailed working drawings and specifications, and managed building consent documentation and lodgement. Liaised with council, engineers, surveyors, and other consultants; maintained client revision registers and tracked project progress. Ensured designs were practical, compliant, and cost-effective, and supported client meetings and site visits as required. Contributed to continuous improvement of internal design systems, supporting ongoing updates and workflow enhancement within the team.
Architectural Technician at Archipelago Builders Corporation
August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021Produced architectural drawings using various design software. Prepared and updated floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details. Supported preparation of Resource Consent and Building Consent documentation. Assisted with responses to RFIs under supervision of senior design staff and incorporated consultant information from engineers, planners, and surveyors into drawings. Maintained high standards of drawing accuracy and presentation quality while working collaboratively within a small design team.
Architectural Intern / Architect Draftsman (intern) at Belinda P. E. Corre
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Drafted plans and details under a registered architect, based on the senior architect’s instructions, ensuring quality standards and supporting sketch design. Amended existing drawings as directed by the project architect. Conducted site visits to survey particular levels or take measurements and documented existing buildings. Prepared building consent and construction drawings.
Architectural Intern / Draftsperson at Belinda Pe Corres
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Drafted architectural plans and details under a registered architect, preparing drawings and tracing to required quality standards. Supported sketch design and amended existing drawings as directed by the project architect. Conducted site visits to survey particular levels and/or take measurements and document existing buildings. Prepared building consent and construction drawings.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Architecture (NQF Level 7) at EARIST Manila
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2019New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Level 5) at Southern Institute of Technology
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Bachelor of Science in Architecture (NZQA Level 7 assessed) at EARIST Manila
April 1, 2014 - April 1, 2019New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design - Level 5 (Online) at Southern Institute of Technology
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2019Qualifications
Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction
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