MEDHA S. KELKAR

 

12615 NE 183rd Street, Apt # 1111, Bothell, WA 98011

Phone: (425) 398-1562

Email: medha_kelkar@yahoo.com

 

 

Career Objective

To obtain a full time position in a progressive residential/commercial design firm that will assist in my IDP training, and further my technical skills in the architecture field. I wish to work in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond or East Seattle areas.

 

eXperience

Currently working full time with a reputed firm in Seattle as an architect intern II. During last two and half years I gained valuable experience in every phase of building design and construction. Some of the projects were USWC Second Floor Addition (Bellevue), USWC Interior Remodel (Bellevue), AT&T (Burien), Microsoft (Redmond), Airport Way Hotel (Seattle) and Huling Brothers Car Dealership (West Seattle)

 

Architect Intern II                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Oct 99 - present

v      Prepared design, permit and construction documents.

v      Worked on building sections and elevations and reflected ceiling plans.

v      Worked with city authorities in getting issues resolved.

v      Attended construction meetings and prepared reports.

v      Responsible for coordinating with consultants and managing project changes.

v      Project lead, responsible for all submittals, documentation and paper work.

 

Architect Intern I                                                                                                  

Oct 98 - Sep 99

v      Worked on preparing interior elevations on various projects.

v      Assisted in preparing construction details.

v      Assisted in model making.

v      Prepared as-builts and record drawings in AutoCAD r14.

 

Volunteer Work, Habitat for Humanity                                                                   

Feb 98 – May 98

Worked with other volunteers at the Habitat for Humanity, Brevard County (FL) by preparing AutoCAD drawings. The project was to build low cost houses for hurricane victims.

 

Volunteer Work, Building Design Assistance Center (FSEC)                                  

Dec 97 – Jan 98

Worked as a volunteer architect at Florida Solar Energy Center. Prepared detailed drawings for energy efficient housing project in Houston, Texas. (AutoCAD r13)

 

Assistant Architect, C. S. Associates, India                                                         

Dec 95 - June 96      

Worked full time as an assistant architect helping senior architects on various commercial projects. Gained valuable professional experience working in a renowned firm with demanding work schedule. Highlights of the work completed at this firm include,

v      Worked as a team member in designing a multi storied housing complex.

v      Prepared drawings for final submission to the municipal authorities.

v      Prepared working drawings, basic models and details.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture, M.M.C.A., University of Pune, India.                           

June 92 - June 97

Final Year Thesis, "Corporate Office Buildings". Worked on different case studies, collected data and prepared plans, models and presentation drawings.

 

OTHER

v      AutoCAD - Proficient user of AutoCAD r14, AutoCAD 2000

v      Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Good hand drafting skills

v      Active participation in University of Pune's annual architecture exhibitions.

 

Portfolio available upon request