MELRIC LAWRENCE REGO
AEC Professional
Experienced Architectural designer with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Detail-oriented and tech-focused, with traditional core values & ethics, alongside formal education in Project Management & Building Information Modeling (BIM).
EXPERIENCE
Designer
Lischkoff Build & Design
Lischkoff specialsies in custom high-end design projects for single-family homes ranging between $1M - $4M.
07/2022 - 11/2022
Toronto, ON
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Identified and assisted in creating content for Revit digital library
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Assisted with BIM tasks such as producing, reviewing, and managing project drawings and documentation of new custom residential builds and retrofits.
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Developed standard Revit template for increased 3D modeling performance. (Created schedules, developed standard legends, detail items and groups).
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Assisted in the concept development stage by generating as-built models on Revit from 3D scanned point cloud files, eventually developing retrofit options for the client.
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Inititated training program for design team members to utilize Autodesk Collaborate Pro int he project lifecycle.
Interior Architect/Designer
Prestige Group - Morph Design Company
Having completed 300+ large scale projects, Prestige is one of the leading real estate companies in India focused on modern commercial projects and luxury residential projects.
03/2020 - 10/2020,
Brunton Road, Bangalore, India
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Developed interior design concepts for high-end residential villas, healthcare resorts, clubhouses, and commercial properties.
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Managed multiple project teams and delegated work to develop detailed shop drawings.
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Prepared interior design presentations for clients for projects over $1 million.
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Assisted construction project managers in organizing and coordinating various construction aspects.
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Prepared minutes of meetings and systemized project documents for better workflow and quality control.
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Managed project schedules to adhere to the project's critical path.
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Coordinated scope changes with the project team and client, ensuring no scope creep.
Assistant Professor
JD Institute of Fashion Technology
One of the significant institutes in art and design, JD institute offers diverse courses from interior design to fashion and jewelry design.
03/2019 - 02/2020
Brigade Road, Bangalore, India
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Developed course content for Space Planning - residential, helping 50 students to develop schematic & design development of a residential unit.
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Coached and supervised students' academic activities to achieve their bachelor's degree in interior design.
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Mentored student teams to develop distinctive product designs which were demonstrated in an annual event.
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Developed key industry connections and streamlined placements for students in leading interior design firms by helping integrate industry requirements with course content.
Architect
Whitespace
A boutique Architecture firm, whitespace specialises in custom residential and commercial projects.
02/2018 - 03/2019
Jeevan Bhima Nagar, Bangalore, India
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Devised interior design concepts & developed detailed 2D drawings for residential & commercial spaces.
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Elicited client requirements during design meetings and developed specific drawing sets for all site trades.
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Communicated with external parties and monitored activities on-site to ensure smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
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Managed post-construction client queries and followed through for better handover.
Graduate Engineer
Monarch Properties
A leading real estate company, Monarch group focuses on developing specific drawing sets for various contractors.
10/2016 - 02/2018
Brigade Road, Bangalore, India
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Developed interior design concepts & detailed drawings for 10 penthouses resulting in better marketability and stakeholder engagement, ultimately faster sales, and enhanced project schedules.
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Monitored activities on the construction site to control quality and ensure compliance with specifications eliminating potential clashes.
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Developed landscape details for key subtrades to ease construction and reduced time by 25%.
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Assisted Senior Management and Directors with client presentations resulting in approval of major projects.
EDUCATION
BIM Management
George Brown College
01/2022 - 12/2022
Project Management
Conestoga College
05/2021 - 12/2021
Bachelor's in Architecture
Manipal University
2011 - 2016
SKILLS
Revit
Navisworks
Civil 3D
MS Project
MS Office
Autocad
Sketchup
VRay
3DS Max
Dynamo
ACHIEVEMENTS
First Place in Global Goals Jam - 2022
Bagged first place in the Global Goals Jam hosted by Centennial
College. The competition challenges students, entrepreneurs, and
change-makers to develop solutions based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program puts participants through an intensive agile process to find sustainable
solutions that is pitched to a diverse panel of judges.