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Lauren Hollaway

Lauren Hollaway

Covina, CA, US

 

About 

I am a designer who has worked in a commercial, institutional, hospital, and government projects. I am hardworking and enjoy the different aspects of design from development to construction. 

Employment 

ADAY Architects, Glendora, CA, US, Mid Level Designer

 I have been fortunate to be a designer on varied type of projects. In the years at ADAY I have collaborated on commercial, government, historic preservation, and small scale site planning/landscaping projects.
 Represented the firm at construction meetings, client meetings, and coordinated with city officials to obtain permits.
 Created Renderings (2D and 3D) and color boards for clients.
 Created power point and pdf’s for client presentations.
 Coordinated on projects with team members including, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing engineers.
 Obtained construction experience through bids, office and site walks.
 Coordinated with Health Dept. to adhere with state and federal health guidelines
 Refurbish historical buildings in Orange County
 Research historical projects in regards to historical significance and architectural integrity
 Coordinate with GSA workers and City workers from various departments to create GSA Projects
 Coordinate with Loma Linda University internationally to create Hospitals in Sierra Leone and Liberia
 Project manager on commercial and institutional projects up to 32,000 s.f.
 Created templates for streamlined project coordination.
 I have produced, reviewed, and corrected construction documents to maintain drawing standards and quality project control.
 Worked on RFI’s for projects for use of contractors.
 Visited sites to verify field measurements

Jun 2008 - Jan 2014
 

ADAY Architects, Glendora, CA, US, Intern

 Researched sustainable materials, and construction methods for various historical preservation projects.
 Managed samples selection and contact with vendors
 Researched parcel information, calculated size of new builds, and researched building types for clients.
 Delivered projects information and project drawings to clients and contractors

Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
 

Woodbury University Library, Burbank, CA, US, Circulation Assistant

 Helped library patrons find and research materials
 Shelved and organized library equipment
 Handled, set up and maintained AV equipment
 Created displays for new materials and school information
 Sent out letters detailing library membership and fines
 Circulated materials to library members
 Knowledgeable of Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress, and Avery Index systems for library classifications
 Processed inter-library loan requests for Los Angeles Times Library Affiliates

Aug 2003 - Aug 2006
 

Education 

Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

I studied Architecture at Woodbury University. I also took classes in interiors, urban development, and in film studies.

Aug 2003 - May 2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

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