Thomas Aldrich
Job Captain-Junior Designer
2532 S. Laurelwood, Santa Ana, CA 92704
714.658.4916
Skilled Designer with construction knowledge, carrying a passion to improve the profession of architecture and demonstrate the abilities of thoroughly developed design, I draw knowledge from a Bachelor of Architecture degree, years of construction experience as a framer and electrician, skills in fine arts and discipline instilled by the U.S. Army during multiple combat deployments.
Education
NewSchool of Architecture and Design (2011-2015), San Diego, CA
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Provost’s list 2012-2014
Orange Coast College (2008-2011), Costa Mesa, CA
- Dean’s List 2008-2011 with 3.89 GPA
Skills
Professional Experience
2013-Present Junior Designer, The Farnsworth Group Architects, Irvine, CA
-Design, draft and submit projects for construction with majority of experience being for OSHPD projects. Successfully managed and completed construction of several facility upgrades. Restructured detail library resulting in faster implementation of necessary details.
2008-2013 Leadman/Foreman, Bergelectric Corp., Los Angeles, CA
-Managed and completed entire phases and floors of various construction projects including hospitals, college universities, police departments, retail stores and multi-unit residential buildings.
2006-2008 Journeyman Electrician, Journey Electrical Technologies, Lake Forest, CA
-Advanced from senior apprentice to leadman while obtaining state certification for general electrician. Gained extensive knowledge of concrete structure while working on high-rise condominium structures.
2002-2006 Sergeant U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC
-Served in Iraq, Afghanistan and the DMZ of the Republic of Korea as an airborne infantryman. Completed the non-commisioned officer primary leadership course, airborne school, air assault school and combat first responder course. Responsible for the lives and welfare of eight infantrymen in combat environments with no casualties and maintenance of $550,000 in military equipment. Gained immense experience in foreign culture and environments.
2001-2002 Residential Electrician, H.W. Datz Electric, Randolph, NJ
-Gained experience in residential/commercial construction as an electrical apprentice working in and around New York City.
1999-2001 Framer, Forsythe Construction, Boonton, NJ
-Gained experience as a framer working for a general contractor during summer breaks from high school.
Recent Work
Carmel Mountain Healthcare Center, San Diego (2013). Participated in design and contract administration of a Sub-Acute enlargement.
The Farnsworth Group Architects, Irvine, CA, US, Designer
Design, draft, submit CD's for approval on healthcare design projects and commercial tenant improvement projects.
Berg Electric Corp., Los Angeles, CA, US, Foreman Electrician
Journey Electrical Technologies, Lake Forest, CA, US, Journeyman Electrician
U.S. Army Active Duty, Sergeant