Professional Work

 

Russell Freesland California Licensed Architect
SKILLS  Includes: AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop R3.3, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Word and Excel, Photoshop 5.5, Corel 8, Technical hand Drafting.
EDUCATION Woodbury University, 1992 - 1997   Degree - Bachelor of Architecture

Los Angeles Trade Technical College , 1991 - 1992

EMPLOYMENT

June 2007 – Present

Project Architect/ Associate Officer RNL Design  

Preparation of Schematic design, Design development and Construction Documents for Bus Maintenance Facilities and Hospitality Resort.

Independently evaluated, selected, adapted and modified standard techniques, procedures and criteria, exercised judgment in devising new approaches to problems, supervised the preparation of plans and renderings.

Consulted with manufacturers, evaluated materials, and inspected architectural features of structures in the field.

Organized internal Intern Development Program within the Los Angeles office to provide guidance for employees seeking their Architectural License.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 2006 – June 2007 

Designer RTKL Associates Inc.

Independently analyzed, evaluated, prepared and managed several small remodel projects necessary for the overall completion of a new Cardiovascular Center expansion for the University of California, San Diego.

The preparation and presentation of Construction Document packages to OSHPD for approval of the University of California, San Diego Hospital.

Coordinated multiple disciplines during multiple remodel and phased projects.

Interacted on a daily/weekly basis with clients and consultants.

Consulted with manufactures, evaluated materials, and inspected architectural features of structures in the field.

Attended client meetings.

March 2004 – February 2006 

Instruction Bulletin Coordinator   Chong Partners Architecture

The preparation of, and presentation of Instruction Bulletins to OSHPD officials (Area Compliance Officer, District Structural Engineer, & Fire Life Safety Officer) for approval on the Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center rebuild

Manage 3 to 8 people for the preparation of Instruction Bulletins.

Update and keep track of working drawings associated with the Instruction Bulletins.

Preparation of formal RFI responses.

Nov. 1998 – March 2004

Project Coordinator/ Associate Officer RNL Design  

 Preparation of Schematic design, Design development and Construction Documents for medium to large Bus Maintenance Facilities.

Independently evaluated, selected, adapted and modified standard techniques, procedures and criteria, exercised judgment in devising new approaches to problems, supervised the preparation of plans and renderings.

Consulted with manufacturers, evaluated materials, and inspected architectural features of structures in the field.

Coordinated construction administration review of submissions, organize files, review field construction installation and client meetings responsibilities.

CAD/Drafting -made professional design decisions while implementing concepts for specific assignment objectives, complex features, and developed alternative solutions for possible implementation to design questions.

Jan. 1997 - Nov. 1998

Junior Draftsman  Puchlik / Dell Architects

Technical drawings with R.14 and AutoCAD Light for both hospital and residential projects.

Preparation of presentation boards, design layouts, color renderings, and mounting.

Familiar with OSHPD reports, applications, and some procedures, as well as Instruction Bulletins. Office work, updating of project books, maintaining whereabouts of projects drawings, organization of job files.

 

Dec. 1995 - Jan1996

Intern Randy Jacobson  

Site revision to Kaiser Permanente Hospital, involving site measurements, field observations as to the correction layout of patient rooms, mechanical, medical, and storage areas.

June 1995 - Oct.1995

Intern TDM Architects

A.D.A. upgrades of local college campuses, AutoCAD applications, preliminary design sketches, light office work, and L.A. plan check.

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