Archinect
George Cruz

George Cruz

Sacramento, CA, US

 

About 

George F. Cruz
10 Mazuela Court     Sacramento, CA 95833    hp: 916.692.8950   cp: 916.719.3664    gfcruz4@gmail.com
INTERMEDIATE DESIGNER/ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTION/TECHNICIAN 
To join an organization where I can utilize my design experienced and expand my knowledge by using advance technologies in computer aide, research, design, green project, building code supports that encourage positive human experiences while educating myself & others in order to accomplish a complete total designed project for the welfare of public.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Experienced in all of architectural phases of design & planning services on various types of project industry.
 Experienced in all types of building agency procedures & regulations; OSHPD, DSA, Tittle 24 & local agency.
 Experienced in project research, analysis skills and adopting company’s office standard & equipment.
 Experienced in field survey, investigate a thorough check up of existing building conditions in order to create an (E) as-built drawing plan through computer.
 Experienced in assisting architects in preparing architectural/engineering constructions specifications
 Experienced in designing different types of equipment use in all hospital industry.

SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Developed/Produce/Submit complete Architectural/Engineering const. docs. /Specs. plus agency application forms
 Deeply involved in preparing the design services including graphic presentation, cost analysis coordination, schematic
design, cost estimates, design development and consultant coordination.  Ability to do multi-tasking job responsibilities.
 Ability to update office’s CAD’s library template.  Aggressive & a fast learner in adopting company’s CAD’s standard.
 Ability to do research/use various applicable building code/details/component suited for various projects.

PROJECT TYPES ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Produced and submitted complete construction documents for Medical Office Building/Hospitals by using the guidelines from Kaiser’s healthcare system template from new to renovation, design-build and fast track project.
 Produced construction documents for different building types of project including interior renovations, departmental renovation, and equipment replacement, ADA compliances for different healthcare facilities around northern and southern California. (Mercy, Sutter, Kaiser Permanente, Samuel Merritt Hospital, UC Davis, Napa Healthcare, CHSF)
 Produced and submitted construction documents for various Sacramento School District from Modernization, Portable Modular building replacement, Multi-Purpose Building project for new/existing school facility.
 Produced and submitted construction documents for various developer from corporate office, industrial, retail restaurant, multi-family/adult living, interiors and some civic projects.

EXPERIENCE HISTORY

Arch Nexus Architecture,  Sacramento, CA                01/2016 - 06/2016
Draftsman 

Clark Pacific.,West Sacramento, CA                02/2015 - 10/2015
Draftsman 

Freelance Architectural/Production Designer, Sacramento, CA               2010-Present

Architectural/Production Designer, Drafter (for various project industries)
Saylor Lane Healthcare Center, Sacramento, CA                              2009-Present
Dietary Aide/Office Tech. Aide (on call/volunteer)
HY Architects, Inc., Davis, CA                 2008-2009
Intermediate Designer/ Senior Draftsman             
AC Martin Partners, Inc., Sacramento, CA                2006-2008
Intermediate Designer/Production Coordinator  
Borges Architectural Group, Inc., Roseville, CA                                           2005-2006
Intermediate Designer/ Senior Draftsman
Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture, Sacramento, CA                            2002-2005
Intermediate Designer/ Senior Draftsman
Gordon H. Chong & Partners Arch. (Stantec now), Sacramento, CA              2000-2002
Intermediate Designers  
Ward Wolstenholm Architecture (not existing), Sacramento, CA             1997-2000
Intermediate Designer/ Architectural Production   
Stephen J. Short & Associates Inc. (HGA now), Roseville, CA             1987-1997
Intermediate Designer/Senior Draftsman

COMPUTER SKILLS
Revit 2010, AutoCAD 2013, Auto Desktop 2010, Microstation, Archi CAD,  Vector Works, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, Word, Excel, Outlook (proficient in technical/manual drafting in all building details, free-hand building perspective)

EDUCATION
B.S. Architecture, Manila, Philippines
University of Santo Tomas, College of Architecture & Fine Arts

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Freelance Architectural/Production Designer, Sacramento, CA 95033, Architectural/Production Designer

Produced and submit construction documents for various developer from corporate office, industrial, retail restaurant, multi-family/adult living, interiors and some civic projects.

Jan 2010 - current
 

Saylor Lane Healthcare Center, Sacramento, CA, US, Dietary Aide (On call/Volunteer)

Assist cooks in preparing and help deliver meals to patients. Responsible for washing dishes, review, update dietary restriction information plus ordering/opening supplies.

Jan 2010 - current
 

HY ARCHITECTURE, INC., Davis, CA, US, Intermediate Designer/Architectural Production

Support the Architects in designing and producing complete construction documents from design phase through construction administration with applicable building codes/ADA compliances mostly on K-12 & Healthcare Industry. Experienced and knowledge in all types of building construction standard/requirements base on California Building Codes and required local agency. Ability to produce drawing in Auto CAD and in manual/technical drawing including graphic artist experiences.

Sep 2008 - Sep 2009
 

AC Martin, Lincoln, CA, US, Intermediate Designer/Production Coordinator

Support the Architects in designing and producing complete construction documents from design phase through construction administration with applicable building codes/ADA compliance mostly on Commercial/Corporate Office, Education, Government, Hospitality, Religious, Renovation, Residential, Science Technology Industry, Urban Design & Planning.

Sep 2006 - Mar 2008
 

BORGES ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC., Roseville, CA, US, Intermediate Designer/ Senior Draftsman

Support the Architects in designing and producing complete construction documents from design phase through construction administration with applicable building codes/ADA compliance mostly on Commercial/Corporate Office, Retail/Restaurant, Multi-Family/Adult Living, Interiors & Institution/Civic.

Jul 2005 - Jul 2006
 

Deems Lewis McKinley Architecture, Sacramento, CA, US, Intermediate Designer/ Senior Draftsman

Support the Architects in designing and producing complete construction documents from design phase through construction administration& Modernization with applicable building codes/ADA compliance mostly onK-12 Industry.

Sep 2002 - Sep 2005
 

Gordon & Chong Partners (now Stantec), Sacramento, CA, US, Intermediate Designers

Support the Architects in designing and producing complete construction documents from design phase through construction administration with applicable building codes/ADA compliance's mostly on Health Care Project, Commercial/Corporate Office, Education, Government, Hospitality, Religious, Renovation, Residential, Science Technology, Urban Design & Planning.

Nov 2000 - Jan 2002
 

WARD WOLSTENHOLM ARCH. (not existing), Sacramento, CA, US, Senior Draftsman

Support the Architects in designing and preparing/submiting complete construction documents/specifications including consultant documents with local code enforcement and applicable building codes DSA, T- 24, OPSC (Office of Public School Construction), CAL-DAG, ADA compliances mostly on Education Projects. Experienced in Construction Administration including building and site inspection from start through final phase of construction. Manage to perform some regulatory agency review and coordination plus consultants coordination.

Oct 1997 - Oct 2000
 

Education 

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, PH, Bachelors, B.S. Architecture

Bachelors in Science of Architecture & Fine Arts.

Jun 1970 - Mar 1976
 

Areas of Specialization