Kristen Arnold

• Performed code research for retail projects throughout the US and Canada and create preliminary plans based on code research prior to construction documents, while interacting with building departments, landlords, and the client throughout
• Reviewed shop drawings from client and incorporate designs into preliminary plan drawings
• Created full sets of construction documents based on a finalized preliminary drawing and prototype, coordinating with the in-house mechanical, electrical and plumbing department and outside consultants, such structural engineers, sprinkler and fire alarm contractors, TDLR consultants, and outside architecture and engineering firms for Canadian projects
• Set up drawing and survey packages for structural engineers when structural drawings are required in a cd set and review their drawings to incorporate revisions into the architectural drawings
• Coordinated with expeditors on submission requirements and prepare for drawings, forms to be sent out
• Coordinated with the client, landlords, and building departments and produce revisions based on their comments in order to reach a solution on any design elements required to be revised
• Coordinated any field conditions during construction with the general contractor and send revised drawings

• Worked with electrical contractors to interpret electrical design concepts and ultimately create As-Built drawings in AutoCAD

• Visited job sites to translate existing conditions of large commercial spaces into a full set of drawings

• Conversed with foremen and electrical contractors to complete electrical panel schedules, floor plans, lighting plans, power plans, mechancial plans, and one line diagrams

• Made revisions to existing conditions to create a new set of drawings

• Built estimates for potential projects to include a breakdown of labor and materials

• Worked with the technical director in understanding the construction for four main stage plays

• Followed AutoCad drawings in order to built elements of the design for each play

• Designed and Built the touring play, The Taming of the Shrew, through utilizing AutoCad, Photoshop, wood construction, scenic painting, and sewing

• Collaborated with directors and attended production meetings for The Taming of the Shrew

• Taught touring actors how to put together the set for The Taming of the Shrew

• Worked closely with the set designer for Noises Off as a set decorating assistant

• Attended technical rehearsals for The Taming of the Shrew and Noises Off, taking notes for production meetings

• Attended master classes and theatrical performances required for all interns

• Performed floor and ceiling plans, and elevation drawings using AutoCAD

• Created scaled sketches and 3-D drawings by hand and computer of custom furniture with notes and dimensions

• Made visits to clients’ homes with the designer to take notes and measure rooms to create floor plans

• Scheduled appointments with clients and took notes during client and vendor meetings

• Communicated with manufacturing companies to get design questions answered

• Wrote purchase orders and custom workroom quotes for clients

• Kept communication with vendors and clients, concerning purchase order statuses

Worked with interior designers in drawing out elevations from floor plans.
Researched new cost effective products and materials and made visits to pick up samples from showrooms.
Made site visits to commercial project locations.
Maintained materials library and computer database of vendors,