Teresa Wong, LEED AP+ 41C Colfax Manor * Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204

* 908.241.3183 * 908.499.6868
* www.BakosGroup.com/resumes/twong.pdf * twae07ce@westpost.net
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Green Design
ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL
"Architecture is to make us know and remember who we are."
Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with years of progressively challenging experie
nce achieving or exceeding desired business outcomes. Exceptional ability to cle
arly translate complex issues into actionable plans aligned to short and long-te
rm requirements. Establish quick rapport with co-workers, professionals and staf
f. Exercise diplomacy and tact; enjoy a reputation of relational excellence, and
overcoming obstacles critical to performance metrics. Uphold highest standards
for ethics and quality. Effectively evaluate and proactively manage performance
against relevant benchmarks. Thrive under pressure. Fluent in Cantonese.
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CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE | DRIVING FORCES
CONSULTANT March, 2010 - Present
Roselle Park, New Jersey
Work in the capacity of a freelance consultant out of home office. Identify opp
ortunities, secure client trust, and provide cost-effective architectural and en
gineering services, ensuring total client satisfaction.
ARCHITECTURAL COORDINATOR / JOB CAPTAIN 2007 - March, 2010
ADAMSON ASSOCIATES, PC New York, New York
Provided effective technical and organizational leadership for key aspects of t
he World Trade Center Towers 2, 3 and 4 projects. Worked in close concert with s
enior management and key personnel to ensure that project milestones and require
ments achieved on schedule and to highest quality levels.
* Planned, coordinated, and monitored various projects. Performed site observati
ons, ensuring quality requirements achieved or exceeded. Coordinated personnel t
hat included consultants, contractors and multiple stakeholders, resolving issue
s in a timely manner.
* Collaborated with teams and individuals during all facets of the design proces
s, from schematic development to construction administration. Created core desig
n and exterior envelop layouts, architectural details, shop drawings, and other
critical construction documents, at or ahead of schedule.
* Served as Senior Job Captain at Tower 4 team during construction documentation
phase. Prepared documents, coordinated and reviewed drawings of other team memb
ers, developed architectural details, and coordinated work of consultants.
* Upon commencement of construction administration phase, served as project arch
itect representing Adamson Associates at site office in New York. Reviewed shop
drawings, revised construction documents, provided detailed sketches in response
to RFIs, and prepared ASI packages. Attended construction meetings and assisted
consultants and contractors in resolving issues, and visited and observed const
ruction activities at sites. Consistently achieved deadlines and worked in conce
rt with other project personnel.
SENIOR ARCHITECT 2004 - 2007
PERKINS EASTMAN, PA New York, New York
Played a key role in the design and development of major mid-rise and high-rise
residential structures in prime Manhattan locations. Duties included developing
construction drawings and layouts using CAD tools, the development of architect
ural detailing, creation of construction documents, and shop drawings in accorda
nce with engineering architectural staff requirements meeting client expectation
s.
Projects involve with included Centria, a 160,000 square foot, 34-story luxury r
esidential building containing 152 condominium units one block away from Rockefe
ller center, Gramacy Green, a 23-story, 290,000 square feet mixed use residentia
l building redesigned during construction from luxury condos into New York Unive
rsity dormitory, The Forum, Queens Borough Hall, and Amsterdam at Harborside mid
rise residential project.
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* Utilized CAD to develop construction documents, floor layout plans, elevations
, sections, and architectural details. Coordinated consultant's drawings, attend
ed construction meetings with clients and construction personnel, and provided p
roject manager with guidance and information. As required, revised construction
documents and provided detail sketches in support of RFIs.
* Directed the efforts of team, and upon commencement of construction document p
hase of the Gramacy Green project, worked as a project architect in concert with
the project manager. Consistently met deadlines and other critical expectations
.
ARCHITECT ASSISTANT 1998 - 2004
GRAD ASSOCIATIONS, PA Newark, New Jersey
Closely assisted in the design process for a wide range of new construction and
renovation projects, including residential, commercial, and municipal, for this
104-year old global company. Collaborated with senior project personnel and oth
er personnel across the organization to ensure that schedules closely adhered to
and deliverables met client and corporate requirements.
New construction projects included Harborside Plaza 5 high rises (34-story, 980,
000 square feet mixed use), Mountain View Corporation Center (6 new buildings to
taling 821,000 square feet), Princeton Junction Metro (2-story, Station Plaza mi
d rise corporate, Christopher Columbus Towers (high rise residential), Prudentia
l's Bank Street pedestrian bridge, Grove Street Path station entrance. Renovatio
ns included 160 Chubb Avenue mixed use mid rise, Essex County Police Department
(3 story corporate), and 570 Broad Street corporate high rises.
* Developed color presentations to support both new and existing projects. Utili
zed CAD application to develop floor plans, drawings, elevations, sections, and
detailing, and developed a CAD library to assist others on the project.
* Assisted in developing bid packages to secure new business and expand existing
client business.
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN / JUNIOR DESIGNER 1997 - 1998
MMF ASSOCIATES Livingston, New Jersey
Performed CAD drafting and detailing, and worked with field personnel measuring
sites and monitoring in-progress projects.
DESIGNER / ASSISTANT HOLDINGS MANAGER 1996 - 1997
SHINO HOLDING, LTD. Hong Kong, China
Served as liaison between various parties. Duties included coordinating and sch
eduling events, taking a role in preliminary design and planning activities, and
serving in a business management role to ensure that corporate and client requi
rements met in a timely manner. Projects worked on included Modern Garden, a res
idential property consisting of 2 mid rises.
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LEARNING CREDENTIALS
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE January, 1996
New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey
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CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
IDP Certification * LEED AP+
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ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
Member, NCARB
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COMPUTER COMPETENCIES
ArchiCAD * AutoCAD 14-2007 * Revit * Arch. DeskTOP3.3 * MegaModel * Office * Mic
rostation * Medusa * Netscape * Acrobat * Photoshop * DOS * Windows NT/XP/7 * Co
nstructware