JOHN DOLECHEK
achiever | strategic | adaptable | competitor | restorative
EXPERIENCE
Architectural Designer
2018 - Current
Ratio Architects | Chicago, Illinois and Raleigh, North Carolina
- Create drawings, diagrams and details for diverse projects for project programming, schematic design and design development
- Work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and studios during design development, construction and marketing of projects
- Develop detailed presentations and graphics for project meetings, interviews, award submissions and publications
- Oversee design delivery as a Building Information Modeling lead, ensuring seamless communication, managing resources and monitoring the process of implementing systems
- Supervise construction efforts, provide punch lists, and create field reports for quality control
Furniture Designer and Maker
2018 - Current
Self-Employed | Illinois and North Carolina
- Conceptualize, design and build custom handmade furniture
- Communicate design options through 3D model diagrams
- Manage multiple orders, create budget related solutions, meet fast-paced deadlines
- Advertise completed projects to potential clients through product staging, photographing and developing images
- Create and edit engaging and brand-appropriate videos to teach techniques, shares ideas, and inspire creativity
Architectural Intern
2016 - 2018
LK-Architecture | Wichita, Kansas
- Planned, designed and developed drawings and graphics used in client presentations
- Traveled cross-country to examine existing site conditions to assess and develop project scope
- Collaborated with designers, architects, managers and directors through schematic design, digital modeling, diagramming and creation of contract documents
- Participated in lunch and learns, lectures, project tours and cultural events
SKILLSET
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Revit, SketchUp Pro, AutoCAD, Rhino3D
Tangibles
Sketching, Model Making, CNC and Laser Cutting, Wood Working, Hand Painting
EDUCATION
Kansas State University
2018 Masters in Architecture
Manhattan, Kansas
Dean's Honor List in 6 semesters
Victor Regnier, SJCFA, Howard and Helmer Architects Scholarships Recipient
Studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic in Spring of 2017
SELECTED WORKS
Denver, CO | SD, DD
- Develop and coordinate door schedule, details and hardware package with consultant
- Lead and assist interns for Revit onboarding and construction documentation efforts
- Reviewed construction documents for quality control
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Raleigh, NC | CA, Post-Completion
- Performed punch lists to observe construction progress
- Collaborated with professional photographer after project completion
- Created diagrams and compiled documentation for award submission
Northern High School
Durham, NC | SD, DD, CD
- Designed the exterior façade to mitigate strict budget
- Created 3D models using SketchUp Pro to illustrate designs to clients
- Coordinated and drafted technical drawings for construction documents
East Clayton Community Park
Clayton, NC | CD, CA
- Designed and created details for restroom structure at community park
- Coordinated project details and construction efforts with projects consultants
- Attended Owner and Contractor meetings, visited project site to perform field reports and organized punch lists
Ardrey Kell Relief High School
Charlotte, NC | Pre-Design, SD
- Organized building layouts to meet client’s program requirements
- Develop and supervise quality control for 3D Revit model
- Collaborated with team members to make Design Narrative document using InDesign