Aparna Devarakonda 513 Woodcrest Lane, Apt#112, Arlington, Texas - 76010 Email:
[email protected] | Mobile: (848)-213-5728 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnadevarakonda Summary of Qualifications A resourceful, focused and determined architect with strong communication skills and experience working in the construction industry designing new buildings and renovation projects. Currently pursuing masters in construction management. Strengths ▪ Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, patterns and best practices. ▪ Possess an optimistic view that new ideas lead to viable solution. ▪ Strong drive for problem solving. ▪ Taking corrective action in ways acceptable to team members and adherent with company policy. ▪ Very good understanding of project management for various types of projects such as design and construction with a proven track record of completing all projects on time and within budget. ▪ Team player. Firm understanding of project control concepts, such as – Project Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Risk Management, Safety Management, and other Development activities. ▪ 5+ years of hands on experience working with AutoCAD, Revit and MS Office. Education Master of Science in Construction Management University of Texas at Arlington GPA: 3.5 May 2017 Course Work: Construction Project Management and Job Costing, Risk Management, Construction Estimation and Costing, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Construction Methods and Field Operations. Academic Projects: Construction Safety Management, Lighting Analysis Using BIM, Impact Aspect in Risk Analysis Bachelors in Architecture Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University GPA: 3.7 April 2015 Course Work: Architectural Design, Architectural Drawing and Graphics, Structural Mechanics, Surveying and Leveling, Landscape Design and Site Planning, Green Buildings. Academic Projects: Thesis Design on Arts and Crafts Center, Architecture and Engineering School, Hospital. Professional Experience Project Coordinator (Internship) Aspire Architects and D’zigners, Hyderabad, India May 2015 – December 2015 Worked with a group of architects on a residential project, developed 2D and 3D drawings on AutoCAD and Revit respectively, documented project progress and weekly schedules, coordinated on site activities. Project Architect (Internship) Murty and Manyam Architects and Engineers, Hyderabad, India May 2014-April 2015 Worked with a group of architects, structural designers and MEP consultants on a competition project, designing the Indian Navy Headquarters. Drafting the building designs on AutoCAD, developing a 3D model using Sketch Up and presentation drawings using Photoshop and assisted the Project Managers in preparing Bids and other documents.
Certifications LEED Green Associate March 2017 CMIT (Construction Manager in Training) October 2016 OSHA 30Hr – Construction Industry October 2016 Skills Management: Project Management, Project Reporting, Project Controls, Financial Management, Planning and Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Risk Management, Safety Management, Client Communication. Software: Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Google Sketch Up, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Primavera P6, Timberline, MS office, 3DS Max, Navisworks, Adobe Illustrator, V-ray for Sketch Up, VU360. Volunteer Experience Volunteer Blue Cross Hyderabad Student Volunteer The Airtel Hyderabad Marathon
