Betty Chen

Over 20 years' experience in architectural design practice and principle. Good knowledge in OBC, AODA, OHSA, CGSB, CCDC, and city by-law. Strong skilled in project phases from start to close-out: scope of work, facility study, functional programing, site analysis, preliminary design, design development, working drawings and specification, procurement, construction review and project handover.

Experience of coordination with clients, project managers, estimating consultants, design engineers across electrical, structural, mechanical, plumbing and civil engineers, procurement groups, and construction teams. Knowledge of building materials, architectural detailing, and sustainable design strategy. Good analytical and problem solve skills, and self-motivated individual who works well in a different working environment.

Designer-Architectural - TTC Plant Maintenance Engineering

(2010-01 - 2025-01)

• Prepared and produced architectural design drawings in various phases from proposal design, working drawings, specification, to tender documents
• Inspected site condition, analyzed design requirement, researched code, standard and regulation, provided design solution
• Coordinated project with customers, estimators, project managers, design groups, construction team, field inspector, and trade personnel to meet project budget and schedule
• Reviewed project scope of work to meet the requirements of the client group and all legislated, prepared drawings and documents to support building permit
• As team design lead, arranged meetings to coordinate with structural, electrical, mechanical and communication engineers to make project consistent
• Prepared tender document, purchasing requisitions and authorization for sign-off, coordinated with M&P department for bidding
• Reviewed consultant and inhouse design drawings, specifications, provide comments for construction projects
• Reviewed shop drawings, verified material samples, and evaluated contractor's replacement supply
• Coordinated with construction inspector to review contractor's services or in-house construction, attended construction meeting, and report deficiency
• Researched market products, analyzed product data and coordinated with safety department for evaluating new products

Architecture Technologist - TTC EC&C Consultant

(2009-01 - 2010-01)

• Site inspection and checking including measurement and photographic to collect information
• Prepared preliminary design including plans, sections, elevations by using Microstation and created 3D presentation by using Sketchup
• Generated working drawings including plans, elevations, sections, details, door and window schedules, and material tables
• Checked and reviewed working drawings, and cooperated with other department engineers
• Created as-built drawings after construction and filed drawings in project wise data system

Architectural Technologist - TFAI – Turner Fleischer Architects Inc. - Toronto

(2009-01 - 2009-12)

• Collected requirement from clients, investigated existing condition, and analyzed survey plan to prepare preliminary design
• Analyzed and researched building code, design standard and regulations
• Created working drawings including plans, elevations, sections, and details
• Contacted outside consultants to keep architectural drawings to match other engineering

Architectural Technologist - ESSO – Imperial Oil Contractor, J & B Employee - Toronto

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

• Worked with project managers, real estate agents and facility management commission to prepare preliminary drawings
• Planned and designed Esso C-store, car wash, canopy, gasoline tanks, run traffic route in cities, along highways and airports
• Verified and changed standard floor plan, elevation, and details to create working drawings
• Organized and filed drafting work, scheduled work load, and coordinated with Consultants

Architectural Draftsperson - Jacques Whitford Environment Ltd. - Markham

(2004-01 - 2006-12)

• Created building floor plans, elevations and details to assess building condition
• Prepared site plans and section details for environmental site impact assessment (phase 1 and phase 2) and generated surface elevations by using Surfer program

Intern Architect (1993-2000) and Registered Architect (2000-2002) - Luoyang engineering & research institute for nonferrous Metals Processing - China

(1993-01 - 2002-12)

• Developed and planned Luoyang city train station and Luoyang college
• Analyzed and designed Tiantai Hotel, Pushang hospital, local condos and office buildings
• Prepared design plan with sketches, produced site and floor plans, elevations, sections, and expressed construction details
• Created 3D modeling, and rendered presentation drawing by using computer software, and free-hand color perspective drawings
• Produced specifications, building materials charts, and documents for construction contracts
• Liaised with clients and associates with a solid focus on custom services to discuss architectural style, space functions, and construction materials
• Coordinated closely with engineers to ensure seamless integration of architectural and engineering systems throughout all project phases
• Monitored construction progress and coordinated with contractors to ensure adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Assisted architects in project design, contract documentation, construction administration and general review activities

Bachelor's Degree - Architecture Design - Harbin Institute of Technology