To whom it may concern, With a “penchant as an architect” when working on diverse projects in hospitality, retail, office, commercial and residential, your organization offers the multi-discipline exposure and challenge I am seeking in an environment in which to take the next step in my career. My recent industry placement with DCS Design, Parkway C&A and I-Arch, provided the opportunity for me to work and experience a variety of projects on different phases. My role at Parkway as a job captain/project coordinator helped me demonstrate my abilities in managing arch team as well as coordination between consultants on multiple commercial and retail projects. It allowed me to provide an interactive communication with our clients and our consultants to deliver successful projects. My role at DCS helped me to enhance my knowledge in multi-family, office and stadium projects and strengthening my knowledge in some new areas such as Egress plans (life safety plans), bike sheet and unit matrix schedule so I can get closer to being able to accomplish the entire code data sheets of an architectural set. I am positive that your firm can provide the base for me to learn and broaden my knowledge to take the next steps in my carrier and getting closer to my goal which is becoming a project manager in the next 3, 4 years. In addition, while undertaking the Master of Science in department of Architecture at Polytechnic of Milan which is ranked in the top 10 architectural department in the world, I showed I have driven, motivation and a passion for innovative design solutions. Throughout my studies I have developed skills for research, design strategies, and a high capacity for aesthetic resolution. I also submitted a significant research for my master thesis. The research was progressed in the department of building and technology of the university and then followed by implementing the research area in the actual design and architectural solutions. As a result of my studies and my industry experience, I am a confident user of the Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office (MS word, MS excel, MS PowerPoint), AutoCAD 2D & 3D and Sketch up. In addition, I have highly effective time management skills as demonstrated by my ability to balance full time employment and my studies. I have a broad range of experiences through full-time work which has included participation in schematic design, design development, construction documentation, Construction Contract administration and post construction services such as renovation and tenant improvement. Throughout all of these experiences, design has been a major component and I have consistently the ability to interact with a wide variety of people of different ages and backgrounds. I have enclosed my resume and portfolio. Thank you for taking the time to look at my application. I look forward to meeting with you in order to discuss the opportunity of joining your steamed organization.
Yours sincerely, David Salem