SEQUOIA L.

CARTER
1519 Hood Road, Unit F Sacramento, CA 95825
Cell. 805-748-8304 Email: SequoiaCarter@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a meaningful position within a team of professionals; whom maintain high goals and offer
an exceptional working environment.

EDUCATION

2002-2008

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Architecture (Conferred August 29, 2008)

NCARB Registered (Pursuing Architectural License & LEED Certification)

SKILLS

Proficient in: Mac / Windows platforms, AutoCAD, QuickBooks, Adobe (Photoshop /

InDesign / Acrobat / Illustrator), MS Office (Word 45 WPM, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Image
Editing & Manipulation, Freehand Illustration and Analog Modeling
General knowledge: Revit, Form Z, Maya, Rhino, Sketch Up, Planning, Programming, Schematic
Design, ADA, LEED / Sustainability Guidelines and Graphic Design

EXPERIENCE

Oct
2013 Present

Employer: WMB Architects

Position: Designer
Responsibilities:

Work as part of a 2-3 person team to prepare construction documents and

submittal packages for tenant improvements, new buildings and design build
projects utilizing AutoCAD

Prepare schematic sketches and drawings during initial design development

Perform code research and project analysis throughout the permitting process

Archiving and documenting all phases of the permitting process

Prepare presentation boards for client meetings including: elevations, floor

plans and 3D models

Compiling material boards for client presentation and review

Providing responses to plan check comments

Perform field verifications of existing buildings to produce accurate floor plans

Supervisor: Jennifer Franklin

Nov
2012 Present

Phone: Available Upon Request

Employer: NORR Associates

Position: Designer
Responsibilities:

Performed site surveys of existing 20,000 Sq.Ft. retail stores to accurately

document field conditions. Site surveys included; drafting the entire
building/leased space floor plan and rcp from scratch while on site, locating all
electrical panels, mechanical equipment, rooftop equipment and utilities,
identifying potential CBC / ADA violations.

Produced Outline plans from the site surveys that specifically identified the
code violations in each store and its surrounding site, along with any potential
problems in the planned area of remodeling.

Prepared complete construction documents to permit the remodeling of the

surveyed building, including the coordination of all consultant drawings.

Responding to city planning department and landlord comments.

Developing color elevations in Photoshop and creating material boards for

proposed new buildings to submit to city planning departments.
Supervisor: Jason Bradley

Phone: (916) 930-0210

SEQUOIA L. CARTER
1519 Hood Road, Unit F Sacramento, CA 95825
Cell. 805-748-8304 Email: SequoiaCarter@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE

Apr 2012
Nov 2012

Employer: MBH Architects

Position: Architectural Apprentice
Responsibilities:

Worked as part of a team on a rapid remodel program for a high end specialty
retailer; focusing on employee only areas.

Rapid production of construction documents for permit including; floor plans,

demolition plans, reflected ceiling plans, egress plans, exterior / interior
elevations, FF&E sheets and electrical plans

Responding to both city plan department and landlord comments including

addendums and bulletins

Extensive research into the CBC 2010 and ANSI 2009

Formulation of cut sheets and product specifications

Coordination between all consultants and drawings to ensure quality and

accuracy, including comparing site surveys to current plans

Meeting strict deadlines to keep on track with the remodel program

Supervisor: Dimple Manghani

Sep 2011
Jan 2012

Employer: Moniz Architecture

Position: Contracted AutoCAD Drafter
Responsibilities:

Prepared / Updated red line as-built drawings for several tenant improvement
projects

Set up dwg and plot files for submittal

Coordinated with staff to keep clients updated and ensuring strict deadlines
were met on time.
Supervisor: Alicia Moniz

Aug 2011 Apr 2012

Phone: (916) 442-4032

Employer: Signs of Our Times, Inc.

Position: Project Coordinator
Responsibilities:

Generate estimates on custom sign orders

Produce take-offs and bids for large construction projects; including the
review of all specs, addendums and cut sheets

Write up orders specifying exactly how signs are to be fabricated

Create / Reproduce / Design art files for sign production

Coordination of projects with the suppliers, production team and clients to

ensure the accuracy and quality of sign orders

Responding to all e-mails and calls in a timely professional manner

Invoicing of orders upon completion and confirming payments are received

Maintaining a complete and accurate record / library of all orders

Ensuring ADA compliancy on all orders

Supervisor: Scott Bigelow

SOFT SKILLS

Phone: (510) 865-1611

Phone: (916) 773-1533

Great Communication / People Skills, Able to Excel with Minimal Supervision, Consistent Attention
to Detail, Multi-Tasker / Prioritizer, Well Organized, Time Efficient, Hard Working, Motivated,
Focused, Adapts Easily to New Environments, Works well both Independently and as a Team Player,
Willing to Learn.

SEQUOIA L. CARTER
1519 Hood Road, Unit F Sacramento, CA 95825
Cell. 805-748-8304 Email: SequoiaCarter@gmail.com
PORTFOLIO

www.Sequoia-Carter.weebly.com

REFERENCES

Name:
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Ken Nagahara
(805) 238-5501
kmnarchitect@aol.com
Principal, Architect
KMN Architect
610 10th Street, Suite A
Paso Robles, CA 93446

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Kiran Patel
(530) 370-4323
ckeyrun@gmail.com
General Manager
Quality Inn
230 Five Cities Drive
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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John Kudla
(805) 423-3077
johnkudla@hotmail.com
Civil Engineer
J.K. Engineering
610 10th Street, Suite A
Paso Robles, CA 93446

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Scott Bigelow
(916) 773-1533
scott@signsofourtimes.com
President / Owner
Signs of Our Times
320-A Riverside Ave.
Roseville, CA 97658

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Alicia Moniz
(916) 442-4032
amoniz@monizarchitecture.com
Principal Architect / Owner
Moniz Architecture
2401 C Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

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Dimple Manghani
(510) 865-1611
dimplem@mbharch.com
Senior Associate
MBH Architects
2470 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501

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Patricia Stewart
(805) 541-2484
pstewart@calpoly.edu
Academic Counselor (Retired)
California Polytechnic State Univ.
1 Grand Avenue
Bldg. 35-118
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

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Jason Bradley
(916) 453-3802
jason.bradley@norr.com
Designer
NORR Associates
2200 21st Street
Sacramento, CA 95818