Karolina Groszek
Architect/Owner
Poznań
Summary
Hard-driving business leader that can find and apply the most efficient strategies to complete projects. Offering skills in solving problems and critical thinking. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Architect, Owner
Pracowania Architektury i Urbanistyki
Poznań
10.2015 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
Lecturer, Computer Science
Collegium Da Vinci in Poznan
Poznań
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Assessed, documented and reported on student progress for AutoCad computer class.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Construction Engineer
ERBUD S.A.
Poznań
09.2011 - 07.2014
- Created project schedules and worked with contractors to assure work is completed properly and on time.
- Determined costs of labor and materials for each project.
- Audited sites to collect and analyze structural, electrical and engineering data.
- Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
- Coordinated and facilitated onsite consultant, regulatory and client representative inspections.
- Assisted in bidding process by providing for on-site inspections and preparing take-offs.
Architectural Assistant
Wrzeszcz Architekci
Poznań
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Prepared architectural plans and cost estimates and detailed specifications for private and commercial development projects.
- Monitored construction contractors to maintain project specifications, cost control and time requirements.
- Prepared project progress reports, daily work logs and project completion reports.
- Designed industrial architectural structures as part of larger project teams involving geotechnical, civil and mechanical departments.
- Facilitated client involvement in design processes with direct contact and support.
- Produced digital and physical conceptual models.
- Prepared blueprints using computer-aided design programs such as ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUP.
Architectural Assistant
SKALA Design and Costruction Company
Poznań
12.2008 - 01.2010
- Facilitated client involvement in design processes with direct contact and support.
- Completed site measurements and gathered details of components to facilitate accurate design.
- Put together project documents and reports.
- Produced digital and physical conceptual models.
- Submitted ideas as part of early stages of design processes.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
Architectural Assistant
MS Design Studio
Poznań
02.2008 - 11.2008
- Provided clerical and administrative support to senior architectural staff.
- Put together project documents and reports.
- Produced digital and physical conceptual models.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
Education
Master of Science - Architecture And Urban Planning
Poznań University of Technology
Poznań 09.2002 - 10.2007
Skills
Stress analysis
Structural engineering
Consulting
Negotiation
Retail and commercial architecture
Technical Architecture Design
Strong verbal and written communicator
Multi-discipline coordination and management
Relationship building
Project Management
Design development
Contract Management
Coding skills
Analysis skills
Problem Solving Skills
Detail Oriented
Timeline
Architect, Owner
Pracowania Architektury i Urbanistyki
10.2015 - Current
Lecturer, Computer Science
Collegium Da Vinci in Poznan
09.2015 - 08.2016
Construction Engineer
ERBUD S.A.
09.2011 - 07.2014
Architectural Assistant
Wrzeszcz Architekci
02.2010 - 04.2011
Architectural Assistant
SKALA Design and Costruction Company
12.2008 - 01.2010
Architectural Assistant
MS Design Studio
02.2008 - 11.2008
Master of Science - Architecture And Urban Planning
Poznań University of Technology
09.2002 - 10.2007