NANA YAA YEBOAH
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A motivated and passionate creative professional with over 6 years of experience driven by the desire to influence and contribute to society positively through research, designing, coordinating and administering programs and projects that improve the urban fabric and desirous to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges and exciting opportunities that is fulfilling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Correspondent (Architecture, Cities and Territories Work Program)
UIA - International Union of Architects
01.2024 - Current
- Fostered discussion, exchange and raised awareness about essential relationship between architectural practice and fundamental elements of urban and territorial planning in several scales through research analytical skills
- Coordinated with fellow members and correspondents of work program to construct proposals and develop an urban think tank to deliberate and encourage well planned, healthier cities amidst globalization, housing shortages, poverty amidst various ills in today's world..
- Conducted in-depth investigations on healthy city indicators through research and analytical skills.
- Adapted quickly to meeting tasks and reviewing developmental proposals across the globe pertaining architectural and urban planning issues.
- Reported on topics such as sustainability, regenerative cities, complete cities and various indicators of a healthful city and how architecture plays a major role in it.
- Collaborated with architecture and urban experts to create a manifesto, analyzing trends, issues concerning strategic development of cities.
Architectural Graduate
Buchan
10.2021 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new and/or challenging situations
- Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance through design, coordination and production of construction documentation, shop drawings, tenancy documentation of medium to complex projects.
- Demonstrated design management through collaboration and communication with team members, specialist consultants, suppliers, head contractors among others to execute a successful project from concept to construction stage
- Provided prompt and apt response to RFIs raised by Clients, subconsultants and builders during tender and construction phase.
- Correspondence with clients and consultants to liaise with design/construction documentation
- Excellence in Preparing and presenting projectds to clients, project managers, consultants or other external parties through innovative and engaging processes
- Knowledge and application of building codes, standards and compliances to design drawings
- Excellence in Preparing, researching and producing preliminary reports and feasibility studies.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex permitting processes, leading to timely approvals and minimized delays.
Architectural Designer
Freelance
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated excellent design flair in liaising with individuals and Boutique companies such as designing and conceptualizing designs for competitions such as the NGV Design competition 2020.
- Successfully managed and initiated projects in Ghana mainly in the residential and landscape sector.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Architectural Designer
Amalgamated Grup
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated technical expertise in the execution of design and documentation works for projects ranging from residential, commercial, industrial and retail projects
- Demonstrated apt, discipline in handling residential projects from design initiation stage to construction stage
- Successfully worked and liaised with industry professionals in executing tasks in a timely manner
- Demonstrate team work in completing design competition designs with tough deadlines and constraints.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential, industrial, educational and commercial projects in Ghana.
- Improved overall project outcomes by utilizing advanced software tools for 3D modelling, rendering, and virtual reality presentations.
- Contributed to the firm''s reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality designs within budgetary and scheduling constraints.
Education
Master of Architecture - Architecture
UNSW
Sydney01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
KNUST
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology01.2016
Skills
- Communication skills
- Software skills (MS Office, Revit, Enscape)
- Team Collaboration
- Design flair
- Team work and collaboration
- Research skills
- Contract Administration
- Resilience and Flexibility
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Strategic Development
Affiliations
- Australian Institute of Architects, Graduate & Emagn Member, 2020, Present
- International Institute of Architects, Australian Representative and Correspondent, 01/01/24, Present
References
- Anthony Palamara, anthony.palamara@buchan.au, +61 413 006 184
- Bel Walsh, bindyruth@gmail.com, 0407285508
Timeline
Correspondent (Architecture, Cities and Territories Work Program)
UIA - International Union of Architects
01.2024 - Current
Architectural Graduate
Buchan
10.2021 - Current
Architectural Designer
Freelance
08.2019 - 10.2021
Architectural Designer
Amalgamated Grup
06.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Architecture - Architecture
UNSW
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
KNUST
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