KWI KELBERT NKINEN

Cameroon, South West Region, Fako Division, Buea, Bakweri Town 00237
+237679672829
neolia37@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
•Licensed professional architect with a four years of undistinguished experience in design, detailing and management of high-end single family homes, multi-family projects and small commercial projects. Detail-focused and deadline-driven team player and leader with expertise in various design software applications such as AutoCAD, Archicad, Lumion etc. driven to deliver creative, attractive and technical flawless design in close collaboration with construction teams.
•Accomplished in producing high-quality, award winning and sustainable designs for clients across Cameroon, Africa and the world at large. Competently oversees all phases of design and construction of facilities. Offers Steller reputation and (4) year record in field works.
•Motivated and ingenious (Architect) known for modern designs and creative approach. Oversees internal and external teams to satisfy client’s needs and produce exceptional structures.
•Hard working (architect) focused on going above and beyond to support tram and serve customers. Trained in (2D) and offering Topnotch (3D) abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a Professional architect.
SKILLS
•Ordnance compliance
•(Autodesk AutoCAD architecture, Archicad, Lumion)
•Technical training, Architectural innovation, Proposal and contract
•Engineering documentation, Develop structural designs, Project management
•Produce scale models, Draft blue prints
•Serve clients, Work planning, Oversees site contractors
•Research and problem solving
•Creative thinking, Customer relations
•Coordination, Task prioritization
EXPERIENCE
Architectural designer, March 2018- current, freelance Buea, Bakweri town Cameroon
•Managed project timelines and milestones while collaborating with internal and external project team members
•Prepared and presented technical and cost proposal for new projects and negotiated architect-engineer contracts
•Interrupted municipal ordinance and building codes and applied the projects to verify compliance
•Trained architectural, design and drafting personnel and approved conceptual designs.
•Developed conceptual designs presentations, construction documents and floor plans from concept to site approval
•Performed architectural and structural calculations and prepared specifications, reports and data tables.
•Devised new architectural methods and techniques for company time saving and creative fulfilment of clients.
•Utilized (Archicad, Lumion) to design and present 3D models of proposed locations to clients and stakeholders.
•Created initial sketches by hand and produced advanced computer renderings with Lumion
•Worked on a wide range of structures, including personal residence, commercial buildings, school and hospitals)
•Conducted on-site observations to verify crew’s compliance with architectural plan.
•Reviewed and integrated engineering elements into unified set of architectural designs
•Continuously marked services to keep steady stream of work (Buea)
•Used computer aided design tools to prepare scaled drawings and full-scaled architectural designs.
Construction site supervisor, Feb 2020-Oct 2021, GMZ Construction Company Ltd, Buea Molyko, Cameroon
•Observed and inspected construction progress to comply with specification and contract documents.
•Supervised operations and implemented quality assurance systems.
•Instructed team members on new operations and special requirements to complete each work phase
•Held teams accountable for meeting project targets by monitoring performance, setting ambitious goals and implementing improvement plans, Planned and managed production schedules, keeping capacity, labor and material resources in line with productivity goals
•Worked with foreman to decide on best methods to accomplish tasks on schedule
•Guided new joiners or junior teammates on proper usage of machinery or equipment and safety.
•Evaluated work locations to properly locate, measure and mark the exact spot for each aspect of the project
•Achieved exceptional results in site grading, code compliance and team safety
•Maintained clean environment and prepared worksites by removing debris, setting up equipment and clearing debris after job completion
•Set schedules and delegated work to team members based on available skill set, materials and time
•Planned job procedure based on the estimate of time and supplies required to adequately complete the work within time allowed.
•Bored and excavated at sites using local and heavy materials
•Carefully evaluated team members for compliance with safety procedure and correct use of protective equipment
•Worked with inspectors and professionals to immediately correct problems with site operation or completed work

EDUCATION
Associates of architects BSC: Architecture Sep 2020 National Advanced School of Public Works Annex Buea, Bongo Square
LANGUAGES
•ENGLIS AND FRENCH