Seda Gecü Erdem
Architect
Istanbul
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Architect
Freelancer
İstanbul
12.2019 - Current
- Created detailed plans for construction projects within equipment specifications and budgeting.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Solicited bids from contractors and negotiated to secure best possible prices.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Integrated architectural and engineering drawings to create cohesive packages.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Architect (on site)
M&D
Tashkent
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
Architect
Özer&Ürger
İstanbul
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom projects.
- Took part in multiple architectural competitions both international and national scale.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects across Turkey.
- Created graphic renderings and models using SketchUp, V-ray and Photoshop.
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Crafted detailed drawings that met customer requirements for structures using reinforced steel, concrete, masonry and wood materials.
- Maintained strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit to create fresh, accurate project drawings.
Architect
Broadway Malyan
İstanbul
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Designed and drafted project blueprints.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
09.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Architectural Design
09.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
Revit
undefinedAccomplishments
Awarded with Equivalent Honorable Mention in Taksim Square International Architectural Design Competition in 2020.
Architectural Competition Prize
An international, two-stage urban design competition.
The scope of the competition is the preparation of the urban design project for Taksim Square, the most critical public square of Istanbul.
Timeline
Architect - Freelancer
12.2019 - Current
Architect (on site) - M&D
06.2019 - 10.2019
Architect - Özer&Ürger
01.2014 - 05.2019
Architect - Broadway Malyan
11.2012 - 11.2013
Istanbul Bilgi University - Master of Arts, Architectural Design
09.2010 - 06.2012
Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts - Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
09.2005 - 01.2010