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
Design development
Technical Architecture Design
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
MS Office
Accomplishments
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