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DESMOND KWAKU BARIMA

Kumasi
DESMOND KWAKU BARIMA

Summary

Mr. Desmond K. Barima has over 10 years of construction experience. He graduated from KNUST in 2014 with Masters in Architecture. As a skilled architect, Desmond aspires to be known in the design and construction industry with the capacity to design and assist in the creation of places of enduring value. He is dedicated to the acquisition of knowledge with focus on sustainable designs and Building Information Modelling (BIM). He focusses on continuous education in the design and construction field especially with the increasing pace of technology; he always seeks ways to catch up with technological advancement in the Design and construction industry. His strong positive attitude gives him solid approach to achieving tasks and objectives with determination and decisiveness. He strives to maintain high integrity, honesty and professional ethics; seeking to learn and develop. He seeks new responsibilities irrespective of reward and recognition. He is affable, fair, and firm in his professional practice. His pro-activeness, enthusiastic business mind and entrepreneurial skills propel him to challenge himself in all his endeavors.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

DKB Design Studio and Construction
Kumasi

Project Manager
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Project Management functions on diverse project
  • Worked on apartment projects in East Legon 2021-2022.
  • Worked on The Institute for Law and Governance project, 2021-2022
  • Worked on a Luxurious Beach front residence at Nzema in Jomoro District, 2023-2024

Coconut Grove Beach Resort
Elmina

Resident Architect
05.2016 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Responsible for project design, facility planning, and material selection for the hotel
  • Writing of project reports
  • Responsible for resort redevelopment planning scheme, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
  • Overseeing hotel infrastructure to ensure functionality and safety
  • Organized repairs, installation and renovation of structures

Yorke Properties
Elmina

Project Architect
06.2014 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Responsible for project design, construction of projects, organization workers and quality control
  • Responsible for daily construction site management, scheduling of works to meet timelines, organization workers, materials and cost control

Deplus Construction Company Limited
Kumasi

BIM Manager
01.2012 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Offering support services in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and visualization
  • Responsible for Design, clash detection-using naviswork and design Collaborations in the BIM environment

Education

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi

M. Arch from Master of Architecture
01.2014

University Overview

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi

BSc. from Architecture (Hons.)
01.2012

University Overview

Opoku Ware School
Kumasi

WAEC/ WASSCE
01.2007

University Overview

Dortmund University Int. School
Offinso-Ashanti

WAEC/ BECE
01.2004

University Overview

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Autodesk Revit Architecture
  • BIM
  • AutoCAD Architecture
  • Google Sketchup
  • Google Earth

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Date of Birth: 04/10/87
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christianity

Languages

Languages
  • Asante Twi
  • English

References

References
  • Bernard Osei Mensah, Director, DKB Design Studio and Construction Ltd, Ahinsan -Kumasi, +44 7827 610279
  • Victor Opoku Minta, General Manager, Coconut Grove Beach Resort, 0263006896
  • Sam Debrah, Former Regional Manager, Yorke Properties Ltd, Accra, Ghana, arcskdebrah@yahoo.com, +1 65-947-5584

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests
  • Reading
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Athlete (Javelin)
  • Music
  • Football

Honors / professional membership

Honors / professional membership

Registered Architect:

Ghana Institute of Architects, Associate Member, November, 2022 To Date

Desired occupation field

Desired occupation field

Architectural Design and Construction Management

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Project Manager
DKB Design Studio and Construction
01.2020 - Current
Resident Architect
Coconut Grove Beach Resort
05.2016 - 01.2020
Project Architect
Yorke Properties
06.2014 - 08.2015
BIM Manager
Deplus Construction Company Limited
01.2012 - 01.2013
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
M. Arch from Master of Architecture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
BSc. from Architecture (Hons.)
Opoku Ware School
WAEC/ WASSCE
Dortmund University Int. School
WAEC/ BECE
DESMOND KWAKU BARIMA