Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Arc.  LINDA AMPONSAH-FORDJOUR

Arc. LINDA AMPONSAH-FORDJOUR

AGIA 1134

Summary

A versatile and adventurous individual with expertise in Architecture, Project management, Site supervision, Sustainable practices and development, Specification and Construction Detailing. I possess a great adaptability skill and can multi-task effectively . Ensuring a very good interpersonal relationship and respect for authority has been a major strength.

My objective is to upgrade always my expertise in Human centered Environmental and Space design as well as build capacity as a globally recognized Architect.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Architect

Envarch Consult
01.2022 - Current
  • Created and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Led Site Supervisions and Site meetings
  • Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.
  • Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
  • Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
  • Created new and innovative approaches to problems and discussed strategies with project managers.
  • Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding.
  • Collaborated with business unit team members to design new applications system to enhance client requirements for mobile computing capabilities.

Architect

Tekton Consult Ghana
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Handled designs from conceptualization, modelling, and detailing for construction
  • Executing green and sustainable interventions of re-use systems, solar panels, vernacular material application and installation
  • Liaised with Quantity Surveyor to ensure on time payment of certificates through constant supervision
  • Providing site minutes, design and project controls.
  • Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Planned and led professional development reviews.

Project Architect

Glinton Construction Company Limited / Kumasi-Ashanti
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Provided Architectural designs
  • Undertook several reconnaissance surveys for the construction of projects
  • Assisted cad technicians in the preparation of as-built drawings
  • Provided advise and consultancy services on feasibility and viability of projects
  • Assisted site engineers in the supervision of works.

National Service Person

National Service
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Adansi - South District Assembly - NewEdubiase

Assisted the Work Department in implementing Building codes and standards in the area


Conducted site visits


Prepared Construction drawings for government projects


Project Architect

Glinton Constructions/ Kumasi-Ashanti Region
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Provided Architectural designs
  • Undertook several reconnaissance surveys for the construction of projects.
  • Assisted cad technicians in the preparation of as-built drawings.
  • Provided advise and consultancy services on feasibility and viability of projects
  • Assisted site engineers in the supervision of works.

Intern

JOE TONY Consult / Kumasi-Ashanti Region
05.2012 - 08.2012

Prepared CAD drawings

Assisted artisans on site to understand the metric and imperial dimensions, there by implementing accurate as built information


Intern

KNUST Development Office / Ashanti Region
05.2011 - 09.2011

Reproduced old drawings from Pencil and rapidiograph pen to AutoCAD


Education

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE
ACCRA
07.2022

Master of Architecture -

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, (KNUST
2018

BSc - Architecture

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, (KNUST

WASSCE - undefined

WESLEY GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAPE

Skills

  • Remarkable Spatial planning and design optimization skills
  • Skilled in Construction Management, Project Management, Asset Maintenance Management, Risk Assessment and Management
  • Proficient in sustainable and cost-effective designs
  • Good knowledge in Contract administration and documentation
  • Office and Site management proficiency
  • Good knowledge in IT/computer software: AUTOCAD, REVIT, 3Ds Max, Lumion and Microsoft Office
  • Great interpersonal communication skills, diagnostic and conceptual skills
  • A team player with ability to work with or without supervision

Accomplishments

  • RESEARCH : Project on building with sandbag as an alternative source of Low- Income construction in Ghana, Department of Architecture, KNUST
  • TRAINING/SEMINARS Participant 2019- Professional Practice , Architects Registration Council
  • VOLUNTARY LEADERSHIP : Women in Construction

Affiliations

2020- Associate, Ghana Institute of Architects

2018 - Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) assessment, KNUST 2014 - Architecture Student’s Association of Ghana (ASAG) Design Week Exhibition, KNUST 2013– Architecture Student’s Association of Ghana (ASAG) Design Week Exhibition, KNUST 2013 – Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) assessment, KNUST

Languages

English
Twi

REFERENCES

  

Arc.  Kofi Karikari Boakye

Organisation:   Tekton Consult

Position/Designation:  Lead Architect

Address:           P.O.Box KD 672, Kanda Accra # 0243824457

Email:                kbk@tektonconsult.com



Ing.  Justice Ohene Akoto

Organisation:      World Energy Council 

Phone number: +12155947122

Position/designation: Board Member, Global Future Energy Leaders (FEL-100)  

Address: 4630 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 

Email:                  joakoto@seas.upenn.edu 




Timeline

Principal Architect

Envarch Consult
01.2022 - Current

Architect

Tekton Consult Ghana
11.2018 - 12.2021

Project Architect

Glinton Construction Company Limited / Kumasi-Ashanti
09.2015 - 09.2016

National Service Person

National Service
08.2014 - 08.2015

Project Architect

Glinton Constructions/ Kumasi-Ashanti Region
05.2013 - 08.2013

Intern

JOE TONY Consult / Kumasi-Ashanti Region
05.2012 - 08.2012

Intern

KNUST Development Office / Ashanti Region
05.2011 - 09.2011

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

CAMBRIDGE CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE

Master of Architecture -

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, (KNUST

BSc - Architecture

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, (KNUST

WASSCE - undefined

WESLEY GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAPE
Arc. LINDA AMPONSAH-FORDJOUR