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Certification
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Sophia McKeown Debrah

Accra

Summary

Seasoned Senior Architect adept at seamlessly integrating project technical aspects and making information relatable to non-technical personnel. Experienced leader and program manager with 7-year history in field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver.


I am an intelligent, observant, intuitive and determined woman who strives to achieve the best quality results when assigned a task. I uphold integrity, honesty, trust and self-respect and possess the ability to come up with new ideas as well as making excellent contributions to other ideas and proposals. I enjoy solving problems; I am open to learning new things within and without the confines of the building industry; and open minded to opinions, therefore work excellently as an individual and a team member.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Architect

Archxenus E
07.2022 - Current
  • Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Coordinated permits from relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with local codes and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Mentored junior architects, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
  • Implemented advanced software tools to optimize design processes and improve overall productivity.
  • Reduced design errors through meticulous review of architectural plans and specifications.
  • Presented design proposals to clients, incorporating feedback for revisions as needed until final approval was obtained.
  • Led pre-design consultations with clients to determine project goals, objectives, and requirements.
  • Oversaw construction administration services such as reviewing shop drawings, resolving field issues, and conducting site visits for quality control purposes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
  • Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
  • Collaboration with other design consultant to ensure all aspect of design align and ultimately realise the overall fruition of projects
  • Supervision of Junior architects

Junior Project Architect

ArchXenus E
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Architectural Designing and modelling
  • Correspondence with clients
  • Correspondence with other consulting professionals of the built environment
  • Attendance of Permit review meetings for the projects which demand it
  • Presentation of architectural, structural and MEP drawings at permit review meetings for projects which demand it
  • Organised and attended project site meetings
  • Organisation of tendering and bidding processes for projects which go into the construction phase
  • Supervision of construction projects.
  • Conducted site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Project Architect

Rehoboth Properties Limited
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Architectural Designing and modelling
  • Construction supervision and quality assurance
  • Document controls (Organization and issuing of all construction-related document templates)
  • Secretarial tasks (recording and distribution of minutes for various construction - related meetings)
  • Procurement and store keeping
  • (Record keeping of procured materials & tracking of building materials to site)
  • Occasional provision of house-unit tours to potential clients (buyers).

Junior Project Architect

Rehoboth Properties Limited
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Architectural Designing and modelling
  • Construction supervision and quality assurance
  • Document controls (Organization and issuing of all construction-related document templates)
  • Secretarial tasks (recording and distribution of minutes for various construction-related meetings)
  • Provision of house-unit tours to potential clients (buyers).

Education

MArch - Architecture

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
06.2015

High School Diploma -

Yaa Asantewaa Girls' Senoir High School
Kumasi, Ghana
07.2011

Skills

  • Project Management

  • Architectural detailing

  • Contract Administration

  • Site analysis

  • Interior design

  • Consultant Coordination

  • 3D visualization

  • Quality Assurance

  • CAD expertise

  • Value Engineering

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sustainable architecture
  • Music and dance
  • Mentoring the young, especially girls in areas such as self-worth
  • Personal empowerment
  • Public speaking
  • Videography
  • Natural, kinky (afro) hair

Certification

  • Associate-Ghana Institute of Architects (AGIA 1299)

Hobbies

  • Singing | Dancing | Reading | Exploring | Watching Documentaries


Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Akan
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Senior Project Architect

Archxenus E
07.2022 - Current

Junior Project Architect

ArchXenus E
02.2020 - 06.2022

Project Architect

Rehoboth Properties Limited
09.2018 - 08.2019

Junior Project Architect

Rehoboth Properties Limited
09.2017 - 08.2018

MArch - Architecture

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

High School Diploma -

Yaa Asantewaa Girls' Senoir High School

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