I am a dedicated and driven professional with energy, commitment, integrity; good decision-making skills and the courage to take smart risks and to hold a position of responsibility commensurate with my experience and qualifications where I can best serve the interest of organization. I would appreciate an opportunity to meet you to discuss how my experience that I have and will meet your needs.

1. APPLICATION LETTER
Dear Sir/Maddam,
I am pleased to submit my resume as your applicant for the architect
position in your firm. Given my background in architecture and my foreign
experience and industrial designer for architecture I feel am in a great position to
make significant contribution on your team. Throughout my entire career I have
demonstrated constant success applying aptitudes as a leader and pioneer to
achieve high reaching standards.
Please consider the following highlights from my resume:
 14 years of experience with a proven track record of architectural
drawings , shop drawings and preparing clarification sketches And
coordinating with construction manager.
To further acquaint you with the specifics of my background as an Architect I am
enclosing my resume . I am well-versed in all Design programs , highly skilled in
presentation techniques to reach client satisfaction and aesthetic final result and
it's my goal to work with an organization that shares my passion and approach to
growth within the construction and design industry.
I would be pleased to speak with a member from your team to further explore
how my background will be a valuable addition to your firm. Thank you for
reviewing this letter and attached document.
Sincerely yours ,
Odilon John Somontan

2. Curriculum Vitae
Mr. Odilon John A. Somontan
Profession: Architect
Home address:
shual al madina bldg. ammar bin yasir st. al qasimia, Sharjah United arab emirates
Email add: Odilonjohn@gmail.com
Contact no. +971558043791
OBJECTIVE:
I am a dedicated and driven professional with energy, commitment, integrity;
good decision-making skills and the courage to take smart risks and to hold a
position of responsibility commensurate with my experience and qualifications
where I can best serve the interest of organization.
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet you to discuss how my experience
that I have and will meet your needs.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Qualified to adapt & explore the new conceptual responsibilities and set
priorities to achieve immediate and long term goals and Responds well in fast-
paced, high pressure environment.
WORK HISTORY:
Altakamul Alhandasi Engineering Consultant:
Dar Al Aman Bldg - 12, Flat 106-109
Salah Aldin St. Deira Dubai UAE
From: March 01, 2015 Oct. 2016
Visa status: Visa cancel
Job description : Architect
2015 up to 2016
Full responsibility of all sites ongoing activities which are not
limited to, site work checking, Contractors scope of work,

3. verification, day to day Contractor manpower allocation, site
program of work achieved, site work progress, preparing reports
for site work respectively.
Ensure that all execution and inspection are carried out as per
inspection plan/ drawings/ codes/ method statement and
specifications.
Carry out inspection and certify all necessary inspections during
various stages of site activities as per approved inspection and test
plan.
Attending, coordinating and signing Municipality inspection report
during Municipality inspection together with the Main Contractor.
Conduct final inspection prior to proceed concrete pouring and other
succeeding work activities that require step by step inspections as per
inspection and testing procedures.
Render monitoring and surveillance on site to control the quality of
work being implemented .
Correcting any project deficiencies that affect the production, quality
and safety requirement prior to final evaluation and project reviews.
Prepare design concept, preliminary Architectural, detailed drawing
for client approval, contractor's reference and relevant authority’s
submission.
Review Architectural/Interior Detail drawing before issuing to
contractor for Production.
Advice & Liaise with client on the design ideas, aesthetic value and
engineering factors of their project.
Reviewing shop drawing and preparing material specification
before issuing approval to contractor and ensure that the
requirement is being implemented as per the contract and
authorities regulation.
Lead and manage the drafting and design team in preparation for
DM, Trakhees and other governing authorities for approval.
Develop design brief and design work program, Answer RFI from
contractors and other sub-consultant
Evaluating and advice on environmental and regulatory legal
requirements affecting the project and obtaining approvals from
the authorities.
Producing, analyzing and advising the specification materials selection
and detailed design solutions to produce a high quality standard of
architectural works.

4. Liaising with the client’s representative and other
consultants/Contractor as directed, to ensure that they are kept
regularly and appropriately informed as to the progress on projects.
Heading design department and meeting clients for their
preliminary requirements.
Conceptualizing design from preliminary presentation to final stage of
the project.
Assisting clients to ensure the construction is based on the working
program, specification and requirements.
Liaising with the Consultants/Contractors/Suppliers on matters
relating to building works and documentation.
Assist the preparation of working drawings and tender documentation
and review architectural document for potential conflict with other
disciplines.
Built CAD drawing based on information that I have gather provided
by customer and conducting research need to complete the
architectural projects, assisted coordination for planning design
To monitor the flow of development activities to ensure completion of
work and construction and prepare information regarding design
specification, material and equipment.
Al-ikhtayar Engrineering Consultant:
Architect at Sharjah Municipality
Flat 102 Al-Zahra St. Al-Zahra Bldg. Al-Musalah area, Sharjah United Arab Emirates
From: Dec.2007 up to Dec.2014
Visa status: Visa cancel
Job description: Junior Architect
2007 to 2009
Negotiate with the clients regarding the Project Proposal
Discuss project proposal in sharjah municipality with Architect & Engr.
Responsible for the delivery of the complete Design for all packages of the
project, as well as responsible for all internal facing coordination with respect to
the design concept &development.
Architectural Design Drawings & layouts on the Mall project from the primary
stage to implementation stage including Architecture, Interior

5. decoration, fit outs and Facilities Designs. Organizing the project's status by
proving the feasibility through the essential tools of design & working studies.
Attend the Progress & Technical Meetings with Client and Operators in order
to reply all the raised queries during the project’s progress; and to clarify the
current status against the base line program of work.
Coordinating with suppliers & Contractors to maintain the required technical
support, and selecting the Technical Materials & preparing Method Statements
of Constructions.
Job description: Site Architect
2009 to 2011
Supervising the construction progress, by Liaising & Guiding the Construction site
engineers in order to comply with the design package and maintain the
construction details as required. Handling & Leads the Progress Design & Built
Meetings with all stock holders.
- Manages the preparation of project plans, construction and bid documents,
and cost estimates, and making assignments that achieve budget objectives for
the design and implementation of the project.
- Responsible for the relevant Designs of the project, and studying the functions
of the project’s program, and coordinating the process with regard to the
workability of all other disciplines including Structure, MEP& fit out designs, that is
in aspects of Architectural layouts, Master planning, urban design, Coordinated
Technical Drawings, Presentations & Schematic studies.
Supervising Site’s relevant Constructions, Civil works/ Interior Decoration/
Fit outs/ finishes/ Curtain wall installations / Building Planning & MEP
coordination works; which are carried out on a daily basis during the
project's progress & preparing the required SI_ Site instructions & NCR_
Non Conformance Reports for further correction.
Supervising the site work on a daily basis to ensure the compliance with the
project's plan and the quality of executed work & carrying out corrective
measures to faults found for further improvement in working methods
Job description: Inspector Supervisor Architect
2011 to 2014
- Managing the project's design methodology, and Advising on the need for the
required Design modification, changing/ alteration or development, as well as
studies, reviews, research, investigations, surveys, tests or the like.
- Review the issued submittals of the subcontractors & release for approval or
Lead & Review the Tender preparation documents & progress that varies phases

6. of the project, and release the addendum queries, & study contractor’s quotes
for awarding.
- Scheduling the submission of the design, in stages if appropriate, to the client
and requesting his approval thereto. Advising the client in the event that the
design indicates that compromises are necessary between particular objectives
and requirements of project.
- Scheduling the design activities in the master schedule to include reasonable
periods for client approvals. Scheduling the design & allow reasonable periods
for client approvals and municipality permits.
Working on Development Design, Value Engineering, Presentations & Dealing
with Municipality Departments for final design approval, then reviewing the
project's performance & ensuring the fair implementation of planning module
and strategies, & providing the line management with progress updates and
forecast completions with critical path and trend analysis
Reviewing all Project's relevant submittals & Technical Shop Drawings issued by
the contractor; i.e. Details of Construction, Architectural - Interior Decoration -
MEP Composite drawings, as Built Drawings, Material's technical data &
Prequalification. Reviewing Project’s Payments against works done & received
materials
Supervising the site work on a daily basis to ensure the compliance with the
project's plan and the quality of executed work & carrying out corrective
measures to faults found for further improvement in working methods.
PROJECT THAT I HAVE MADE DURING MY TENURE LAST Dec. 2007- Dec.
2014 :
PROPOSED G+3 BUILDING
Location: Muwailah SHARAJAH
OWNER: MR. UMER ABDULLA SALEM HUSAIN ALSUWAIDI
PROPOSED SHED & GROUND +ONE LABOUR ACCOMUDATION
Location:AL SAJAA SHARJAH
OWNER: MR.IBRAHIM MOHD. ALANJAWE
PROPOSED GROUND +FOUR BUILDING
Location:AL MADAM SHARJAH
OWNER: MR. SAEED MOHD. SAEED ALI SUHAIL AL-ETCHTABI
PROPOSED GROUND+ONE SCHOOL BLDG+GROUND FLOOR SHED+PARKING
Location:AL DHAID AREA
OWENER: MR.ALI AHMED SAIF ALI TUNAIJY
PROPOSED SHED
Location:AL SAJAA SHARJAH
OWNER: MR. SALIM RASHID SAEED OBAID AL QABID AL TUNAIJI
PROPOSED GROUND+ONE VILLA
Location:AL RAHMANIA-6 SHARJAH
OWNER: MR. SALIM FAISAL KHALFAN & SONS

7. PROPOSED GROUND+ONE VILLA
Location:AL RAHMANIA-7 SHARJAH
OWNER: MR .IBRAHIM AHMED MOHD. HASSAN AL ALI
PROPOSED (G+5P+15 FLR RES.BUILDING
Location:AL NUAIMIA AJMAN
OWNER: MR. ISAA SAADALLAH WALID AL MUHAIRY & MR.AHMED MOHD. AHMED AMER
Wilson Y. Sioco, Architects & Assoc.:
Supervise Architect
No. 38 kaliraya st., Brgy. Dona Josefa , Quezon city.
From: Feb.2004 to Oct.2007
Job description:
- Supervise construction workers.
- Coordinating detail matter of construction
- Prepare manual drawings
- Represent firm to construction meetings
- Worked with the engineers & architects
Gelbolingo Construction & Supply:
Project coordinator Architect
2221 F.B. Harrison st. Pasay City.
From: Nov. 2003 to Dec.2003
Job description:
Prepare proper letters and report of the types such billings, construction
Accomplishments and the accordance with the company & procedure
Coordinating detail matter of construction
Represent firm to construction meeting
OTHER SKILLS:
- Professional and self-confident with well-developed communication skills and
has the presence to engender credibility with candidates, clients and
colleagues
- Well organized and able to work well with non-technical staff and patrons
- Excellent in oral and written communication skills with organizational
aptitude
- Hardworking, easily adaptable to higher work pressure
- Good command over spoken and written English
- Customer/Clients Oriented
- AutoCAD literate & MS office

8. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College Degree: Bachelor of Science of Architecture (1997-2002)
School: Cebu Institute of Technology (C.I.T)
N. Bacalso Avenue, 6,000 Cebu City Philippines
Affiliated Member: Society of Engineer (United Arab Emirates)
Joining date: 26/02/2008 until present
Card number: 17803
Sharjah Mucipality Card no. 7861
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Odilon John Somontan
Applicant