Interior Designer, NCIDQ | Architectural Designer

1. YOUNG D. SONG
Libertyville, IL 60048, 847- 367- 7845
ysong418@Gmail.com
Portfolio on: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/youngdsong/
Portfolio on Google Earth: Willow Festival Shopping Center, Northbrook, IL
Village Centre, Mt. Prospect, IL
Career Summary:
 Architectural and Interior Designer with professional architectural firms.
 Experienced staff and consultant with strong background in code research, development &
site planning, field measuring, preparation of design, schematic design, space planning,
designing of accessible facilities and lighting design.
 Design development & construction document, finish & furniture selections & schedules for
specifications, preparation material presentation board and shop drawings.
 AutoCAD: Proficiency in Version 2018/ 2016/ 2013/ 2011/ 2006/ 2002/ 2000 and Version14.
 Revit: Version 2018/ 2017/ 2016/ 2015/2011/ 2010. Photoshop.
 NCIDQ Certified. Licensed Interior Designer, IL.
 Reduced total construction costs by 5% of thorough analysis & identifying design team’s error.
 Met Deadline for getting permit.
 Identified key errors in building process which contractor resolved and with limited liability.
 Helped less experienced and collaborating with others.
 415,000 sf, (10) retail buildings on land size 48 Acres: “ Willow Festival Shopping Center “.
Professional Experience:
Silhouette Design Architecture, Chicago, IL Nov. 2018 – Feb.2019
 Architectural Associate.
 Broad range of architectural/ interior design duties ( Retail/ Restaurants at Airports)
 Site survey/ Digital documentation of existing/ produced CD with Revit 2018.
 Work in close coordination with project managers, designers and architect teams. Help the
architectural design process from conceptual design through overall completion of projects.
 Architectural rendering with Revit 2018 & RFP presentations.
 Product research, communicating with vendors and manufacturers, ordering material samples.
Worked on various short term contract projects with AutoCAD. 2017 – 2018
Jeffrey Funke Architects, Chicago, IL Jan. 2016 – Nov.2016
 Architectural Designer. Total 110,358 sf. interior renovation of large corporate office building.
 Produced CD of a shopping center for permit & bidding and details for the firm’s library with
AutoCAD 2016 & Revit 2016. Coordinated with principals, consultants and vendors.
RuckPate Architecture, Barrington, IL 2014 – 2015
 Associate to Architects, Produced details/ C.D. of institutional projects with AutoCAD.
 Worked in collaborating with other architects.
Timothy Morgan Associates, Northbrook, IL 2006 – 2008
 Associate to Architects, AutoCAD 2006.
 Developed construction drawings from shell buildings and interior build out design to
completion for shopping centers, industrial, warehouses, corporate offices and various projects.
 415,000 sf, (10) retail buildings on land size 48 Acres: “ Willow Festival Shopping Center “.
 Researched building codes requirements and incorporated into drawings to ensure compliance.
 Prepared structural construction drawings on time from structural engineer’s design sketches
and worked with structural engineer to ensure accuracy. Worked with plumbing, mechanical,
electrical, and civil engineering firms. Development & Site planning for various projects.
 Performed field measurement, digital documentation of existing buildings or “as built” and
produced existing floor plans, elevations, design development and construction documents.
 Visited and took photos of construction sites of the projects during construction & after built.

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William J. Farrell Associates, Highland Park, IL 2003 – 2005
 Associate to Architects.
 Prepared presentation drawings. Manual rendering for commercial and residential.
 Performed field measurement. Digital documentation of existing buildings, Design development,
Space planning of interiors and produced construction drawings (codes) and AutoCAD 2000
Haylock Design Inc., Gurnee, IL 1999 – 2001
 Associate to Architects, (AutoCAD 2000). Assisted units space planning & interior design.
 Prepared design & construction drawings (codes) for condominiums, track homes and
reviewed structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical engineering drawings.
Reviewed steel lintel shop drawings from precast concrete manufacturer.
 Visited construction sites of the projects during/ after built to enhance understanding details.
 Identified key errors in building process which contractor resolved and with limited liability.
Independent Consultant - Various Projects, Greater Chicago Area, IL 1991 – 2012
 Interior Design Consultant (Part-Time), Libertyville, IL 2009 – 2012
Designed handicapped/ accessible interior for a senior living at a private residence and
oversaw construction management. Designed furniture for a senior.
 Prototypical Design, retail, restaurant for Ronald Sorce Architects, 2005
 Commercial, health care, offices, church for Daniel Bleck Architects, 2002
 Residential / commercial / health care projects for Kemper-Cazzetta Architects, 1998
 Kitchen & Bath design project manager for NuHaus Corporation, 1997
 Manual drafting high-end residences for James B. Landaker Architect, 1995
 Manually provided precast concrete shop drawings and prepared erection drawings,
connection details and fabrications tickets for manufacturers: hospitals, nursing homes,
universities and other projects for Friedoon Hakimian Architect, 1993 –1994
Applied Design Associates, Ltd., Mt. Prospect, IL 1989 –1992
 Interior Designer & produced C.D.for architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical,
civil engineering: for shopping centers, restaurants, factory, residences and offices.
 Model making for studies of design concepts (Reduced 5% of total construction cost)
 Produced steel structural shop drawings with USG Co. structural engineers to meet deadline.
 Field measuring and topographical survey. Visited construction sites during construction and
after built to enhance understanding details.
Continuing Professional Development:
Certificates courses, College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL Through 2015
 Revit versions 2015/ 2011 (Advanced) & 2010
 AutoCAD Version 2011/ 2006/ 2002/ 14 and 11. Architectural Desktop 3.3.
 Microsoft Office Certificates, Word 2010 / 2007 and Excel 2010 / 2007
AIA & ASID Credit courses and Lunch & Learn seminars at Architecture firms:
Neocon - Attended seminars every year, Chicago, IL Through 2018
Other Employment:
 Lake Forest Public Library, Lake Forest, IL 2013 –2014
Education:
 Bachelor of Fine Arts, California College of the Arts, Painting, Oakland, CA
Studied Environmental Design: (6) senior studio courses. Graduated with Distinction.
 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ewha Woman’s University, Interior Design/ Applied Arts, Korea
 University of California at Berkeley, Figure Drawing Berkeley, CA