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Jessa Balongo

@jessabalongo

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Licensed architect with hands-on CAD and project leadership experience.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can expand architectural skills, lead or support projects with strong QA/QC, and maintain a healthy work–life balance.

I am a recently licensed architect (ALE January 2025) with nearly two years of professional experience in construction roles, including CAD operator and Project Architect. I combine technical proficiency in architectural documentation with practical site support and project coordination.

I have led projects as Project-in-Charge, managing timelines, resources, and teams while maintaining rigorous QA/QC standards to meet and often exceed client specifications. My technical strengths include preparing as-found/as-built drawings, detailed proposals, material take-offs, and comprehensive project documentation.

I am motivated to expand my knowledge and skills, contribute to quality-driven projects, and maintain a healthy work–life balance while delivering precise, well-documented architectural solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Technical Support

Current

Urban Development Corp.

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)

Coordinated with suppliers and contractors on material availability and quality, prepared quotations and material estimates, and provided technical assistance in material selection and specification. Managed project documentation including RFIs and progress reports.

Supplier Management Construction Specifications Documentation Progress Reports

Freelance CAD Operator

Freelance

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Prepared electrical plans, layouts, and CAD documentation for residential and commercial projects, providing flexible drafting and technical support to clients. Managed deliverables and revisions to meet project requirements.

Autocad Layout Technical Documentation Client Communication Microsoft Office

Architect I

Cardrian Builders Corp.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Served as CAD Operator and Project Architect, leading projects as Project-in-Charge and managing timelines, resources, and teams to deliver construction projects that met client specifications. Prepared detailed as-found/as-built drawings, proposals, progress reports, and maintained QA/QC processes to ensure project quality.

Autocad Revit SketchUp Lumion Technical Documentation QA&QC Site Supervision Project Coordination

CAD Operator / 3D Visualization

RQ Builders

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Produced architectural plans and 3D designs for mixed-use projects, delivering visualization assets and supporting design development. Collaborated with design teams to translate concepts into construction documents.

SketchUp Lumion Autocad 3D Visualization Documentation

CAD Operator

Danilo C. Ibay Architects and Associates

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Prepared precise architectural detailing and CAD drawings for firm projects, contributing to documentation and construction-ready plans. Supported project teams with technical drafting and revisions to meet design requirements.

Autocad Detailing Documentation Team Collaboration Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technological Institute of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Architecture

2015 - 2021

Activities and societies: Prepared comprehensive as-found and as-built drawings; technical documentation and proposals.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with coursework and technical documentation skills, producing as-found and as-built drawings and detailed proposals.