Melissa Arango
@melissaarango
Architectural Designer at Home Hardware Building Centre who planned custom homes from concept through permitting.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
At Home Hardware Building Centre, I designed custom houses, secondary dwelling units, garages, renovations, and accessory structures. I managed custom design projects from planning through permitting and prepared 2D and 3D drawings using Chief Architect.
At T. smith Engineering Inc., I measured existing buildings with a Leica 3D Scanner and prepared Revit models from field notes, scans, and photos. Earlier, at Spencer Douglas, I designed custom cottages and accessory structures, prepared municipal-compliant site plans, and supported projects through permitting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Architectural Designer
Home Hardware Building Centre
Mar 2024 - Jun 2026 (2 years 3 months)
Conducted initial concepts, sketches, and detailed architectural and structural drawings using Chief Architect software. Managed end-to-end custom design projects from planning to permitting.
Engineering Technologist
T. Smith Engineering Inc.
Nov 2022 - Aug 2023 (9 months)
Measured existing buildings and recorded site conditions using Leica 3D Scanner. Prepared building models in Revit and assisted engineers with architectural drawings and building permits.
Project Assistant Home Design
D&R West Commercial and Residential Design
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Provided residential client support and site coordination, and served as a colour design consultant and painter.
Architectural Designer
Spencer Douglas
Apr 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Held vision meetings with clients to understand requirements and designed custom cottages, boathouses, and accessory structures. Evaluated site conditions and ensured compliance with municipal zoning by-laws.
Accountant Assistant
Ridgeway Plumbing
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Handled accounts payable and receivable, processed bank deposits, and issued invoices using ProContractor, ViewPoint, and QuickBooks. Liaised with vendors and clients regarding pricing and payment schedules.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
2016 -
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Architecture, started in January 2016 and currently in progress online.
Centennial College
Architectural Technician, Architectural Technology
Completed a 2-year Architectural Technician program, graduating in 2020.
Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, General Studies
Earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, completing grades 11 and 12, graduating in 2018.
Institute Military Aquileo Parra
Senior Matriculation, General Studies
Grade: Honors
Activities and societies: Class Valedictorian
Completed Senior Matriculation with honors, graduating in 2013 as class valedictorian.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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