Salvatore Talamo Cover Letter & Resume

phone: ( 203) 253-6304 • email: [email protected] P. Talamo Jr., A.I.A., NCARB

To whom it may concern,

My journey as an Architect has allowed me to work hard and enjoy what I do, which ultimately gives me the drive to keep expanding my knowledge. Given my technical abilities as an Architect, conceptualization & sketching ability as a Designer, and project development experience as a Project Architect, I believe I have the qualifications and passion that would be beneficial to joining your staff. I look forward to discussing, in further detail, how I can accomplish this at any convenient time. My resume and a brief overview of my work is attached for your review. To view my portfolio and discuss the potentials of my abilities, please contact me through e-mail at [email protected] or via cell phone at (203) 253-6304.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Regards,

Salvatore P. Talamo Jr., A.I.A., NCARB

Hard work and dedication at my current job has led me to evolve from a college intern, to a Project Architect. My current roll has allowed me to gain a variety of experience, from the beginning stages of conceptual design, to the final stages of construction administration. As an intern I gained a wealth of expo-sure in developing construction details. My capacity to implement design development drawings into well com-posed construction documents showed that I had the skill to thoroughly carry out a design’s intent. This ability soon led me to a design position, where I then developed the necessary techniques required to graphically depict various designs concepts; these techniques included hand sketching, rendering, perspective drawing and computer modeling. Currently, I now manage jobs from beginning to end; my task is to not only develop jobs in a strategic organized fashion, but to also regularly inform the client about the project’s progression, as well as to coordinate the various consultants involved; all in a timely manner.

I am a licensed Architect with over 10 years of professional experience. As my architectural career evolves I am looking to join a firm, where the collaboration of various professionals is essential to the development of a project’s design. Given my ability to conceptualize - various design solutions, develop - ideas into functional solutions, and coordinate - the various building systems throughout a projects development. I believe I can provide a project team with exemplary design skills & comprehensive design development ability. These abilities are achieved with a complete understanding of the client’s desired goals, thus generating the design intent, which is the driving force behind knowing how to make the right decisions as the project progresses.

Elevational Concept - Scheme ‘B’

The Mariner , Port Chester NY. - 100 apartment units along the Byron River. Old mill building aesthetic to associate with the surrounding context.

- Estimated Cost of Construction $19,000,000.00 - Currently under construction.

Stew Leonard’s, Farmingdale, NY. - 30,000+ s.f. grocery store, with the concept of ‘show & sell.” Structure consists of renovating an existing Home Depot into the Stew Leonard’s barn aesthetic.

- Currently in Schematic Design.

St. Joseph High School, Trumbull CT. - 25,000 s.f. addition of a school theater, media & art classrooms. Project is Design-Build with direct coordination with the Contractor

- Currently in Construction Documents. - Currently in Schematic Design.

Summer Residence, East Hampton, NY. - 5,000 s.f. summer residence directly across from the beach; house features a viewing tower with views of the ocean front.

- Currently under construction. • 09.2004 - 02.2008: Architectural Designer II:

- Project work involved Schematic & Design Development: responsible for visual presentations & construction documents.

• 05.2001 - 08.2004: Architectural Designer I:

- Work consisted of Design Development & Construction Documentation: responsible for design & detail coordination.

CAREER OBJECTIVES: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• To be part of a setting where I can work hard and enjoy what I am doing.

• To have the ability to exploit my passion for the design process.

• To collaborate with consultants during the development of the various building systems.

• To be presented with the ability to fully utilize my potential and dedication as an architect.

• To be in an environment that will provide me with the opportunity to expand my knowledge of architecture.

05.2001 – Present: The Sullivan Architectural Group, Norwalk, CT. The SAG is a small office dedicated to responsive client service. Design excellence has enabled the firm to complete more than three hundred building projects throughout Connecticut & the Northeast; with work ranging from high-end residential, multi-family residential, commercial, retail, & civic.

• 03.2008 - Present: Project Architect: - Managed projects from small to medium high-end residential, multi-family residential & commercial

projects: responsible for all project phases, attend client & town meetings.

Current Project Involvement:

CORE COMPETENCIES: Project Architect - problem solving & code application

Project Management - ability to orchestrate multiple tasks

Coordination - understanding the assembly of the various building systems

Construction Documentation - architectural drawing - detailing - shop drawing review

Design Development - evolving ideas into functional solutions

Conceptualization - producing multiple design schemes

SKILLS: PART TIME WORK: 06.1999 - 01.2001: The Sullivan Architectural Group, Norwalk, CT. Worked summer and winter breaks during college as a CAD drafter. My diligent work as an intern provided me with a full time position after my graduation. 05.1999 - 06.1999: Berman Associates, Hamden, CT. Briefly worked with a soon to retire architect as a CAD drafter. 05.1998 - 08.1998: Fire-Lite Alarms Inc, Notifier, Northford, CT. Hired as a summer intern for an engineering company who designed and produced fire alarm systems. Became proficient in CAD drafting & assisted a principle engineer in the development of a fire alarm pull station. Tasks included product research, testing, and drafting. 09.1998 - 05.2001: Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI.

• 09.1999 - 05.2001: Athletic Department -Work consisted of managing sporting events to field preparation.

• 09.1998 - 05.1999: Tutor Center -Worked for the tutoring center 3 days a week as a math tutor and was a designated math tutor for a business class twice a week.

Design Sketching & Rendering - markers & colored pencils - SketchUP, Photoshop, & Illustrator

Perspective Drawing & Modeling - SketchUP & FormZ

Documentation Drawing - Architectural Desktop - Revit Architecture

Presentations - Illustrator, Power Point, AutoCAD

EDUCATION: 1996 - 2001 Roger Williams University, School of Architecture, Bristol, RI. Major - B Arch Minor - Visual Arts Concentration - Sculpture

1992 - 1996 Hamden High School, Hamden, CT. 1996 CT. Scholastic Art Award

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - NCARB Certified, licensed in Connecticut & New York.

- The proceeding pages are examples of my work, indicating the level of my ability and professional experience.

phone: ( 203) 253-6304 • email: [email protected] Salvatore P. Talamo Jr., A.I.A., NCARB

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West Main Street:

Status: Under Construction

Job Title: Project Manager

Project Involvement: - Schematic Design - Design Development - MEP & Structural Coordination - Construction Documentation

Norwalk, CT.

Three Family Building Aerial Perspective of the 4 Parcels. Four Unit Townhouse

The Mariner:

Status: Construction Documents

Job Title: Project Architect

Project Involvement: - Design Development - Construction Documentation - MEP & Structural Coordination - Accessibility & LEED Coord.

Port Chester, NY.

Partial Front Perspective Site Plan Partial Rear Perspective

Byron Place:

Status: Design Development


Project Involvement: - Design Development

Mamaroneck, NY.

Aerial Perspective Proposed Building Elevation

Multi-Family Projects:PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: The SULLIVAN Architectural Group (1998-Present)

Newbury Village:

Status: Construction Documents


Project Involvement: - Schematic Design - Design Development - Construction Documentation

Brookfield, CT.

Perspective from Street Proposed Side Elevation Aerial Perspective of (3) 15 Unit Bldg.s

West Pine Place:

Status: Completed 2010

Job Title: Project ArchitectProject Involvement: - Schematic Design - Design Development - MEP & Structural Coordination - Construction Documentation - Construction Administration

Norwalk, CT.

Railing Sketch at Front Entry Perspective Rendering Photograph of Project Completion


Sweet Water




Mamaroneck, NY.

Courtyard Photo Aerial Perspective Massing Study Street Front Photo

Poet’s Landing:


Job Title: Project ManagerProject Involvement: - Schematic Design - Design Development - MEP & Structural Coordination - Construction Documentation - Construction Administration

Danbury, CT.

Aerial Photo Proposed Elevational Study Photo of Bldg. Front

543 Main Street:


Job Title: Arch. Designer II

Project Involvement: - Design Development - Construction Documentation

New Rochelle, NY.

Perspective Rendering Study Model Photo from Main Street

Bedford Park South:

Status: Schematic Design


Project Involvement: - Schematic Design

Bedford, NY.

Schematic Elevation Architectural Site Plan Front Perspective

Head of the Harbor:




Norwalk, CT.

Schematic Perspective Proposed Site Plan Schematic Perspective

Multi-Family Projects Cont.:PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: The SULLIVAN Architectural Group (1998-Present)


Norwalk Transit:


Job Title: Intern Drafter

Project Involvement: - Drafting

Norwalk, CT.

Front Entry Art Gallery Atrium Conference Room

Commercial Projects:

360 Post Road:

Status:Completed 2003

Job Title: Arch. Designer I

Project Involvement: - Schmatic DesignDesign - Development - Construction Documentation

Norwalk, CT.

Front Elevation Photo Front Elevation Character Sketch Gambrel Elevation Photo

Stew Leonard’s:

Status: Complete


Project Involvement:a

- Schmatic Design - Design Development - MEP & Structural Coordination - Construction Documentation

Various Locations

Stew Leonard’s - Yonkers, NY. 2000 Stew Leonard’s - Newington, CT. 2007 Stew’s Renovation - Norwalk, CT. 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: The SULLIVAN Architectural Group (1998-Present)

O’neill’s Pub:



Project Involvement:a

- Schmatic Design - Design Development - Construction Documentation

Norwalk, CT.

Front Elevation Character Sketch Front Perspective Sketch Side Elevation Photo

Villa Rosa:




Prospect, CT.

Schematic Lobby Sketch Aerial Perspective Schematic Hall Sketch


Parsons Residence:

Status: Complete 2009

Job Title: Project ArchitectProject Involvement: - Schematic Design - Design Development - MEP & Structural Coordination - Construction Documentation - Construction Administration

New Canaan, CT.

Interior Sketch of Kitchen Photo of Rear Aerial Perspective Sketch

Riviera Shores:

Status: Complete 2007

Job Title: Project ManagerProject Involvement: - Schematic Design - Design Development - MEP & Structural Coordination - Construction Documentation - Construction Administration

New Rochelle, NY.

Photo of Lot 53 Perspective of Lot 60 Photo of Looking Down the Development

Curtin Residence:


Job Title: ArchitectProject Involvement: - Schematic Design - Design Development - Structural Coordination - Construction Documentation - Construction Administration

New Canaan, CT.

Front Elevation Rendering Front Elevation - CAD Document Front Perspective View

Simko Residence:

Status: D.D. 2006

Job Title: Architect

Project Involvement: - Schematic Design - Design Development

Old Greenwich, CT.

Schematic Sketch Design Development Rendering

Residential Projects:Summer Residence:

Status: Under Construction



East Hampton, NY.

Aerial View of Front Yard Front Yard Perspective Aerial View of Backyard

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: The SULLIVAN Architectural Group (1998-Present)



SCHEMATIC DESIGN SKETCHES• AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2011 • SketchUP• Adobe PhotoShop


SCHEMATIC PERSPECTIVE• AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2011 • SketchUP• SU Podium V2• Adobe PhotoShop


Multi-Family Port Chester, NY: Schematic Development

DESIGN PERSPECTIVE

DOCUMENTATION DETAILS

CONSTRUCTION PHOTO

Townhouses - Norwalk, CT.: Detail Development.

• AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2006 • SketchUP• Adobe PhotoShop

• AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2006

DETAIL DESIGN SKETCH• AutoCAD Architectural Desktop 2006 • SketchUP• Adobe PhotoShop

The PIER at the end of each stringer was developed to allow for the transition between the low wall and each stair as the grade changes at the side walk.


5th Year Studio - Full Scale Light Study: Bristol, RI.

2nd Semester 4th Year Studio - Natural History Museum: Providence, RI.
