PortfolioADAM NODJOMIAN

Resume• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering; University of Florida; Gainesville, FL• Minor in Urban and Regional Planning• Expected Graduation: December 2017

• AutoCAD Intern and Engineer’s Assistant; GCT Engineering, Inc.; Niceville, FL• Designed commercial parking lot by analyzing survey data and traffic studies• Utilized AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D in executing residential and commercial site development

• Permitting and Student Intern; GCT Engineering, Inc.; Niceville, FL• Prepared and submitted plans to municipal government departments and clients • Conducted formal presentations highlighting experience and lessons learned after completing

internship

1100 Acre Parcel Master PlanWhile participating in my internship with GCT, the company was busy consulting on a

massive mixed use development project. The area is to include single and multi-family residential, commercial, and institutional parcels.

My role was to perform surveying analysis for the first phase Deer Moss Creek, a residential neighborhood in the Southeast corner of the property. A rendering of the neighborhood can be seen below. Also, I was present for many of the planning and design meetings where issues such as traffic, noise pollution and green space allocation were discussed.

The Crossings Shopping CenterThe following project was ongoing during both of my internships with GCT. Planning was the primary focus during my first few months as we determined how

to utilize available space so that it would reflect the needs and wants of the clients and community. Furthermore, all environmental and government specifications had to be met given the large wetlands portion of the site.

Most of my work was completed on the Eastern side of the parcel. I was involved with the connector road which runs the length of the property from permitting through construction. Additionally, I worked with the parking lot for the Publix supermarket to include drainage calculations and future traffic analysis.

First United Baptist Church Parking

This project provided my most hands-on design experience. I was present for the first meeting with the client and subsequent walkthrough of the site. From there I was tasked with designing a parking lot for the church.

The site had some notable challenges. A large retention area was impossible given the high water level and certain structures were already in place onsite which the client did not want to relocate. Moreover, the traffic for a church is unique given the way most people enter and exit the lot at the same time.

I completed my internship before construction began but the final product, which is currently under construction, largely reflects the design considerations I originally proposed.

This early project in the AutoCAD course I completed involved modeling a building on campus. The drawing was later used in other projects.

Simple drawing tools were used, but an understanding of scaling and presentation were vital to success.

Weil Hall Layout

Later in the same drawing course, students were tasked with displaying a particular classroom within the building.

A model with 2 and 3-dimensional components was created, each incorporating work students had done earlier in the course (for example chairs).

Visualization was key in this project. Additionally, students had to be prepared to face unforeseen difficulties such as measurement errors and conflicts between separate pieces of the drawing.

Weil Hall – Room 270 Layout

These are examples of maps I created for my GIS course. The final project was to collect and analyze data regarding the state of our planet. Our group chose to compare how indicative education (ie. Literacy rates) and technology (ie. Cell phone and internet usage) are of a country’s rating in the United Nations’ Human Development Index.

Other projects I worked on for this class include using ESRI ArcGIS to perform crime analysis of Alachua county (where the University of Florida is located). I looked at indicators like a neighborhood’s proximity to educational institutions and libraries and evaluated if a correlation existed between these indicators and crime rates.

ArcGIS Mapping Projects

The next two images are scanned from a notebook I worked in when younger. They are nowhere near professional but represent a passion for the subject. This passion allowed me to display my creativity despite not having complete access to software or adequate training in fields like planning and landscape architecture.

On the left is a fountain show I imagined for Animal Kingdom. It would be designed similar to World of Color at Disney California Adventure and include Disney characters (primarily those who reside in nature) who tell a story celebrating the magic and wonder of nature.

Various special effects including water, fire, and projection upon the show’s backdrop (Everest) would tell a detailed story for the whole family.

An amphitheater style viewing area allows everyone to catch a glimpse of the show.

Special consideration was given to location. It is far enough from animal enclosures to not disturb the many species in the park. Also, if desired, the theater could be used for shows during the day.

Personal Project #1

Similar to the previous idea, this also would take place in Animal Kingdom. Before Avatar was announced as the theme to replace Camp Minnie-Mickey I envisioned an Australia land (to coincide with Africa and Asia already represented in the park). The E-Ticket attraction would be a boat ride centered around a mythical creature which lurked in the bogs of the Outback. This is not unlike the Yeti which terrorizes guests across the park in Asia.

In hindsight it probably would be a bit too frightening for the average guest, but the picture to the right shows a portion of the highly immersive queue experience.

Guests would travel through a home recently attacked by our mythical beast. The house would serve as a transition into a darkened show building where the ride would take place. They would then exit the back door of the house to find a small, rickety boathouse. Inside, they would board the ride vehicle and be whisked away on an exciting and thrilling adventure.

Details like the swinging, uncovered lightbulb evoke an emotional response in guests before their seat belt even latches.

Personal Project #2