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I am an Architect specializing in Revit for Residential Design and Construction Documents. Working with many clients over the past 25 years, I have learned to be a great listener to your desires and perform my best to bring them to reality. My education and my professional experience, and my independent work experience would make me a strong candidate for hire. Professional practice experiences are a result of over 10 years of employment with a local architectural firm. To that end, I have performed programming, renovation & new designs, project management, construction observation, commercial & residential projects, and IBC, IECC & ADA code research and application. In addition to professional practice, I owned and operated a residential renovation construction company in Tennessee for 12 years specializing in small additions, kitchens, baths, decks, and interior design. I worked directly with clients to customize their built environment in a sustainable and value-engineered approach. A recent project was the design/build of my personal 3500 SQFT, ICF house. In 2019, I researched, designed, and self-installed 36 solar panels at my residence that conformed with IRS and SREC guidelines. SketchUp © and Autodesk Revit LT © and Autodesk AutoCAD © capabilities. Also proficient in Microsoft Office © and Adobe InDesign ©. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS IDFPR: Licensed Architect: Illinois | May 2018 - Present IDFPR: Register Interior Designer: Illinois | October 2018 - Present NCARB Certificate: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards | June 2018 - Present LEED Green Associate: U.S. Green Building Council | March 2010 - Present

Chris is an Illinois and California registered architect with over 20 years of experience in residential architecture. Currently, Chris specializes in designing high-end custom single-family homes in the suburbs of Chicago. Through the years, Chris has committed himself to help and guide clients with their design needs. He is a firm believer that a successful project is always a product of team effort between the client, architect, and builder.

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I am college educated in architecture and I create architectural visualization renderings which I have been doing now as a freelancer for now over 10 years. Archviz can range from still photo realistic renderings to 360' panoramas to video and animation work to interactive 3D models. The types of work I typically render range from residential and commercial properties primarily and less so in industrial design or rendering of objects and products. I'm also competent in Microsoft Powershell for scripting particularly in the area of automation.

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Good morning/afternoon/evening, Upwork clients! I have had the pleasure of being on Upwork since 2014. Want to work together? Here are my rates. HOURLY EDITING JOBS: $40 per hour to proofread (egregious errors only) (intermediate- to advanced-level writing) $45 per hour for medium-level copyedit using AP Style, proofread (intermediate- to advanced-level writing) $50 per hour for substantive editing, meticulous copyedit using AP style, fact-checking, rewrites as necessary (any level of writing, including beginners) WRITING PRICING BREAKDOWN: $40 per hour for minimal research, mandatory byline, general articles $50 per hour for investigative research articles, fact-checking, editing, mandatory byline ------------------------------------- MORE ABOUT SHAMONTIEL: I am a full-time freelancer with 21 years of journalism experience and editing experience (mainly AP Style), 24 years of administrative experience, 18 years of digital editing experience (including law firms and newsrooms), seven years in mid-level management roles in publishing, 27 years of social media experience, and completed approximately 258 interviews. Everyday tasks for me currently include editing (AP Style); fact-checking news and financial copy for a marketing company’s newsletter packages (often focused on health and real estate insurance, estate planning and money management, tax news, and home improvement); and reviewing SEO. I also write financial copy about money management, estate planning and the basics of stock ownership. On a seasonal basis, I also edit financial copy related to crypto, stocks, bonds and Wall Street news. Ideal Client: My CliftonStrengths results are Achiever, Command, Executor and Influencer, meaning I excel in leadership positions with minimal supervision. I thrive in virtual work environments with clients who communicate well, give constructive feedback and encourage a work-life balance. My long-term clients are also quite fond of Upwork Messenger, Slack, Asana, Loom, Google Meet and DialPad. Does that describe you? I'd love to hear from you then.