wey kang

project manager

About

Passionate about the ENVIRONMENT. Believes it is necessary to appreciate and reconnect ourselves to the environment in which we live. Interested in projects that engage and draw people to the built environment. Interested in the creation of design and programming of urban spaces for public and community use. Also interested in sustainable practices and innovative designs that entertain and improve the quality of life. Passionate about EDUCATION. Believes it is important to guide young minds to realize, and then to help push them to exceed their capabilities. Interested in fostering the development of ideas and talents in children. Interested in mentoring Landscape Architecture students to analyze, problem-solve, and discover innovative paths to designing the urban landscape. Eco. Learner. Bicyclist. Designer. Photographer. https://www.flickr.com/photos/gnak_d_yew

Country

united states

City

irvine

Industry

architecture & planning

Skill

landscape architecture, sketchup, drawing, irrigation, autocad, microsoft office, event planning, photography, sustainable design, indesign, illustrator, photoshop, project planning, planting plans, urban design, ab 1881, fuel modification, irrigation design, planting design, water management, analytical, adaptable, creative, non profits, resourceful, writing, specifications, estimates, research, m color

Experience

project manager

tatsumi (giro automotriz)

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

project designer and cad technician

seed group

2010-8 - 2013-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

intern

women on bikessocal

2012-2 - 2012-9 · 8 mos

Assisted with various marketing events through event setup, promotion, photography, and providing information at booth sittings. - Advocated health and cultural benefits of bicycling lifestyle for girls and women

assistant manager and sales

royal donuts

2003-9 - 2011-12 · 8 yrs 4 mos

* Verified weekly inventories and maintained positive relationships with vendors * Trained and supervised new employees * Oversaw daily tasks to ensure efficient operations * Excellent customer service skills. Patiently and quickly resolved customer issues to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth operations, especially during rush hour

designer and visual analyst

tatsumi (giro automotriz)

2013-6 - 2019-1 · 5 yrs 8 mos

* Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates from initial design to 100% submittal for large scale city and regional projects * In-depth knowledge of successfully completing projects with special conditions such as AB 1881 and Reclaimed Water regulations * Assisted with visual impact assessments and measures for large scale projects that impact the community and surrounding environments * Research various city codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances to ensure landscape plans conform to guidelines and requirements * Excellent skills in AutoCad, MicroStation, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office * Create and coordinate drawings of base maps, as-builts, final designs, planting, irrigation, and construction documents in a timely manner * Excellent communication through email, phone, and in person with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and city officials to ensure efficient progress of projects

Education

long beach city college

2004-1 - 2006-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

the collins college of hospitality management at cal poly pomona

landscape architecture

2006-1 - 2010-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Minor in Business NOTABLE ACADEMIC PROJECTS: Santa Monica – interdisciplinary urban design studio w/4th year Architects. Analyzed an existing industrial site & proposed a master plan based on cultural & environmental systems within the city. Designed a cohesive open space strategy in conjunction with the proposed mixed-use developments & future light rail train station. Del Sur Elementary, San Diego – Worked with two others to design a large community park & edible garden to promote urban sustainability & the reconnection of farms & communities. Designed an edible garden for kindergarteners & organized a program for the school & community to help sustain the edible gardens. Ports O Call, Port of Los Angeles – Researched & analyzed existing conditions & systems. Redesigned a specific site within the port using cultural & environmental systems as the driving force for revitalization.

santa chiara study center, italy

landscape architecture

2009-1 - 2009-1 · 1 mo

Studied abroad in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy for Fall Quarter 2009.","WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS - studied architecture, history, & design of significant urban spaces.","SENIOR SEMINAR - created a book w/photo-documentation & analysis of a design issue within the European region.","TOPIC PAPER - studied, analyzed, & compared an Italian urban landscape w/an American city.","QUARTER PROJECT - studied & analyzed perceptual, physical, & cultural settings of Castiglion Fiorentino. Developed design concepts & applications using watercolor, oil paints, pencils, photography, & videography.","Also traveled to Greece, Ireland, and The Netherlands during this quarter."]