Ade Tugbiyele Sedita

 

FORMAL EDUCATION

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey

New Jersey School of Architecture 

Degrees:    PhD in Urban Systems (Expected Graduation: May 2007)

                    B.S. in Architecture w/ Honors (2002)

 

ADDITIONAL GRADUATE STUDY

Columbia University, New York City

A) Graduate School of Architecture and Planning, Continuing Education (Spring 2003)

               Courses: 1. The Prefiguration of Contemporary Urban Form

    B) Dept. of Civil Engineering (Construction Management)

                                    2.  Principles of Construction Techniques     

New York University, Real Estate Institute, New York City

 A) Construction Management Masters Degree Program (Fall 2002)

Courses: 1. Project Management

2. Real Estate Finance I

3. Introduction to Accounting          

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Newark in Transition, Newark, NJ

Government Operations, Policy Associate

May/June 2006

Assisted the Policy Director at the Transition Team Kick-Off meeting with scheduling dates/times for industry experts to meet at committee roundtables

Produced high level, confidential policy documents listing recommendations from experts in Finance and Open Government for Mayor-Elect Cory Booker

Transcribed and summarized resident feedback on Public Safety, generated at the Public Forums

Attended and participated in Public Forum on Economic Development

Assisted Policy Director with drafting the Executive Summary which summarized all committee reports produced by the Transition Team

 

Center for Architecture and Building Science Research (CABSR) at NJIT

Educational Facilities Department

2005 –2006 (Research Associate)

Conducted educational facilities research projects by tracking construction costs of funds allocated New  Jersey School Construction Corporation (NJSCC) by the state of New Jersey

Designed and managed data system to be used for statistical analysis as it pertains to NJSCC project status, cost, and quality

Reviewed McGraw Hill database for NJSCC project activity and matched with internal data

Conducted phone interviews with design consultants awarded project contracts to gather additional source material for database

Attended meetings with partner organizations and fellow staff members to discuss project progress

 

New Jersey School of Architecture @ NJIT

Spring 2005 (Teaching Assistant)

Course: Architectural Programming and Development / Instructor: David L. Hawk, PhD

Designed appropriate schedules for the submission of assigned work

Invited guest lecturer Lauren Stahl of Columbia University to speak on the topic of historic preservation, broadening the original scope of the course

Assisted Instructor with grading of project assignments

Taught class upon Instructor’s absence

Met regularly with students to assist with final project

Assisted instructor with assigning final grades for the course

 

Columbia University, Facilities, Design & Construction, New York, NY

2002 – 2004 (Asst. Project Manager)

Managing small facility projects or portions of larger projects ranging from $1 million to $5 million.

Responsible for expenditure and schedule tracking, site visits, observation and documentation.

Negotiating design and construction contracts and change orders to meet client goals.

Managing consultant contracts by evaluating drawing completeness and accuracy, monitoring the progress of work, reviewing consultant invoices for accuracy and completeness, and enforcing contract requirements.

Preparing budgets and cost analysis to determine project renovation feasibility and making sure that it is within capital plan goals.

Chairing project meetings involving Client, Architects, Engineers, and Construction Managers and preparing agendas and minutes to document decisions and action items.

Coordinating between Construction Managers/General Contractors and Facilities Operations and Maintenance staff to facilitate MEP shutdowns and fire alarm bypasses.

 

Nivin Construction Corporation, Bronx, NY

Mid-2002 (Project Manager / Superintendent)

Project management of small projects ranging from $5,000-$500,000 at Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC

Attended site visits, identifying scope of work, and making proper plans for initiating the project.

Selection and direct field supervision of subcontractors and foremen

CPM Scheduling and use of Microsoft Project Management software

Budgeting, estimating, preparing quantity take-offs, and ordering materials

Directly assisted President with research and development, marketing, interviewing subcontractors and company employees, and client negotiations

 

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP, New York, NY

Spring 2001 (Design Development Intern)

Produced design development drawings for redevelopment of NY/NJ Port Authority Terminal at Times Square, New York.

Created highly accurate physical models of a hotel in Kuwait, a London office building and the Port Authority terminal, using cutting-edge technology and professional laser cutting equipment.

Prepared and presented graphic material to senior designers to express ideas for the design of the NY/NJ Port Authority Terminal in New York City.

Initiated and organized presentation meeting between SOM Project Manager and project management students at NJIT.

 

Panasonic – Facilities, Design & Construction, Secaucus, NJ

1999 (Project Management Intern)

Assisted Facility Manager with coordination of small and large tenant moves prior to renovations.

Produced construction drawings showing electrical, plumbing, HVAC and space planning initiatives.

Produced sketches and computer renderings of furniture placement and layout.

Interfaced with clients, managers and fellow team members to provide efficient space planning.

Promoted and advertised the Panasonic Media Center to the Facility’s tenant companies.

 

The Central Park Conservancy, New York, NY
1996 / 1997 – (Landscape Architecture - Summer Internship)

Prepared and revised landscape drawings and sketches on Mylar.

Conducted surveys of tree, path and building locations in the park.

Participated in Designing a Greener City workshop for redesign of Frederick Douglas Blvd in Harlem

Researched various plant types, trees and materials to be used the Central Park.

 

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

2006 - International Society for Systems Sciences – Paper presenter: Science + Aesthetics in City Planning

2006 – The Fourth Annual Basil Bernstein Symposium at Rutgers University – Participant

2006 – Newark in Transition, Newark, NJ - Policy Associate, Finance and Open Government Committees

2004 – Newark Now, Newark, NJ - Urban Policy Research Internship

2004 - Governor’s Island Redevelopment Workshop (Urban Design Facilitator)

2004 – International Society for Systems Sciences – Paper Presenter: Knowledge Management + Urban Planning

2002 – “Listening to the City” – September 11th Design Workshop (Jacob Javits Center –Participant)

2002 - Staten Island Sept. 11th Memorial Competition (Staten Island, NY – Competition Entrant)

1998 - National Association of Home Builders (NJIT Student Chapter) – Undergraduate President

1995 – “Help Redesign Frederick Douglas Circle!” (Central Park Conservancy, NYC – Design Participant)

 

HONORS/ AWARDS

2006 – Newark Arts Council, Art & the City, Sculptural Fine Art Competition – Winner ($750)

2006 - Rosey Reed Logo Contest, Glendale, California - 1st Place

2004 - Prudential Young Entrepreneur Program, Achievement Award: Best Business Plan ($400)

2001 - New Jersey School of Architecture, 3rd Year Excellence in Design Award – Hon. Mention

2001 - AIA Newark & Suburban Architects- Henry B. Mahler, FAIA Award of Merit – 3rd Place

1999 - WBGO/Jazz 88.3 FM 1st Place Logo Design Contest Winner ($1000 Scholarship)

1997 - NAACP ACT-SO Competition in Architecture – Local and National - 1St Place

1995 - Central Park Conservancy, NYC Designing A Greener City Award of Merit- 3rd Place