Kevin Chin
Nationality : Malaysian Chinese
Mobile Tel. : 0086 13671570147
Email : kianchin@hotmail.com
Education and Training
1 Sept 1983 – Dec1989 Univ. Of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Degree in Bachelor of Architecture
2. Jan 1983 – Aug 1983 Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Business Administration (First year)
3. Jun 1981 – Dec 1982 Taylor’s college, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pre-University Diploma
4. Jan 1975 – Dec 1980 Chung Ling High School, Penang, Malaysia
Certificate
Employment History and Work Experience
24 years of working experience and served 8 companies
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Jul 2014 – Present Deep Space Studio. Shanghai, China
An independent Architectural and Interior Design Consultant firm that focuses on commercial, hospitality and residential property design
Project Consultant - Design and construction coordination, major projects involved below
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Grand Mercure Hotel Hong Qiao Shanghai – Guestrooms, Public Area and Annex Building Renovation
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Media & Advertising Production Company – Office Renovation
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Fund Management Office – Office Renovation
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Australia Commodity Centre, Huang Pu, Shanghai – Adaptive reused & mixed development, Australia product boutique super market, shopping and Australia theme restaurant outlet and franchised. (concept design)
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Conversion of buses off time parking to mixed-development with new bus parking structure, service apartment tower, community center, sports facilities and basements sport theme leisure, commercial, food and beverage outlets. (concept design)
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Chemical Company Head quarter – Offices, research facilities, cultural and event centers and sport facilities. (concept design)
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Sept 2007 – Sept 2013 Metro Millennium Consolidated Building Consultants Ltd. Shanghai, China
A subsidiary of Prudential Surveyors International Ltd. (Hong Kong), an assets management, surveyor, planning and project management firm that focusing on mixed commercial development, hospitality and residential property
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Report to directors and GM.
Project Management & Coordination (Feb 2012 - Sept 2013 Shanghai Office)
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Alila Xiangshuiwan Hotel & Resorts, Lingshui, Hainan
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Zijin Plaza Commercial Complex, Yangpu, Shanghai
Resident Project Manager (Dec 2010 - Jan 2012 on site)
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Zijin Plaza Commercial Complex, Yangpu, Shanghai
Project Management & Coordination (Feb 2010 - Nov 2010 Shanghai Office)
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Design and construction management: Crown Plaza Hotel Anshan, Liao Ning
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Design coordination: Corporate Executive Club Meisha Hill Shenzhen; Production Factory, Nigeria:
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Conceptual and planning design coordination: Chongqing IFC: Beijing Wukesong SOHO; Beijing Chengkezhuang Residential; Huizhou Wellness Resort.
Resident Project Manager (Sept 2007 - Jan 2010 on site)
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Luhuitou Intercontinental Sanya Resort, Hainan Island
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Nov 2005 – Jun 2007Self Employed - Project Management Guangzhou, China
Independent consultant focusing on projects design, construction coordination and management, Interior fitting out and residential design.
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Completed the construction of golf club house and facilities inclusive fitting out.
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Houses and apartments interior design
Leisure Advertising Shenzhen, China (HK head office)
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Assisting a Hong Kong golf tourism company set up and promoted golf courses indoor and outdoor advertisements.
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Nov 2003 – May 2005Simply Golf DesignGuangzhou, China
A company focusing in the sourcing, trading and merchandising of golf equipments
and apparels
Business Associate (partnership)
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Planned, set up and organized the start up and operation of the company
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May 1998 - Feb 2002Worldwide Resort and Hotel Management
A property development company (Singapore/Hong Kong) focusing in high rise residential development, hospitality and resort management
Project Manager (on site) Guangzhou International Golf Club Guangzhou, China
Project management, liaisons with international as well as local consultants, contractors and authorities, report to GM
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Clubhouse and facilities inclusive low rise hotel rooms (on hold May 2001)
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Employees Hostel and golf course facilities.
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Design Management Practice Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An architectural and interior design consultant firm focusing in mixed commercial development, luxury condominiums and villas; hospitality and multiplex cinema interior
Jun 1996 - Apr 1998 Project Architect
Oversee projects from conceptual, schematic, development to construction documents. Implementation inclusive tender, scheduling, conduct client & consultant, technical and site meetings; quality control; resolved site issues; certified completion; liaison with client, consultants, contractors and authorities, report to director in charged. Below list of projects involved concurrently at different stages.-
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Villa Laman Tasik, Bandar Sri Permaisuri - 386 units of 4 storey duplex townhouses, completed.
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Mixed development Sepang Jaya - shop houses, terrace houses, commercial complex and office building at planning submission
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Luxury Condo Petaling Jaya – two blocks 15 storey condo, full facilities, lifts and 3 storey parking design development.
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Houses - Dato Dr. Fong Villa (Deputy Education Ministers) to start construction, Jeffery Chong Villa (Glomac Corp) completed.
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Tanjong Golden Village at The Mines Resort - Cinema multiplex 5 theatres ID fitting out, completed.
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Feb 1994 - Apr 1996Arkitek Alamsekitar Sdn. Bhd. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An architectural design consultant firm focusing in mixed commercial development, factory/office, high rise residential and villas
Intern Architect
Responsibilities involved coordination, preparation of the design development, construction documents, scheduled, assist in conducted technical and site meeting, liaison with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities, report to directors.
Below list of projects involved concurrently at different stages.-
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Kelana Parkview Mixed Development - three storey shop houses, 12 storey office block and four blocks of 14 storey condo with full facilities and basement parking at Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya - Richend Sdn. Bhd.
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YKK ZIP office/ factory/warehouse building at Desa Damansara - YKK Zip (Jap) Sdn.Bhd, completed.
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Raja Rajmah Resident - Villa at Kuala Lumpur, completed.
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May 1991 - Dec 1993Farrell, Sundin & Partners Houston, Texas, USA
An architectural design consultant firm (formerly, Farrell and Associates) focusing
in education/institution and commercials offices.
Intern-Architect (Cad / LAN Manager)
Architectural & interiors design documentation with Auto cad, field practice, preparation of contract documents and construction drawings, report to senior architect.
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Nov 1990 - Apr 1991Janita Lo and AssociatesHouston, Texas, USA
An architectural and interior design consultant firm focusing in medical and commercial interiors
Intern-Architect
Architectural & interiors design, documentation, field practice, cad construction
documents, report to senior architect.
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Jan 1990 - Oct 1990Farrell and Associates Houston, Texas, USA
An architectural design consultant firm focusing in institution/education and commercials office
Intern-Architect
Architectural documentation, presentation, site visits and field verification, report to
senior architect.
Skills
Languages: Proficient in spoken and written English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia.
Regional dialect: Cantonese, Hokkien.
Technical: Verse in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and SketchUp. Using Microsoft Office in all work related documentation, communication and report, including the production of 2d autocad drawing, construction drawing and document.
Correlative: Educated in the field of architecture and construction management. Professionally trained and developed in project management, and coordination. Continue to find ways of improvement through each project. Recognizing and delegating the right task to the right person.
Lead project teams in brainstorming session for problem solving solution, enhance team spirit.
Assessment: Analytical and patient.
Bridging communication among the various parties involved in projects.
Motivated, energetic and a positive team player,