Paul A. Brightwell
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Dallas, Texas 75206
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Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, presently on track to complete
Profile
a Master of Fine Arts degree, with 6+ years of professional work
experience. Searching for architecture or graphic design position
in an established company to further my knowledge in all aspects
of the field. In-depth knowledge of all aspects of drafting,
computer-aided as well as free-hand sketching. Strong sensibility
balancing functionality and innovative design processes, without
compromising the integrity of the design vision. Ability to grasp
new ideas and integrate them into desired results. Excellent
common sense, judgment, and decision-making abilities. Enjoy
working as a team member as well as independently.
Experience Owner-graphic design & ARCHITECTURE
2009 Present Studio ONE8T
blog.one8t.net/about/
Architect & Graphic Designer. Designs and coordinates small
architectural projects, manages Branding and Marketing Graphics
in traditional and electronic media for various types of clients,
along with an in-house screen printing shop for production of
related project products, poster & T-shirts.
lead Designer-Architecture
WDG Architecture, Inc.
2005 2010
www.wdgdallas.com
Project Architect/Graphics Manager.
Developed and managed
Marketing Graphics, Leasing Graphics & Presentation Packages.
Developed extensive knowledge in the design of High-rise
Residential, Mid-rise Residential, Mixed Use, Retail, Office,
Commercial, Urban Design/ Master Planning, Interiors, Parking
Structures, Zoning Exhibits, and Feasibility Studies.
INTERN Architect and graphic designer
IDS B Inc.
2004 2005
Architectural Drafter/Graphics Consultant. Created and consulted on the
production of Naval Golf Resort Logos and Signage. Developed
extensive knowledge in Design-Build and Fast-Track processes.
Focusing primarily on Naval Golf Resorts, Clubhouses, and
Hospitality design. Some focus on small Retail developments and
As-Built drawings.
ART & FRAME SALES
2002 2004 Arlington Gallery
Gallery Manager/Framer/Art Buyer.
Maintained a high level of
customer satisfaction creating, buying, selling, and framing fine
art, photographs and sentimental objects. Solely responsible for
excellent craftsmanship of custom frames and client relations.
Adobe Photoshop CS5 (Highly Proficient)
Skills Adobe Illustrator CS5(Highly Proficient)
Microsoft Office Professional Suite(Highly Proficient)
Power Point 2007(Highly Proficient)
Wordpress Web Design(Working Knowledge)
Google SketchUp Pro 7 (Highly Proficient)
Flash (Working Knowledge)
AutoCad 2010 (Highly Proficient)
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX (Working Knowledge)
Digital and 35mm Photography (Highly Proficient)
Google Earth (Highly Proficient)
Spanish (Working knowledge)
Microsoft Word and Excel (Highly Proficient)
2004 University of Texas at Arlington
Education
Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
Major GPA: 3.65 .
Pursuing a Masters in Fine Arts at the University of Texas at
Arlington
Volunteer for Mt.Zion Baptist. Pierce Construction
Honors &
Member of AIA Dallas chapter. Scholarship.
Activities
Freelance artist (murals, canvas, National Honor Society.
furniture, sculpture. ect.) Mt. Zion Baptist Scholarship.
Disc Jockey (weddings, partys, Ex-student Memorial
school events, ect.) Scholarship.
Texas A&M at Commerce Art Athletic Scholarship PJC(baseball).
Portfolio Scholarship 1998, 10 CANstruction 2007-10.
awarded out of 500 applicants. Retrospect 2007-10.
Study abroad in Europe, 6 Volunteer for Art Conspiracy.
tours 6 countries. Volunteer for Hearts & Hammers.
Chairman for Architecture for
Humanity-Dallas chapter.
Mr. Sterling Little
References
Principal Architect, WDG Architecture, Inc.
slittle@wdgarch.c
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Mr. Stephen Park
Senior Designer, Corgan & Associates.
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Mr. Kenneth Pierce
Owner, Pierce Construction.
Mr. Mark Moses
CPA