Project Manager Design
Resume:
KENNETH M. CRUZ
Islip Terrace, NY 11752
Phone - 631-***-****
E-mail- ******@*********.***
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
Architectural Design - Exhibit Design - Store Planning - Graphic Design
An answer driven professional with creative problem solving talents that
can lead teams to their target goals. Amid the corporate and freelance
sectors of the exhibit and architectural industries, I've managed
multiple design projects that have yielded returns through to their
completion. Exceptional design skills, analytically accepted wisdom, and
the capability of build long term relationships. I'm poised to make a
difference and will give my all in the pursuit of great design.
CORE CREDENTIALS
. Team Building / Leadership
. Staff Training & Development
. 3-Dimentional Design Modeling
. Auto Cadd / CD Skills
. Project Management
. Written / Oral Presentation Skills
. Budget Management / Planning
. Graphic / Photoshop Skills
. Strong Hand Sketching Abilities
. Systematic Thinking Proficiency
Professional Experience:
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DISPLAY PRESENTATIONS. - Hauppauge, NY
Designer / Project Manager - 1.07 - 1.09
Provided leadership and direction for an accomplished design team, while
overseeing multiple tradeshow exhibit, corporate interiors, and retail
environment projects.
Selected Accomplishments: Dunkin Brands lobby CD's, Cannon Showroom
CD's, L.I. Sports Hall of Fame Design and CD's, Click-It, Rapier Group,
and Cap-it exhibits.
BROADWAY NATIONAL - Ronkonkoma, NY
Design Engineer / Project Manager - 6.05 -12.06
Played key role while maintaining the high standard of an accomplished
team that designs and constructs 75% of all the commercial signage in
Times Square NYC. Selected Accomplishments: MTV, Sbbarro, and
Morton's Steak House Signage Designs. St. Bernard Parish, Chalmette LA.
Thru-way, and Grand Ave. Pylon designs.
MICHAEL J. BONACASA ARCHITECT P.C. - Merrick, NY
Designer / Project Manager - 4.03 - 6.05
Provided a design base for an accomplished accredited team on several
commercial and residential projects. Renderings, Interior Design, and
Existing to Proposed CD's. Selected Accomplishments: Full renovation of
the Roslyn Country Club - Ballroom, Lobby, and Cocktail room. Weitz and
Tucillio Residence, Phillips and Pandolfi Retail.
GILBERT DISPLAYS INC. - Melville, NY
Design Lead / Project Manager - 5.93 - 4.03
Provided leadership and direction for a skilled team of five, while
overseeing design projects of multiple tradeshow exhibits, corporate
interiors, and retail environments. Selected Accomplishments: Mickey
Mouse & Co., Warrentech, Perry Ellis, Alfred Dunhill, YRB Store, J.J.C.C.
Concierge St., Twin Lab, Samson Tech., and Cibavision.
SCHARRDT & FULLEN ARCHITECTS INC. - Belmore, NY
Project manager - 6.91-5.93
Project Manager of residential and commercial construction: Produced
construction drawings for the renovations of fire houses and schools.
Existing Conditions CD's, Space Planning Proposed CD's, field
measurements, field inspections, and client presentations would create
the day to day design/construction process.
Kenneth M. Cruz
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Freelance Experience:
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TIME DESIGN INC. - Lido Beach, NY
Exhibit Designer / Project Manager
Exhibit Design and Client Presentations for : Hobie Surf Apparel - 25' x
30' Peninsula,
House of Bageuttes Jewelry - 30' x 60' Island, Old School / Weeplay
Apparel - 10' x 60' Island, Bon Bebe Clothing - 30' x 30' Peninsula,
Bytech 20' x 40' Island.
STEVEN RAY FELLMAN ARCHITECT P.C. - Farmingdale, NY
Interior Designer / 3d Renderer:
Interior Design and Client Presentations for: Farmingdale State
University Equestrian Center, main arena. Harbor House Condominiums,
Fitness center- Newfield Conn.
Exterior Renderings and Landscape Design for: West Babylon Youth Center.
GENCORELLI AND SALO ARCHITECTS P.C. - Merrick, NY
Interior Designer / 3d Renderer:
Interior Design and Client Presentations for: Marthoma Church - Chapel
addition, Merrick NY. Exterior Renderings and Landscape Design for::
Marthoma Church - Chapel addition, Merrick NY., Burt Residence, Wantagh,
NY.
H2M GROUP - Engineers & Architects - Melville, NY
Interior Designer / 3d Renderer:
Interior Design and Client Presentations for: JEM Caterers - Cocktail
Room Addition, Jericho NY. Exterior Renderings and Landscape Design for:
Carman Homes - New Town Houses, East Meadow NY., and Verity Homes - New
Condominiums, Baldwin NY.
IRWIN PEARL CS INC. - Lido Beach, NY
Interior Designer / 3d Renderer:
Exterior Rendering and Landscape Design for: Island Marina Town Houses,
Island Park NY. Retail Design for 10' x 12' display for Foam Mattress,
Bed, Bath, and Beyond.
MCA WOODWORKERS INC. - North Bellmore, NY
Exhibit & Interior Designer:
Earth Therapeutics - New 45' x 150' Showroom, Plainview NY., Up Country
10' x 20' Exhibit, Merch. Direct 10' x 20' Exhibit, and Broadway National
10' x 20' Exhibit.
EXHIBIT COMPANY - Long Island City, NY
Exhibit Designer:
Perry Ellis 30' x 100' Island Exhibit and Cuba Vera 30' x 30' Island
exhibit
NATIOINAL HOCKEY LEAGUE - New York, NY
Exhibit Designer:
NHL 30' x 60' Island exhibit for Sports Licensing Show.
KRYSTAL TOUCH OF NY INC. - Freeport, NY
Industrial Designer:
Motion Censored Illuminated Crystal and Metal Door Knobs for Res. and
Comm. use.
Education:
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EBERHARD TECHNOLOGIES - Hauppauge, NY
Certified completion of beginner & intermediate Computer Aided Design
courses - 1.98
NEW YORK INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY - Old Westbury, NY
Bachelors Degree in Architecture - 5.93 - Runner-up Vineyard Design -
3.91
AIA for students, Omega Delta Phi Treasurer, & Event Director
References and Salary: Upon request Portfolio:
www.coroflot.com/zurcnek
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