W ayne O. Merritt
Portland, ME *4101
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OBJECTIVE:
Gainful employment where my energy, enthusiasm, creativity and broad range of
talent may be utilized in completion of project goals
SKILLSET:
• Advanced CAD detailer/modeler/designer
o 15 yrs AutoCAD experience including Architectural Desktop and
rendering
o 12 yrs Microstation experience with advanced training in V8, XM
experience, complex 3d modeling and production drawing
communication
o 2 yrs SolidWorks experience including intermediate level training and
parametric model development, and detail drawing
• Multi-faceted design experience
o experienced space planner
o experienced lighting designer
o experienced in redline/sketch translation to complete accurate archive
models and documents
• Strong Organizational/Management skills
o Procedural development experience
o Supervisory experience
o Strong computer experience
• Technical Writing/Illustration/Publishing
o Experienced writer/illustrator, program developer
Adobe Creative Suite
QuarkXpress
• Travel/Field experience
o Site Installation and Supervision
Trade Show Exhibits
Retail Store fixtures, signage and lighting
o Studio and Facilities Manager
Regional and University Theaters
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
1999 – 2008 Full time
Moss Inc
248 Northport Ave.
Belfast ME 04915
• Senior Designer
o Engaged with clients and sales staff to translate designs into cost
effective Moss products
o Developed extensive libraries for efficient completion of projects
and consistent communication of designs
o Developed primary systems for incorporating lighting into Moss
structures increasing the product base and profitability
o Promoted adoption of parametric modeling with feature cells in
Microstation and purchase of SolidWorks for development of
standard Moss products
• Lead Technical Writer/Illustrator
o Led development of new approaches to product assembly labeling
resulting in significant cost savings and a higher quality product
o Led development of instruction language and illustration for
superior interface with client and installation staff
• Design Coordinator
o Schedule management and design assignments for 8+ designers
and illustrators ensuring prompt attention and timely completion of
client and Moss objectives
2000 – 2004 Part Time and 2006 Part Time
David Merritt Architect In House Architects
Eddington ME Rockland ME
• Draftsman
o Develop initial floor plans from site visits and preliminary sketches
o Develop rough site plans
o Develop primary elevations
o Develop detail schedules
o Develop construction details
o Develop 3d building models for design presentation
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EDUCATION:
MFA Case Western Reserve University 1981
BA University of Maine 1975
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
University of Maine Associate Professor 1987 - 1999
West Chester University Assistant Professor 1985 - 1987
Randolph College Assistant Professor 1982 - 1985
CONTRACT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT:
Opera House Arts Stonington, Maine
Portland Opera Repertory Theater
Portland, Maine
Theatre at Monmouth Monmouth, Maine
Bangor Symphony Bangor, Maine
Valley Forge Music Theater
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
The Cleveland Play House
Cleveland, Ohio