Manager Project
Resume:
James Lee Kilgore
Mufreesboro, TN 37130
June 3, 2009
To whom it may concern:
I am very interested in joining your team. I believe that I would make a substantial contribution
to your company if given the opportunity.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Drafting and Design from Tennessee Technology and have
completed 72 credit hours towards a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. As evidenced from my
educational and professional backgrounds, I possess a continuous learning orientation, and enjoy
mastering new skills.
I am flexible and am able to adapt to new situations as these skills are an integral part of my
current position as a Construction Services Manager for Coast 2 Coast Surveys. My daily
activities vary greatly from general management, research and development, consultant training,
hiring, sales and a myriad of other duties. In an increasingly competitive architecture
environment, I have been able to assist departments in my current employment as well as past
employment. In addition, I possess event planning skills as I served on a committee for my
previous employer to plan and market events for over 400 people. These processes were lengthy
year long planning and covered many every aspects from conception to completion as well as
budget management. In addition to my professional event planning experience I also have been
involved with my brothers radio shows events. I have co-hosted, planned and attended several of
these shows in multiple cities at various locations with attendances averaging over 250 per show
that had three or four day durations to the event. I am confident my experience in architecture
management and event planning shows my coordination and management skills would be a great
asset to a position and show that I can adapt and perform under pressure.
I am an optimist, thrive on challenges, lead by example, possess strong problem solving skills
and excellent communication skills, both oral and written. I have attached a copy of my resume
for your review. I am currently seeking other employment closer to my home and family and I
would be able to start work immediately if given the privilege to join the team. Please feel free to
contact me should you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
James Lee Kilgore
Enclosure
James Lee Kilgore
1811 Fern Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Phone: 615-***-**** Email: abnt7f@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
I am qualified for a development or managerial position as I possess strong technical and
communication skills with previous experience in leadership. I directly supported my previous
employers Director of Automation using and implementing B.I.M. into the architectural
department. Currently I am a Construction Services Manager that oversees all 3D B.I.M.
architecture projects and the teams that use the programs as well as department/ division
management. I also have several recommendation letters supporting my experience.
Professional Experience
September 2008 -present Coast 2 Coast Surveys, Chattanooga, TN
Construction Services Manager 423-***-****
•Responsibilities include: Department development for B.I.M. consulting which include
management of a consulting team with coordination of projects. Research and
development of multiple B.I.M platform standards and practices.
November 2002-August 2008 Southern Land Company LLC, Franklin, TN
Community & Project Manager / Architectural Automation Support 615-***-****
•Responsibilities include: Training and implementation of B.I.M. processes, coordination
of plans for clients and development of templates for commercial / residential
architecture.
•Builders: Turnberry Homes, Mike Ford, Steve Hulen, River Birch, Pratt & Assoc., Ron
& Caye Davis and Southern Land Company.
December 2000-June 2002 Creative Home Designs, Inc., Brentwood, TN
Residential Draftsman / CAD Manager 615-***-****
•Responsibilities included: Design and coordination of custom plans for multiple
clients, training of new hires and development and maintenance of office CAD standards.
•Clients: Toll Brothers Architecture, Mainstreet Homes, Newmark Homes, Turnberry
Homes and misc. builders of custom homes.
Education
Tennessee Technology, TN
Degree: Drafting & Design, Graduated, October 1999
Motlow State Community College, TN
Degree: Psychology, Completed 72 course credit hours
Shelbyville Central High School, TN
Graduated 1994
Programs
ArchiCAD 11 & 12, Vico Constructor 2009, Revit 2009, Navisworks 2009, Leica Cyclone 6.0,
Autodesk AutoCAD ADT 2007-2009, Microsoft Word, CRM, Powerpoint, Publisher, Excel,
Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
Recommendation Letters
Albert Faragalli, Lead Architect for Coast 2 Coast Surveys
To whom it may concern:
Lee came to Coast 2 Coast last year and in a short period of time he has taken our department to
a new level of organization and profitability that we had strived to obtain for a few years. He has
shown an exceptional work ethic as well as a want and need to succeed. He is well organized,
full of innovative ideas and generally a well polished individual. We have been nothing but
impressed by his work here with us and would recommend him for the position he is seeking. I
personally hold Lee with the highest professional regard. We severely hate to see him go but we
endorse his future endeavors and wish him all of the best.
Sincerely, Al Faragalli
abnt7f@r.postjobfree.com
May 3, 2009
David Larrew, AIA, GDLa, Director of Automation Technology, Southern Land Company
To whom it may concern:
I worked with Lee Kilgore at Southern Land Company for 1 1/2 years. During that time, he
successfully managed his time, worked in group situations under strict deadlines, and has been
able to recognize the importance of a strong work ethic, showed persistence, and intellectual
integrity. Lee is highly respected by his co-workers for his willingness to help anyone anytime he
can. He has been instrumental in helping institute new company-wide B.I.M./CAD standards and
templates. He also showed great aptitude in learning and helping teach the new B.I.M. software
that was implemented. He was the most valuable member of my Power User team, and a role
model for his colleagues. Lee has done an excellent job and I would highly recommend him for
any position in your company.
Sincerely, David Larrew
abnt7f@r.postjobfree.com
September 13, 2008
Rob Burkhart, Chief Operating Officer, Allied Home Technologies
“Rob Burkhart Vice President of Single Family Architecture Southern Land Company LLC.
Franklin.
TN June 4, 2008"
To whom it may concern:
It is a genuine pleasure and honor for me to recommend Lee Kilgore. Lee worked for me in the
Architecture Department at Southern Land Company, LLC for 2 years. He began here as
Draftsman and continued to serve with increasing skill in the capacity of Community / Project
Manager. During Lee's service with us I interacted frequently with him and depended on him.
Very much a team player, Lee was always punctual. He was dedicated to his work and the job at
hand. Lee demonstrated from early in his tenure that he understood what business is all about. He
was well organized. Almost without exception, he put the project first. I suppose doing well in
business is easy if you are, as he was, driven by quality. Lee is available for new challenges only
because of his desire to learn and grow further. We would love to see him stay, but certainly
understand his need to advance beyond the positions we have available. In closing, let me say I
have no hesitation in recommending Lee Kilgore for any position pertaining to architecture
management. I feel confident he would be an asset to your organization.
Sincerely, Rob Burkhart
June 4, 2008
Marcela King, IIDA, Interior Design Assistant, Southern Land Company
I had the pleasure to work with Lee Kilgore for 2-1/2 years. During this time Lee proved to be a
hard working, punctual and dedicated individual. He is a team player with strong leadership
skills. In addition, Lee shared his Auto CAD expertise with his colleagues whenever needed. I
believe Lee would make an excellent addition to any design team.
Best Regards, Marcela B. King
abnt7f@r.postjobfree.com
August 23, 2008
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